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(IAAC) Obj: NGC4689 - Inst: 55CM / f:4.1 / StarMaster
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Observation Poster: James (Jim) Anderson <madmoon@bellsouth.net>
Observer: James (Jim) Anderson
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 03112002/02:36EST
Location of site: Phelps Lake, NC (Lat 35:44, Elev 20')
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 8/10 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 6/10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 55CM / f:4.1 / StarMaster
Magnification: 220X
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC4689
Category: External galaxy.
Class: Sa
Constellation: Com
Data: mag 10.9v size 4.0' x 3.5'
Position: RA 12:47.8 DEC +13:45
Description:
220X-NGC4689 is an irregular oval with motteling of the halo and core. The core
is not very distinct though with a little scrutiny it is discernable. There is
a strong brightening at the core's center that appears to be a non-stellar
nucleus.
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