From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May  2 07:16:39 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 11:16:39 -0000
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2693 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070412143202.7421.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: 4/8/07  02:20 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 2693
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: UMa
Data: mag 11.9  size 2.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 08:57  DEC +51:21
Description:
A uniform oval halo which is elongated NW-SE.  It gradually brightens to a
tiny, faint stellar core.  Visible with averted vision at 77x, it was best
seen at 193x-257x.  NGC2694, located just to the S., could not be seen.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May  2 08:54:22 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 12:54:22 -0000
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 884, NGC 869 - Inst: Brennweite 12.5 / F4.1 dobsonian
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Observation Poster: Steven H. Yaskell <steven.yaskell at wtnord.net>

Observer: Steven H. Yaskell
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: April 13, 2007, 2210 UT/GMT
Location of site: Stockholm, Sweden (Lat 59:33, Elev 61m/200ft)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 7, (8?) <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 6 (7?) <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Brennweite 12.5 / F4.1 dobsonian
Magnification: x47, x76, x 95, x 152
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 884, NGC 869
Category: Open cluster.
Class: F, E
Constellation: Perseus
Data: mag 7-11  size 
Position: RA 2h:15, 18  DEC c. 60:
Description:
One of the must-sees in life, along the galatic equator. Two silvery 
star clusters, the one on your left brighter than the one to the right,
especially at the center. x 47 gives you the panoramic view of the 
field guides and textbooks. They are like two sacks of stars sprinkling
others out onto the star field. Stunning.

x 76 starts to resolve more stars out of the clusters, 884 tipping the 
scales compared to the neighbor. x 152 reveals hook to SW of main mass
in 884. 884 has at one point at x 47 a large, lenticular shape to main
cluster of gas. 869 glow seems more diffuse overall.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May  2 08:55:56 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 12:55:56 -0000
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: Melotte 15 - Inst: Brennweite 12.5 inch dobsonian reflector
	(homemade)
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Observation Poster: Steven H. Yaskell <steven.yaskell at wtnord.net>

Observer: Steven H. Yaskell
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 13,14 April, 2007, 2215, 2250 UT/GMT
Location of site: Stockholm, Sweden (Lat 59:33, Elev 61m/200ft)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 4, 6 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 7-8, 5 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Brennweite 12.5 inch dobsonian reflector (homemade)
Magnification: x 47,  x  95
Filter(s): Deep Sky, UHC
Object(s): Melotte 15
Category: Open cluster.
Class: D
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Data: mag 7  size >10'
Position: RA 2h:c.28  DEC +61:c. 20
Description:
Watch this on two consecutive nights. I see the gas behind three sets of
pairs and the divisions between some gas clouds in this group. April 13th is 
better than the 14th, especially the seeing but I even see the gaseous 
background on both nights. It is very pronounced. x 47 gives me the best view.

Deep Sky and UHC bring out the background glow creditably. I see 1805 nearby
but do not take in much here.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May  2 08:56:55 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 12:56:55 -0000
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M 5 (NGC 5904) - Inst: Brennweite 12.5, F/4.1 dobsonian
	(homemade)
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Observer: Steven H. Yaskell
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: April 12, 2007, 2205 UT/GMT
Location of site: Stockholm, Sweden (Lat 59:33, Elev 61m/200ft)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 3 <Bortle Scale (9 worst)>
Seeing: 7-8? <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Brennweite 12.5, F/4.1 dobsonian (homemade)
Magnification: x 47, x76, x 152 + Power Corrections all Brennweite 12.5 observations
Filter(s): Deep Sky
Object(s): M 5 (NGC 5904)
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: V, compact
Constellation: Sepens
Data: mag c. 6  size >10'
Position: RA 15:16  DEC 2:16
Description:
c. 6 mag star orients this object to S to my view and they fit fine 
together in one ocular at x47. Quite luminous indeed but a hard-to-find
object in light polluted skies w/ big cities facing S (like Stockholm.

At x76 start to get hint of outliers. Deep Sky is no help.

At x152 numerous outliers start to appear and one to the E of it in particular.
Start to see lanes and sandy texture esp. with averted vision. I also start to
see that peculiar distention in the mass, to my view spreading N.

Also want to correct all my BRENNWEITE powers to now. I left the old powers 
for my Bresser 4.8 " in my profile and neglected to calculate for the new focal
length (which is 1905mm...a considerable difference compared to my 4.8!).
 
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May  2 08:57:56 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 12:57:56 -0000
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2639 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
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Observation Poster: Brent Reary <gmbreary at rollanet.org>

Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 4/8/07  04:15 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 2639
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: UMa
Data: mag 11.7  size 1.5' X 1.0'
Position: RA 08:43.5  DEC +50:12
Description:
A uniform oval halo which is elongated NW-SE.  It gradually brightens to a
bright, diffuse, nearly stellar core.  Visible with direct vision at 77x, it
was best seen at 257x.  The galaxy lies just to the W. of a line of three
11th magnitude field stars which are aligned NW-SE and span ~8'.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May  2 08:58:55 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 12:58:55 -0000
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2344 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070412150121.15930.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 4/8/07  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: 128x, 193x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 2344
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Lyn
Data: mag 12.0  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 07:12.5  DEC +47:10
Description:
A faint, uniform, circular halo which shows no detectable brightening toward
the core.  Steadily visible with averted vision at 128x, it began to fade
into the background at 193x.  A 7th magnitude field star lies 12' to the NE..

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May  2 08:59:56 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 12:59:56 -0000
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2340 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070412145427.13697.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 4/8/07  03:05 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: 128x, 193x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 2340
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Lyn
Data: mag 11.7  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 07:11  DEC +50:10.5
Description:
A faint, uniform, round nebulous halo which shows no detectable brightening
toward the core.  Steadily visible with averted vision at 128x, it began to
fade into the background at 193x.  While several additional galaxies are
plotted inside the same 128x (34') field centered on NGC2340, none save
NGC2340 itself could be seen.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May  2 09:01:56 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 13:01:56 -0000
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 2329 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070412144539.11219.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 4/8/07  02:45 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
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 2329
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Lyn
Data: mag 12.5  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 07:09  DEC +48:37
Description:
A uniform round halo which shows slight diffuse brightening toward the core.
A wide pair of 10th and 11th magnitude stars, aligned NE-SW, are located
just to the S..  While the galaxy was visible with averted vision at 77x,
it did not bear magnification well and began to fade into the background at
193x.  Several fainter galaxies are plotted inside of the same 128x (34')
field centered on NGC2329 and while several were suspected during moments
of steady seeing, none could be confirmed.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun May  6 21:01:45 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 6 May 2007 21:01:45 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4125 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 5h01 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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 4125
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E6
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 9.7  size 6' x 5.1'
Position: RA 12:8.1  DEC 65:10
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 5?? SE of Giausar. Weak galaxy at my 9x63 binoculars, visible
only with averted vision at first glance. This elliptic galaxy forms a triangle
with stars HD 105485 and TYC 4160-1074-1. By continuing my observations, it
presents a very bright core, stellar in appearance, surrounded by a nebulous
halo. After several minutes of attentive observation, a strange fact occurs: I
detect a second stellar object of appearance within NGC 4125, shifted compared
to the core. After checks, this point is star TYC 4160-977-1 (magv = 9,985). It
is the first time that I detect a star, visible with my 9x63, also close to a
galaxy. Attractive object!
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun May  6 20:57:10 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 6 May 2007 20:57:10 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Struve 1516 (STF 1516) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 4h48 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): Struve 1516 (STF 1516)
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 7.6 + 8.1  size 
Position: RA 11:15.4  DEC 73:28
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 6?? NW of Giausar (Lambda1 Dra). Interesting double star with
binoculars, in spite of the low brightness of the components. They separate
without efforts and the gap of brightness is also perceived without
difficulties. The primary star appear white to me and the secondary is bronze.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun May  6 20:52:35 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 6 May 2007 20:52:35 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Upgren 1 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 4h35 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): Upgren 1
Category: Open cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: CVn
Data: mag   size 15'
Position: RA 12:35  DEC 36:18
Description:
In Canes Venatici, at ~ 4?? SW of Cor Caroli. Although Upgren 1 is indexed like
an opened cluster, it seems a asterism rather and would appear well among
Collinder objects by the aspect. It forms a reversed ?L? and I count 5 stars (HD
109462, TYC 2530-2251-1, HD 109542, HD 109530 and TYC 2530-1911-1). Among those,
2 are very bright , 2 of average brightness and a last of low brightness,
visible only with averted vision which is, in fact, TYC 2530-1911-1. All the
stars are white. 
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun May  6 20:48:39 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 6 May 2007 20:48:39 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: 15 CVn + 17 CVn - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 4h22 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): 15 CVn + 17 CVn
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: CVn
Data: mag 5.5 + 5.9  size 
Position: RA 13:10  DEC 38:31
Description:
In Canes Venatici, at ~ 2?? E of Cor Caroli (Alpha CVn). A very easy double star
to split with binoculars. The components are comparable brightnesses, although
17 CVn appears slightly brighter to me (what is indeed the case after checks).
Both components are white.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue May  8 22:33:54 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 8 May 2007 22:33:54 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 6543 (Cat'e eye nebula) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20070509023354.18417.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 6h36 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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 6543 (Cat'e eye nebula)
Category: Planetary nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 8.3  size 22" x 16"
Position: RA 17:58.6  DEC 66:38
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 2?? NE of 36 Dra. My last observation of this object goes back to
April 20, 2001. With my binoculars, the nebula of the ecliptic pole is almost
identical seemingly to other planetary nebulas of the same size such as NGC 6826
or NGC 7662; it shows an effect of blinking of most interesting when one passes
from the direct vision to the averted vision. The surrounding stars, which have
a comparable brightness, do not undergo this effect. Located at the center a
line formed by stars TYC 4212-839-1 and TYC 4213-916-1, the object is almost
visible with direct vision. I notice also a weak star to the NW of NGC 6543,
which is, in fact, TYC 4212-20-1.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue May  8 22:02:24 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 8 May 2007 22:02:24 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4236 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 5h24 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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 4236
Category: External galaxy.
Class: SB
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 9.6  size 22.6 x 6.9
Position: RA 12:16.7  DEC 69:28
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 4?E of Giausar. Because difficult location, this spiral asked for
many minutes of research. At first glance, the object remains invisible and it
ends up appearing after many minutes of observation. At my binos, NGC 4236 is
only shown an extremely weak patch of light, visible with averted vision, 30% to
40% of the time. Dimensions seem very reduced, what prevents me from detecting
any shape.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue May  8 22:07:28 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 8 May 2007 22:07:28 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: STT App 123 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 5h42 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): STT App 123
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 6.7 + 7.0  size 
Position: RA 13:27.1  DEC 64:44
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 4?E of Thuban (Alpha Dra). Splendid double star whose components
are observed individually without difficulty at 9x. In the first seconds of
observation, the secondary and primary appear the same brightness to me. By
continuing the observations, the primary star is slightly brighter (in fact,
there is a difference of 0,4 magv between the two). They are both white.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue May  8 22:13:06 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 8 May 2007 22:13:06 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 5866 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Observation Poster: St?phane Meloche <stephanemeloche at videotron.ca>

Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 5h52 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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 5866
Category: External galaxy.
Class: S0
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 9.9  size 6.5' x 3.1'
Position: RA 15:06.5  DEC 55:46
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 4?SE of Edasich (Iota Dra). Surprisingly, this lenticular galaxy
appeared brighter to me than expected, at a magv of 9,9. It is in the center of
a line made up of stars HD 133666 and HD 238429. Visible only with averted
vision, I detect it 80% to 90% of time. It does not present a more brighter core
and is shown simply like a small spot of light. Careful observations presents
the object like having a round form and is compared to elliptic galaxies of
Coma-Virgo cluster.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue May  8 22:23:10 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 8 May 2007 22:23:10 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Kuma (Nu2 Dra) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20070509022310.16390.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 6h07 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): Kuma (Nu2 Dra)
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 5.0 + 5.0  size 
Position: RA 17:32  DEC 55:11
Description:
In Draco, one of the 4 stars forming the head of the Dragon, the less bright of
the quartet. I had already observed this double star on April 20, 2001, almost 6
years ago! Another splendid double star Draco, the components are observed
individually without problems. In first seconds of observation, the two stars
appear of the same brightness to me but prolonged observations show that Nu2 Dra
(the eastern one of the 2) is slightly brighter than Nu1 Dra (in fact, the
difference in brightness between the components is only of 0,03 magv). Nu2 Dra
is white color whereas Nu1 Dra is blue.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue May  8 22:18:27 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 8 May 2007 22:18:27 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: 16 Dra + 17 Dra - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20070509021827.15399.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 6h UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): 16 Dra + 17 Dra
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 5.4 + 5.5  size 
Position: RA 16:36.2  DEC 52:55
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 8?? S of Eta Dra. Very beautiful double star, easy to split with
my binoculars. At first glance, the components seem of the same brightness but
careful observations show that 17 Dra is slightly brighter (in fact, the
difference of brightness between the primary and secondary star is only 0,128
magv). The difference in colors is noticeable: 17 Dra is green and 16 Dra is
blue. A double star to discover!
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue May  8 22:27:47 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 8 May 2007 22:27:47 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Dziban (Psi1 Dra) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20070509022747.17205.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 6h18 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): Dziban (Psi1 Dra)
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 5.0 + 6.0  size 
Position: RA 17:42  DEC 72:09
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 7? NW of Zeta Dra. Another double star of Draco of great interest
for binoculars. At 9x, the components are very close each other and give the
impression which they touch together. While observing attentively, I can observe
them individually. They are both white.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Tue May  8 22:27:26 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 8 May 2007 22:27:26 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Dziban (Psi1 Dra) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20070509022726.17195.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 6h18 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): Dziban (Psi1 Dra)
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 5.0 + 6.0  size 
Position: RA 17:42  DEC 72:09
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 7? NW of Zeta Dra. Another double star of Draco of great interest
for binoculars. At 9x, the components are very close each other and give the
impression which they touch together. While observing attentively, I can observe
them individually. They are both white.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Thu May 10 22:04:05 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 May 2007 22:04:05 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Struve 2278 (STF 2278) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20070511020405.7054.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 6h42 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): Struve 2278 (STF 2278)
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 7 + 8 + 9 + 10  size 
Position: RA 18:02.9  DEC 56:26
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 1?? SW of Grumium (Xi Dra). In spite of components of low
brightness, I am able to separate two stars in this quadruple star without
difficulty. The northern component seems to me the brightess but, in fact, it is
that which is in the south which is brighter (difference of 0,408 magv).
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Thu May 10 22:07:52 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 May 2007 22:07:52 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: 39 Dra - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20070511020752.8624.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 6h47 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): 39 Dra
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 4.7 + 7.1  size 
Position: RA 18:24  DEC 58:48
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 4?? NW of Grumium. Another splendid pair of stars in Draco! The
variation of brightness between the primary and secondary star is remarkable,
the primary star being much more luminous. Both are well observed individually.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Thu May 10 22:12:39 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 May 2007 22:12:39 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Omicron Dra - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20070511021239.10342.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 6h53 UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): Omicron Dra
Category: Multiple star.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag 4.7 + 7.5  size 
Position: RA 18:51  DEC 59:24
Description:
In Draco, at ~ 3?? NW of 39 Dra. Here a very special double star: in the first
second of observation, only the primary star is visible. But while remaining
well concentrated at the eyepieces, the secondary star ends up appearing at the
right position angle (326?), which shows a much lower brightness than the
primary star. The primary star is yellow-orange and the secondary is too weak to
see any color.
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From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 10 May 2007 22:18:05 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: Kemble 2 (mini-Cassiopeia) - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Message-ID: <20070511021805.12818.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: St?phane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2007/04/21 7h UT 
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Qu?bec, Canada (Lat 45.4542?, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Suburban
Sky darkness: 5.2 <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): Kemble 2 (mini-Cassiopeia)
Category: Asterism.
Class: 
Constellation: Dra
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA 18:36  DEC 72:23
Description:
In Draco, with ~ 1? W of Chi Dra.  The "W" display of this mini-Cassiopeia is
reversed compared to the same display of the real constellation, located very
close to the northern horizon. I count 6 stars in this asterism, of same color.
Among those, I notice 3 stars of strong brightness (HD 172611, HD 172922 and HD
172783), 2 of average brightness (TYC 4438-981-1 and TYC 4438-942-1) and a
visible last only with averted vision (TYC 4438-1203-1).
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun May 13 22:37:32 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 13 May 2007 22:37:32 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 3462 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070514023732.5391.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: 4/19/07  02:45 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 3462
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Leo
Data: mag 12.2  size 1.5' X 1.0'
Position: RA 10:55  DEC +07:42
Description:
A uniform oval halo elongated NE-SW.  It gradually brightens to a tiny
stellar core.  The galaxy forms a triangle with an 8th magnitude star
located 10' E. and a 9th magnitude star 10' SW..  Visible with averted
vision at 77x, it was best seen at 193x.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun May 13 22:46:25 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 13 May 2007 22:46:25 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 3485 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070514024625.5729.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 4/19/07  03:05 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 3485
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Leo
Data: mag 11.8  size 2.0' X 2.0'
Position: RA 11:00  DEC +14:50
Description:
A faint uniform round halo which shows no detectable brightening toward
the core.  A 12th magnitude field star lies just off the W. edge.  Visible
with averted vision at 77x, it was best seen at 193x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sun May 13 22:53:39 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 13 May 2007 22:53:39 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 3177 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070514025339.5986.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 4/19/07  03:30 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 3177
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Leo
Data: mag 12.4  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 10:16.5  DEC +21:07.5
Description:
A uniform round halo which gradually brightens to a fairly bright, 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  Sun May 13 23:10:00 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 13 May 2007 23:10:00 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 3287 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070514031000.6714.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 4/19/07  03:50 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
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 3287
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Leo
Data: mag 12.3  size 2.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 10:34.5  DEC +21:39
Description:
A faint uniform oval halo elongated NE-SW.  It shows slight, gradual,
diffuse brightening toward the core.  A tight 8th and 9th magnitude
double star lies ~7' SW and a 9th magnitude star is 5' NNE.  Visible
with averted vision at 77x, the galaxy was steadily held at 128x and
began to fade into the background at 193x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon May 14 21:36:33 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 14 May 2007 21:36:33 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 3501, NGC 3507 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070515013633.10308.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 4/19/07  04:15 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 3501, NGC 3507
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Leo
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
NGC3501; Mag 12.9, Size 2.0' X 0.5', RA 11:03, DEC +17:59
A faint, uniform, elongated oval halo aligned NE-SW.  It shows no detectable
brightening toward the core.  Steadily visible with averted vision at 128x,
it began to fade into the background at 193x.  NGC3507 lies ~12' NE..

NGC3507; Mag 10.9, Size 2.0' X 2.0', RA 11:03.5, DEC +18:08
A uniform round halo which gradually brightens to a fairly bright, diffuse
core.  An 11th magnitude field star is superimposed on the halo just to the
E. of the core.  A 10th magnitude star is located just off the S. edge.
Visible with direct vision at 77x, the galaxy was best seen at 193x-257x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon May 14 21:45:19 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 14 May 2007 21:45:19 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 3380 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070515014519.11056.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 5/13/07  03:30 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: 128x, 193x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): NGC 3380
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: LMi
Data: mag 12.5  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 10:48  DEC +28:36
Description:
A very faint circular halo of uniform appearance.  It shows no detectable
brightening toward the core.  Steadily held with averted vision at 128x, it
began to fade into the background with increased magnification.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Mon May 14 21:58:53 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 14 May 2007 21:58:53 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 3437 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070515015853.12097.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 5/13/07  03:50 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 3437
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Leo
Data: mag 12.1  size 2.0' X 0.5'
Position: RA 10:52.5  DEC +22:56
Description:
A splinter shaped halo which is elongated NW-SE.  It brightens rather
abruptly to a fairly bright, diffuse oval nucleus which shares the same
alignment as the halo.  Visible with direct vision at 77x, it was best
seen at 193x.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Thu May 17 22:40:45 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 17 May 2007 22:40:45 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) 
	Obj: NGC 3504, NGC 3512 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070518024045.27441.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observer: Brent Reary
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 5/15/07  03:40 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 3504, NGC 3512
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: LMi
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
NGC3504; Mag 11.1, Size 1.0' X 1.0', RA 11:03, DEC +27:58
A round halo which, during moments of steady seeing, appears slightly
mottled.  It abruptly brightens to a bright, stellar core.  Visible with
direct vision at 77x, it was best seen at 193x-257x.  The galaxy lies near
the center of a semicircle of four 12th and 13th magnitude field stars which
span ~5'.  NGC3512 lies 12' NE..

NGC3512; Mag 12.3, Size 1.0' X 1.0', RA 11:04, DEC +28:02
A uniform round halo which shows no detectable brightening toward the core.
Visible with averted vision at 77x, it was best seen at 128x and began to
fade into the background at 193x.  NGC3515, plotted ~14' NNE, could not be
seen.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Thu May 17 22:51:00 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 17 May 2007 22:51:00 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 3021 - Inst: 10.1" f/4.5 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070518025100.639.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: 5/15/07  04:10 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 3021
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: LMi
Data: mag 12.1  size 1.0' X 1.0'
Position: RA 09:51  DEC +33:33
Description:
A uniform round halo which shows gradual, diffuse brightening toward the
core.  An 11th magnitude field star is located just off the E. edge.
The galaxy was visible with direct vision at 77x and bore magnification
well, being best seen at 193x-257x.  NGC3013, plotted 10' to the W., could
not be seen.

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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat May 19 22:36:22 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 19 May 2007 22:36:22 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4219 - Inst: 250mm f5.6 Dobsonian
Message-ID: <20070520023622.11586.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: Andrew Wood <bandawood at bigpond.com>

Observer: Andrew Wood
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: May 19 2007, 11:10UT
Location of site: Berrima (Lat -34.5, Elev 650m)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 5.8 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 250mm f5.6 Dobsonian
Magnification: 100
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 4219
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Cen
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
Large and prominent, galaxy. Elongated roughly N-S. Bright, large nucleus
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat May 19 22:40:04 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 19 May 2007 22:40:04 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Ic 2966 - Inst: 250mm f5.6 Dobsonian
Message-ID: <20070520024004.14011.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: Andrew Wood <bandawood at bigpond.com>

Observer: Andrew Wood
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: May 19 2007, 10:50UT
Location of site: Berrima (Lat -34.5, Elev 650m)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 5.8 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 250mm f5.6 Dobsonian
Magnification: 100
Filter(s): 
Object(s): Ic 2966
Category: Reflection nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Mus
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
Small, but noticeable nebula with 2 stars lying E-W embedded. A UHC filter
detracted from rather than enhanced the view.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat May 19 22:43:44 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 19 May 2007 22:43:44 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Ngc 2818 and 2818A - Inst: 250mm f5.6 Dobsonian
Message-ID: <20070520024344.17180.qmail@sedna.atmob.org>

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Observation Poster: Andrew Wood <bandawood at bigpond.com>

Observer: Andrew Wood
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: May 19 2007, 10:10UT
Location of site: Berrima (Lat -34.5, Elev 650m)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 5.8 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 250mm f5.6 Dobsonian
Magnification: 100
Filter(s): UHC
Object(s): Ngc 2818 and 2818A
Category: Open cluster. Planetary nebula.
Class: 
Constellation: Pyx
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
Fantastic!. 2818 stands out clearly even in a rich field. The PN (2818A) is
obvious even at low power and the filter really makes it stand out. A large,
bright, solid PN.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Sat May 19 22:46:50 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 19 May 2007 22:46:50 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: Ngc 4105 and NGC 4106 - Inst: 250mm f5.6 Dobsonian
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Observation Poster: Andrew Wood <bandawood at bigpond.com>

Observer: Andrew Wood
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: May 19 2007, 9:10UT
Location of site: Berrima (Lat -34.5, Elev 650m)
Site classification: Rural
Sky darkness: 5.8 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 250mm f5.6 Dobsonian
Magnification: 100
Filter(s): UHC
Object(s): Ngc 4105 and NGC 4106
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: Hya
Data: mag   size 
Position: RA :  DEC :
Description:
A remarkable site. Very bright nuclei, lying side-by-side E-W. Like two
headlights coming out of a fog.
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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May 23 11:21:45 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (anonymous at sedna.atmob.org)
Date: 23 May 2007 11:21:45 -0400
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: M 53 - Inst: 4.5" f/4.0 Newtonian reflector
Message-ID: <20070523152145.2168.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: 5/19/07  04:10 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: Minor - crescent or far from object
Instrument: 4.5" f/4.0 Newtonian reflector
Magnification: 60x, 75x, 150x
Filter(s): None
Object(s): M 53
Category: Globular cluster.
Class: 
Constellation: Com
Data: mag 7.7  size ~10'
Position: RA 13:13  DEC +18:10
Description:
A uniform circular halo which gradually brightens to a bright, diffuse
round core.  While no individual stars are resolved across the cluster,
at 150x the object takes on the appearance of very finely ground glass
suggesting that the resolution of at least some of its stars must be near.
A pair of 9th-10th magnitude field stars, aligned ENE-WSW, are located to
the S..


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From anonymous at sedna.atmob.org  Wed May  2 08:43:21 2007
From: anonymous at sedna.atmob.org (Claudio Pra)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 12:43:21 -0000
Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 6633 (Italy cluster) - Inst: binoculars 20x90
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Observation Poster: Claudio Pra <mariclod at alice.it>

Observer: Claudio Pra
Your skills: Beginner (< one year)
Date/time of observation: 18/4/2007
Location of site: Alleghe (Italy) (Lat 12 01 23, Elev 1000)
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: binoculars 20x90
Magnification: 
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 6633
Category: Open cluster.
Class: cluster poor
Constellation: Oph
Data: mag ? size 27'
Position: RA 18:27 ?DEC +06? :31'
Description:
The north of the Italian peninsula is perhaps little evident
and Sardinia is missing, but for the rest the shape is there.
Indeed impressive the similarity between this OC and Italy!
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