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(IAAC) Obj: M92 (NGC6341) - Inst: Meade LX200 200mm, f/3.3, permanent installation



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Observation Poster: Robert J. Burgess <rob_burgess@rogers.com>

Observer: Robert J. Burgess
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: Aug 31, 2002 0015 UT
Location of site: Whitby, Ontario, Canada (Lat 43N52, Elev )
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Meade LX200 200mm, f/3.3, permanent installation 
Magnification: 49
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M92 (NGC6341)
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Hercules
Data: mag 6.4  size 11'
Position: RA 17:17  DEC 43:08
Description:
Easily resolved in 26mm EP. Appears as an irregular shape. 
Brighter core with bright extension noted to the south. 
Stars resolved particularly well with averted vision. 
Small and compact.
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