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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 5879 - Inst: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 5879 - Inst: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
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From: anonymous@sedna.atmob.org
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Date: 17 Jul 2004 04:10:10 -0000
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Observation Poster: Armin Hermann <burmeseinn@yahoo.com>
Observer: Armin Hermann
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 16 Jul 2004
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi, Thailand (Lat 15°N, Elev 200m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,5 mag <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
Magnification: 131x and 342x
Filter(s): none
Object(s): NGC 5879
Category: External galaxy.
Class:
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 11.6v size 4.4'x1.6'
Position: RA : DEC :
Description:
At 131x this galaxy looks a little bit like a bright spindle. It features a
bright, extended core with an oval fainter halo. At 342x I suspected some
detail. At moments I thought to see traces of a dark lane W of the center.
The size of the galaxy at 342x is approx 3'x1'.
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