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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 4051 - Inst: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian
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Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary@rollanet.org>
Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 03/08/03 02:50 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO (Lat 37 57N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Minor - crescent or far from object
Instrument: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian
Magnification: 36x, 68x, 72x, 136x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 4051
Category: External galaxy.
Class:
Constellation: UMa
Data: mag 10.2 size 5.2' X 3.9'
Position: RA 12:03 DEC +44:32
Description:
Very slightly oval, almost round, halo. Brightens toward the nucleus and
shows a tiny, almost stellar, core. A faint field star is located just off
the W. edge. Located with averted vision at 68x. Magnifies well. Best seen
at 136x.
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