From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 20:46:48 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 01:46:48 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Cr 62 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306014648.14754.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/04 04h24 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Cr 62 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 4,2 size 28" Position: RA 05:23 DEC 41:00 Description: At ~1? of Lambda Aur. Not a very spectacular open cluster, does not present particular concentration. I individually distinguish only 3 stars, I have difficulty with estimating the size of the cluster well so much it is dispersed. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 20:51:43 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 01:51:43 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: 42 Aur & 43 Aur - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306015143.15128.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/04 04h 39 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): 42 Aur & 43 Aur Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag size Position: RA 06:18 DEC 46:27 Description: At ~3?? E of Menkalinan (B?ta Aur). This double star is not very spectacular, considering the great separation between the components (450"). According to my estimate, the primary and secondary are the same magnitude and the 2 stars are white. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 20:56:46 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 01:56:46 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2281 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306015646.15543.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/04 04h 52 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2281 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 5.4 size 15' Position: RA 06:48 DEC 41:05 Description: Halfway between Menkalinan and Castor, in Gemini. At the beginning of my observation, the cluster appeared in the form of a small nebulosity, probably because of a great number of weak very tight stars, on which I could distinguish 2 stars individually. Thereafter, it seemed to me that one of two stars (the southern one) "was stretched", leaving the northern one. After checks, the stretching represents in fact the cluster, very close to a star of magv 8,6 (SAO 41356). NGC 2281 thus takes the aspect of a small group of very compact stars, lengthened form, and low brightness. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:04:11 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:04:11 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M37 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306020411.16014.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/04 05h00 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): M37 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 5.6 size 24' Position: RA 05:52 DEC 32:33 Description: At ~5? S-W of Th?ta Aur. At the beginning of this observation, M37 appears, to my binoculars, like a beautiful, quite round, fuzzy spot. But by taking my time to observe this cluster, I distinguish two sub-groups. The first one is at the center of the cluster and is most important in size. The second one, at the position 10h or 11h, is smaller. The whole is link by a weak visible nebulosity with averted vision. In moments, I have the feeling of a granularity inside the cluster. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:08:28 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:08:28 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M36 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306020828.16403.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/04 05h06 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): M36 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 6.0 size 12' Position: RA 05:36 DEC 34:08 Description: At ~3?? N-W of M37. Smaller than M37, this open cluster gives an interesting view. At the beginning of the observation, with averted vision, it takes the aspect of a fuzzy spot with a little stretching in an axis N-S. While observing more attentively, I distinguish 5 individual stars: 4 of the same brightness and a fifth star, north, and of weaker luminosity. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:13:26 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:13:26 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M38 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306021326.16894.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/04 05h11 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): M38 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 6.4 size 21' Position: RA 05:29 DEC 35:51 Description: At ~2?? N-W of M36. Just like M37 but in more obvious, I have the impression to see a granularity inside M38. By pushing the observation, the stars composing M38 draw a plane. One represent the body of the plane with wings and a star more brilliant, than the rest of the cluster, acting as navigation light, at the tail of the plane. This star is only one observed individually inside the cluster. I see a second one, more in the north, which does not seem to be part of M38. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:17:02 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:17:02 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1907 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306021702.17447.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/04 05h20 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 1907 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 8.2 size 7' Position: RA 05:28 DEC 35:20 Description: In the same field of M36 and M38. NGC 1907 is an open cluster of small size. In spite of the low dimension of the object, the observation with averted vision shows a small fuzzy spot. I believe to distinguish two individual stars but the cluster is so small that I can say if it is 2 stars or two groups of very close stars. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:20:16 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:20:16 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1893 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306022016.17870.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/04 05h29 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 1893 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 7.5 size 11' Position: RA 05:23 DEC 33:25 Description: In the same field of M38, located at the south of this cluster. NGC 1893 is another cluster of low size. It presents a lengthened aspect and I distinguish 3 individual stars inside. The lengthening of stars is so marked that I have the impression to see a series of stars on a line. Impossible to see IC 410, nebula associated with this cluster. In any case, I would have been very surprised to be able to observe it... -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:23:59 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:23:59 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1664 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306022359.18344.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/05 05h34 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 1664 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 7.6 size 18' Position: RA 04:51 DEC 43:41 Description: At ~5? S-E of Capella. NGC 1664 does not offer an exciting view. At the beginning of the observation, I notice the star TYC 2906-152-1, magv = 7,4, in easthern part of the cluster. The object is of low brightness but rather wide with averted vision, with a round shape. I am not able to separate stars individually. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:26:37 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:26:37 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1778 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306022637.18726.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/05 05h49 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 1778 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 7.7 size 7' Position: RA 05:08 DEC 37:01 Description: At ~4?? N-E of Iota Aur. NGC 1778 is a not very luminous object and of low size. With averted vision, it takes the aspect of a weak nebulosity. I distinguish 3 individual stars, of similar brightness, forming a right angle inside the cluster. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:31:31 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:31:31 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: 9 Aur (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306023131.19437.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/05 04 04 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): 9 Aur (Negative report) Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag size Position: RA 05:07 DEC 51:26 Description: At ~6? N of Capella. Although the secondary star is quite distant of the primary, I am not able to split it with my binoculars. The great difference in magnitude between the components is important (the primary star is 39x more luminous than the secondary). The primary star is white-yellow. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:34:21 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:34:21 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Lambda Aur (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306023421.19849.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/05 04h11 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Lambda Aur (Negative report) Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag size Position: RA 05:19 DEC 40:06 Description: This double star is located just at N of the position of NGC 1857. Like 9 Aur, the angular separation between the components is important but the too great difference in magnitude between them prevents me from separating them. The primary star is yellow. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:40:56 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:40:56 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1857 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306024056.20279.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/05 04h30 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 1857 (Negative report) Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 7.0 size 6' Position: RA 05:20 DEC 39:21 Description: Just at the S of Lambda Aur. By examining the chart of my SkyAtlas, this open cluster would encircle a star of magv ~7 (SAO 57903). It is the same kind of open cluster as NGC 1502, in the Giraffe, except that NGC 1857 is smaller in size (6'). Unfortunately, there is not the shade of nothing in this area. On the other hand, SAO 57903 is a part of a trapezoid of stars with the same magnitude and, in the center of this trapezoid, I see an object of fuzzy appearance. The SkyAtlas does not indicate the presence of an object in this area. Checking with my computer, this object is, in fact, a trio of 3 stars very close magv between 8,8 and 10,2. Most brilliant of the trio is TYC 2913-2270-1. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:43:51 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:43:51 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Psi5 Aur (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306024351.20668.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/05 04h46 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Psi5 Aur (Negative report) Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag size Position: RA 06:47 DEC 43:34 Description: At ~8?? S-E of Menkalinan. I am not able to split the components, separated by 36". Probably that the difference in magnitude is, once again, too important to enable me to visualize 2 stars individually. The primary star is white. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:46:32 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:46:32 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: IC 2149 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306024632.21098.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/05 06h05 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): IC 2149 (Negative report) Category: Planetary nebula. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 10.0 size 12" x 6" Position: RA 05:57 DEC 44:06 Description: At ~1?? N-W of Menkalinan. The object is 10th magnitude and I had little hope to observe it. In the place indicated on my SkyAtlas, I see a luminous point but it is too elusive to regard this object as observed. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:49:26 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:49:26 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: IC 405 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306024926.21489.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/05 06h11 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): IC 405 (Negative report) Category: Emission nebula. Class: Constellation: Aur Data: mag 10.0p size 50' x 30' Position: RA 05:17 DEC 34:21 Description: At ~4? of Iota Aur. I really did not expect to be able to observe this object, but I tried just for fun. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 21:56:28 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 02:56:28 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: 17 CMa - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306025628.21920.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 02h20 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): 17 CMa Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag size Position: RA 06:55 DEC -20:24 Description: At ~4?? S-W of Sirius. It's a half success since I am able to separate the secondary but not the tertiary, to close to the primary star. At the beginning of the observation, no companion appeared at my 9x63 binos but by keeping the eyes at the eyepieces, the secondary star finally appearing, at the position 7h, which corresponds to an angle of position of 147?. By moments, I have the feeling to observe the tertiary star but I have too many doubts of this observation for truly considering it. The primary star is of white colour and the secondary is too weak to determine its color. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 22:03:31 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 03:03:31 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M41 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306030331.22497.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 02h25 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): M41 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 4.5 size 38' Position: RA 06:46 DEC -20:45 Description: At 4? S of Sirius. This cluster is of triangular aspect, pointing in the north. I notice the upper part of the triangle stretches to form a small star arc which curves in western direction. As many open clusters, M41 is revealed like a fuzzy spot with several individual brilliant stars observed in foreground. I observe 20 individual stars inside M41: 3 brilliant in the center, 6 others of average brightness, laid out in crown around the 3 preceding ones, and 10 disseminated randomly. In the center of M41, I observe a double star made up of of stars with the same brightness. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 22:06:47 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 03:06:47 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Cr 121 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306030647.22964.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 02h31 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Cr 121 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 2.6 size 50' Position: RA 06:54 DEC -24:38 Description: At ~4?? N of Adhara (Epsilon CMa). Beautiful open cluster which does not present nebulosity in the background, as observed with M41. It is a unspecified star regrouping. I separate 13 stars individually: 1 very brilliant, of color orange, 2 brilliant stars, 4 of average brightness and 3-4 of low brightness. The brilliant orange star is, in fact, omicron1 CMa. Cr 121 does not show particular concentration. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 22:10:55 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 03:10:55 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Cr 140 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306031055.23359.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 02h37 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Cr 140 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 3.5 size 42' Position: RA 07:24 DEC -32:12 Description: At ~2?? S of Aludra (Eta CMa). Just like Cr 121, Cr 140 is an unspecified star grouping. Inside this one, I distinguish 12 stars individually: 3 brilliant, 4 of average brightness and 5 of low brightness. In the 3 more brilliant, there is one of them which is a double star, a companion points towards N, with an angular separation estimated at ~ 100". After checks, this double star is, in fact, Struve 47. Cr 140 offers an interesting view but I find that Cr 121 is more attractive. It makes me think of Small Ursa Major, with a deformed pan. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 22:13:38 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 03:13:38 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Cr 132 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306031338.23870.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 02h44 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Cr 132 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 3.6 size 95' Position: RA 07:14 DEC -31:10 Description: At ~2?? N-W of Cr 140. In the same field of Cr 140. I observe 14 stars separately: 4 brilliant, 5 of average brightness and 5 of low brightness. I also see 2 double stars inside the cluster; the first is in the western part of Cr 132 and the second is in the south. Like Cr 140, no nebulosity in the background, only one fortuitous star regrouping. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 22:15:04 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 03:15:04 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2362 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306031504.24235.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 02h52 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2362 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 4.1 size 8' Position: RA 07:19 DEC -24:57 Description: In the Large Dog, with ~ 2?? N of Wezen (CMa Delta). In the first second of the observation, it does not seem to see of unspecified object, just a star of magv ~ 4 naming Tau CMa. By using the indirect vision, I see a weak halation surrounding Tau CMa, which is rather particular. To validate this observation, I have remakes the same exercise on stars bordering NGC 2362 and the effect "halation" missed. I am able individually to observe 2 stars, Tau CMa and a less luminous second with 10h (SAO 173464). I compare this object, seemingly, with NGC 7023 in C?ph?e. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 22:18:39 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 03:18:39 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2362 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306031839.24648.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 02h52 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2362 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 4.1 size 8' Position: RA 07:19 DEC -24:57 Description: At ~2?? N of Wezen (Delta CMa). In the first moments of the observation, it does not seem to see of unspecified object, just a star of magv ~ 4 naming Tau CMa. By using the averted vision, I see a weak nebulosity surrounding Tau CMa, which is rather particular. To validate this observation, I have remakes the same exercise on stars bordering NGC 2362 and the effect missed. I am able individually to observe 2 stars, Tau CMa and a less luminous second star at the position 10h (SAO 173464). I compare this object, seemingly, with NGC 7023 in Cepheus. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 22:22:46 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 03:22:46 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2354 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306032246.25064.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 02h57 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2354 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 6.5 size 20' Position: RA 07:14 DEC -25:42 Description: At ~1?? of Wezen and in same field of NGC 2362. Open cluster very low in brightness and visible only with averted vision. The stars inside NGC 2354 are too weak to be observed individually. Nevertheless, I notice that NGC 2354 shows 2 star concentrations, most important in the western part and th smaller is in east. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sat Mar 5 22:26:42 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 6 Mar 2005 03:26:42 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2360 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050306032642.25479.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 03h04 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2360 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 7.2 size 13' Position: RA 07:18 DEC -15:38 Description: At ~8? E of Sirius. This cluster appear much like a small nebula or a small galaxy. This aspect comes from the great proximity of stars inside NGC 2360 and their low brightness. Obviously, any individual star cannot be observed, with the exception if 2 stars located at the center and a third at the east, all observed with averted vision. Moreover, NGC 2360 presents a light stretching in an axis E-W. Variable star GZ CMa, near the object, is quite visible with my binoculars tonight. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:18:57 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:18:57 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2384 & NGC 2383 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307051857.3283.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 03h15 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2384 & NGC 2383 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag size Position: RA 07:25 DEC -21:01 Description: At ~ 8?? N of Aludra. These 2 clusters are very close and can be observed simultaneously in a 5,4? field. In the first seconds of the observation, I did not see any cluster, only stars taking the appearance of a gun. A double star represents the stick of the gun, a second double star is in the center and the remainder of the stars forms the rest of the gun, pointing towards the east. Very close to second double star (in the center), I believe to distinguish NGC 2384 but I am dubious of this observation, so much the cluster seems of small size. On SkyAtlas, the drawing of NGC 2384 indicates that this double star is a part of the cluster. By carrying out a more careful observation of the area, I am able to note that only the component more in the south of the double star forms a part of NGC 2384 since I distinguish a stretching very close to this star and not to stretching close to second star, more in north. To confirm the whole, I have to check on an image of the DSS. NGC 2383 is visible in the north of the rifle, with averted vision. I am not able to observe individual stars on NGC 2383 but I see a streching very distinctly. Of these 2 clusters, NGC 2383 is more attracting, although they must offer a beautiful spectacle with a magnification higher than 9x. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:22:08 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:22:08 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2345 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307052208.3668.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 03h57 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2345 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 7.7 size 12' Position: RA 07:08 DEC -13:12 Description: At ~6?? N-E of Sirius. Open cluster of small size and slightly luminous, located at the south of 2 close stars. With averted vision, I note that the cluster is stretched in an axis NS and no star can be observed individually. Just like a small nebulosity, without more. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:24:02 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:24:02 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2367 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307052402.4049.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 04h06 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2367 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 7.9 size 3.5' Position: RA 07:20 DEC -21:53 Description: At ~7?? N of Aludra. Open cluster of very small size. It takes the aspect of a tiny fuzzy spot which disappears from time to other. Very similar, seemingly, with an elliptic galaxy such as those of the Virgo Cluster. NGC 2367 does not present particular luminous concentration and no individual star can be observed at 9x. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:27:18 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:27:18 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2374 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307052718.4421.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 04h13 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2374 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 8.0 size 19' Position: RA 07:24 DEC -13:16 Description: At ~10? N-E of Sirius. Object of very low brightness. I am not able to observe stars individually. NGC 2374 takes simply the aspect of a very thin fuzzy spot. At the S-W portion of the cluster, I observe a double star slightly luminous. Per moments, I have a have the felling of a cluster in only one star alignment in an axis NE - SW. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:29:39 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:29:39 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: 15 Gem - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307052939.4774.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 05h14 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): 15 Gem Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Gem Data: mag size Position: RA 06:28 DEC 20:47 Description: At ~5? NW of Alhena (Gamma Gem). At the beginning of this observation, the secondary remained invisible but by keeping the eyes at the eyepieces, it ends up appearing with the angle of position (204?). -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:31:52 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:31:52 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Nu Gem - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307053152.5242.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 05h20 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Nu Gem Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Gem Data: mag size Position: RA 06:29 DEC 20:13 Description: At ~4?? NW of Alhena. Very beautiful double star, the components separate easily and I observe them well individually. The primary star is of colour greenish and the secondary is blue. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:35:09 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:35:09 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: 20 Gem - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307053509.5629.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 05h26 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): 20 Gem Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Gem Data: mag size Position: RA 06:33 DEC 17:47 Description: At ~2? NW of Alhena. The members of the double star are very difficult to separate because the angular separation is rather weak (20"). But while observing attentively during a few minutes, I am able to separate the secondary and the primary star, which are of the same brightness. As the stars are very close each other, that makes more difficult to find a color for each one of them. I would say that their colour is white. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:37:20 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:37:20 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) =?iso-8859-1?q?Obj=3A_Mekbuda_=28Z=EAta_Gem=29_-_?= =?iso-8859-1?q?Inst=3A_Vixen_9x63_binoculars?= Message-ID: <20050307053720.6010.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 05h40 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Mekbuda (Z?ta Gem) Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Gem Data: mag size Position: RA 07:04 DEC 20:34 Description: At ~12? S-W of Pollux. Very beautiful double star, each member of the couple is easily separate. Very similar to Nu Gem. The primary star is of color white-green and the secondary, although not very luminous, appears blue to me. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:40:13 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:40:13 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Cr 89 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307054013.6389.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 05h46 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Cr 89 Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: Gem Data: mag 5.7 size 35' Position: RA 06:18 DEC 23:38 Description: In Gemini, forms an isosceles triangle with the stars Tejat Prior and Tejat Posterior and whose Cr 89 occupies the top, pointing towards north. It is a very wide regrouping, offering a beautiful spectacle to the binoculars. There is no nebulosity in the background and I distinguish 16 stars separately: 6 very brilliant, 5 moderately brilliant and 5 others of low brightness. Moreover, I observe a double star in the Cr 89 western part whose components are of the same brightness. The identity of this double star remain unknown. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:42:44 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:42:44 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Basel 11a (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307054244.6761.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 04h20 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Basel 11a (Negative report) Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 8.2 size 9' Position: RA 07:17 DEC -13:58 Description: At ~8?? of Sirius. This open cluster surrounds star SAO 152665 (magv = 7,8). Despite everything my goodwill, nothing is perceptible around this star although, per moments, I have the impression to see a weak nebulosity. This observation remains too dubious for truly regarding it as succeeded. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:46:43 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:46:43 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2204 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307054643.7257.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 04h26 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2204 (Negative report) Category: Open cluster. Class: Constellation: CMa Data: mag 8.6 size 13' Position: RA 06:16 DEC -18:40 Description: At ~1?? S-W of Mirzam (B?ta CMa). The area of Canis Major in which this object is affected by the luminous dome of the city of Disra?li, which makes the observation more difficult. As its size is very reduced (13'), I observe just an object stellar in appearance and this observation remains very dubious. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:49:36 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:49:36 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) =?iso-8859-1?q?Obj=3A_Tejat_Posterior_=28=B5_Gem=29_?= =?iso-8859-1?q?-_Inst=3A_Vixen_9x63_binoculars?= Message-ID: <20050307054936.7684.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 05h33 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Tejat Posterior (? Gem) Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Gem Data: mag size Position: RA 06:23 DEC 22:31 Description: At ~18?? S-W of Castor. Only the primary star appear, the secondary remain invisible. Moreover, the difference in magnitude between the primary and the secondary is great, making difficult this observation. The color of the primary star is gold. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:51:46 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:51:46 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Mebsuta (Epsilon Gem) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307055146.8112.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 05h33 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): Mebsuta (Epsilon Gem) Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Gem Data: mag size Position: RA 06:44 DEC 25:08 Description: At ~13? S-w of Castor. No companion appears at my binoculars, and this, even by keeping the eyes with the eyepieces a few minutes. Probably that the primary star is too brilliant to separate the secondary. The color of the primary star is gold. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 00:55:34 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 05:55:34 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2129 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Message-ID: <20050307055534.8522.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche Observer: St?phane Meloche Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 2005/02/06 05h53 UT Location of site: St-Joseph-de-Coleraine (Qc) Canada (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Exurban Sky darkness: 5,6 Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars Magnification: Filter(s): Object(s): NGC 2129 Category: Multiple star. Class: Constellation: Gem Data: mag 6.7 size 7' Position: RA 06:01 DEC 23:19 Description: In Gemini, at ~?? NW of 1 Gem. This is an open cluster of very reduced size, with the result that all that I can observe is a double star at the spot of NGC 2129. In spite of an attentive observation during a few minutes, no nebulosity appears at my binoculars and all that remains visible is the double star, of which I am unaware of the identity. A second double star is visible at a few minutes NNW of NGC 2129, and whose principal star names TYC 1864-564-1. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Mon Mar 7 09:29:07 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 7 Mar 2005 14:29:07 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2314 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector Message-ID: <20050307142907.18556.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: Brent Reary Observer: Brent Reary Your skills: Intermediate (some years) Date/time of observation: 03/05/05 02:35 UT Location of site: Rolla, MO USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev ) Site classification: Rural Sky darkness: 6.0 Seeing: 5 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector Magnification: 128x, 257x Filter(s): None Object(s): NGC 2314 Category: External galaxy. Class: Constellation: Cam Data: mag 12.2 size 1.1' X 0.8' Position: RA 07:10.5 DEC +75:19.5 Description: A faint round uniform halo which shows slight, gradual brightening to a diffuse core. Visible with averted vision at 128x, it bore magnification well without showing any additional detail and was best seen at 257x. -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From mameteors at yahoo.com Fri Mar 11 14:10:32 2005 From: mameteors at yahoo.com (Lew Gramer) Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:10:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: (IAAC) Fwd: Link Request [Ron Muir's cool "Flinthill Deep Sky Viewing Guides"] Message-ID: <20050311191032.62543.qmail@web20921.mail.yahoo.com> I have added a link to this wonderful set of deep-sky observing lists from avid observer Mr. Ron Muir, on the IAAC "links" page at: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/deepsky.html Please feel free to link to visualdeepsky.org if you care to, Ron! (And if we're very nice to Ron, we may even convince him to join the IAAC, and/or contribute a few of his observing logs to our archive. ;>) Clear skies! Lew Gramer --- Flinthill Amateur Astronomy wrote: > Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:16:24 -0600 > From: Flinthill Amateur Astronomy > To: FlintHill > Subject: Link Request > > Dear Webmaster, > > This email is to introduce a new (non-commercial)website titled > "Flinthill Amateur Astronomy". The site is based on two of my major > areas of interest: Deep Sky Observing and Amateur Telescope Making. > > The "Deep Sky Guides" portion presents 66 individual viewing lists. The > lists are designed to be challenging and rewarding, regardless of one's > observing expertise. I have personally viewed most of the 1900+ objects > in these Guides. > > The "ATM" section is a text and pictorial documentation on the design > and construction of 20" and 22" telescopes I have built. This section > addresses both manual and computerized motor driven Dobsonians. > > This combined body of information has served well within my personal > astronomy group. I believe it could be of value to other fellow > enthusiasts and to that end I would like to exchange a link with your > site. For your inspection the address of my website is: > > http://www.intergate.com/~flinthill100/ > > If it is possible for us to exchange links, I have attached two small > graphic files containing the "Flinthill Amateur Astronomy" banner. > Either format may be used in your "links" page. Also, the following > short description of the Flinthill Site is offered: > > Deep Sky Viewing Guides for all experience levels and equipment types. > Telescope Making; manual and computerized Dobsonians. Astronomy > Library. Dark Sky Observing Sites. > > Please forward the information you would like displayed on my "Links" > page about your site, including a small 3~4 kb logo if available. > > Many thanks for your consideration. > > Regards, > > Ron Muir > Flinthill Amateur Astronomy > FlinthillAA at trip.net > http://www.intergate.com/~flinthill100/ Lew Gramer __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Fri Mar 11 17:09:37 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 11 Mar 2005 22:09:37 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2314 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector Message-ID: <20050311220937.17061.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: NGC 2314 < aldo_luca_rapini at yahoo.it > Observer: NGC 2314 Your skills: Beginner (< one year) Date/time of observation: est 03/11/2005 Location of site: MILANO LONG: 009?12'E (Lat 45?28'N , Elev ) Site classification: Rural Sky darkness: 6 <1-10 Scale (10 best)> Seeing: 5 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector Magnification: 128x, 257x Filter(s): None Object(s): NGC 2314 Category: External galaxy. Class: Constellation: Cam Data: mag 12.2 size 1.1' X 0.8' Position: RA 07:10.5 DEC +75:19.5 Description: A faint round uniform halo which shows slight, gradual brightening to a diffuse core. Visible with averted vision at 128x, it bore magnification well without showing any additional detail and was best seen at 257x. -- Optional related URLs: http://leda.univ-lyon1.fr/G.cgi?c=m&f=f&o=search&p=[cat.ident=NGC2314] ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From mameteors at yahoo.com Wed Mar 16 14:03:14 2005 From: mameteors at yahoo.com (Lew Gramer) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:03:14 -0800 (PST) Subject: (IAAC) Fwd: [Galaxys_And_Galaxy_Clusters] The "Double Star" Supernova, 2005/3/15 UT [NGC 2811, Hydra] Message-ID: <20050316190314.83196.qmail@web20925.mail.yahoo.com> Forwarded without the author's permission, from the really neat (if slightly misspelled)Galaxys_and_Galaxy_Clusters group on Yahoo! Group. Has anyone else observed this SN, or recently logged this NGC galaxy? Clear skies! Lew Gramer --- Galaxys_And_Galaxy_Clusters at yahoogroups.com wrote: > Date: 16 Mar 2005 13:19:20 -0000 > From: Galaxys_And_Galaxy_Clusters at yahoogroups.com > To: Galaxys_And_Galaxy_Clusters at yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Galaxys_And_Galaxy_Clusters] Digest Number 144 > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:01:24 -0000 > From: "davejm28" > Subject: The "Double Star" Supernova, 2005/3/15 UT > > > I was able to observe, but just barely, the recent supernova SN > 2005am on Monday night using the 17" f/15 classical Cassegrain at the > ASH Naylor Observatory. SN 2005am is a bright (13.5 magnitude) type > Ia supernova that is located 17".6 east and 31" north of the center > of the 11th magnitude spiral galaxy NGC 2811 in western Hydra. > A "bright" star is situated approximately 8" southwest of SN 2005am. > The result is a faux double star consisting of a star and an exploded > star. > > The supernova has a right ascension of 09h16m12s.47 and a declination > of -16?18'16".0. It was discovered on 2005/02/22.733 by R. Martin. > > NGC 2811 is on the Astronomical League's Herschel 400 list and is not > particularly difficult to find. It is located to the southwest of > Alphard (Alpha Hydrae). The galaxy has a bright stellar core but is > otherwise unremarkable. > > These two images are the most helpful in identifying the supernova of > the ones I've seen: > > http://astrosurf.com/jmllapasset/pubb/im_2005/2005_1/05amLL_C200503102102.JPG > > http://astrosurf.com/blazar/super/SN05/SN2005am-rod.JPG > > I had no problems acquiring NGC 2811 at 162x (40mm University Optics > MK-70). Unfortunately, it was sitting right on top of the light dome > produced by our friendlly neighborhood all-night ski run. On top of > that, the astronomical seeing was very poor, which made a definite > sighting even harder. Using averted vision and just a bit of averted > imagination at magnifications of 202 (32mm U.O. Koenig-II) and 259x > (25mm U.O. MK-70), I was able to catch fleeting glimpses of SN 2005am > and its "companion" star. > > Dave Mitsky > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > > A place for everyone to share their love of galaxies > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit this group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Galaxys_And_Galaxy_Clusters/ Lew Gramer __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org Sun Mar 20 15:50:37 2005 From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org) Date: 20 Mar 2005 20:50:37 -0000 Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 3338 - Inst: 8" Ultima 8 PEC f/10 Message-ID: <20050320205037.11710.qmail@sedna.atmob.org> ---- Observation Poster: NGC 3338 Observer: NGC 3338 Your skills: Beginner (< one year) Date/time of observation: 2003 est Location of site: Milano (Lat , Elev ) Site classification: Rural Sky darkness: 5.1 Seeing: 6 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)> Moon presence: Minor - crescent or far from object Instrument: 8" Ultima 8 PEC f/10 Magnification: Filter(s): None Object(s): NGC 3338 Category: External galaxy. Class: NGC 3338 Constellation: Leo Data: mag 39X, size 111X, 166x Position: RA 10h:47.7 DEC 14:00 Description: NGC 3377 and 3338 were small, but fairly bright at 111X. Barely noticable at 39X. 3338 was smaller but rounder, with 3377 elongated. Some brightening of 3377 nucleus was seen at 166x but unseen in 3338. 3377a was not noticable at any mag. * NGC 3338 * Magnitude: 11.4 * Constellation: Leo * RA: 10h 42m 07.4s * Dec: +13? 44' 52" Epoch 2000 * Size (mins): 5.9' x 3.6' * Classification: SA(s)c I-II Spiral, S-shaped, Luminosity Class I-II -- Optional related URLs: ** This observing log automatically submitted via the Web from: http://www.visualdeepsky.org/enter-log.html From mameteors at yahoo.com Wed Mar 30 12:58:25 2005 From: mameteors at yahoo.com (Lew Gramer) Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:58:25 -0800 (PST) Subject: (IAAC) Fwd: [amastro] Nova Sagittarius 2005 [9th magnitude now!] Message-ID: <20050330175825.70255.qmail@web20923.mail.yahoo.com> Worth staying up till dawn to see, if you have a good wide-field scope of pair of binoculars on a mount! Clear skies, Lew Gramer http://www.visualdeepsky.org --- amastro at ... wrote: > Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:09:31 -0700 (MST) > From: Brian Skiff <...> > Subject: Nova Sgr 2005 > > A mag 9 nova has been found in Sagittarius, with details on IAUC 8501. > Coordinates are: 18 16 59.0 -25 56 39 (J2000). The object has been > verified spectroscopically as a nova. > > \Brian > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit this group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amastro/ Lew Gramer __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ From mameteors at yahoo.com Wed Mar 30 13:02:26 2005 From: mameteors at yahoo.com (Lew Gramer) Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:02:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: (IAAC) Fwd: [NHAS] Request for data [spectra of three stars] Message-ID: <20050330180226.87538.qmail@web20928.mail.yahoo.com> An interesting project for someone with the right equipment - not specifically related to visual observing, but forwarded for general interest! Clear skies, Lew Gramer http://www.visualdeepsky.org --- nhas wrote: > Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:34:40 -0500 > From: "John A. Blackwell" > Subject: [NHAS] Request for data > > Attention all those in the NHAS who do spectroscopy. I am in the middle of a > project involving amateur spectroscopy and the ability > to collaborate with professional researchers for data submission. I am > looking for individuals to take several spectra of reasonable > quality of three objects: > > RR CNC > RR CMI > Alpha Leonis (Regulus) as a standard. > > If you can image a spectrum of these objects such that your resolution is > approximately 17 Angstroms per pixel or better, please > email me. I will then send you the protocol for the observations and data > reduction. > > The data will be analyzed by myself and another collaborator, documented in a > paper and published with full credit to your efforts. > > Thank you, > > ~johnb > > > - -------------------------------------------------- > John A. Blackwell - W1JAB, AAVSO: BKL > Northwood Ridge Observatory (MPC#225) > johnb at regulusastro.com > http://www.regulusastro.com/ > Director of Grainger Observatory > Phillips Exeter Academy > http://observatory.exeter.edu/ > - -------------------------------------------------- Lew Gramer __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? 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