From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon Dec  4 18:13:49 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 4 Dec 2006 18:13:49 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 281 - Inst: 82" F13.65 Cassegrain
Message-ID: <20061204231349.17725.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: Paul Alsing <palsing at harris.com>

Observer: Paul Alsing
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 11/17/2006
Location of site: Mt. Locke, Texas, McDonald Observatory (Lat , Elev 6800)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 9/10 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 9/10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 82" F13.65 Cassegrain
Magnification: 812
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 281
Category: Open cluster. Emission nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
Although this bright nebula itself is way too big for the 5 arc-
minute FOV, the targets here were really the Bok globule near the 
middle and the nearby HD 5005 trapezium-like multiple star. The Bok 
globule was clearly visible, but not nearly as contrasty as I 
thought it would be. The multiple star was obvious, and made for a 
very pretty picture. At 812X the 1.6" AB pair was easily split. Of 
course, there was a lot of nebulosity coursing through the whole 
area.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat Dec  9 15:51:03 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 9 Dec 2006 15:51:03 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M15 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061209205103.5787.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: 2006/01/01 4h04 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
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): M15
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: IV
Constellation: Peg
Data: mag 6.0  size 12.3'
Position: RA 21:30.0  DEC 12:10
Description:
In Pegasus, at ~ 4? NW of Enif. My last observation of the object goes up at
August 20, 2004. As I had noted at this time, I note again that M15 has a bright
center, stellar in appearance. The compact aspect of the object is always also
present and M15 is little in size with 9x63 binoculars. The halo dims quickly
when moves away from the center and M15 shows a quite round shape.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat Dec  9 16:11:14 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 9 Dec 2006 16:11:14 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1097 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061209211114.6713.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: 2006/11/25 3h42 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1097
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SBb
Constellation: For
Data: mag 9.5  size 9.4' x 6.6'
Position: RA 02:46.3  DEC -30:17
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 2? degree N of B?ta For. At my great surprise, this barred
spiral coperate to leave some photons at my 9x63 binoculars, despite the low
height at the horizon. The object is visible only with averted vision, 30%-40%
of the time. Careful observations show that NGC 1097 presents an appreciable
extent at 9x and is in an axis ESE-WNW. I even manage to perceive a small
lengthening. Extremely interesting object!
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat Dec  9 16:20:35 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 9 Dec 2006 16:20:35 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1316 - 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: 2006/11/25 3h54 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1316
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E?/S0
Constellation: For
Data: mag 8.5  size 11.2' x 7.7'
Position: RA 03:22.7  DEC -37:13
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 5? degree NW of Acamar (Th?ta1 Eri). It's very difficult to
observe a galaxy of -37 degrees in declination from southern Quebec! This object
is visible only with averted vision, 40%-50% of the time. Dimensions of NGC 1316
are rather reduced, more than NGC 1097. Despite everything, the core of the
galaxy is very bright and becomes stellar in appearance some times.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat Dec  9 16:25:39 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 9 Dec 2006 16:25:39 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1360 - 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: 2006/11/25 4h31 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1360
Category: Planetary nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: For
Data: mag 9.4  size 360'' x 270''
Position: RA 03:33.2  DEC -25:52
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 4? degree S of Tau5 Eri. Not indicated tn SkyAtlas 2000 (?), I
used my Herald-Bobroff AstroAtlas (HHAA) to locate it. The object creates an
isosceles triangle with stars HD 21997 and HD 21333. Only visible with averted
vision, 50%-60% of the time, this planetary nebula present of extremely
impressive dimensions at 9x. It is much wider than  other planetary nebulas
offering a better position in the sky for southern Quebec. I distinguish a round
shape.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat Dec  9 16:31:31 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 9 Dec 2006 16:31:31 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Hrr 2 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061209213131.8357.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: 2006/11/25 5h09 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 2
Category: Asterism.
Class: 
Constellation: For
Data: mag 6, 6, 6  size 30' x 30'
Position: RA 03:27  DEC -35:
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 1? degree W of the center of the Fornax galaxy cluster. It's a
grouping of 9 stars of which Chi1, Chi2 and Chi3 For included inside. At the
binoculars, I count 8 individual stars: 3 of great brightness, 3 others of
average brightness and the remainder are stars of low brightness. Chi1 For is a
very beautiful double star from which the components separate easily at 9x. The
components are both white. This double star does not indexed in WDS and does not
have other designation (probably too wide).
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat Dec  9 16:39:16 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 9 Dec 2006 16:39:16 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Kappa1 & Kappa2 Tau (I 9) - 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: 2006/11/25 5h46 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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): Kappa1 & Kappa2 Tau (I 9)
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Tau
Data: mag 4.5 + 6.0  size 
Position: RA 04:26  DEC 22:18
Description:
In Taurus, at ~ 6? degree NW of Aldebaran (Alpha Tau). Double star very easy to
split at 9x, which decreases the beauty of the object. The components are very
largely split, which does not give the impression of a true double star. The
components are both white-blue.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat Dec  9 16:44:00 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 9 Dec 2006 16:44:00 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1647 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061209214400.9505.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: 2006/11/25 5h52 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1647
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Tau
Data: mag 6.4  size 45'
Position: RA 04:45.9  DEC 19:06
Description:
In Taurus, at ~ 3? degree of Aldebaran. Beautiful cluster whose 8-9 stars are
observed individually. Also, I detect a nebulosity of unresolved star
background, made up forming part of the cluster. A beautiful double star,
composed of HD 30179 and HD 30197, is located in the south of this regrouping.
Inside NGC 1647, I distinguish 3 double stars with averted vision: first is
formed by TYC 1275-689-1 and TYC 1275-1250-1, second is formed by TYC
1275-1110-1 and TYC 1275-723-1 and the third by TYC 1275-461-1 and TYC
1275-851-1. After research, the second double star appears in the WDS and names
AG 311 (Astronomische Gesellschaft catalog).
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 00:47:43 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 00:47:43 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1746 - 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: 2006/11/25 5h58 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1746
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Tau
Data: mag 6.1  size 42'
Position: RA 05:03.8  DEC 23:46
Description:
In Taurus, at ~ 6? NE of NGC 1647. Beautiful open cluster, much wider than its
neighbor NGC 1647. At the start, I notice that the stars are spread much in this
object than NGC 1647. This decreases the brightness of the background created by
unsolved stars. A number of 18-19 stars are observed individually. Two double
stars observed with averted vision, are located in SW portion of the cluster.
First consists of TYC 1845-3384-1 and TYC 1845-2721-1, the second consists of
TYC 1845-2293-1 and TYC 1845-3269-1. None is indexed in the WDS.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 00:52:58 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 00:52:58 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1807 - 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: 2006/11/25 6h13 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1807
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Tau
Data: mag 7.0  size 17'
Position: RA 05:10.7  DEC 16:32
Description:
In Taurus, at ~ 8? degree E of Aldebaran. With NGC 1817, NGC 1807 is the double
cluster in Taurus. From both, NGC 1807 is the brightess and shows very compact
aspect. The stars composing the object gives a triangular shape to the cluster,
the point of the triangle directed towards the SE. More precisely, star HD 33428
constitutes this point. As the object is very compact, that makes very difficult
to observe stars individually. Despite everything, I detect a star curve in the
center of the cluster and 2 stars forming this curve can be observed
individually, HD 33428 and TYC 1282-550-1. Also, I perceive a weak gleam of
background which represents components of the cluster unsolved at 9x.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 01:00:56 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 01:00:56 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1817 - 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: 2006/11/25 6h18 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1817
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Tau
Data: mag 7.7  size 16'
Position: RA 05:12.4  DEC 16:41
Description:
In Taurus, at ~ ? degree of NGC 1817. Second member of the double cluster in
Taurus, less bright than NGC 1817 . By using NGC 1807 for comparison, I note
quickly that NGC 1817 is less spectacular and of more reduced size. I observe 4
individual stars and those forms a zigzag inside the cluster in an axis SE-NW.
These stars are TYC 1282-353-1, TYC 1283-896-1, TYC 1283-1086-1 and TYC
1283-779-1. I also note that these stars are less bright than stars forming the
curve inside NGC 1807. In the same, the nebulosity of background of NGC 1817 is
less bright than it's neighbor.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 01:13:03 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 01:13:03 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 1851 - 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: 2006/11/25 6h29 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1851
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: II
Constellation: Col
Data: mag 7.3  size 11'
Position: RA 05:14.1  DEC -40:03
Description:
In Columba, at ~ 10? degree SW of Phact (Alpha Col). I made this observation not
without difficulties. First, this part of the background sky was very white at
this height, which masks the stars using for star-hopping. Then, I have no
choice to seek through the summit of the trees forming the horizon. Stars HD
34645 and HD 35515 were very much used to ensure a good location. After several
minutes of research, the globular cluster ended up appearing to my binos, at my
great surprise! In the first moments of the observation, NGC 1851 is shown like
a stellar object of appearance with an extremely bright center. While observing
more carefuly, a small halo ended up appearing, which assure me that the object
observed was not a star but a very concentrated globular cluster. In fact, NGC
1851 is regarded as the globular cluster having the brightess center of all the
objects of its category. In moments, I lost the object, hidden by a tree.
Sometimes, I have to move my instrument to continue my observations. Very
interesting object despite it's location in the sky for southern Quebec, would
be probably considered in the M13, M3 or M5 category with better position for
North America.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 01:17:55 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 01:17:55 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 1365 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061210061755.29284.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: 2006/11/25 4h36 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1365 (Negative report)
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SBc
Constellation: For
Data: mag 9.6  size 11' x 6.2'
Position: RA 03:33.6  DEC -36:08
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 4? degree SW of Delta For. Best prototype of the barred spiral
galaxies. Despite my effeorts, the object remains invisible at my instrument.
There is not even an impression of a weak object, absolutely nothing!
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 01:21:35 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 01:21:35 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 1380 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061210062135.29826.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: 2006/11/25 4h41 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1380 (Negative report)
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E7/S0
Constellation: For
Data: mag 9.9  size 4.8' x 2.9'
Position: RA 03:36.5  DEC -34:59
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 1? degree N of NGC 1365. This object represents one of the
components of the Fornax cluster of galaxies. My hopes to capture this elliptic
galaxy were not very high. As expected, I was not able to observe NGC 1380.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 01:24:44 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 01:24:44 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 1399 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/11/25 4h46 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1399 (Negative report)
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E0
Constellation: For
Data: mag 9.6  size 6.6' x 6.1'
Position: RA 03:38.5  DEC -35:27
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 1? degree NW of NGC 1365. Another member of the Fornax cluster
of galaxies. Frequently, I had the impression to see something, but that remains
too elusive for truly regarding this object as observed.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 01:27:52 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 01:27:52 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 1404 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061210062752.30796.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 2006/11/25 4h51 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1404 (Negative report)
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E1
Constellation: For
Data: mag 10.0  size 3.9' x 3.3'
Position: RA 03:38.9  DEC -35:36
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 10' SE of NGC 1399. Another member of the Fornax cluster of
galaxies. According to charts, this object would have to be located very close
to star HD 22862, but absolutely nothing appeared at my instrument.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 01:31:32 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 01:31:32 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 1398 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061210063132.31352.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: 2006/11/25 4h59 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1398 (Negative report)
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SBb
Constellation: For
Data: mag 9.7  size 7.2' x 5.2'
Position: RA 03:38.9  DEC -26:20
Description:
In Fornax, at ~ 3? degree SW of Tau6 and Tau7 Eri. By its distance, it does not
seem to form part of the Fornax cluster of galaxies. Just like NGC 1399, I had
the impression to see something, but that remains too elusive for truly
considering this observation.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 01:34:47 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 01:34:47 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 1808 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061210063447.31811.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: 2006/11/25 6h37 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1808 (Negative report)
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SB
Constellation: Col
Data: mag 9.9  size 6.3' x 4.3'
Position: RA 05:07.7  DEC -37:31
Description:
In Columba, at ~ 2 degree S of Gamma1 Cae. My hopes to observe this barred
spiral was more than weak and, without surprises, it is remained invisible at my
instrument, without the impression to see something.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 10 01:39:24 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 Dec 2006 01:39:24 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 1724 (Negative report) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20061210063924.32347.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: 2006/11/25 6h48 UT
Location of site: Coaticook (Qc), Canada (Lat , Elev 420m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.8 <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 1724 (Negative report)
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Aur
Data: mag 10.0p  size 
Position: RA 05:03.5  DEC 49:30
Description:
In Auriga, at ~ 4 degree NW of Capella (Alpha Aur). According to Herald-Bobroff
AstroAtlas, NGC 1724 is located very close to a star asterism forming a very
beautiful zigzag and whose HD 32457 is the brightess component. Despite
everything, nothing which can resemble an open cluster did appear to me. After
checks on the NGC/IC project, I note that NGC 1724 is an object like M73, a
fortuitous regrouping of 4 stars.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon Dec 11 17:11:11 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 11 Dec 2006 17:11:11 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: Ngc 6822 - Inst: 3.75" refractor (90mm) f/10, ecuatorial
Message-ID: <20061211221111.14661.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: Alex Tudorica <alex.tudorica at gmail.com>

Observer: Alex Tudorica
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 27/06/2005
Location of site: Ghirdoveni, Romania (Lat +45, Elev 270)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: +6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 3.75" refractor (90mm) f/10, ecuatorial
Magnification: 80x
Filter(s): 
Object(s): Ngc 6822
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Sgr
Data: mag 9.3  size 10'x13'
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
This is my second attempt to see this elusive galaxy, but this time I had much
 better skies. At 80x the galaxy looked as a very large, elongated patch of light,
 a bit concentrated towards the middle (not uniform in brightness). I will review 
this galaxy with a larger scope in better skies to see if any detail is visible.
 The planetary nebula to the north (Ngc 6818) of the galaxy is also visible without
 difficulty, being large and relatively bright.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed Dec 27 23:37:36 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 27 Dec 2006 23:37:36 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 234 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20061228043736.15126.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary at rollanet.org>

Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 12/22/06  01:05 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Magnification: 77x, 128x, 193x, 257x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 234
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Psc
Data: mag 12.5  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 00:43.5  DEC +14:20.5
Description:
A faint uniform round halo which shows very slight, gradual, diffuse
brightening toward the core.  A pair of 12th and 13th magnitude field
stars, aligned E-W, are located 4' to the W..  Visible with averted 
vision at 77x, the galaxy was best seen at 128x-193x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Thu Dec 28 00:05:57 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 28 Dec 2006 00:05:57 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 473 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20061228050557.16552.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary at rollanet.org>

Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 12/22/06  01:20 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Magnification: 77x, 128x, 193x, 257x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 473
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Psc
Data: mag 12.5  size 1.5' X 1.0'
Position: RA 01:20  DEC +16:32.5
Description:
A uniform oval halo elongated NW-SE.  It gradually brightens to a fairly
bright, nearly stellar core.  The galaxy is located just to the NW of
an "L" shaped asterism of four 9th and 10th magnitude field stars with the
long axis of the "L" being aligned NE-SW.  Visible with averted vision
at 77x, it was best seen at 193x-257x.


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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Dec 31 08:51:26 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 31 Dec 2006 08:51:26 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 6633 - Inst: Celestron Binocular 25x100
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Observation Poster: Michele Bortolotti <bortolottimichele at libero.it>

Observer: Michele Bortolotti
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 30 August 2004 UT 22.00 
Location of site: Quinzano (Verona) ITALY (Lat +45,30, Elev 10.57)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 7/8 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 6,5 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Minor - crescent or far from object
Instrument: Celestron Binocular 25x100
Magnification: 
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 6633
Category: Open cluster.
Class: Open Cluster
Constellation: Oph
Data: mag +4,6  size 50'
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
Visto che esiste la Nebulosa Nord America perch? non soprannominare NGC 6633 
Ammasso Italia (Italy Cluster), ci assomiglia moltissimo. 
Sue French di S&T ne parler? presto nella sua rubrica. 
Ciao, bye. 

Cieli Sereni, Clear sky
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