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(IAAC) Obj: M66 - Inst: 9x63 binoculars

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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M66 - Inst: 9x63 binoculars
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Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 11:27:47 -0500 (EST)
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Observation Poster: Stéphane Meloche <stephanemeloche@videotron.ca>

Observer: Stéphane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2004/02/28, 6h40 UT
Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine, Qc, Canada (Lat , Elev )
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 9x63 binoculars
Magnification: 
Filter(s): 
Object(s): M66
Category: External galaxy.
Class: spiral
Constellation: Leo
Data: mag 8.9  size 8.2x3.9
Position: RA 11:20.2  DEC 12:59
Description:
M66 appears as a bright oval disk. With averted vision, it is more elongated with a bright core. A second bright spot appears in the south portion of the disk.
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