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(IAAC) Obj: NGC3162 - Inst: 55CM / f:4.1 / StarMaster



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Observation Poster: James (Jim) Anderson <madmoon@bellsouth.net>

Observer: James (Jim) Anderson
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 06232003/0312ut
Location of site: The Scales, VA (Lat 36:43, Elev 4686')
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: >8/10 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: >7/10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 55CM / f:4.1 / StarMaster
Magnification:  120X
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC3162
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SAb
Constellation: Leo
Data: mag 12.4v  size 1.6' x 1.3'
Position: RA 10:16  DEC +21:02
Description:
120X- NGC3177 appears as a small easy bright round diffuse spot with just a little brighter in the center. The object is too low in the sky for additional power. No other DSO's visable in the FOV.
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