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(IAAC) Obj: M19 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M19 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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From: anonymous@sedna.atmob.org
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Date: 24 Jul 2006 21:38:52 -0400
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Observation Poster: Stéphane Meloche <stephanemeloche@videotron.ca>
Observer: Stéphane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/07/19 2h12 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Québec, Canada (Lat 45.4542°, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 5.2 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Magnification:
Filter(s):
Object(s): M19
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: VIII
Constellation: Oph
Data: mag 6.7 size 13.5
Position: RA 17:02.6 DEC -26:16
Description:
In Ophiuchus, at ~ 7 ½° E of Antares (Alpha Sco). Very beautiful globular
cluter, which shows an impressive brightness for a low-size object. My
observations showa an object with great concentration, the halo surrounding the
center of the object appears tiny. The core is not stellar of appearance.
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