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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 474 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Dobsonian



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Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary@rollanet.org>

Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 12/14/04  03:00 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <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 474
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Psc
Data: mag 11.5  size 7.1' X 6.3'
Position: RA 01:20  DEC +03:25
Description:
A uniform round, to slightly oval, halo which brightens to a bright,
nearly stellar core.  Located ~5' E of NGC470.  Visible with direct
vision at 77x, it bore magnification well, being best seen at 128x-257x.

 
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