From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat Mar  4 04:22:46 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 4 Mar 2006 04:22:46 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M104 - Inst: 200mm F6 Dobson
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Observation Poster: Vedran Vrhovac <vedran_vrhovac at yahoo.con>

Observer: Vedran Vrhovac
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 04.03.2006. 01:00UT
Location of site: Velika Gorica (Lat 45.7, Elev 105)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.80 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 2 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 200mm F6 Dobson
Magnification: 48x80x,133x
Filter(s): 
Object(s): M104
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag 9  size 8x4'
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
This was my firsth observation of the famous Sombrero Galaxy. While using 25mm Plossl it looked like thin stripe of light with small central bulge. When I swiched on higher magnification galaxy showed her unique shape. Central bulge was visible with parts of the spiral arms, but I didn't spot dark lane.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat Mar  4 04:34:23 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 4 Mar 2006 04:34:23 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M59, M60, NGC4660 - Inst: 200mm F6 Dobson
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Observation Poster: Vedran Vrhovac <vedran_vrhovac at yahoo.con>

Observer: Vedran Vrhovac
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 04.03.2006. 01:13UT
Location of site: Velika Gorica (Lat 45.7, Elev 105)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.80 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 2 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 200mm F6 Dobson
Magnification: 48x80x,133x
Filter(s): 
Object(s): M59, M60, NGC4660
Category: Group of galaxies.
Class: 
Constellation: Vir
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
This night I didn't have courage to sweep through whole Virgo cluster. Instead, I decided to peak on outer members of the cluster like M56 & M60.
I was able to see both galaxies in the same FOV of my 15mm WA eyepiece. M59 was smaller, dimmer with something that appeared like central bar to me.
M60 was much brighter, with bright core sorrounded with round halo. Surface of this galaxy appeared somewhat grainy with uneven brightnes
NGC4660 was small, roundish patch of light without any details.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon Mar  6 12:36:51 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 6 Mar 2006 12:36:51 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Trumpler 6 - Inst: Orion XT 12 Intelliscope
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Observation Poster: Cliff Hedgepeth <k4mld at verizon.net>

Observer: Cliff Hedgepeth
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 
Location of site: Franklin, VA (Lat 36.7, Elev 76.9)
Site classification: Urban
Sky darkness: 3 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Severe - full or very near object
Instrument: Orion XT 12 Intelliscope
Magnification: 75x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): Trumpler 6
Category: Open cluster.
Class: III2p
Constellation: CMA
Data: mag 10  size 6'
Position: RA 07:26  DEC -24:18
Description:
Saw Tr 6 and 7 at the same time. 6 is less defined than 7.  No concentration towards the center. There is a vee shaped formation of slightly brighter stars. I assume that is what Trumpler saw.  I don't think it is really a cluster.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon Mar  6 12:42:26 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 6 Mar 2006 12:42:26 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Trumpler 7 - Inst: Orion XT 12 Intelliscope
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Observation Poster: Cliff Hedgepeth <k4mld at verizon.net>

Observer: Cliff Hedgepeth
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 3/2/2006 19:52 EST
Location of site: Franklin, VA (Lat 36.7, Elev 76.9)
Site classification: Urban
Sky darkness: 3 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Minor - crescent or far from object
Instrument: Orion XT 12 Intelliscope
Magnification: 75x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): Trumpler 7
Category: Open cluster.
Class: II 3 m
Constellation: CMA
Data: mag 7.9  size 5'
Position: RA 07:27  DEC -24:02
Description:
Saw with Tr 6, much better defined. Fairly well populated.  Said to contain nebulosity but could find none. A grouping of brighter stars. Suspect they are also an asterism and not a real cluster.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Mar 19 12:40:55 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 19 Mar 2006 12:40:55 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Berkeley 30 - Inst: Orion XT 12 i 12" Dob
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Observation Poster: Cliff Hedgepeth <k4mld at verizon.net>

Observer: Cliff Hedgepeth
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 3/17/2006  20:16 EST
Location of site: Franklin, VA (Lat 36.8, Elev 25m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Severe - full or very near object
Instrument: Orion XT 12 i 12" Dob
Magnification: 75X
Filter(s): none
Object(s): Berkeley 30
Category: Open cluster.
Class: Trumpler II2m
Constellation: MON
Data: mag 10?  size 4'
Position: RA 06:57.8  DEC 03:13
Description:
Very faint patch. Barely could see.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun Mar 19 12:46:39 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 19 Mar 2006 12:46:39 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: King 7 - Inst: Orion XT 12 i 12" Dob
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Observation Poster: Cliff Hedgepeth <k4mld at verizon.net>

Observer: Cliff Hedgepeth
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 3/17/2006  20:25 EST
Location of site: Franklin, VA (Lat 36.8, Elev 25m)
Site classification: Urban
Sky darkness: 5 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 6 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: Severe - full or very near object
Instrument: Orion XT 12 i 12" Dob
Magnification: 75X
Filter(s): n
Object(s): King 7
Category: Open cluster.
Class: Trumpler I 2 r
Constellation: PER
Data: mag 10?  size 5'
Position: RA 03:59  DEC +51:48
Description:
Three bright stars in a dim patch
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue Mar 21 22:18:28 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 21 Mar 2006 22:18:28 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M3 - Inst: Oberwerk 15x70
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Observation Poster: Brian Reasor <breasor at nc.rr.com>

Observer: Brian Reasor
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 8/6/2005 02:30UT
Location of site: Raleigh, NC USA (Lat 35.9, Elev 450)
Site classification: Urban
Sky darkness: 4.0 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Oberwerk 15x70
Magnification: 15x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M3
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Coma Berenices
Data: mag 7.0  size 16.2'
Position: RA 13:42.2  DEC 28:23
Description:
Round fuzzy glow. Lot of light pollution,
but can see ok. 
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue Mar 21 22:22:30 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 21 Mar 2006 22:22:30 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M4 - Inst: Nikon 10x50
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Observation Poster: Brian Reasor <breasor at nc.rr.com>

Observer: Brian Reasor
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 7/8/2005 02:55 UT
Location of site: Jordan Lake, NC USA (Lat 35.7, Elev 200)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 4.0 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Nikon 10x50
Magnification: 10x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M4
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Scorpius
Data: mag 7.5  size 26.3
Position: RA 16:23.6  DEC -26:32
Description:
Can clearly see M4, but dim. Looks like a fuzzy
circle - top of Q-tip viewed end on. 
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue Mar 21 22:28:10 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 21 Mar 2006 22:28:10 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M5 - Inst: Nikon 10x50
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Observer: Brian Reasor
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 7/9/2005 04:33 UT
Location of site: Jordan Lake, NC USA (Lat 35.7, Elev 200)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 4.0 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Nikon 10x50
Magnification: 10x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M5
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Serpens Caput
Data: mag 7.0  size 17.4'
Position: RA 15:18.6  DEC 2:5
Description:
Clear view of M5. Fuzzy but distinct. 
Large and brighter looking than M4. 
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue Mar 21 22:34:06 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 21 Mar 2006 22:34:06 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M6 - Inst: Nikon 10x50
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Observation Poster: Brian Reasor <breasor at nc.rr.com>

Observer: Brian Reasor
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 7/8/2005 02:30 UT
Location of site: Jordan Lake, NC USA (Lat 35.7, Elev 200)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 4.0 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Nikon 10x50
Magnification: 10x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M6
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Scorpius
Data: mag 4.5  size 15.0'
Position: RA 17:40.1  DEC -32:13
Description:
See about 10 stars in cluster. Bracketed by stars
to left and right. See a 3 star diagonal just below. 
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue Mar 21 22:37:04 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 21 Mar 2006 22:37:04 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M7 - Inst: Nikon 10x50
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Observation Poster: Brian Reasor <breasor at nc.rr.com>

Observer: Brian Reasor
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 7/8/2005 02:25 UT
Location of site: Jordan Lake, NC USA (Lat 35.7, Elev 200)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 4.0 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Nikon 10x50
Magnification: 10x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M7
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Scorpius
Data: mag 3.5  size 80.0'
Position: RA 17:53.9  DEC -34:49
Description:
Good view of M7 - decent sky, some light from
Cary area. Clearly see cluster. See about 20 stars.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue Mar 21 22:40:33 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 21 Mar 2006 22:40:33 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M8 - Inst: Oberwerk 15x70
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Observation Poster: Brian Reasor <breasor at nc.rr.com>

Observer: Brian Reasor
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 8/2/2005
Location of site: Jordan Lake, NC USA (Lat 35.7, Elev 200)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 4.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 8 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Oberwerk 15x70
Magnification: 15x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M8
Category: Open cluster. Reflection nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Sagittarius
Data: mag 5.0  size 60' x 35'
Position: RA 18:3.1  DEC -24:23
Description:
See about 6 crisp stars in a hazy field. 
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon Mar 27 13:50:03 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 27 Mar 2006 13:50:03 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4755 The Jewel Box - Inst:  10 by 50 Binoculars
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Observation Poster: Ray Palmer <raypalmer at naturespeak.com.au>

Observer: Ray Palmer
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: Tuesday 27th March, 2006 6.30GMT 
Location of site: Perth, Western Australia (Lat 31? 60'S , Elev 115? 50' E)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 2-3 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument:  10 by 50 Binoculars
Magnification:  10 by 50 
Filter(s): none
Object(s): NGC 4755 The Jewel Box
Category: Open cluster.
Class: dense open
Constellation: Crux
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA 12:53:35  DEC -60':19.0
Description:
>From light polluted skies, this object still shines quite brightly. 
I can make out a nice sharp triangular shape to this cluster 
through my bino's. It has a high surface brightness when 
compared to other close clusters. It's high surface brightness 
also makes this a good target for high powered telescopes.




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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon Mar 27 14:00:15 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 27 Mar 2006 14:00:15 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 3532 Wishing Well Cluster - Inst: 10 by 50 Binoculars
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Observation Poster: Ray Palmer <raypalmer at naturespeak.com.au>

Observer: Ray Palmer
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 27th March 2006 6.30GMT 
Location of site: Perth, Western Australia (Lat , Elev )
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 2-3 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 10 by 50 Binoculars
Magnification: 10 by 50
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 3532 Wishing Well Cluster
Category: Open cluster.
Class: low surface brighness
Constellation: Carina
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA 11:06.04  DEC -58:40
Description:
This object appears as a hazy patch through my 10 by 50 binoculars tonight. I can't really make out any individual stars, but it is still a good target for cluster lovers. From the light polluted skies I live in, I can even see this object with the naked eye, it appears as a misty patch in the sky.  This object sits just above the Eta Carina nebula.  Would be great through a low power telescope. 




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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon Mar 27 14:10:46 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 27 Mar 2006 14:10:46 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 3766 Pearl Cluster - Inst: 10 by 50 Binoculars
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Observation Poster: Ray Palmer <raypalmer at naturespeak.com.au>

Observer: Ray Palmer
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 27th March 2006 6.35GMT
Location of site: Perth, Western Australia (Lat 31'60, Elev 115.50)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 2-3 <1-10 Scale (10 best)>
Seeing: 10 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 10 by 50 Binoculars
Magnification: 10 by 50's
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 3766 Pearl Cluster
Category: Open cluster.
Class: circular open 
Constellation: Centaurus
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
This cluster has a nice spherical shape. Appears to have a low surface brightness through my binoculars but still bright enough to find easily under my light polluted skies. It has bright stars on both sides of it. In fact these stars look like red giants. This cluster sits among a line of prominent stars through my binoculars. The cluster is easy to find sitting above magnitude 3.3 star Lamdda Centauri. 
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Fri Mar 31 09:42:25 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 31 Mar 2006 09:42:25 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2810 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20060331144225.28906.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: 03/26/06  02:40 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <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 2810
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: UMa
Data: mag 12.2  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 09:22  DEC +71:51
Description:
A uniform round halo which gradually brightens to a fairly bright, during
moments of steady seeing, nearly stellar core.  Visible with averted vision
at 77x, it bore magnification well and was best seen at 257x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Fri Mar 31 09:59:48 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 31 Mar 2006 09:59:48 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 3065, NGC 3066 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20060331145948.29712.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 03/26/06  03:20 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57' N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <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 3065, NGC 3066
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: UMa
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
NGC3065; Mag 12.5, Size 1.0' X 1.0', RA 10:02, DEC +72:10
A uniform round halo which rather abruptly brightens to a fairly bright,
stellar core.  A 12th magnitude field star is just off the NW edge and
NGC3066 is located 2' SE.  The galaxy was visible with averted vision
at 77x and was best seen at 257x.

NGC3066;  Mag 12.9, Size 1.0' X 1.0', RA 10:02, DEC +72:07.5
A uniform curcular halo which shows no detectable brightening toward the
core.  Visible with averted vision at 77x, it bore magnification well
without showing any additional detail and was best seen at 193x-257x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Fri Mar 31 10:13:21 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 31 Mar 2006 10:13:21 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 3259, NGC 3266 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20060331151321.30499.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 03/26/06  03:55 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 6 <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 3259, NGC 3266
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: UMa
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
NGC3259;  Mag 12.1, Size 1.0' X 0.5', RA 10:32.5, DEC +65:02.5
A faint oval halo elongated nearly N-S.  Of uniform appearance, it shows
no detectable brightening toward the core.  A 10th magnitude field star is
just off the NW edge and NGC3266 is located ~20' SSE.  The galaxy was visible
with averted vision at 128x and was best seen at 193x.

NGC3266;  Mag 12.4, Size 1.0' X 1.0', RA 10:33, DEC +64:44.5
A uniform round halo which gradually brightens to a faint, stellar core.
Visible with averted vision at 77x, it was best seen at 193x-257x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Fri Mar 31 15:36:48 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 31 Mar 2006 15:36:48 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2350 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20060331203648.10708.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 03/28/06  02:10 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 5 <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
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 2350
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: CMi
Data: mag 12.3  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 07:13  DEC +12:16
Description:
A faint, uniform round halo which shows no detectable brightening toward
the core.  Visible with averted vision at 77x, it did not bear magnification
well, beginning to fade into the background at 193x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Fri Mar 31 15:44:36 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 31 Mar 2006 15:44:36 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2418 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20060331204436.11253.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: 03/28/06  02:20 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 5 <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 2418
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Gem
Data: mag 12.2  size 1.5' X 1.5'
Position: RA 07:36.5  DEC +17:53
Description:
A uniform round halo which gradually brightens to a tiny stellar core.
Visible with direct vision at 77x, it bore magnification well and was
best seen at 257x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Fri Mar 31 15:56:02 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 31 Mar 2006 15:56:02 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2555 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20060331205602.11994.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: 03/28/06  02:40 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 5 <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 2555
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Hya
Data: mag 12.2  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 08:18  DEC +00:44.5
Description:
A uniform round halo which shows slight, gradual, diffuse brightening
toward the core.  Visible with averted vision at 77x, it was best seen
at 193x.  The galaxy is closely bracketed by three 12th magnitude field
stars.  A wide pair, aligned N-S, on the E. side and the third just off
the NW edge.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Fri Mar 31 16:11:07 2006
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 31 Mar 2006 16:11:07 -0500
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2615 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20060331211107.12863.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: 03/28/06  03:05 UT
Location of site: Rolla, MO  USA (Lat 37 57'N, Elev )
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 6.5 <Limiting magnitude>
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, 193x, 257x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 2615
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Hya
Data: mag 12.5  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 08:34.5  DEC -02:32
Description:
A very faint, uniform, round, to slightly oval nebulous patch.  It shows
no detectable brightening toward the core.  Visible with averted vision
at 128x, it did not bear magnification well and was best seen at 128x-193x.
A 12th magnitude field star is located just off the S. edge.

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