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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 6629 - 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: 03 Oct 2004
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi, Thailand (Lat 15°N, Elev 200m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: ~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: 131 and 342x
Filter(s): none
Object(s): NGC 6629
Category: Planetary nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Sgr
Data: mag 11,3magv  size 15"
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
131x shows NGC6629 just non-stellar and very bright. The object seems to 
brighten towards the center. 342x does resolve the planetary into a bright disk 
of faint green-blue color with a bright 12,8mag central star. The CS is easily 
and directly visible. The nebula appears larger with averted vision and seems 
to be slightly oval. Diameter approx 10”. The nebula is fading towards the edge.

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