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(IAAC) Obj: M97 Owl Nebula NGC 3587 - Inst: Meade ETX90 Autostar 3.5 inch Dia F/13.8
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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M97 Owl Nebula NGC 3587 - Inst: Meade ETX90 Autostar 3.5 inch Dia F/13.8
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Date: 18 Feb 2005 21:06:15 -0000
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Observation Poster: Warren McMurry <wnppmy@yahoo.com>
Observer: Warren McMurry
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 02/18/05 0345 CST
Location of site: Rock Falls Illinois (Lat 41.8, Elev 89.7)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 7 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 7.0 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Meade ETX90 Autostar 3.5 inch Dia F/13.8
Magnification: 48X No Filters
Filter(s):
Object(s): M97 Owl Nebula NGC 3587
Category: Planetary nebula.
Class:
Constellation: Uma
Data: mag 9.9 size 3.4x3.3'
Position: RA 11:15 DEC 55:.0
Description:
This is near the last on my list of these famed objects, some reason has eluded
me till now, Meade system went to location and not expecting to see it
(again?) suddenly popped into view! Has nice size, outer edges well defined,
best seen w/avereted vision, ghostly appearance near transparent, no details,
but amazed at how obvious it was this night. Eyes glued to the scope tried to
see more but ecstatic to at last capture this one. Stars near steady, very
clear. Should have used more powers but a very cold morning ! Skys better than
normal, near rural site but have scattered lights from school and apartments
nearby.
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