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(IAAC) Obj: M 34 - Inst: Bresser 4.8 inch refractor



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Observation Poster: Steven H. Yaskell <steven.yaskell@wtnord.net>

Observer: Steven H. Yaskell
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 8 Oct 2005: 0043 UT
Location of site: Stockholm, Sweden (Lat 59:33, Elev 61m/200ft)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness:  <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing:  <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Minor - crescent or far from object
Instrument: Bresser 4.8 inch refractor
Magnification: x40, x80
Filter(s): Deep Sky
Object(s): M 34
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Perseus
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA c. 2hr:41m  DEC +42:
Description:
A rosette within a rose at x40. About 11
 stars of the same magnitude. Seven of 
the same magnitude in outer rose, describing
an arc. We’re about 7 degrees NW of the 
“Demon Star.” The inner rose is a mini 
“Orion.” Easily count 60 stars at this 
magnification.  Use a Deep Sky and a dozen
more resolve and the background glow, 
with outliers. At x80 you see a few hundred stars 
in the inner rosette arranged in binary-like 
clumps. Glow quite intense in middle zone of 
the inner rosette at this power with filters.
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