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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 55 - Inst: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 55 - Inst: 15 inch Obsession f4,5
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From: anonymous@sedna.atmob.org
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Date: 17 Nov 2004 17:04:29 -0000
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Observation Poster: Armin Hermann <burmeseinn@yahoo.com>
Observer: Armin Hermann
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 12 Nov 2004
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi, Thailand (Lat 15°09' N, Elev 200m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 9+ <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 55
Category: External galaxy.
Class:
Constellation: Scl
Data: mag 8,1 size 30x6,5'
Position: RA : DEC :
Description:
This huge edge-on (observed size: 25'x5') does almost fill the FOV from one end
to the other at 131x magnification! The bright elongated center is offset to
the W. Just E of that bright part there is a smaller round cloud that pops into
view easily. Other detail is a bit more difficult to see but with averted
vision the galaxy shows a good number of bright clouds and dark rifts. Several
foreground stars are dotted in front of the galaxy. NGC 55 has a surprisingly
high surface brightness. Very nice!
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