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(IAAC) Obj: Trumpler 6 - Inst: Orion XT 12 Intelliscope
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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Trumpler 6 - Inst: Orion XT 12 Intelliscope
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From: anonymous@sedna.atmob.org
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Date: 6 Mar 2006 12:36:51 -0500
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Observation Poster: Cliff Hedgepeth <k4mld@verizon.net>
Observer: Cliff Hedgepeth
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 3/2/2006 19:52 EST
Location of site: Franklin, VA (Lat 36.7, Elev 76.9)
Site classification: Urban
Sky darkness: 3 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Severe - full or very near object
Instrument: Orion XT 12 Intelliscope
Magnification: 75x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): Trumpler 6
Category: Open cluster.
Class: III2p
Constellation: CMA
Data: mag 10 size 6'
Position: RA 07:26 DEC -24:18
Description:
Saw Tr 6 and 7 at the same time. 6 is less defined than 7. No
concentration towards the center. There is a vee shaped formation of
slightly brighter stars. I assume that is what Trumpler saw. I don't
think it is really a cluster.
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