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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 4274 - 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 03:00 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: Minor - crescent or far from object
Instrument: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian
Magnification: 36x, 68x, 72x, 136x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 4274
Category: External galaxy.
Class:
Constellation: Com
Data: mag 10.4 size 6.8' X 2.5'
Position: RA 12:20 DEC +29:37
Description:
A large, uniform, elongated halo, aligned ESE-WNW. Widest in the center and
tapering at each end. There is a bright, nearly stellar core. Located with
direct vision at 36x. Best seen at 136x. Located in the same 36x (1.5 degree)
field with NGC 4245.
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