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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 777 - Inst: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian

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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 777 - Inst: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian
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Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:05:11 -0500 (EST)
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Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary@rollanet.org>

Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 01/22/04  01:25 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.0 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 10" f/4.5 Dobsonian
Magnification: 77x, 128x, 154x, 257x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 777
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Tri
Data: mag 11.4  size 3.0' X 2.5'
Position: RA 02:15  DEC +31:26
Description:
A uniform circular halo.  There is gradual brightening to a bright, stellar
core.  Positioned approx. 5' N. of 2 faint field stars which are aligned
nearly E-W and forming a triangle with these stars.  NGC778 which is located
inside of the same 45' field could not be found.  Located with direct vision
at 77x.  It bore magnification well, being best seen at 128x-154x.

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