(IAAC) Obj: M 79 - Inst: 15" f4.5 Obsession

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Observation Poster: Armin Hermann <burmeseinn@yahoo.com>

Observer: Armin Hermann
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 17 Dec 2003
Location of site: Sangkhlaburi / Thailand (Lat +15, Elev 200)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 15" f4.5 Obsession
Magnification: 342x
Filter(s): none
Object(s): M 79
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Lep
Data: mag 8  size 8'
Position: RA 05:24  DEC -24:
Description:
At 342x resolved right into the center which is very dense. The cluster seems to be 
stretched W-E with a dark starless band south of its center. Another dark area 
with partially no stars is SW of the center. Very bright object that looks similar to 
M15 in an 6 inch scope.

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