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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 4203 - 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: 05/06/03  02:35 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness:  <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian
Magnification: 36x, 68x, 72x, 136x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 4203
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Com
Data: mag 10.9  size 3.4' X 3.2'
Position: RA 12:15  DEC +33:12
Description:
A uniform round halo which gradually brightens to a bright, nearly stellar
core.  There is an 8th mag. field star located approx. 5' NNW.  Located with
direct vision at 36x.  Bears magnification well.  Best seen at 136x.

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