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(IAAC) Obj: IC 348 - 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: 18-19 Nov 2004
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi, Thailand (Lat 15°09' N, Elev 200m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 6,2 <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): none
Object(s): IC 348
Category: Reflection nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Per
Data: mag -  size -
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
 Fairly bright reflection nebula around a prominent 8mag star. At least a dozen 
more stars are embedded in the 6x4' glow as well. Just S of the large nebula is 
another small, round 1' reflection nebula around a 9mag star. The glare of 
3,8mag Omicron Persei disturbs the obsrevation of IC348 a bit. Observation with 
131x magnification.

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