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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 2420 - Inst: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2420 - Inst: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
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From: apache@galaxy.atmob.org (Apache User)
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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 10:51:54 -0500 (EST)
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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°N, 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: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
Magnification: 78x to 342x
Filter(s): none
Object(s): NGC 2420
Category: Open cluster.
Class:
Constellation: Gem
Data: mag 8,3 size 10'
Position: RA : DEC :
Description:
Very bright, condensed cluster that shows a few 11-12mag stars among a rich
field of fainter stars. Almost looks like a loose globular at 78x. 342x
magnification reveals about 40+ stars but the cluster is still not completely
resolved. Very nice object!
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