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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 2371 - Inst: another 15 inch Obsession f4,5

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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2371 - Inst: another 15 inch Obsession f4,5
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Observation Poster: Armin Hermann <burmeseinn@yahoo.com>

Observer: Armin Hermann
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 20 Dec 2003
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi, Thailand (Lat 15°, Elev 200m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7-8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: another 15 inch Obsession f4,5
Magnification: 78x to 342x
Filter(s): none
Object(s): NGC 2371
Category: Planetary nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Gem
Data: mag 13  size 74x54 "
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
At 78x two laps with the N part being brighter. Resembles M76 in an 8 inch.
342x shows the N part brightening towards the edge. 
The fainter S part is irregularly rounded. The center is not completely dark 
and above 244x the very faint central star is visible (14,7mag).
Quite bright and very rich in detail. Beautiful target in Gemini.
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