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(IAAC) Obj: IC 4665 - Inst: XT-8 1200mm f:6 dob



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Observation Poster: Barry Martasian <timetrav2@webtv.net>

Observer: Barry Martasian
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 
Location of site: Frosty Drew Observatory, Charlestown, Rhode Island (Lat , Elev Sea Level)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 5 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 5 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: XT-8 1200mm f:6 dob
Magnification: 40mm
Filter(s): 
Object(s): IC 4665
Category: Open cluster.
Class: Class c
Constellation: Oph
Data: mag 6  size 55'
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
This is a large open cluster that can be found hovering near Beta Ophiuchi.  It is made up of 20 or 30 Mag. 7 stars that loosely make up this cluster.  In a telescope at 30X they are surround in a rich black field.  Best seen in binoculars. 
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