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(IAAC) Obj: M8 - Inst: Oberwerk 15x70



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Observation Poster: Brian Reasor <breasor@nc.rr.com>

Observer: Brian Reasor
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 8/2/2005
Location of site: Jordan Lake, NC USA (Lat 35.7, Elev 200)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 4.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Oberwerk 15x70
Magnification: 15x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M8
Category: Open cluster. Reflection nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Sagittarius
Data: mag 5.0  size 60' x 35'
Position: RA 18:3.1  DEC -24:23
Description:
See about 6 crisp stars in a hazy field. 
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