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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 2268 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Dobsonian
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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2268 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Dobsonian
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From: anonymous@sedna.atmob.org
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Date: 11 Sep 2004 13:44:24 -0000
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Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary@rollanet.org>
Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 09/10/04 02:40 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.0 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 10.1" f/4.5 Dobsonian
Magnification: 77x, 128x, 257x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 2268
Category: External galaxy.
Class:
Constellation: Cam
Data: mag 11.5 size 3.4' X 2.2'
Position: RA 07:14 DEC +84:23
Description:
A faint uniform oval halo, aligned NE-SW. It shows gradual brightening
to a diffuse core. Visible with averted vision at 77x, it bore magnification
up to a point, beginning to fade into the background at 257x. Best seen at
128x.
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