From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:15:20 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:15:20 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Hrr 6 (Sailboat cluster) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 5h34 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): Hrr 6 (Sailboat cluster)
Category: Asterism.
Class: 
Constellation: LMi
Data: mag   size 45'
Position: RA 10:10  DEC 31:30
Description:
In Leo Minor, at ~ 4? SSE of 21 LMi. This asterism takes the shape of a sailing boat, from where its nickname.  The hull being in north and the mast and the veil in the south.  An instrument reversing the image would allow a better appreciation of this pretty star regrouping.  The poop is occupied by 22 LMi. With the 9x63, I count 11 stars forming the unit, 8 of them represent the hull and 3 others the mast.  The stars constituting the bridge, 4, are the brightest.  I also note 4 other stars of average brightness and the 3 last are weakest.  Nice object!
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:19:54 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:19:54 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: 9 Sex (S 605) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 5h47 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): 9 Sex (S 605)
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Sex
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA 09:54  DEC 04:55
Description:
In Sextans, at ~ 8? SSW of Regulus (Alpha Leo).  Beautiful double star from which the components are distinguished easily at 9x.  The primary star is yellox-gold and the secondary is blue/white.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:26:31 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:26:31 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M104 (Sombrero galaxy) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 6h03 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): M104 (Sombrero galaxy)
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SA
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 8.0  size 7.1 x 4.4
Position: RA 12:40  DEC -11:37
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ 11? W of Spica (Alpha Vir). In the first second of the observation, I notice the extent of the galaxy, quite appreciable at 9x.  But while observing more, I note a stellar object of appearance located at SW of supposed core of M104. This object does not seem to belong to the galaxy (what was confirmed 3 days later by observing this same object with a 8" refractor. It's just a small star near M104).  By omitting this second object, dimensions of the Sombrero galaxy are rather modest at 9x.  Despite everything, I distinguish easily that the object is lengthened in an axis E-W and of ovoid form.  The center of the galaxy is stellar of appearance 50% of the time.  In the same field, I notice a beautiful star trio located a few seconds of arc at the west of M104 and whose HD 109875 is the most brilliant component.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:30:17 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:30:17 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M87 (Virgo A) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 6h13 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): M87 (Virgo A)
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E0-1
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 8.6  size 7.1 x 7.1
Position: RA 12:31  DEC 12:33
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ 7?? NW of Vindemiatrix (Epsilon Vir).  I was in a hurry to make knowledge with this monster galaxy.  It is just south of a star of low brightness (which is, in fact, HD 108915).  With the 9x63, M87 is similar to a globular cluster.  I distinguish a round object whose center is of stellar in appearance occasionally.  The object is a little disappointing, I expected a more brighter galaxy.  Galaxies M84 and M86 are in the same FOV.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:34:38 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:34:38 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M60 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 6h20 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): M60
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E2
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 8.8  size 7.1 x 6.1
Position: RA 12:44  DEC 11:33
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ 4?? NW of Vindemiatrix.  Just like M87, M60 resembles much a globular cluster with the 9x63, which is typical of elliptic galaxies.  The object is less brilliant and smaller than M87. No bright core.  M59 in the same FOV.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:41:23 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:41:23 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4697 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20060423054123.19736.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 6h30 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): NGC 4697
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E6
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 9.2  size 6.2 x 4.5
Position: RA 12:49  DEC -05:48
Description:
In Virgo, forms an isosceles triangle with Th?ta Vir and Porrima (Gamma Vir), pointing towards SW. NGC 4697 represents the brightest galaxy in the Virgo cluster out of the Messier catalogue.  The object is of little size and low brightness, it took me several minutes of observation to assure me of its identification.  Visible with averted vision only, NGC 4697 presents despite everything a light perceptible lengthening at 9x.  No bright center.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:46:00 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:46:00 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M90 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20060423054600.20336.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 6h39 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): M90
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SABab
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 9.5  size 10' x 4'
Position: RA 12:37  DEC 13:10
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ 6?? NW of Vindemiatrix.  Object of low brightness and visible only with averted vision.  In spite of its low brightness, M90 presents an easily appreciable lengthening at 9x, in an axis NNE-SSW and the object seems of good dimension.  No bright core.  M89 in the same FOV.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:51:30 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:51:30 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M89 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20060423055130.20946.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 6h45 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): M89
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E0
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 9.8  size 3.4' x 3.4'
Position: RA 12:36  DEC 12:33
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ ? ? SW of M90. In the first moments of observation, the object remained invisible but I ended up observing it with patience.  The appearance of the galaxy improved much with time;  it seems that M89 belongs to the category of objects which are revealed entirely only to patient observers.  In spite of the low brightness, I distinguish a quite round shape and the galaxy is of modest size, smaller than M87 or M60. No bright core.  M90 in the same FOV.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:54:43 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:54:43 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4636 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 6h54 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): NGC 4636
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E0
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 9.5  size 5.9 x 4.6
Position: RA 12:43  DEC 02:41
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ 4?? N of Porrima.  Galaxy of very low brightness, visible only with avertd vision 70% of the time.  The object have a round shape and low in size.  No bright core. Forms a triangle with stars HD 110514 and HD 110630.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 01:59:26 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 01:59:26 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4699 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 7h04 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): NGC 4699
Category: External galaxy.
Class: Sab
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 9.5  size 3.8' x 2.8'
Position: RA 12:49  DEC -08:40
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ 9?? NW of Spica.  Galaxy of low brightness and low size, visible only with averted vision 70-80% of the time.  As shape is not easily appreciable at 9x, it is very difficult for me to describe what it is exactly.  No bright core.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 02:02:54 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 02:02:54 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4365 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20060423060254.22716.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 7h15 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): NGC 4365
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E3
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 9.6  size 6.5' x 4.9'
Position: RA 12:25  DEC 07:19
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ 9?? NW of Porrima.  Galaxy very difficult to observe because very low brightness, visible only with averted vision 50% of time.  In spite of the low brightness, an extended observation shows that the object is of great dimension, wider than NGC 4699.  No bright core.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Apr 23 02:07:24 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 Apr 2006 02:07:24 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4526 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/03/28 7h23 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,6 <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): NGC 4526
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E7/S0
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 9.7  size 7' x 2.5'
Position: RA 12:34  DEC 07:42
Description:
In Virgo, at ~ 1? SW of M49. Galaxy very difficult to observe, a true challenge for the 9x63. This galaxy is halfway between stars HD 109285 and HD 109417.  In the first minutes of observation, NGC 4526 remained invisible with my instrument but it ended up appearing by using averted vision constantly.  Despite everything, I note that the object is streched and of low dimension.  No bright core.  M49 visible in the same FOV.  A beautiful challenge for small instruments.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Thu Apr 27 18:32:26 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 27 Apr 2006 18:32:26 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4559 - Inst: C9.25"
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Observation Poster: Glenn Talbert <glenn_talbert at yahoo.com>

Observer: Glenn Talbert
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: April 26, 2006 / 2300hr
Location of site: Chico, CA. (Lat 39N, Elev )
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 8 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: C9.25"
Magnification: 138x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 4559
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Coma Berenices
Data: mag 9  size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
NGC 4559: Galaxy in Coma Berenices.
Using 138x, pretty bright at a mag 9, pretty large,
irregular in shape, has a granular appearence to it.
Three bright stars are superimposed inside the south
portion. This is a nice object! Also noted an
extention on the southern portion, possible spiral
stucture seen. 
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