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(IAAC) Obj: IC 4406 - 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: 16 Apr 04
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi, Thailand (Lat 15°N, Elev 200m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: ~5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 9+ <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
Magnification: 342x
Filter(s): none
Object(s): IC 4406
Category: Planetary nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Lup
Data: mag 10,2v  size >30"
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
Very bright planetary that shows some interesting details. At 342x the bright 
and slightly mottled central part vaguely resembles a 30x25” dumbbell elongated 
N-S! The E-W axis extends approx 40” and appears extremely faint, visible only 
with AV. No central star seen. The disk appears colourless.  Very beautiful 
planetary that is barely known due to its IC number and low position at –44°.

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