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(IAAC) Obj: NGC7790 - Inst: 30cm, f:10, SCT, LX200
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Observation Poster: Jim Anderson <madmoon@bellsouth.net>
Observer: Jim Anderson
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 10052000-00:10EST
Location of site: Bigwoods, NC (Lat 35:46, Elev 250')
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5/10 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 5/10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 30cm, f:10, SCT, LX200
Magnification: 203X
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC7790
Category: Open cluster.
Class: III (2) p
Constellation: Cas
Data: mag 6.5 size 5.0'
Position: RA 23:58.2 DEC +61:13
Description:
203X - NGC7790 is a bright, rich compact cluster of 30 stars. The dominant star is located at the wws border of the cluster. The brighter stars all are grouped in the western area, while there is a clustering of dim stars in the east. The cluster 11-12 mag stars are standouts against twinkling background.
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