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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 3717 - Inst: 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: 24 Mar 2004
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi, Thailand (Lat 15°N, Elev 200m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,3 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
Magnification: 131x
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 3717
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Hya
Data: mag 11,4  size 6x1,5
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
At 131x NGC 3717 features a roughly 4x1’ edge-on with a faint center. A 13 mag 
star is located at the NE edge of the galaxy. Appears fairly bright despite its 
low surface brightness of 13,7. Better use low magnification.
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