(IAAC) Obj: Melotte 15 - Inst: Brennweite 12.5 inch dobsonian reflector (homemade)

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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: 13,14 April, 2007, 2215, 2250 UT/GMT
Location of site: Stockholm, Sweden (Lat 59:33, Elev 61m/200ft)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 4, 6 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 7-8, 5 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Brennweite 12.5 inch dobsonian reflector (homemade)
Magnification: x 47,  x  95
Filter(s): Deep Sky, UHC
Object(s): Melotte 15
Category: Open cluster.
Class: D
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Data: mag 7  size >10'
Position: RA 2h:c.28  DEC +61:c. 20
Description:
Watch this on two consecutive nights. I see the gas behind three sets of
pairs and the divisions between some gas clouds in this group. April 13th is 
better than the 14th, especially the seeing but I even see the gaseous 
background on both nights. It is very pronounced. x 47 gives me the best view.

Deep Sky and UHC bring out the background glow creditably. I see 1805 nearby
but do not take in much here.
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