1 Ari (**)
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| Name: |
1 Ari, STF174 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Ari |
| Coordinates: |
01h50m08.60s / +22°16'29.50" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
6m3 |
7m2 |
2.9" |
165° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
63mm f/13.3, 46x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Clearly split, but tight with noticeable difference in brightness.
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70mm f/5.7, 80x
At 67x pretty tight pair, but separated with a clear difference in brightness. The primary component appeared in a hint of orange. At 80x easy to separate.
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8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4, NELM 5m9+, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.8
Nice double star with big difference in brightness.
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3C273 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
3C273 |
| Type: |
GLX, SY1, Q |
| Constellation: |
Vir |
| Coordinates: |
12h29m06.70s / +02°03'08.66" |
| Brightness / Size: |
12m8 / - |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Stellar brightening. Easily seen with averted vision.
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EASY
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7 Sisters of the Pole (AST)
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| Name: |
7 Sisters of the Pole |
| Type: |
AST |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
23h30m00.00s / +86°00'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 240.0x120.0' |
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|
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Very large asterism with best view in binoculars at low magnification. This asterism looks like the Pleiades (Messier 45) and is dominated by the stars HD217382, HD217157, HD212710, HD221525 and 2 Cephei.
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| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 8, NELM 4m3+, SQM-L 18.9
Very large, relatively evident. After a short while the similarity to the Pleiades was visible. Fits quite well in the 7.5° large field of view.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 8x30, SQM-L 21.5
juhu, 8,8° Gesichtsfeld reichen, um das Muster in seiner Gänze zu erfassen - riesig, und schön zusammen im Blickfeld mit dem gut 2° entfernten Diamond Ring (Hrr 1) - die hellsten Sterne lassen das Muster leicht länglich wirken, für die Ähnlichkeit mit M 45 fehlt mir noch ein heller Stern im SO - zwischen den helleren Sternen schlängeln sich ein paar schwächere Sternkette von NO nach SW
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EASY
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B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
das Muster passt nur ganz knapp nicht vollständig in das 6,7° große GF - innerhalb der 4 helleren Kastensterne schlängelt sich eine Kette von 8 schwächeren Sternen wie eine Schlange hindurch
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EASY
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8" f/4, 20x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 20x bzw. 3,25° GF sind die 4 Kastensterne gut im Bild, das Muster wirkt allerdings unauffällig
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MODERATE
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11 Hya (**)
|
| Name: |
11 Hya, epsilon Hya |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Hya |
| Coordinates: |
08h46m46.51s / +06°25'07.70" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| SP1 |
AB |
3m5 |
5m0 |
0.2" |
241° |
2018 |
| STF1273 |
AB-C |
3m5 |
6m7 |
2.9" |
309° |
2017 |
| STF1273 |
AB-D |
3m5 |
12m5 |
18.1" |
201° |
2017 |
| STF1273 |
AB-E |
3m5 |
10m8 |
340.5" |
2° |
2015 |
| STF1273 |
AB-F |
3m5 |
10m4 |
406.5" |
265° |
2015 |
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 133x, Bortle 6-
AB-C: Not split. Although a slight brightening was visible in the first diffraction ring, it could also have come from slight coma of the refractor.
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102mm f/11, 160x, Bortle 7, SQM-L 18.8, Seeing 3/5
AB-C: 2020-03-27: The much fainter companion is well visible as an almost round knot directly at the diffraction ring of the primary component. Very nice sight. The seeing was mediocre (3/5).
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152mm f/5.9, 150x, Bortle 7, SQM-L 18.8, Seeing 3/5
AB-C: 2020-03-27: The companion is immediately visible as a tiny star close to the primary component. Due to the chromatic aberration of the achromat, there is a slight tendency to outshine. Nevertheless a nice view. The seeing was mediocre (3/5).
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15 Aql (**)
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| Name: |
15 Aql, SHJ286 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h04m57.67s / -04°01'53.10" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
5m5 |
7m0 |
39.4" |
210° |
2019 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 22x
Striking, pretty wide, uneven pair. Primary component gleamed in shiny orange, the companion appeared slightly orange.
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 5-, SQM-L 20.4
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 19.9
Easy to split, evident. Both components appeared slightly orange colored.
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16/17 Dra (**)
|
| Name: |
16/17 Dra |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Dra |
| Coordinates: |
16h36m13.72s / +52°55'27.80" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| STFA30, 16/17 Dra |
AC |
5m4 |
5m5 |
90.0" |
193° |
2017 |
| STF2078, 17 Dra |
AB |
5m4 |
6m4 |
3.3" |
104° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
55mm f/9.1, 27x
STFA30 (AC): Rather wide pair with almost equal components. C component appeared slightly yellowish-orange.
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55mm f/9.1, 71x
STF2078 (AB): Grand sight!
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25 CVn (**)
|
| Name: |
25 CVn |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
CVn |
| Coordinates: |
13h37m27.70s / +36°17'41.40" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| STF1768 |
AB |
5m0 |
7m0 |
1.7" |
99° |
2018 |
| STF1768 |
AC |
5m0 |
11m6 |
214.3" |
321° |
2015 |
| KZA73 |
AD |
5m0 |
13m0 |
335.6" |
92° |
2015 |
| KZA73 |
AE |
5m0 |
12m7 |
369.5" |
139° |
2015 |
| KZA73 |
AF |
5m0 |
9m4 |
437.3" |
118° |
2015 |
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
60mm f/18.7, 160x
AB: 2020-03-16: 102/1122mm ED refractor stopped down to 60mm. The diffraction ring of the primary component is virtually invisible. The companion appears only in few moments as an extremely faint, elongated brightening in the diffraction ring. Very difficult. Telescope should be in very good optical condition!
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70mm f/16, 160x
AB: 2020-03-16: 102/1122mm ED refractor stopped down to 70mm. Companion only visible as a subtle, elongated, not permanently visible brightening. The diffraction ring of the primary component is only visible occasionally. Difficult. Telescope should be in good optical condition!
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80mm f/14, 160x
AB: 2020-03-16: 102/1122mm ED refractor stopped down to 80mm. Companion permanently visible as elongated brightening in the diffraction ring. But the diffraction ring itself appears rather faint. Moderately difficult.
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90mm f/12.5, 160x
AB: 2020-03-16: 102/1122mm ED refractor stopped down to 90mm. Companion quite clearly recognizable as elongated brightening in diffraction ring. Relatively simple.
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102mm f/11, 160x
AB: 2020-03-16: The faint companion is immediately recognizable as a distinct, slightly elongated brightening in the diffraction ring. Easy.
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152mm f/5.9, 150x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.1
AB: 2020-03-19: At 150x the clearly fainter companion is visible as a roundish brightening. Due to the chromatic aberration of the achromat (152mm f/5.9) the companion is almost outshined. At 180x the companion is then well, at 225x and 300x very well visible as a tiny separated star.
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26 Aur (**)
|
| Name: |
26 Aur, STF753 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
05h38m38.10s / +30°29'32.80" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB-C |
5m5 |
8m4 |
12.0" |
269° |
2013 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 22x
Separable at 22x, but quite close together and pretty uneven. Primary component appeared in bright orange. At 57x easy to separate. The faint companion appeared silvery-blue.
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30 Ari (**)
|
| Name: |
30 Ari |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Ari |
| Coordinates: |
02h37m00.52s / +24°38'50.00" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| STFA5 |
AB |
6m5 |
7m0 |
37.9" |
275° |
2018 |
| RAO8 |
BC |
7m0 |
11m0 |
0.6" |
282° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 22x
AB: At 22x widely separated, striking with a rather small difference in brightness. A seemed a bit warmer in color compared to B with a hint of orange. At 44x, both seemed slightly orange with very little difference in color.
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41 Lyn (**)
|
| Name: |
41 Lyn, S598 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
09h28m39.99s / +45°36'06.50" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
5m5 |
7m8 |
69.7" |
160° |
2017 |
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|
|
This star has the designation 41 Lyn but is assigned to UMa. At the time, when Flamsteed numbered the stars, the constellation boundaries were not exactly defined. Another example is 10 UMa, which is located in Lyn today.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 7, NELM 5m0, SQM-L 19.2
Fairly well split with fainter component.
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52 Her (**)
|
| Name: |
52 Her |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Her |
| Coordinates: |
16h49m14.20s / +45°59'00.40" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| A1866 |
BC |
9m5 |
9m6 |
0.3" |
266° |
2012 |
| BU627 |
A-BC |
4m8 |
8m4 |
2.2" |
44° |
2018 |
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 280x, Bortle 6
BU627 (A-BC): At 160x the faint component is already beginning to be visible as brightening in the first diffraction ring. At 280x the brightening is quite clearly visible and appears partly clear as a small knot in the first diffraction ring.
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59 And (**)
|
| Name: |
59 And, STF222 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
02h10m52.83s / +39°02'22.40" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
6m0 |
6m7 |
16.5" |
36° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 7, SQM-L 19.0
Separated, but very tight. I used a tripod.
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120mm f/5, 18x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.3
Well split with noticeable difference in brightness.
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8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4
Nice and evident double star, easy to split. About 12 arcminutes NE there is NGC828 (v12.3m),
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67 UMa (**)
|
| Name: |
67 UMa |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
12h02m06.80s / +43°02'44.30" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| FOR1 |
AB |
5m2 |
6m7 |
274.4" |
62° |
2015 |
| ARN5 |
AC |
5m2 |
8m5 |
375.9" |
25° |
2015 |
| FOR1 |
AD |
5m2 |
8m9 |
363.2" |
268° |
2015 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40
2020-04-05: The pair AB stands out immediately and shows itself in beautiful colors: A white-yellowish, B slightly orange. Almost at right angles to pair AB component C is visible as a faint star at a slightly smaller distance. I did not pay attention to the even fainter component D.
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55mm f/9.1, 27x
2020-04-05: Components A, B and C easily visible with decreasing brightness. I did not consider component D. A: white-yellowish, B: pale orange. I liked the view in the 8x40 binoculars better.
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70 Oph (**)
|
| Name: |
70 Oph, P Oph, STF2272 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Oph |
| Coordinates: |
18h05m27.37s / +02°29'59.30" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
4m2 |
6m2 |
6.8" |
121° |
2018 |
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 5, SQM-L 20.7
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.1
Well split at 80x. Brighter component appeared white, fainter one slightly orange.
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119 Tau (*)
|
| Name: |
119 Tau, CE Tau |
| Type: |
*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Tau |
| Coordinates: |
05h32m12.75s / +18°35'39.24" |
| Brightness: |
4m2-4m5 (165d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x
2014-02-12: Bright, orange colored. Evident.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
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164 And (**)
|
| Name: |
164 And, STF79 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
01h00m03.56s / +44°42'47.70" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
6m0 |
6m8 |
7.9" |
195° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
55mm f/9.1, 25x, Bortle 7, SQM-L 19.0
Beautiful double star, relatively tight with visible difference in brightness.
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A 193 (**)
|
| Name: |
A193 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
23h01m23.99s / +46°38'18.00" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
9m6 |
9m8 |
1.6" |
176° |
2017 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 160x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Observed at 125x and 160x under urban conditions (Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0). Too faint to separate the components.
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A 968 (**)
|
| Name: |
A968 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
02h31m15.90s / +47°02'32.10" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
9m0 |
9m5 |
1.8" |
27° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 125x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Clearly split, tight, slightly unequal.
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A 1487 (**)
|
| Name: |
A1487 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
23h29m12.09s / +40°42'09.40" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
9m0 |
9m5 |
1.1" |
157° |
2016 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 125x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
At 125x clearly visible as figure '8' with equally bright components. At 160x comparable view.
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A 1528 (**)
|
| Name: |
A1528 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
02h35m42.19s / +44°11'23.30" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
9m4 |
9m6 |
1.6" |
193° |
2017 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 160x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
At 125x almost separated with visible difference in brightness. AT 160x rather faint, barely split, little difference in brightness.
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A 1575 (**)
|
| Name: |
A1575 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Lyn |
| Coordinates: |
07h03m01.14s / +54°02'55.40" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
8m6 |
9m3 |
0.8" |
283° |
2016 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 160x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Not clearly visible as double star.
|
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152mm f/5.9, 225x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.4
2020-03-23: At 225x and 300x clearly elongated, partly seen as figure '8'.
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A 2906 & STF314 (**)
|
| Name: |
A2906 & STF314, WDS02529+5300 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
02h52m52.03s / +52°59'50.60" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| A2906 |
AB |
7m3 |
8m8 |
0.3" |
115° |
2018 |
| STF314 |
AB-C |
7m0 |
7m3 |
1.6" |
316° |
2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 129x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.2
STF314 (AB-C): Beautifully separated, quite close together. Difference in brightness visible, but rather small. Easy to find and bright. Very nice.
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AB Gem (C*)
|
| Name: |
AB Gem |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
06h26m14.12s / +19°04'25.68" |
| Brightness: |
9m4-10m5 (223d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, NELM 5m0
2014-02-17: At 37x quite faint, but evident due to its coloring. Slightly reddish. At 100x deep red colored.
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RED COLORED
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70mm f/5.7, 72x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 18.9
2018-02-12: Barely seen with direct vision. Appeared deep orange colored.
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ORANGE COLORED
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|
Abell 2 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 2, PK122-4.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h45m34.68s / +57°57'34.88" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 0.5x0.5' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x + UHC, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
Pretty faint, small, round, evenly bright.
|
MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x und UHC wird der PN indirekt als kleine Aufhellung sichtbar und kann länger gehalten werden - der Südwesten scheint etwas heller zu leuchten - [OIII] hat bei keiner Vergrößerung geholfen
|
MODERATE
|
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Abell 3 (PN)
Image source: DSS I - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 3, PK131+2.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
02h12m06.67s / +64°09'02.20" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 1.0x1.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x + UHC, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.8
At 80x there was one, at 150x two faint stars visible east of the nebula. The nebula itself wasn't seen.
|
FAILED
|
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Abell 4 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 4, PK144-15.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
02h45m23.67s / +42°33'04.94" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b15m6 / 0.4x0.4' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 75x + UHC, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Tried also at 75x with [OIII] filter without any success.
|
FAILED
|
152mm f/5.9, 60x + [OIII], Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.3
Also nothing visible at 100x with UHC filter.
|
FAILED
|
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Small, faint, evenly bright, round disc.
|
MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Small, round, evenly bright nebula.
|
MODERATE
|
12.5" f/4.5, 96x + [OIII], Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Evident with averted vision, small, round, evenly bright. Almost visible with direct vision.
|
EASY
|
| René Merting |
8" f/4, 85x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 85x sowie [OIII] ist der PN indirekt als kleines flächiges Scheibchen erkennbar - leicht zu halten - direkt nur schwer sichtbar
|
MODERATE
|
12.5" f/4.5, 111x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x sowie [OIII] ist der PN indirekt als gut abgegrenztes homogen helles Scheibchen sichtbar
|
MODERATE
|
|
Abell 10 (PN)
Image source: DSS I - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 10, K1-7, PK197-14.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
05h31m45.50s / +06°56'01.58" |
| Brightness / Size: |
15m2 / 0.6x0.6' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 129x + UHC, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.2
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FAILED
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 131x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 85x sowie [OIII] ist indirekt ein kleiner schwacher Schimmer sichtbar - bei 131x ist der PN aber weiterhin ohne definierbare Form - ohne Filter ist eine stellare Aufhellung im Nebel wahrnehmbar, das scheint aber unmöglich, da der ZS nicht hell genug ist
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MODERATE
|
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Abell 12 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 12, PK198-6.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
06h02m20.05s / +09°39'14.09" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m9 / 0.6x0.6' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 160x + UHC, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
The halo of mu Ori was quite small and not very distinctive. Abell 12 was outside the halo and revealed itself with averted vision almost permanently as an extremely faint, very diffuse, roundish and uniform brightening. At lower magnifications with UHC or [OIII] filter the nebula was not visible.
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DIFFICULT
|
120mm f/5, 75x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Not evident, rather faint, round. Brightness at the edge slightly declines, otherwise the nebula appears evenly bright.
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MODERATE
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152mm f/5.9, 100x + [OIII], Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.2
Faint, roundish, evenly bright. Slightly outside of the halo of mu Ori.
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MODERATE
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8" f/6, 96x + [OIII], Bortle 4-
Filter highly recommended, otherwise the bright 4.12m mu Ori in a distance of less than 1 arcminute will outshine the nebula. With [OIII] filter well seen with averted vision, round, evenly bright.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
100mm f/6.4, 107x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
zu Beginn eine Nacht mit hoher Luftfeuchte (>80%) - bei 64x mit [OIII] sowie bei 107x und 142x mit UHC vergebens danach Ausschau gehalten - bei 107x blitzte ab und an indirekt westlich vom Stern eine schwache diffuse Aufhellung auf, aber sie war nicht wirklich reproduzierbar - sehr unsicher
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DIFFICULT
|
12.5" f/4.5, 206x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
in einer für Flachlandverhältnisse ungewöhnlich trockenen Nacht ist bei 111x sowie [OIII] eine deutlich abgegrenzte Aufhellung innerhalb der Stern-Strahlkranzes Richtung Nordwest zu sehen, wobei der vom Stern abgewandte Rand des PN deutlicher zu sehen ist - bei 206x ist die gesamte Scheibe gut abgegrenzt sichtbar - nach vielen Fehlversuchen und vielen feuchten Nächten ein echtes Highlight für mich
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EASY
|
|
Abell 21 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 15×15'
|
| Name: |
Abell 21, PK205+14.1, Medusa Nebula |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
07h29m02.69s / +13°14'48.40" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m3 / 10.0x6.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x + [OIII], Bortle 4, NELM 6m0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Crescentic (similar to the 1/3 illuminated moon), evenly bright, diffuse. Still visible with direct vision. With UHC filter also evident with averted vision.
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EASY
|
| René Merting |
100mm f/6.4, 38x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
bei 38x sowie UHC und etwas Geduld blitzt eine relativ große Fläche über einem schwachen Stern durch, die nicht rund ist, sondern nach SO verbogen
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DIFFICULT
|
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x sowie [OIII] ist die breite Sichel deutlich direkt sichtbar - die Innenseite der Sichel läuft nach Nordwesten diffus aus - UHC geht auch, aber [OIII] ist besser (in einer anderen Nacht war UHC besser)
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EASY
|
|
Abell 31 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 25×25'
|
| Name: |
Abell 31, PK219+31.1, SH2-290 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Cnc |
| Coordinates: |
08h54m13.16s / +08°53'53.10" |
| Brightness / Size: |
12m2 / 16.0x16.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Unfortunately nothing seen.
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FAILED
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x und [OIII] ist der südöstliche Stern des Parallelogramms von einem schwachen diffusem Leuchten umgeben - größte Helligkeit südlich und südwestlich von diesem Stern - bei 72x und [OIII] bleibt das Glühen diffus aber deutlich sichtbar - echte Begrenzungen sind an keiner Stelle auszumachen - kein typischer Abel-PN-Anblick
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MODERATE
|
|
Abell 33 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 10×10'
|
| Name: |
Abell 33, PK238+34.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Hya |
| Coordinates: |
09h39m09.08s / -02°48'32.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m4 / 4.5x4.5' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.3
Extremely faint, round, evenly bright. Appeared annular to some extent.
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DIFFICULT
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x und [OIII] ist indirekt eine Aufhellung nordnordöstlich eines helleren Sterns erkennbar - der Rand ist nicht mehr diffus, aber der Nebel ist so schwach, dass man nicht wirklich von einer Begrenzung sprechen kann, zum Norden hin ist Abell 33 am besten begrenzt - 72x und [OIII] verbessern die Sichtbarkeit und Helligkeit ein wenig - blickweise wirken seine Grenzen im Norden definierter - im Süden verhindert die Helligkeit des angrenzenden Sterns eine bessere Beobachtung - UHC bringt nichts
|
MODERATE
|
|
Abell 36 (PN)
Image source: DSS I - 10×10'
|
| Name: |
Abell 36, PK318+41.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Vir |
| Coordinates: |
13h40m41.35s / -19°52'55.32" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m6 / 6.1x6.1' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 36x ist der Zentralstern als verwaschenes Sternchen zu erkennen - bei 72x sowie [OIII] wirkt der PN wie ein Reflexionsnebel - bei 111x sowie [OIII] wird der Nebel deutlicher und anders als auf Fotos sichtbar als OW-elongierte Aufhellung erkennbar, vermutlich habe ich nur die hellsten Nebelteile wahrgenommen - der nördliche Teil wirkt leicht heller - leicht war der PN nicht
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MODERATE
|
|
Abell 39 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 39, PK47+42.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Her |
| Coordinates: |
16h27m33.71s / +27°54'33.50" |
| Brightness / Size: |
15m6 / 2.9x2.9' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 75x + UHC, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Observation very marginal. At 75x with UHC filter I glimpsed a round, even haze, but unsure retrospectively.
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FAILED
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152mm f/5.9, 34x + [OIII], Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.3
Roundish, evenly bright. Well visible with averted vision, but not conspicuous.
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MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 37x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.9
Rather faint and less evident, relatively large, round, evenly bright. At 80x with UHC filter similar, with [OIII] filter even a bit fainter.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x und [OIII] zeigt sich der PN schwach und keine echten Konturen - bei 72x und [OIII] ist der PN indirekt rund abgegrenzt sichtbar - gefühlt ist das ein PN, der herausgearbeitet werden muss, denn je länger man das Objekt betrachtet, desto besser wird die Ansicht
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MODERATE
|
|
Abell 46 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 46, PK55+16.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Lyr |
| Coordinates: |
18h31m18.29s / +26°56'12.86" |
| Brightness / Size: |
15m1 / 1.1x1.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + UHC, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
Pretty faint, roundish, evenly bright. With [OIII] filter not much better.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
8" f/4, 85x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
bei 85x und UHC ist indirekt ein schwaches kleines Glühen sichtbar - da ringsherum keine Sterne sichtbar sind, fiel es mir nicht leicht, die richtige Stelle anzuvisieren, ein flaches Sterndreieck etwas weiter westlich war hilfreich
|
MODERATE
|
12.5" f/4.5, 111x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x und [OIII] blitzt der PN indirekt als schwacher homogen heller diffuser Nebel hervor - um ihn herum sind keine Sterne erkennbar - bei 111x und UHC kann der PN indirekt länger gehalten werden - bei 160x und [OIII] habe ich nichts gesehen, dafür wird ohne Filter im nun sehr schwach sichtbaren Nebel der ZS sichtbar - man sieht nie beide zusammen, sondern nur im Wechsel zwischen indirektem und direktem Sehen
|
MODERATE
|
|
Abell 55 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 55, PK33-5.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h10m25.77s / -02°20'23.46" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 0.8x0.5' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 75x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Also tried at 40x with [OIII] filter.
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FAILED
|
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4
Pretty faint, roundish, evenly bright. At 150x with UHC filter a bit better perceptible. Difficult, but not challenging.
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DIFFICULT
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x und [OIII] zeigt sich der PN direkt als relativ große schwache Aufhellung - indirekt ist er leicht heller und länger haltbar - Abell 55 ist homogen hell und hat leicht diffuse Ränder
|
EASY
|
|
Abell 57 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 57, PK58+06.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Vul |
| Coordinates: |
19h17m05.66s / +25°37'32.89" |
| Brightness / Size: |
14m4 / 0.7x0.6' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x und [OIII] blitzt der PN immer wieder als leichte kompakte Aufhellung auf - leicht helleres Zentrum - der PN bildet mit drei Sternen ein längliches Rechteck und bildet dabei den nördlichen Eckpunkt - bei 160x und [OIII] wird die Sichtbarkeit schwerer und es ist keine definierte Form erkennbar - schwer
|
MODERATE
|
|
Abell 61 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 61, PK77+14.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
19h19m10.22s / +46°14'52.03" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b14m4 / 3.2x3.2' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Extremely faint, roundish, evenly bright, pretty large.
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DIFFICULT
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
nicht gesehen, definitiv nicht gesehen - schon mehrfach probiert und ich bin mir sicher, dass ich die richtige Stelle gefunden habe
|
FAILED
|
|
Abell 62 (PN)
Image source: DSS I - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 62, PK47-4.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h33m17.69s / +10°37'03.51" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 2.6x2.6' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.7
Very faint, shape hardly perceptible. Appeared occasionally as an arc (probably the brighter, southern part).
|
DIFFICULT
|
|
Abell 67 (PN)
Image source: DSS I - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 67, PK43-13.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h58m27.02s / +03°03'00.01" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m5 / 1.1x1.1' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x und [OIII] sowie einiger Geduld wird der PN sehr schwach südwestlich einer Dreierkette schwacher Sterne sichtbar - er blitzt nur gelegentlich auf
|
DIFFICULT
|
|
Abell 70 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 70, PK38-25.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
20h31m33.21s / -07°05'17.80" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b14m3 / 0.7x0.7' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Small, round, faint, evenly bright. Without filter not visible.
|
MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x und [OIII] ist indirekt eine gleichmäßig helle Aufhellung sichtbar - die Ränder sind nicht sehr definiert - bei 160x und [OIII] ist indirekt weiterhin eine runde homogen helle Scheibe erkennbar - auf die Galaxie (ohne Filter) habe ich leider nicht geachtet
|
MODERATE
|
|
Abell 72 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 72, PK59-18.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Del |
| Coordinates: |
20h50m02.05s / +13°33'29.60" |
| Brightness / Size: |
14m6 / 2.0x2.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 40x + [OIII], Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.2
Very faint, diffuse glow, but still well visible with averted vision.
|
MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.2
Pretty faint, roundish, very diffuse, evenly bright.
|
MODERATE
|
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.2
Evident with averted vision, near an 8.75 mag bright field star, roundish. Appeared very diffuse and evenly bright.
|
MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
8" f/4, 85x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 85x und [OIII] zeigt sich der PN blickweise und sehr diffus - keine echte Abgrenzung und der PN ist extrem schwach
|
DIFFICULT
|
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x und [OIII] ist der PN indirekt sichtbar - der nordöstliche Rand zeigt sich am auffälligsten, wenn man von auffällig sprechen kann
|
MODERATE
|
|
Abell 78 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 78, PK81-14.1, Wedding Ring |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
21h35m29.38s / +31°41'45.30" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m2 / 2.0x1.8' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 75x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Probably there was occasionally an extremely faint haze, but I am not sure.
|
FAILED
|
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.2
Roundish, pretty faint, evenly bright.
|
MODERATE
|
16" f/4.5, 100x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
At 56x with [OIII] filter round, evenly bright. At 100x with [OIII] filter barely visible with direct vision, shape hardly perceptible. A star (central star?) was seen within the nebula. At 100x with UHC filter the nebula appeared pretty faint.
|
EASY
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x und [OIII] ist indirekt ein schwacher diffuser Nebel um den vorher ausgemachten Zentralstern sichtbar - er wirkt rund - indirekt ist er mitunter länger haltbar - mit UHC ist er auch sichtbar, aber noch schwächer und an der Wahrnehmungsgrenze
|
MODERATE
|
|
Abell 79 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 79, PK102-2.1, Minkowski 2-73, M2-73 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Lac |
| Coordinates: |
22h26m17.27s / +54°49'38.20" |
| Brightness / Size: |
15m8 / 2.0x2.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Very faint, roundish, small. Held with averted vision.
|
DIFFICULT
|
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Pretty small, roundish, evenly bright. Well visible with averted vision.
|
MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
in der betreffenden Gegend ist die Orientierung extrem schwer, denn an der betreffenden Stelle gibt es keine vernünftigen Orientierungssterne - bei 72x und [OIII] ist mit etwas Geduld indirekt eine schwache Aufhellung sichtbar - der PN bildet mit drei helleren Sternen im Norden ein rechtwinkliges Dreieck - man muss sich ein wenig Einsehen, dann zeigt der PN leichte Helligkeitsunterschiede bzw. er wirkt unregelmäßig - bei 111x und [OIII] lässt die Sichtbarkeit nach
|
DIFFICULT
|
|
Abell 80 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 80, PK102-5.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Lac |
| Coordinates: |
22h34m45.60s / +52°26'06.21" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b15m2 / 2.7x2.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x + [OIII], Bortle 5, SQM-L 20.7
I also tried an UHC filter.
|
FAILED
|
|
Abell 82 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 82, PK114-4.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
23h45m47.75s / +57°03'58.50" |
| Brightness / Size: |
15m2 / 1.5x1.5' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 75x + UHC, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Oval, very faint with embedded star. Located southeast of a medium bright star.
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MODERATE
|
16" f/4.5, 100x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
At 56x with [OIII] filter the nebula appeared southeast of the medium bright star as a slightly elongated brightening. I think this originates from the faint NE and SW edge. At 100x the northwestern edge was more defined, the southeastern edge fades more into the background. It looked a bit fan-shaped. A star was visible within the nebula.
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EASY
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x sowie UHC ist der PN schwach auszumachen - leicht helleres Zentrum - [OIII] hilft auch - bei 160x und UHC ist nach Osten versetzt ein Stern wahrnehmbar
|
MODERATE
|
|
Abell 84 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Abell 84, PK112-10.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
23h47m44.02s / +51°23'56.90" |
| Brightness / Size: |
14m4 / 2.0x2.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + [OIII], Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Round, pretty large, evenly bright. Bright star within (?) the nebula.
|
MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x + [OIII], SQM-L 21.5
bei 144x und [OIII] zeigt sich der PN indirekt als diffuse schwache Aufhellung östlich von einem helleren Stern - weitere Vergrößerungen und auch UHC probiert, aber keine bessere Sichtbarkeit erzielt - schwer
|
MODERATE
|
|
AC 1 (**)
|
| Name: |
AC1 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
00h20m54.10s / +32°58'40.90" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
7m3 |
8m3 |
1.9" |
290° |
2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 125x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Very attractive, relatively close with a clearly visible difference in brightness. In the immediate vicinity a brighter star shines in a lovely orange. Very nice contrast!
|
|
|
AC 14 (**)
|
| Name: |
AC14 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
01h28m19.28s / +42°46'56.00" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
8m3 |
8m9 |
0.7" |
93° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 300x
Immediately visible as a double star, almost separated with little difference in brightness.
|
|
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AC Per (C*)
|
| Name: |
AC Per |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
03h45m03.41s / +44°46'51.77" |
| Brightness: |
p11m8-12m4 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2013-10-22: Easy to find, bright, deep orange to slightly red colored.
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
|
AF Aur (C*)
|
| Name: |
AF Aur |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
05h48m44.37s / +44°54'36.94" |
| Brightness: |
p11m3-14m5 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
2013-11-24: At 37x fairly faint, obviously orange colored. At 100x not much better.
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ORANGE COLORED
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AI J1933 7+1147 (AST)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
AI J1933 7+1147 |
| Type: |
AST |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h33m45.00s / +11°48'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 2.0x2.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.2
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 21.0
Pretty compact group of 7 stars, whereby 6 of them look like a '6' of a dice. Overall quite obvious.
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EASY
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alpha Lib (**)
|
| Name: |
alpha Lib, Zubenelgenubi, Kiffa Australis, Lanx Australis |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Lib |
| Coordinates: |
14h50m52.78s / -16°02'29.80" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| SHJ186 |
AB |
2m7 |
5m2 |
231.1" |
314° |
2012 |
| AOT53 |
AC |
2m7 |
12m5 |
275.6" |
291° |
2000 |
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Component A: 9 Lib, alpha 2 Lib
Component B: 8 Lib, alpha 1 Lib
The standardized name Zubenelgenubi only refers to alpha 2 Lib.
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AQ And (C*)
|
| Name: |
AQ And |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
00h27m31.68s / +35°35'14.50" |
| Brightness: |
7m7-9m5 (169d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 28x
2013-10-17: Deep orange with tendency to red. Colorful, fairly bright.
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ORANGE COLORED
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4.5" f/8, 28x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2014-10-15: Moderately bright, obviously orange colored.
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ORANGE COLORED
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8" f/4, 20x, Bortle 6-
2018-11-07: Slightly orange colored, medium bright.
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ORANGE COLORED
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AQ Sgr (C*)
|
| Name: |
AQ Sgr |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Sgr |
| Coordinates: |
19h34m18.99s / -16°22'27.04" |
| Brightness: |
p9m1-11m4 (199.6d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 27x, Bortle 4
2013-09-30: Relatively bright and evident due to deep orange.
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ORANGE COLORED
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Arp 23 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
Arp23 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
CVn |
| Coordinates: |
12h41m43.00s / +41°12'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC4618 |
(IC3667, UGC7853, H1.178, H1.179) |
10m8 |
4.2x3.4' (25°) |
| NGC4625 |
(IC3675, UGC7861, H2.660) |
12m3 |
1.3x1.2' (160°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 60x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m3, SQM-L 19.7
I just focused on the bright NGC4618, which appeared roundish and almost evenly bright with averted vision.
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MODERATE
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8" f/6, 66x, Bortle 5
NGC4618 is the larger and brighter one and could be well seen with averted vision as roundish brightening. The galaxy appeared brighter towards the north edge. NGC4625 in comparison is much fainter, also roundish, evenly bright and barely visible with averted vision.
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MODERATE
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| René Merting |
B 16x70, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4618 ist indirekt als kleiner kompakter Nebel erkennbar - südlich ist ein 11 mag schwacher Stern erkennbar
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MODERATE
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B 18x70, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4618 ist indirekt ganz schwach nordwestlich von einem schwachen Stern als diffuser, gleichmäßig heller Nebelhauch erkennbar
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MODERATE
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100mm f/6.4, 71x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4618: bei 20x direkt als kleines mattes Fleckchen erkennbar - bei 49x wird die Galaxie noch auffälliger und indirekt heller - sie ist nicht ganz rund, sondern leicht NS-elongiert - bei 71x ist eine Helligkeitszunahme zur Mitte hin erkennbar
NGC 4625: bei 49x ist die Galaxie indirekt schwach nordöstlich neben einem schwachen Stern sichtbar - bei 71x weiterhin nur indirekt sichtbar, aber nun schon leicht flächig - bei 91x ist NGC 4625 länger indirekt haltbar und zeigt sich als diffuses Fleckchen
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4618: bei 45x flächig erkennbar - bei 111x größte Helligkeit im Westen hervorgerufen durch einen Helligkeitsbalken, der die Galaxie NO-SW-wärts durchzieht - die Ostseite ist ausladender - bei 206x habe ich das Gefühl, dass die Galaxie gegen den Uhrzeigersinn dreht, im Norden setzt ein Spiralarm an, der über Ost weit nach Süden dreht
NGC4625: bei 45x nordöstlich eines schwachen Sterns erkennbar - bei 111x wird die Galaxie deutlicher und zeigt eine Helligkeitszunahme zur Mitte hin - sie wirkt rundlich mit leichter Abflachung im Norden
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EASY
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Arp 34 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 6×6'
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| Name: |
Arp34 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Com |
| Coordinates: |
12h41m32.00s / +26°04'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC4613 |
|
15m2 |
0.5x0.4' |
| NGC4614 |
(UGC7851) |
13m3 |
0.9x0.8' |
| NGC4615 |
(UGC7852) |
13m1 |
1.6x0.7' (125°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 96x, Bortle 4
This observation was in May 2012 and I only focused on NGC4615, but without any success. I'm sure there should be more possible with 8 inch!
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FAILED
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Arp 72 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp72 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Ser |
| Coordinates: |
15h46m56.00s / +17°53'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC5994 |
|
14m8 |
0.4x0.2' |
| NGC5996 |
(UGC10033, H2.97) |
12m8 |
1.7x0.9' (20°) |
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The much more fainter NGC5994 is located southwestern of NGC5996.
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m1, SQM-L 21.0
I only focused on the brighter NGC5996, which was well seen with averted vision as slightly oval nebula, getting somewhat brighter toward the middle.
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MODERATE
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Arp 76 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
Arp76 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Vir |
| Coordinates: |
12h36m48.00s / +13°11'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| M90 |
(NGC4569, UGC7786) |
9m5 |
9.9x4.4' (23°) |
| IC3583 |
(UGC7784) |
12m8 |
2.2x1.1' |
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The fainter IC3583 is located NNW of M90.
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m8+, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.7
I only focused on the bright Messier 90. Very elongated (1:4) with bright, very compact core. Core area also slightly elongated. Otherwise rather evenly bright.
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EASY
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Arp 78 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 10×10'
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| Name: |
Arp78 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Ari |
| Coordinates: |
01h59m18.00s / +18°59'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC770 |
(UGC1463) |
12m9 |
1.1x0.8' (10°) |
| NGC772 |
(IC646, UGC1466, H1.112) |
10m3 |
7.4x4.9' (135°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.0
The bright NGC772 was already evident at 37x, oval with much brighter center and visible with direct vision. At 80x also the fainter companion NGC770 was well visible with averted vision as quite compact, roundish brightening.
NGC772 appeared in a 10 inch Dobsonian slightly drop-shaped.
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EASY
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Arp 84 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 7×7'
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| Name: |
Arp84 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
CVn |
| Coordinates: |
13h58m35.00s / +37°26'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC5394 |
(UGC8898, H1.191) |
13m1 |
1.7x0.8' (60°) |
| NGC5395 |
(UGC8900, H1.190) |
11m7 |
2.7x1.3' (5°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0
Both galaxies are well visible with averted vision. NGC5395 appears obviously oval and evenly bright, whereas NGC5394 appears as a very compact brightening.
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MODERATE
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Arp 85 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 20×20'
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| Name: |
Arp85 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
CVn |
| Coordinates: |
13h29m55.00s / +47°13'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| M51 |
(NGC5194, UGC8493, Whirlpool Galaxy) |
8m4 |
11.2x6.9' (163°) |
| NGC5195 |
(UGC8494, H1.186) |
9m6 |
5.9x4.6' (27°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 6-, NELM 5m0
Roundish, evenly bright, faint, less apparent.
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MODERATE
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B 8x40, Bortle 5, NELM 5m5
Barely visible with direct vision, evident with averted vision. Round, evenly bright.
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EASY
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4.5" f/8, 60x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m3, SQM-L 19.7
M51: Round with bright, very compact core, otherwise evenly bright.
NGC5195: Slightly oval with brigher center.
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EASY
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4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0
Both galaxies are very evident, visible with direct vision and easily separable. M51 appears quite large, nearly evenly bright and roundish with a very distinct, bright and compact center. NGC5195 in comparison is obviously smaller with an also bright, compact center, which is surrounded by a fainter, roundish halo.
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EASY
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120mm f/5, 66x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.1
At 23x both galaxy visible and separate, whereby NGC 5195 is noticeable fainter. At 66x Messier 51 showed a compact, brighter nucleus and a round, fainter, evenly bright halo. NGC 5195 can be at 66x well seen with averted vision, oval with slightly towards south shifted, brighter core.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.3
M51: At 37x bright, stellar core with round, relatively faint halo. At 100x with averted vision two evident spiral arms, winding widely around the core. A foreground star southwest of the core within the halo.
NGC5195: Bright, oval with very compact nucleus, which is slightly shifted towards southwest.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
M51: At 37x bright, stellar core with round, relatively faint halo. At 100x with averted vision two evident spiral arms, winding widely around the core. A foreground star southwest of the core within the halo.
NGC5195: At 37x roundish with obviously brighter, very compact core. At 100x oval halo around the very bright core, whereas the core is shifted to the eastern edge of the halo.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 4x22, SQM-L 21.5
M 51 und NGC 5195 bilden zusammen einen kleinen kompakten Nebel - Form nicht erkennbar
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MODERATE
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B 8x20, SQM-L 21.5
M 51 und NGC 5195 sind indirekt als schwacher diffuser Schimmer erkennbar
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MODERATE
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B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
das Galaxien-Paar zeigt sich als auffälliger zusammenhängender Nebel mit Helligkeitszunahme zum Süden hin - NGC 5195 kann nicht getrennt gesehen werden von M 51
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EASY
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B 16x70, SQM-L 21.5
M 51: getrennt vom NGC 5195 erkennbar - indirekt zur Mitte hin ein wenig heller
NGC 5195: getrennt von M 51 zu erkennen und beide sehen aus wie zwei kleine Schneebällchen
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
M 51: bei 45x wirkt der Kern flächig - bei 72x sind Strukturen und ein Stern südlich innerhalb erkennbar - die Spiralarme sind gut auszumachen, am deutlichsten zeigt sich dabei der Spiralarm, der sich über Süden nach Osten und dann nach Norden zu NGC 5195 hinauf schwingt - bei 160x werden die Spiralarme sehr deutlich
NGC5195: bei 72x zeigt sich die Galaxie getrennt vom großen Bruder, klein und kompakt
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EASY
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Arp 86 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp86 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
23h47m04.00s / +29°28'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC7752 |
(UGC12779) |
b14m3 |
0.9x0.5' |
| NGC7753 |
(UGC12780, H2.213) |
12m2 |
2.9x1.9' (50°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
I have only tried the brighter NGC7753: Fairly faint, diffuse, slightly oval, slight brightening toward the middle.
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MODERATE
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Arp 87 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp87 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
11h40m44.50s / +22°26'20.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3808 |
(UGC6643, H3.338) |
13m4 |
1.6x0.9' (123°) |
| MCG+4-28-20 |
(PGC36228) |
b15m0 |
0.5x0.2' (55°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.4
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 21.0
I only observed the brighter NGC3808. It appeared as pretty faint, small brightening.
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MODERATE
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Arp 89 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 7×7'
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| Name: |
Arp89 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Cnc |
| Coordinates: |
08h42m44.00s / +14°17'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC2648 |
(UGC4541, H3.49) |
11m8 |
3.2x1.1' (150°) |
| MCG+2-22-6 |
(PGC24469) |
14m2 |
1.5x0.4' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Only the bright NGC2648 was evident with averted vision: Elongated, slight brightening toward the middle. Probably only the bright core area was visible.
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EASY
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Arp 90 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp90 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Boo |
| Coordinates: |
15h26m07.00s / +41°40'34.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC5929 |
(UGC9851) |
b13m0 |
0.9x0.8' (90°) |
| NGC5930 |
(UGC9852, H2.651) |
b13m0 |
1.8x0.8' (30°) |
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| René Merting |
8" f/4, 133x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 5929 und NGC 5930 sind bei 40x ist indirekt als zarter Schimmer erkennbar, dieser Hauch kann mitunter länger gehalten werden - bei 114x ist der Nebelfleck dann direkt sichtbar - er ist homogen hell mit diffusen Außenbereichen - bei 133x nehmen beide zusammen eine leicht ovale Form an - beide Galaxien konnten in keiner Vergrößerung getrennt voneinander gesehen werden
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MODERATE
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Arp 91 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp91 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Ser |
| Coordinates: |
15h34m34.00s / +15°12'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC5953 |
(UGC9903, H2.178) |
12m0 |
1.6x1.3' (50°) |
| NGC5954 |
(UGC9904, H2.179) |
12m2 |
1.3x0.6' (5°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
NGC5953: Slightly oval with brighter core. Oval shape comes from nearby NGC5954, which appeared much fainter.
NGC5954: Fairly small & compact. Difficult to separate from nearby NGC5993. Barely seen with averted vision.
A more detailed observation of this galaxy pair will follow.
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MODERATE
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Arp 94 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 10×10'
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| Name: |
Arp94 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
10h23m30.00s / +19°52'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3226 |
(UGC5617, H2.28) |
11m4 |
2.5x2.2' (25°) |
| NGC3227 |
(UGC5620, H2.29) |
10m3 |
6.2x4.5' (153°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 85x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.1
Both galaxies are visible and separated. NGC 3226 appears pretty faint, round, slightly condensed. NGC 3227 in comparison very faint, oval, evenly bright, barely visible with averted vision.
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MODERATE
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8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.5
At 30x both galaxies already visible as very faint, elongated brightening.
NGC3226: At 133x roundish, well condensed with a quite compact center. Overall brighter than NGC3227.
NGC3227: At 133x slightly elongated, getting slightly brighter towards the middle. North of the center a stellar brightening was visible.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
Both galaxies are quite well separated at low magnification. The more compact NGC3226 appeared roundish with fairly bright, compact core. NGC3227 appeared oval with brighter, nearly stellar center.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 18x70, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 3227 ist indirekt ist eine kleine kompakte Aufhellung erkennbar, die ab und an immer wieder aufblitzt - ob NGC 3226 auch oder getrennt zu sehen war, vermag ich nicht zu sagen
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DIFFICULT
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100mm f/6.4, 64x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 3226: bei 32x indirekt leicht länglich zusammen mit NGC 3227 zu erkennen - bei 64x sind in dem länglichen Nebel zwei Kondensationen wahrnehmbar, NGC 3226 ist schwächer und kleiner
NGC 3227: bei 144x wirkt NGC 3227 deutlich größer und heller als die nördliche Nachbargalaxie
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 3226: bei 72x als heller gut von NGC 3227 getrennter Nebelfleck erkennbar - NGC 3226 ist rund bis leicht oval und hat ein quasistellares Zentrum - bei 144x wirkt NGC 3226 deutlich kleiner als die südliche Nachbargalaxie und sie hat ein viel schwächeres Zentrum
NGC 3227: bei 72x ein heller Nebelfleck mit nordsüdlicher Elongation und quasistellarem Zentrum - bei 144x wirkt NGC 3227 deutlich größer als die nördliche Nachbargalaxie
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EASY
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Arp 99 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Arp99 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
23h15m12.00s / +19°00'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC7547 |
(UGC12453) |
13m7 |
1.1x0.5' (95°) |
| NGC7549 |
(UGC12457) |
13m0 |
2.8x0.7' (8°) |
| NGC7550 |
(UGC12456, H3.181) |
12m2 |
1.4x1.2' (150°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 96x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m7+, SQM-L 20.8
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
NGC7547: At 96x quite compact, at 133x evenly bright. Very faint. I guess that I only saw the bright core area.
NGC7549: At 96x roundish, at 133x roundish to slightly oval, diffuse, rather faint.
NGC7550: Brightest member and barely visible with direct vision, evident with averted vision, roundish, center somewhat brighter, otherwise rather evenly bright. At 133x brighter core, which appeared very compact.
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MODERATE
|
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Arp 104 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp104, Keenan's System |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
13h32m10.00s / +62°44'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC5216 |
(UGC8528, H2.841) |
12m6 |
1.8x1.2' (135°) |
| NGC5218 |
(UGC8529, H2.842) |
12m3 |
1.8x1.3' (80°) |
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On the DSS image the connection of both galaxies is apparent. NGC5218 is a spiral (SBb), whereby NGC5216 is an elliptical galaxy of the type E0.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 5
Under moderate conditions I could only see the brighter NGC5218 as roundish, faint brightening. NGC5216 stayed hidden to me, but should be surely visible with 8 inch aperture.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 5216: bei 144x sehr kompakt und etwas nach SW verwischt, helleres nicht genau definiertes Zentrum, das etwas nach NO verrutscht scheint
NGC 5218: bei 144x deutlich auffälliger als die südliche NGC 5216 - leichte OW-Elongation erkennbar, elliptisch und homogen hell
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EASY
|
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Arp 106 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS I - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp106 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Com |
| Coordinates: |
12h15m36.50s / +28°10'25.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC4211 |
(UGC7277, VV199A) |
13m5 |
1.4x1.0' |
| NGC4211B |
(UGC7277S, VV199B) |
b15m0 |
1.4x0.3' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4211: bei 144x indirekt sehr diffus - leichter Helligkeitsanstieg zum Zentrum hin - direkt knapp sichtbar
NGC 4211B: bei 144x relativ einfach direkt als stellare Aufhellung südwestlich von NGC 4211 erkennbar
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EASY
|
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Arp 112 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp112 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
00h01m30.00s / +31°26'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC7805 |
(UGC12908, H3.855) |
13m3 |
1.2x0.9' (30°) |
| NGC7806 |
(UGC12911, H3.856) |
13m5 |
1.1x0.8' (5°) |
| MCG+5-1-26 |
(PGC111) |
b16m5 |
0.6x0.2' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
The brighter galaxies (NGC7805 & NGC7806) were well separable. The faint MCG+05-01-026 is not visible with 8 inch aperture. NGC7806 is the middle one of the three galaxies.
NGC7805: Evenly bright, roundish. In comparison to NGC7806 slightly larger and brighter. Well visible with averted vision.
NGC7806: Roundish, fairly faint, rather at the limit of perception.
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DIFFICULT
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Arp 113 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 6×6'
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| Name: |
Arp113, VV166, Holm6 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
00h18m23.30s / +30°03'40.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC67 |
(PGC1185) |
14m2 |
0.4x0.3' |
| NGC68 |
(UGC170, H5.16) |
13m2 |
1.2x1.1' (90°) |
| NGC69 |
(PGC1191) |
14m7 |
0.9x0.8' |
| NGC70 |
(IC1539, UGC174) |
13m5 |
2.1x1.7' (5°) |
| NGC71 |
(UGC173) |
13m3 |
1.7x1.3' (90°) |
| NGC72 |
(UGC176) |
13m8 |
1.4x1.1' (85°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 62x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
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FAILED
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120mm f/5, 100x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
I only classified this group as moderately difficult, because I could see a diffuse, roundish brightening near faint field stars with averted vision without any problems. I'm pretty sure, that this is NGC68 as brightest member of the group.
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MODERATE
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8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m4
Overall difficult group with 8 inch, which is embedded between faint field stars. NGC68 (brightest western) is brightest member and appeared at 171x roundish with slightly brighter center, held with averted vision. NGC71 (southeastern of NGC68) was glimpsed as roundish, diffuse brightening. NGC70 (northeastern of NGC68) I tried without any success.
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DIFFICULT
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12.5" f/4.5, 205x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
NGC68: Round, less condensed. Brightest and most obvious galaxy of the group.
NGC70: Appeared very diffuse between two faint field stars. Shape hardly perceptible.
NGC71: Well visible with averted vision as compact brightening.
NGC72: Compact, slightly oval.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 68: bei 45x als diffuser Fleck zusammen mit NGC 70 und 71 erkennbar - bei 160x dann auch einzeln sichtbar
NGC 70: bei 45x als diffuser Fleck zusammen mit NGC 68 und 71 erkennbar - bei 160x dann auch einzeln sichtbar
NGC 71: bei 45x als diffuser Fleck zusammen mit NGC 68 und 70 erkennbar - bei 160x dann auch einzeln sichtbar
NGC 72: bei 160x ist die Galaxie gut zu erkennen
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MODERATE
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Arp 114 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Arp114 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
07h29m40.00s / +85°44'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC2276 |
(UGC3740, Arp25) |
11m4 |
2.8x2.7' (50°) |
| NGC2300 |
(UGC3798) |
11m0 |
2.8x2.3' (80°) |
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|
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NGC2276 is also known as Arp25.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 6
NGC2276: Not seen at 80x & 200x.
NGC2300: Barely seen with averted vision as round brightening.
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DIFFICULT
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8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
NGC2276: Barely seen with averted vision nearby a brighter star as very faint glow. Difficult.
NGC2300: Bright core with faint, round halo. Barely seen with direct vision, very evident with averted vision.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 2276: bei 45x ist die Galaxie indirekt flächig nahe des 8m1 hellen Sterns HD 51141 sichtbar - bei 111x kämpft die Galaxie gegen die Helligkeit des Sterns an, zwischen ihr und dem Stern wird noch ein schwächerer 13m6 heller Stern sichtbar - indirekt wirkt die Galaxie homogen hell und rund - bei 206x wird sie unruhiger, aber echte konkret fassbare Strukturen sind nicht erkennbar
NGC 2300: bei 45x wirkt die Galaxie noch stellar - bei 111x bleibt die Galaxie klein und kompakt und das Zentrum blitzt immer wieder stellar auf - die Galaxie wirkt jetzt deutlich heller, als die Nachbargalaxie NGC 2276 - bei 206x zeigt NGC 2300 jetzt ein leicht flächiges helles Zentrum und sie verliert schnell an Helligkeit zum Rand hin
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EASY
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Arp 116 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Arp116 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Vir |
| Coordinates: |
12h43m37.00s / +11°34'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| M60 |
(NGC4649, UGC7898) |
8m8 |
7.4x6.0' (105°) |
| NGC4647 |
(UGC7896, H3.44) |
11m3 |
2.9x2.3' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 60x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m3, SQM-L 19.7
Messier 60: At 60x very bright center with fainter, slightly oval halo. At 28x Messier 60 appeared more roundish. Easily seen with direct vision.
NGC4647: Quite faint, roundish, evenly bright. Only seen with averted vision.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.8
Messier 60: Very bright, round, extended core area with large, fainter, round halo. Of course also well visible at low power.
NGC4647: Roundish, evenly bright. Evident with averted vision.
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EASY
|
| René Merting |
B 16x70, SQM-L 21.5
M 60: ein heller diffuser Nebelfleck mit Helligkeitsanstieg zur Mitte hin
NGC 4647: offenbart sich nicht
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EASY
|
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Arp 120 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Arp120, The Eyes |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Vir |
| Coordinates: |
12h27m42.00s / +13°02'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC4435 |
(UGC7575, H1.28.1) |
10m8 |
3.0x2.2' (15°) |
| NGC4438 |
(UGC7574, H1.28.2) |
10m2 |
8.5x3.0' (20°) |
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|
|
|
These galaxies were first called 'The Eyes' by Leland S. Copeland in 1955 in a 'Sky & Telescope' article, based on their visual appearance.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 5
NGC4435 appears with nearly stellar, bright core, NGC4438 is slightly elongated with also bright core.
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EASY
|
| René Merting |
B 18x70, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4435: indirekt klein und kompakt, fast stellar
NGC 4438: südöstlich von der stellar wirkenden Galaxie NGC 4435 erkennbar - sie ist doppelt so groß wie die Nachbargalaxie
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MODERATE
|
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Arp 123 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp123 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Lep |
| Coordinates: |
05h22m35.00s / -11°30'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC1888 |
(H2.289) |
11m9 |
3.2x1.2' (150°) |
| NGC1889 |
|
13m1 |
0.6x0.4' (165°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4
I could only saw the brighter NGC1888: At 80x more roundish, possibly caused by nearby NGC1889. At 133x more elongated. The smaller NGC1889 wasn't surely visible at 171x.
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MODERATE
|
|
Arp 134 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
Arp134 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Vir |
| Coordinates: |
12h29m50.00s / +07°58'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| M49 |
(NGC4472, UGC7629) |
8m3 |
10.2x8.3' (155°) |
| UGC7636 |
(PGC41258) |
14m8 |
1.1x0.9' |
|
|
|
|
The much more fainter UGC7636 is located southeastern of M49, western of a brighter star.
|
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x, Bortle 7
M49: Still visible with direct vision but less evident. Roundish, brightening toward the middle.
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EASY
|
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 5
M49: Very bright, slightly oval nucleus with faint halo.
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EASY
|
| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
M 49 ist direkt knapp erkennbar - indirekt ein deutlich sichtbarer Nebelfleck, der zur Mitte hin leicht heller wird
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EASY
|
B 16x70, SQM-L 21.5
M 49 ist kompakt und sehr hell - stellares Zentrum
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EASY
|
100mm f/6.4, 32x, SQM-L 21.5
M 49 bei 32x auffällig, zur Mitte hin heller werdend mit sehr kompaktem fast stellarem Zentrum - die Galaxie läuft ganz sanft diffus nach außen aus
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EASY
|
|
Arp 135 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 10×10'
|
| Name: |
Arp135 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
02h40m24.01s / +39°03'47.70" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC1023 |
(UGC2154, H1.156) |
9m3 |
8.7x3.0' (82°) |
| NGC1023A |
|
13m0 |
1.6x1.4' |
|
|
|
|
NGC1023A is the faint, oval brightening at the southeastern edge of NGC1023.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m7+, SQM-L 20.9
The observation is only related to the bright NGC1023.
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FAILED
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80mm f/6.25, 50x, Bortle 6-, NELM 5m0+, SQM-L 19.6
NGC1023: At 20x quite small, roundish to slightly oval. At 50x somewhat elongated with brighter center.
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EASY
|
4.5" f/8, 90x, Bortle 6-, NELM 5m0+, SQM-L 19.6
NGC1023: At 36x oval with much brighter core. Located nearby an evident star pair. At 90x obviously elongated with very bright, bulgy core, spindle-shaped.
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EASY
|
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
NGC1023: Bright, compact core most obvious and seen with direct vision. Fainter outer extension seen with averted vision. Very elongated.
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EASY
|
12.5" f/4.5, 96x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
NGC1023: Bright, compact, round nucleus with slightly oval, brighter core area. The much fainter outer regions appeared very elongated with averted vision.
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EASY
|
33" f/3.9, 300x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.4
Besides the very bright NGC1023 I tried to see the faint companion NGC1023A. There was probably an irregularity in the halo of NGC1023 visible, but not sure.
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EASY
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 1023: bei 72x ein auffälliger diffuser Nebel, der zur Mitte schnell heller wird, Elongation 3:1 - bei 111x ist der Kern sehr hell, er erinnert an einen matschigen Stern
NGC 1023A: die Galaxie ist in keiner Vergrößerung bis 240x sichtbar
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EASY
|
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Arp 140 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS I - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp140 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Cet |
| Coordinates: |
00h51m03.50s / -07°03'42.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC274 |
(VV81A, H3.429) |
11m8 |
1.4x1.2' (25°) |
| NGC275 |
(VV81B) |
12m5 |
1.5x1.2' (126°) |
|
| René Merting |
100mm f/6.4, 64x, SQM-L 21.0
bei 32x blitzt Arp 140 indirekt auf - bei 64x zeigt sich weiterhin nur indirekt ein diffuser, unregelmäßiger, matter Fleck, der länger gehalten werden kann - eine getrennte Wahrnehmung von NGC 274 und NGC 275 ist nicht möglich, auch keine Elongation erkannt
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DIFFICULT
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12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
Bedingungen in der Zielregion: SQM-L 20.0
NGC 274: bei 72x ist NGC 274 zusammen mit NGC 275 an der Wahrnehmungsgrenze sichtbar - beide zusammen wirken leicht elongiert - bei 111x blitzt der Kern stellar aus der Galaxie hervor
NGC 275: bei 72x ist NGC 275 zusammen mit NGC 274 an der Wahrnehmungsgrenze sichtbar - beide zusammen wirken leicht elongiert
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DIFFICULT
|
|
Arp 166 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp166 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Tri |
| Coordinates: |
01h57m32.30s / +33°12'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC750 |
(UGC1430, H2.222) |
11m9 |
1.6x1.3' (170°) |
| NGC751 |
(UGC1431) |
12m5 |
1.2x1.2' (90°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 96x, Bortle 5, NELM 5m5+, SQM-L 20.8
Both galaxies already visible at 37x as compact brightening. At 96x evident with averted vision, roundish to slightly oval, slight brightening toward the middle. At 171x not clearly separated, but NGC751 appeared as extension. At 214x both galaxies could be separated in few moments. NGC750 appeared larger.
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MODERATE
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8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0+, SQM-L 21.1
NGC750 appeared round with brighter core. I meant to see this galaxy separated from its neighbour NGC751, but unsure and without dark space. NGC750 appeared interestingly somewhat more compact than NGC751 - maybe a mistake by myself!? However NGC750 was well visible with averted vision. I will have a closer look at this galaxy pair the next time.
|
MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 750: bei 111x ist NGC 750 nicht zu trennen und wirkt zusammen mit NGC 751 leicht länglich
NGC 751: bei 160x als Kondensation in nördlichen Teil dieses Nebels erkennbar - sie wirkt etwas größer und heller als der südliche Teil des Nebels
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MODERATE
|
|
Arp 170 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Arp170 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
23h17m14.00s / +18°42'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC7578A |
(UGC12477) |
13m9 |
0.7x0.6' (90°) |
| NGC7578B |
(UGC12478) |
14m0 |
1.7x1.2' (25°) |
| NGC7578C |
(PGC70936) |
b16m5 |
0.3x0.2' |
| PGC70937 |
|
b18m1 |
0.6x0.2' |
|
|
|
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Arp170 is part of Hickson 94. The brighter galaxy in the upper left corner on the DSS image is PGC70943 and not part of Arp170, but Hickson 94.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m7+, SQM-L 20.8
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
The level of difficulty is only related to the two brightest group members (NGC7578A/B). The other members might be too faint for 8 inch aperture. At 66x I could easily see with averted vision around NGC7578A/B a faint, evenly bright glow, which appeared slightly oval at higher magnification. At 171x I could fairly well see within this glow the two rather compact cores of NGC7578 A/B, which were clearly separated from each other. The core of NGC7578 B (northeastern of NGC7578 A) appeared a bit brighter and larger. I didn't looked for the other members of course.
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MODERATE
|
|
Arp 199 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Arp199 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Boo |
| Coordinates: |
14h17m04.00s / +36°34'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC5544 |
(UGC9142, H2.419) |
b13m2 |
0.9x0.9' |
| NGC5545 |
(UGC9143) |
b14m0 |
1.0x0.3' (58°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
At first glance both galaxies appeared as elongated, evenly bright nebula. NGC5545 hardly separated from NGC5544 and appeared elongated. NGC5545 was roundish and also not easy to separate. Overall pretty faint.
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MODERATE
|
|
Arp 205 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS I - 10×10'
|
| Name: |
Arp205 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
10h54m30.00s / +54°18'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3448 |
(UGC6024, H1.233) |
11m6 |
5.6x1.7' (65°) |
| UGC6016 |
|
b17m0 |
2.1x1.2' (30°) |
|
|
|
|
The much more fainter companion UGC6016 is located southwest of NGC3448 and faintly visible on the DSS image.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
I only focused on the bright NGC3448 of course: At 37x just a small, elongated nebula. At 80x bright, very elongated, pretty thin and evenly bright.
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EASY
|
|
Arp 206 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS I - 20×20'
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| Name: |
Arp206 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
LMi |
| Coordinates: |
10h52m27.00s / +36°38'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3432 |
(UGC5986, H1.172) |
11m3 |
6.6x1.6' (43°) |
| UGC5983 |
|
b17m0 |
1.2x1.0' (88°) |
|
|
|
|
The extremely faint companion UGC5983 is located southwest of NGC3432.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 23x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.3
NGC3432: Already conspicuous at 23x, elongated (NE-SW), almost evenly bright without distinct core. At 48x a fainter field star appeared at the southwestern end.
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MODERATE
|
|
Arp 227 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
Arp227 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Psc |
| Coordinates: |
01h19m58.00s / +03°25'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC470 |
(UGC858, H3.250) |
11m8 |
2.9x1.7' |
| NGC474 |
(UGC864, H3.251) |
11m5 |
6.1x5.0' |
|
|
|
|
The eastern NGC474 already shows impressively concentric rings. On long time exposures very complex structures came to the fore.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m7+, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
NGC470: Already visible at 66x with direct vision. At 100x oval, slightly brighter core, otherwise evenly bright.
NGC474: Already visible at 66x with direct vision. At 100x roundish, appeared smaller than NGC470, but similarly bright with relatively bright, distinct, compact center.
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EASY
|
|
Arp 229 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Arp229 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Psc |
| Coordinates: |
01h23m34.00s / +33°16'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC503 |
|
14m1 |
0.9x0.7' |
| NGC504 |
(UGC935) |
13m0 |
1.7x0.4' |
| NGC507 |
(UGC938, H3.159) |
11m3 |
3.1x3.1' (60°) |
| NGC508 |
(UGC939, H3.160) |
13m1 |
1.3x1.3' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
I only observed the bright NGC507: Relatively large & faint with brighter core.
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MODERATE
|
|
Arp 238 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS I - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp238 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
13h15m33.00s / +62°07'40.00" |
| Group Members: |
| MCG+10-19-56 |
(UGC8335E, VV250A) |
b15m0 |
0.8x0.7' (115°) |
| MCG+10-19-57 |
(UGC8335W, VV250B) |
b15m2 |
1.5x0.3' (265°) |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
UGC 8335E: bei 144x und etwas Geduld sowie Streulichtabschirmung sind indirekt zwei schwache kompakte Nebelflecke unterhalb von zwei Sternen erkennbar - UGC 8335E und UGC 8335W stehen leicht nach Westen versetzt in gleichem Positionswinkel unterhalb der beiden Sterne - alle vier Protagonisten bilden ein Parallelogramm - bei 240x wird die Sichtbarkeit etwas leichter - UGC 8335E kämpft ein wenig mehr gegen das Sternlicht der beiden darüber liegenden Sterne an
UGC 8335W: bei 240x einfacher erkennbar als UGC 8335E
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DIFFICULT
|
|
Arp 242 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp242, VV224, Mice Galaxies |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Com |
| Coordinates: |
12h46m10.50s / +30°43'42.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC4676A |
(IC819, VV224A, H2.326) |
13m5 |
2.3x0.7' (170°) |
| NGC4676B |
(IC820, VV224B) |
13m8 |
2.2x0.8' (169°) |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4676A: bei 72x als länglicher, gleichmäßig heller Nebelfleck zusammen mit NGC 4676B erkennbar, wobei der Nebel nach Norden breiter und heller - bei 240x ist das Zentrum von NGC 4676A nicht wirklich erkennbar, aber zumindest ist eine Zweiteilung des Nebels wahrnehmbar
NGC 4676B: bei 144x ist NGC 4676B eindeutig als Kondensation im Süden des noch zusammenhängenden Nebels erkennbar - bei 240x wirkt die Kondensation wie eine kleine Kugel
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EASY
|
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Arp 269 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
Arp269 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
CVn |
| Coordinates: |
12h30m36.00s / +41°40'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC4485 |
(UGC7648, H1.197) |
11m9 |
2.4x1.8' (15°) |
| NGC4490 |
(UGC7651, H1.198) |
9m8 |
6.3x3.1' (115°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 7, NELM 5m0, SQM-L 19.3
I tried the bright NGC4490, but without success.
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FAILED
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4.5" f/8, 60x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m3, SQM-L 19.7
NGC4485: Quite small, roundish, evenly bright.
NGC4490: At 28x slightly elongated, evenly bright. At 60x a bit brighter center.
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120mm f/5, 48x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.3
NGC4485: At 23x not very evident, slightly oval, evenly bright. At 48x conspicuous and getting slightly brighter towards the middle.
NGC4490: At 23x very evident, oval, slightly condensed and barely visible with direct vision. At 48x easily seen with direct vision.
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
NGC4485: At 37x well visible with averted vision as fairly small brightening. At 96x slightly oval.
NGC4490: Directly seen, elongated with obviously brighter, also elongated core area.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 16x70, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4485 zeigt sich als kompakter, diffuser Nebel ohne Konturen
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EASY
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B 18x70, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4485 ist ein relativ heller leicht länglicher Nebelfleck mit etwas hellerem Zentrum - gut begrenzt
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EASY
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100mm f/6.4, 71x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4485: bei 20x ist die Galaxie direkt sichtbar - ein heller leicht elongierter Nebelfleck - bei 71x zeigt sich die OW-Elongation deutlicher
NGC 4490: bei 71x indirekt über NGC 4490 als kleiner schwacher Nebel erkennbar
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12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4485: bei 72x recht langgezogen und nach Süden diffuser auslaufend, während der nördliche Bereich abgegrenzter wirkt - deutliche Helligkeitszunahme zur Mitte hin, kompaktes Zentrum - bei 111x wirkt die Galaxie wie ein gewundener Halbmond mit Bauch zur kleinen Galaxie NGC 4485 hin - ein sehr schönes Exemplar und in Verbindung mit NGC 4485 sehenswert
NGC 4490: bei 45x erkennbar - bei 72x ein kleiner Flauschball - bei 111x zeigen sich Helligkeitsunterschiede
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EASY
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Arp 270 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp270 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
LMi |
| Coordinates: |
10h49m53.00s / +32°59'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3395 |
(UGC5931, H1.116) |
11m8 |
1.7x0.9' (50°) |
| NGC3396 |
(UGC5935, H1.117) |
12m0 |
2.9x0.9' (105°) |
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Bright Arp group of two interacting galaxies.
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0, SQM-L 21.0
At 37x both galaxies appeared together slightly elongated. From 80x well separated, but touching each other. NGC3395 appears brighter & larger than NGC3396. Both appeared oval, evenly bright and evident with averted vision. Further details were not seen.
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Arp 271 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp271 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Vir |
| Coordinates: |
14h03m26.00s / -06°03'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC5426 |
(UGCA380, H2.309) |
12m1 |
3.0x1.7' (173°) |
| NGC5427 |
(UGCA381, H2.310) |
11m4 |
2.9x2.2' (170°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.2
At 37x both galaxies appeared together as oval brightening, whereby the brighter, northern NGC5427 was already visible as round, evenly bright, but faint nebula. NGC5426 was barely seen with averted vision. At 80x the galaxies were well separated. NGC5426 appeared slightly elongated and also evenly bright.
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Arp 273 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp273 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
02h21m30.00s / +39°22'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| UGC1810 |
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12m9 |
2.0x1.4' (20°) |
| UGC1813 |
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14m2 |
1.1x0.3' (80°) |
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Very nice, but faint Arp group.
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4
Only the bright UGC1810 was visible: At 100x extremely faint brightening. At 171x oval or slightly elongated, quite faint and evenly bright.
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MODERATE
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Arp 276 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp276 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Ari |
| Coordinates: |
02h28m12.00s / +19°35'40.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC935 |
(UGC1937) |
12m8 |
1.7x1.1' |
| IC1801 |
(UGC1936) |
14m0 |
1.4x0.6' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 96x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.9
I only saw NGC935 for sure: At 96x obviously oval, center seemed to be somewhat brighter, otherwise rather evenly bright. At 171x I could saw a stellar brightening within the halo. Probably this was the 14.27m foreground star southeast of the core. The axial ratio was about 1:2 to 1:3. IC1801 wasn't clearly visible to me.
Even under better conditions (Bortle 3-, SQM-L at the zenith 21.3) IC1801 was not visible at 171x.
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MODERATE
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Arp 280 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp280 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
11h37m47.00s / +47°53'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3769 |
(UGC6595, H2.731) |
11m8 |
2.9x1.0' (150°) |
| NGC3769A |
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14m2 |
0.9x0.3' (105°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 85x, Bortle 6-, NELM 5m0, SQM-L 19.2
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 3769: bei 72x ein auffälliger länglicher Nebel, gut definierte Kanten - im NW etwas heller
\NGC 3769A: bei 144x blinkt die Galaxie immer wieder am südöstlichen Rand von NGC 3769 durch - ein schwacher, leicht länglich wirkender Schimmer
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Arp 281 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 20×20'
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| Name: |
Arp281 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
CVn |
| Coordinates: |
12h42m00.00s / +32°33'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC4627 |
(UGC7860, H2.659) |
12m4 |
2.2x1.7' (10°) |
| NGC4631 |
(UGC7865, H5.42, Whale Galaxy, Herring Galaxy) |
9m2 |
15.5x2.7' (83°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 7, NELM 5m0, SQM-L 19.3
I just tried the bright NGC4631.
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
NGC4627: Round, relatively small nebula, which can be easily seen at 96x with averted vision. A moderately faint star located between the centers of NGC4631 and NGC4627.
NGC4631: Large, very bright, very elongated with tapering ending on the west side. Broadening towards the brighter core, which is slightly shifted to the east along the longitudinal axis.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4631 ist direkt knapp erkennbar, indirekt zeigt sich ein 3:1 elongierter Nebel - gut definierte Südkante
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MODERATE
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B 18x70, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4631 ist auffällig - ein 4:1 elongierter, homogen heller Nebel
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EASY
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100mm f/6.4, 49x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4631 ist bei 20x direkt gut erkennbar - OW-Elongation 4:1 - nach Norden scheint sie etwas bauchiger bzw. gebogen zu sein, nach Süden zeigt sie sich gut abgegrenzt - gleichmäßig hell - bei 49x steigt die Ausdehnung auf 5:1 und das Westende läuft etwas spitzer aus
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12.5" f/4.5, 72x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 4627 bei 72x indirekt als schwacher flauschiger Begleiter von NGC 4631 erkennbar
NGC 4631: bei 45x gut erkennbar - die Galaxie ist doppelt so groß wie die nahe stehende ebenfalls im GF liegende Hockey Stick-Galaxy NGC 4656 - das bauchige Zentrum scheint nach Osten versetzt - bei 72x wirkt die Galaxie gut definiert mit spitz auslaufenden Enden
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EASY
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Arp 283 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp283, VV50 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Lyn |
| Coordinates: |
09h17m27.00s / +42°00'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC2798 |
(UGC4905, VV50A, H2.708) |
12m3 |
2.8x0.9' (160°) |
| NGC2799 |
(UGC4909, VV50B) |
13m7 |
1.9x0.5' (125°) |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 2798: bei 111x zeigt sich die Galaxie deutlich größer und heller als die östliche Nachbargalaxie NGC 2799 - kompaktes helles Zentrum - bei 160x beginnt sie ein wenig länglich zu wirken
NGC 2799: bei 111x ist die Galaxie kompakt sichtbar - bei 160x ändert sich nicht viel, der Abstand zu NGC 2798 ist recht groß
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Arp 285 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp285 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
09h24m10.00s / +49°13'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC2854 |
(UGC4995, H3.714) |
13m0 |
1.6x0.6' (45°) |
| NGC2856 |
(UGC4997, H3.713) |
13m2 |
1.1x0.5' (135°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Both galaxies are well visible with averted vision, slightly oval and at right angle to each other.
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MODERATE
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Arp 294 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp294 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
11h39m42.00s / +31°55'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3786 |
(UGC6621) |
12m3 |
2.1x1.1' (60°) |
| NGC3788 |
(UGC6623) |
12m5 |
2.1x0.7' (175°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 85x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.3
NGC3788 was already visible at 48x and appeared elongated and evenly bright. At 85x NGC3786 was seen as faint, oval, evenly illuminated brightening.
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MODERATE
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8" f/6, 96x, Bortle 4
Worthwhile! NGC3786 appears oval, NGC3788 more elongated & thin. Both galaxies are nearly perpendicular with almost touching endings.
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MODERATE
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Arp 298 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp298 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
23h03m16.50s / +08°52'56.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC7469 |
(UGC12332) |
12m3 |
1.4x1.0' (125°) |
| IC5283 |
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b15m2 |
1.1x0.6' (120°) |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 7469: bei 72x ist die Galaxie kompakt erkennbar mit stellarem Kern - sie läuft diffus aus - bei 111x wird sie deutlicher - sehr heller auffälliger Kern - die Helligkeit nimmt nach außen schnell ab - bei 160x ist das Zentrum nicht mehr stellar, aber auch noch nicht kompakt und am Ostrand ist ein schwacher Stern auszumachen - bei 206x bleibt NGC 7469 diffus mit einem kompakten Zentrum
IC 5283: bei 111x blitzt die Galaxie immer wieder als kleiner matter Schimmer auf, der aber nicht gehalten werden kann - bei 160x ist der Schimmer mitunter länger haltbar und wirkt leicht länglich OW-elongiert
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EASY
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Arp 299 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp299, VV118 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
11h28m32.00s / +58°33'45.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3690E |
(UGC6472, H1.247, VV118A) |
b12m0 |
2.0x1.5' |
| NGC3690W |
(H1.247, VV118B) |
b11m8 |
1.2x1.0' |
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NGC3690 refers to two interacting galaxies and consists of an eastern (NGC3690E, VV118A) and a western part (NGC3690W, VV118B). In some sources NGC3690E is also mistakenly designated as IC694. The very faint, compact galaxy IC694 (VV118C) is located northwest of NGC3690E/W and does not belong to Arp299.
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 3690E: bei 144x im NO von NGC 3690W wie ein Anhängsel ohne Kernbereich (schwächer als NGC 3690W) - bei 320x bleibt die Galaxie homogen hell
NGC 3690W: bei 144x als relativ helle Kondensation erkennbar, die zum Zentrum leicht heller wird
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EASY
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Arp 301 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp301 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
11h09m54.00s / +24°15'40.00" |
| Group Members: |
| UGC6204 |
|
b14m5 |
1.0x0.5' (177°) |
| UGC6207 |
|
b14m6 |
1.5x0.3' (64°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.4
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 21.0
Only the brighter UGC6204 was visible, which appeared pretty faint, roundish and barely condensed. UGC6207 was also not visible at 220x. But I was already pretty cold ;-)
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Arp 307 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Arp307 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
09h25m45.00s / +11°26'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC2872 |
(UGC5018, H2.57, H2.546) |
11m9 |
1.8x1.7' |
| NGC2873 |
(PGC26742) |
15m4 |
0.7x0.2' (125°) |
| NGC2874 |
(UGC5021, H2.58, H2.547) |
12m5 |
2.2x0.7' (43°) |
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Possibly these galaxies are not interacting.
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
NGC2872: More apparent than the nearby NGC2874, round, slight brightening toward the middle.
NGC2873: Not tried of course ;-)
NGC2874: Well separated from the nearby NGC2872, oval, evenly bright. Evident with averted vision.
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EASY
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Arp 315 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp315 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Lyn |
| Coordinates: |
09h19m45.00s / +33°44'42.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC2830 |
(UGC4941) |
14m3 |
1.2x0.3' (110°) |
| NGC2831 |
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13m4 |
0.5x0.5' |
| NGC2832 |
(UGC4942, H1.113) |
11m9 |
3.0x2.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 5
Easy is only the bright NGC2832: barely seen with direct vision, roundish, diffuse, getting brighter toward the middle. The other two galaxies weren't visible even at 150x.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 288x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 2830: leider nicht darauf geachtet
NGC 2831: bei 206x indirekt südlich vom Zentrum der Galaxie NGC 2832 als schwächere Aufhellung erkennbar
NGC 2832: bei 72x ist direkt ein kleiner diffuser Nebelfleck sichtbar - das Zentrum wirkt indirekt etwas heller, nicht stellar - vermutlich der Kern von NGC 2832 - bei 160x hat der Nebelfleck eine eigenartige Struktur - bei 206x und 288x zeigt sich das Zentrum indirekt zweigeteilt, südlich vom Zentrum der Galaxie NGC 2832 wird NGC 2831 als schwächere Aufhellung sichtbar - beide Aufhellungen wechseln sich von der Sichtbarkeit her ab und sind nie zusammen sichtbar - witzig
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EASY
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Arp 316 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
Arp316 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
10h18m05.00s / +21°52'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3187 |
(UGC5556) |
12m9 |
3.6x1.7' (115°) |
| NGC3189 |
(NGC3190, UGC5559, H2.44) |
11m2 |
4.5x1.5' (118°) |
| NGC3193 |
(UGC5562, H2.45) |
10m9 |
2.9x2.8' (20°) |
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Very bright Arp group. Together with NGC3185 also known as Hickson 44. Worthwhile!
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| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 7+
Only the two brightest members were visible. Both fairly well seen with averted vision. NGC3193 appeared roundish with brighter core, NGC3189 very elongated and nearly evenly bright, whereas only the brighter core was visible.
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MODERATE
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4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0
The two brightest members were apparent with averted vision: NGC3193 appeared roundish with brighter core, NGC3189 very elongated with also elongated, brighter core and fainter, diffuse outer region.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
At 37x the two brightest members are clearly evident. NGC3179 is very elongated and shows at 100x an elongated, distinctly brighter core area. Dust lane wasn't seen, but galaxy appeared more sharply defined SW. NGC3193 is round with very bright, compact core. Much more difficult is NGC3187: Only at third attempt I was able to see it. At 171x very faint, very elongated, thin, evenly bright. Barely held with averted vision.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 3185: bei 144x unscheinbar, aber gut direkt erkennbar und homogen hell - indirekt leicht heller und etwas diffus - bei 240x wirkt die Galaxie indirekt etwas fleckig
NGC 3187: bei 144x indirekt als ganz zarter Nebelschimmer erkennbar - kann auch länger gehalten werden
NGC 3190: bei 144x größer und heller als die nordöstlich stehende NGC 3193, leicht längliches Zentrum
NGC 3193: bei 144x südlich von einem Stern zu erkennen, kompakt mit hellem Zentrum
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EASY
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Arp 317 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 60×60'
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| Name: |
Arp317, Leo Triplet |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
11h19m50.00s / +13°18'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| M65 |
(NGC3623, UGC6328) |
9m2 |
8.7x2.5' (174°) |
| M66 |
(NGC3627, UGC6346, Arp16) |
8m9 |
9.3x4.2' (173°) |
| NGC3628 |
(UGC6350, H5.8) |
9m5 |
13.1x3.1' (104°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 28x, Bortle 7+
M65: Fairly thin, elongated, nearly evenly bright. Barely seen with direct vision. At 100x the core is brighter and seems also slightly elongated.
M66: A bit brighter than M65, oval with brighter core. Some apparent field stars at the edge of the galaxy. At 100x the oval core is evident.
NGC3628: Already seen at 28x as very faint nebula. At 75x fairly well seen with averted vision, faint, evenly bright, very elongated.
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EASY
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4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0
I mainly focused on NGC3628, but M65 & M66 were very easily seen of course. NGC3628 appeared elongated, without distinct core, slight darkening toward the edge. With averted vision I think I saw in one moment the dust lane, but not for sure. Due to nearby street lamps I wasn't able to get fully dark-adapted.
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EASY
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120mm f/5, 46x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.3
M65: Thin, elongated with slightly elongated, brighter center. Located on the bottom left of the sketch.
M66: Oval with much brighter, slightly oval center. Located on the bottom right of the sketch.
NGC3628: Pretty faint, elongated, evenly bright. Only visible with averted vision. Located on the upper right of the sketch.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
M65: Very elongated with brighter, compact core.
M66: Oval with distinct, bright and also oval core area.
NGC3628: At 37x obviously elongated, evenly bright, moderately faint. At 100x dust lane seen with averted vision, which runs slightly diagonal. A wonderful view!
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 8x30, SQM-L 21.5
M 65: indirekt als leicht länglicher Nebel erkennbar - schwächer und schmaler als die benachbarte M 66
M 66: direkt als elliptischer Nebel erkennbar, Nord-Süd-Elongation - breiter als M 65
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B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
Bedingungen in der Zielregion: SQM-L 20.5
M 65: direkt sichtbar, leicht nordsüdlich elongiert
M 66: die Galaxie direkt sehr auffällig, sehr groß und leicht SO-NW-elongiert
NGC 3628: keine Chance, ein anderes mal unter besseren Bedingungen vielleicht
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B 16x70, SQM-L 21.5
M 65: matt, homogen hell und länglich - länglicher als M 66
M 66: homogen hell und leicht länglich - unmittelbar nordwestlich von der Galaxie fällt ein Stern auf
NGC 3628: indirekt ein matter recht langer Schimmer, länger als M 65 - etwas mehr Helligkeit im Westen der Galaxie
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B 18x70, SQM-L 21.5
M 65: halb so groß wie M 66 im Osten - M 65 hat auch ein relativ helles Zentrum
M 66: groß und hell, von Nord nach Süd elongiert - zum Zentrum leicht heller, wobei die Galaxie im südlichen Bereich generell ein wenig heller wirkt
NGC 3628: ein mäßig gut definierter homogen heller Nebelstrich - Ausdehnung 4:1
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EASY
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100mm f/6.4, 71x, SQM-L 21.5
M 65: bei 20x schmaler und schwächer sichtbar als die benachbarte M 66 - NS-Elongation - bei 71x wirkt die Galaxie ausgedehnter als M 66 und ist indirekt noch gut sichtbar
M 66: bei 20x mit leichter nordsüdlicher Ausdehnung erkennbar - stellares Zentrum - leichte Helligkeitsunterschiede - bei 71x wirkt die Galaxie, als ob sie sich um den hellen Stern im NW winden möchte
NGC 3628: bei 24x ist die Galaxie indirekt als OW-elongierte Aufhellung sichtbar - bei 49x bleibt sie weiter nur indirekt sichtbar, die Nordkante wirkt definierter und heller - bei 71x wird die Galaxie schon schwächer, so dass sie kaum noch sichtbar ist
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EASY
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Arp 322 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Arp322 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
11h32m40.00s / +52°56'40.00" |
| Group Members: |
| UGC6527 |
(PGC35620) |
14m6 |
0.8x0.4' (53°) |
| PGC35609 |
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b16m5 |
0.5x0.3' (170°) |
| PGC35615 |
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b17m0 |
0.5x0.3' (148°) |
| PGC35618 |
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b15m9 |
0.8x0.6' (72°) |
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The eastern, very elongated & thin galaxy PGC35631 is not part of Arp322, but forms Hickson 56 together with the other galaxies.
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m5, SQM-L 21.6
Difficult. Nearly permanently held with averted vision as very compact, slightly elongated brightening, which is UGC6527 and maybe the two western galaxies PGC35615 and PGC35618. At 265x I thought to have seen two separate brightenings, but not for sure.
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DIFFICULT
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
Nacht mit schlechtem Seeing, aber Zenitbeobachtung
UGC 6527 (B): bei 160x sichtbar - bei 206x indirekt als eine von zwei Kondensationen im länglich wirkenden Nebelfleck auffällig
PGC 35609: trotz intensiver Bemühungen nicht gesehen
PGC 35615 und 35618: bei 206x als länglicher Nebel zusammen mit UGC 6527 erkennbar - eine Kondensation ist ebenfalls sichtbar, ggf. durch beide PGC´s zusammen bewirkt
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MODERATE
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Arp 331 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 20×20'
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| Name: |
Arp331 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Psc |
| Coordinates: |
01h07m15.00s / +32°24'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC373 |
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14m9 |
0.4x0.4' |
| NGC375 |
(PGC3953) |
14m5 |
0.5x0.5' |
| NGC379 |
(UGC683, H2.215) |
12m9 |
1.4x0.7' |
| NGC380 |
(UGC682, H2.216) |
12m5 |
1.4x1.2' (80°) |
| NGC382 |
(UGC688) |
13m2 |
0.7x0.7' |
| NGC383 |
(UGC689, H2.217) |
12m2 |
2.0x1.7' (25°) |
| NGC384 |
(UGC686) |
13m1 |
1.1x0.8' (135°) |
| NGC385 |
(UGC687) |
13m0 |
1.1x1.0' (120°) |
| NGC386 |
(PGC3989) |
14m3 |
0.9x0.8' |
| NGC387 |
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15m5 |
0.4x0.4' |
| NGC388 |
(PGC4005) |
14m3 |
0.6x0.3' |
| UGC679 |
(PGC3950) |
b16m6 |
1.2x0.5' |
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Rich Arp group with many, partly faint galaxies.
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
NGC379: Already seen at 80x as small brightening. 200x: oval shape.
NGC380: Barely seen at 80x as small nebular with averted vision. 200x: round shape.
NGC383: Brightest member. At 80x round with slightly brighter core. Well visible with averted vision.
NGC384: Very small, compact. Intermittently seen with averted vision. It took a while to see this faint galaxy. Already glimpsed while observing nearby NGC385.
NGC385: Small, compact. Intermittently seen with averted vision. A bit brighter than NGC384.
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MODERATE
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AX Cyg (C*)
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| Name: |
AX Cyg |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
19h57m12.51s / +44°15'40.04" |
| Brightness: |
7m7-8m9 (361d) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x, Bortle 7+
2013-09-27: Directly seen, deep orange.
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ORANGE COLORED
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AZ Cyg (*)
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| Name: |
AZ Cyg |
| Type: |
*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h57m59.45s / +46°28'00.62" |
| Brightness: |
p10m2-12m0 (459d) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 28x, Bortle 7, NELM 5m0
2014-06-09: Deep orange, at few moments slightly reddish. Visible with direct vision.
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ORANGE COLORED
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B 26 (DN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 30×30'
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| Name: |
B26 |
| Type: |
DN |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
04h54m36.00s / +30°37'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 10.0x7.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Obviously poor in comparison to the surroundings, together with nearby dark nebula V-shaped.
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EASY
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B 33 (DN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
B33, Horsehead Nebula |
| Type: |
DN |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
05h40m59.00s / -02°27'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 8.0x6.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 96x + HBeta, Bortle 4-
Although IC434 was well visible with averted vision, the Horsehead stayed hidden to me.
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FAILED
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B 111 (DN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 120×120'
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| Name: |
B111 |
| Type: |
DN |
| Constellation: |
Sct |
| Coordinates: |
18h50m00.00s / -05°00'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 120.0x120.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Large, slightly curved nearby beta Sct.
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EASY
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B 119a (DN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 60×60'
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| Name: |
B119a |
| Type: |
DN |
| Constellation: |
Sct |
| Coordinates: |
18h54m42.00s / -05°10'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 30.0x30.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
With averted vision only a 'faint darkening'.
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MODERATE
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B 142 (DN)
Image source: DSS I - 120×120'
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| Name: |
B142 |
| Type: |
DN |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h39m42.00s / +10°31'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 80.0x50.0' |
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Forms together with B143 'Barnard's E' or simply 'E' Nebula.
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| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 18x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.7
The fainter part of Barnard's E. Visible as an elongated dark nebula.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 8x20, SQM-L 21.5
der südliche Teil von B 143 gibt eine gute Orientierung - südlich davon ist B 142 erkennbar, aber ohne Abgrenzung zum Sternumfeld
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EASY
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B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
sichtbar, aber lange nicht so markant wie B 143
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EASY
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B 12x50, SQM-L 21.0
nicht ganz so prägnant wie B 143, aber mit etwas Einsehen gut erkennbar - der DN wird östlich eingerahmt von zwei Sternen
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EASY
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100mm f/6.4, 20x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 20x gut erkennbar als länglicher Nebelstrich - den östlichen Nebelrand markiert ein heller Stern
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EASY
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8" f/4, 40x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 30x ist der DN sehr deutlich erkennbar und schön zusammen mit B 143 als Barnards E im Gesichtsfeld sichtbar - das Dunkel wird kaum von Sternen durchdrungen - bei 40x werden die Unterschiede zwischen Sternumfeld und Nebel noch ausgeprägter
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 45x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x in dieser Teil des E deutlich erkennbar - B 142 passt zusammen mit B 143 gerade so in das GF
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EASY
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B 143 (DN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 120×120'
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| Name: |
B143 |
| Type: |
DN |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h40m42.00s / +10°57'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 30.0x30.0' |
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Forms together with B142 'Barnard's E' or simply 'E' Nebula.
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| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 18x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.7
Quite obvious, whereby the southern part is most obvious. Overall shape like an 'U'.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 8x20, SQM-L 21.5
der südliche Nebelteil ist auf Anhieb erkennbar und einigermaßen gut abgegrenzt - insgesamt besehen wird deutlich, dass westlich von ? Aql ein länglicher Streifen des Sternumfeldes von abgedunkelt wird, eine genaue Abgrenzung fällt mir jedoch schwer
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EASY
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B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
der Nebel ist deutlich erkennbar und markanter als B 142, aber die Konturen sind schwer zu fassen - zwei Sterne südlich von B 143 helfen bei der Trennung der beiden Nebelteile (B 142/143) - Barnards E steht leicht kursiv geschrieben am Himmel
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EASY
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B 12x50, SQM-L 21.0
der C-Bogen ist richtig gut erkennbar - eine extreme Schwärze im Vergleich zum Sternumfeld
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EASY
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100mm f/6.4, 20x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 20x ein sehr markanter Nebelbogen, zusammen mit B 142 zeigt sich eine nach Westen gerichtete Gabel
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EASY
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8" f/4, 30x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 30x ist der nördliche Bogen besonders stark ausgeprägt und man hat das Gefühl, das unfassbare Schwärze das Auge umfängt - die westlichen Ausläufer ragen wie Krakenarme in das Sternumfeld hinein
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 45x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x ist die Sternleere sehr prägnant, der schmale Bogen ist besonders deutlich erkennbar
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EASY
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B 145 (DN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 60×60'
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| Name: |
B145 |
| Type: |
DN |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h02m48.00s / +37°40'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 35.0x6.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 18x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
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FAILED
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| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.8
Zenitbeobachtung und beste Landhimmelbedingungen - der Dunkelnebel ist nur schwer auszumachen und lange nicht so groß, wie angenommen - die beiden helleren Sterne im Norden und Osten helfen zwar bei der Orientierung, aber die betreffende Region fällt lediglich durch weniger Sterne auf, die Grenzen bleiben diffus
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DIFFICULT
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100mm f/6.4, 24x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 24x ist der Dunkelnebel markant, gut definiert und noch Osten spitzer werdend - nach Westen ist B 145 nicht so ausgeprägt - einige Sterne blitzen aus ihm hervor und mittig zieht eine Sternkette schön von Nord nach Süd durch den Nebel - im Süden begrenzt eine Stern-Dreierkette den Nebel
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 45x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x ist der Nebel sehr auffällig - ein OW-elongierter dunkler länglicher Fleck inmitten dieses hellen Milchstraßengebietes - B 145 ist nach Süden gewölbt und verjüngt sich nach Osten hin - Gesamtaussehen wie die Wal-Galaxie NGC 4631, nur ohne Licht - einige helle Sterne liegen an seinen Grenzen, der hellste im Norden - im Nebel schimmern auch einige Sterne hervor - bei 45x ist der Nebel mit Field Sweeping immernoch sehr eindrucksvoll - bei 72x wird B 145 unscheinbarer und muss abgefahren werden
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EASY
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Basel 12 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 7×7'
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| Name: |
Basel12 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
21h10m26.40s / +46°14'06.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 7.0x7.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
Around a 8.7 mag star just some faint, scattered stars. Hardly recognisable as a cluster.
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MODERATE
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Basel 13 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
Basel13 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
21h12m36.00s / +46°31'48.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 10.0x10.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4
Based on some research this cluster consists only of few, very faint stars. At 133x and 200x I was able to see about 5 very faint stars. Difficult.
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DIFFICULT
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BD Vul (C*)
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| Name: |
BD Vul |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Vul |
| Coordinates: |
20h37m17.84s / +26°29'13.10" |
| Brightness: |
9m3-12m7 (430d) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 100x, Bortle 7+
2013-09-26: Seen with averted vision. Due to the low visual brightness I couldn't see any color for sure.
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4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 7, NELM 5m0
2014-06-09: Faint, but well seen. Very colorful, deep red colored. Very nice.
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RED COLORED
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8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 7+
2013-09-26: Barely visible with direct vision. Deep red colored. Very nice.
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RED COLORED
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BD+47 2234 (*)
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| Name: |
BD+47 2234 |
| Type: |
* |
| Constellation: |
Boo |
| Coordinates: |
15h30m39.79s / +46°51'31.27" |
| Brightness: |
9m7 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 48x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m0+, SQM-L 19.4
Despite the color index no color was seen at 23x and 48x.
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BE Lac (C*)
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| Name: |
BE Lac |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Lac |
| Coordinates: |
22h39m13.17s / +48°20'56.91" |
| Brightness: |
p12m6-13m7 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m0+, SQM-L 19.4
2016-10-05: At 37x medium bright, slight orange. At 80x orange, somewhat evident.
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ORANGE COLORED
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Berkeley 1 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 1 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h09m41.00s / +60°28'42.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x sind indirekt die helleren Sterne erkennbar, die sich wie ein Kranz um den Haufen ziehen - bei 160x sind die Kranzsterne direkt sichtbar - der Haufen/Kranz scheint nach Südwesten schwächer zu sein - im Inneren zeigen sich lediglich 3 schwächere Sterne - insgesamt zähle ich ein gutes Dutzend Sterne - auch bei 206x ist der Sternenkranz markant und indirekt blitzen innerhalb immer wieder 5 bis 6 Lichtfünkchen Aufhellungen auf
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MODERATE
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Berkeley 2 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 2 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h25m15.00s / +60°23'18.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x ist ein kleines nebliges Fleckchen sichtbar - der Haufen wirkt leicht dreieckig mit Spitze nach Nordwesten (Eindruck wird vermutlich durch angrenzenden hellen Vordergrundstern im Nordwesten mit verursacht) - bei 206x werden drei Sterne im Haufen direkt sichtbar - er ist nicht mehr so auffällig
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EASY
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Berkeley 3 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 3, Stock 24 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h39m50.00s / +61°57'36.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
8m8 / 4.0x4.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 33x, Bortle 8, NELM 4m2+, SQM-L 18.7
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FAILED
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| René Merting |
100mm f/6.4, 49x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 24x ist eine kleine neblige Verdichtung erkennbar und vier Sterne werden sichtbar - bei 38x wirkt der OS noch immer neblig, jetzt aber dreieckig und die größte Helligkeit ist südlich im Haufen zu erkennen - bei 49x werden sieben bis acht Sterne direkt sichtbar
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EASY
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8" f/4, 85x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 25x sind 6 Sterne erkennbar, die grob besehen als Dreieck angeordnet sind, dazwischen ist indirekt ein leichter Schimmer wahrnehmbar - bei 85x kommen ein paar schwächere Sterne hinzu und gut ein Dutzend Lichtpünktchen sind direkt und indirekt erkennbar - der Haufen wirkt wie ein halb zusammengefalteter Fächer, der hellste Stern steht an der Spitze, wo der Fächer zusammenläuft
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 166x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x ist der Haufen als kleiner nebliger Schimmer nordwestlich im Sternmuster HM 4 erkennbar - bei 144x bleibt der leicht neblige Eindruck erhalten, im Zentrum zeigen sich erste Sternchen - markant sind drei sehr dicht in einer Linie stehende hellere Sterne am Ostrand
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EASY
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Berkeley 4 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 4 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h45m13.00s / +64°23'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
10m6 / 5.0x5.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x ist eine kleine neblige Verdichtung - der Haufen wird im Osten schön eingerahmt von einer Linie hellerer Sterne, die wie ein J geformt ist - bei 144x wirkt der Haufen leicht länglich wie ein spitzes Dreieck - fünf Sterne sind direkt zu erkennen, der hellste steht im Zentrum - sehr kompakter Haufen - nördlich und südlich sind noch einige Sterne erkennbar, aber ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob das auch Mitglieder von Berkeley 4 sein sollen
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EASY
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Berkeley 5 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 5 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
01h47m44.00s / +62°56'24.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 3.0x3.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
bis 240x alles versucht, die Stelle genau identifiziert, aber außer Schwärze empfängt mich dort nichts
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FAILED
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Berkeley 6 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 6 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
01h51m12.00s / +61°03'36.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x zieht sich südlich eines hellen Sterns von Nordosten nach Südwesten ein Schimmer, in dem drei schwache Sterne direkt erkennbar sind - bei 111x kommen ein paar schwächere Sterne hinzu und der Schimmer wirkt insgesamt leicht granular - bei 160x fällt vor allem das Zentrum vor dem Hintergrundglimmen auf, in dem sich einige hellere Vertreter zu verdichten scheinen - der Haufen ist als solcher erkennbar und wirkt leicht länglich, falls die Ausläufer nach Nordosten und Südwesten dazu gehören sollten
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EASY
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Berkeley 7 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 7 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
01h54m12.00s / +62°22'12.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
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| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
indirekt ist eine kompakte Aufhellung erkennbar - Helligkeitszunahme zur Mitte hin erkennbar
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MODERATE
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B 16x70, SQM-L 21.5
als matter kompakter Schimmer erkennbar - indirekt sehr deutlich
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EASY
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B 18x70, SQM-L 21.5
direkt so gut wie kaum sichtbar - indirekt eine kleine kompakte neblige Verdichtung mit stellarem Zentrum
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EASY
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100mm f/6.4, 71x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 32x ist der Haufen als schwacher Nebel mit drei Lichtpünktchen erkennbar - bei 71x ist Berkeley 7 dann indirekt auffällig - markant ist ein heller Stern im Osten und westlich sind noch 2-3 Sterne erkennbar - der neblige Eindruck entsteht nur indirekt und der Haufen wirkt ein wenig nach Nordwesten verwischt
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 85x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x ist der Haufen als solcher deutlich sichtbar - der OS wirkt etwas neblig wie eine schwache Galaxie - ein hellerer Stern steht innerhalb des Haufens - bei 85x treten erste Sterne hervor, drei hellere bilden einen kompakten Bogen - indirekt wirkt der Haufen größer
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EASY
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Berkeley 8 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 16×16'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 8 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
02h01m05.00s / +75°29'36.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 7.0x7.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 288x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x ist westlich eines 6m8 hellen Sterns indirekt eine Sternkette aus drei Sternen erkennbar, südlich blitzen auch einige Mitglieder des Haufens durch, der helle Stern stört erheblich - erst bei 288x und wenn der helle Stern aus dem Blickfeld genommen wird, werden indirekt um die besagte Sternkette einige schwache Lichtpünktchen mehr sichtbar
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MODERATE
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Berkeley 15 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 16×16'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 15 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
05h02m04.00s / +44°30'53.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 8.0x8.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x zeigt sich ein matter Schimmer - der Haufen selbst ist nicht auffällig, zwei drei Sterne blitzen ab und zu hervor - interessant hingegen ist die Sternkette direkt nördlich an diesem Haufen auf fünf gleichhellen Sternen, die ostwestwärts in einem leichten Bogen an diesem Haufen vorbeizieht - das sieht schick aus
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MODERATE
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Berkeley 17 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 24×24'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 17 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
05h20m30.00s / +30°35'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 14.0x14.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x sind indirekt drei schwache Sterne an der betreffenden Stelle erkennbar, vermutlich nur Vordergrundsterne - sonst ist da nichts, nicht einmal ein nebliger Schimmer - erst ab 160x wird indirekt ein leichter Griesel wahrnehmbar, der aber im Umfeld kaum auffällt, weil überall ein wenig grieselt
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 19 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 16×16'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 19 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
05h24m03.00s / +29°34'12.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m4 / 7.0x7.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x sind nur die beiden Sterne erkennbar, die südöstlich inmitten und am Rand des Haufens stehen, vom Sternhaufen selbst keine Spur - auch bei 111x und 160x ist nichts zu erkennen - ob einer der beiden Sterne, die zu erkennen sind, zum Haufen gehört, ist fraglich
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 21 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 21 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
05h51m46.00s / +21°48'36.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m1 / 3.5x3.5' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.8
Quite faint, roundish, slightly condensed. I will observe this cluster again to ensure this sighting.
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 22 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 22 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
05h58m27.00s / +07°45'24.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 2.0x2.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.8
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4
Difficult to hold. Very faint, rather compact brightening. I will observe this cluster again to ensure this sighting.
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 37 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 37 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Mon |
| Coordinates: |
07h20m18.00s / -00°59'48.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.2
East of a 9.5 mag star the cluster is only visible with averted vision. The cluster appeared round with many faint, rather evenly distributed members.
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MODERATE
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Berkeley 43 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 43 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h15m30.00s / +11°16'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
der Stern, der laut DSS nordöstlich vom Haufen steht, ist gerade so erkennbar, und dient gut zur Orientierung - bei 160x blitzt ab und an ein kleiner kompakter Schimmer auf, der wie eine Fahne wirkt, die an diesem Stern hängt - Grenzbeobachtung bzw. einer dieser Ferkeleys
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 44 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 44 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Sge |
| Coordinates: |
19h17m15.00s / +19°32'31.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x sind an der betreffenden Stelle indirekt zwei drei schwache Lichtpünktchen ausmachbar - bei 206x sind es drei vier schwache Sterne - mit viel Geduld, Streulichtabschirmung und Field Sweeping manifestiert sich der Eindruck, dass dort der Sternhaufen steht - extrem schwer
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 45 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 45 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h19m06.00s / +15°43'18.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x zeigt sich direkt eine schwache kompakte leicht neblige Aufhellung - jeweils ein Stern im Osten und Westen sind erkennbar (ggf. nur Feldsterne) - bei 206x wirkt Be 45 leicht granular und zwischen den beiden Flankensternen sind hin und wieder Lichtpünktchen erkennbar, aber nur entlang dieser Linie - östlich des Haufens fällt eine Kette aus fünf sechs Sternen auf, die sich in einem Bogen zum Haufen hinbiegt, unter der Kette stehen zwei hellere Sterne, die dieser Sternformation ein ähnlichen Aussehen wie HM 11 verleihen
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EASY
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Berkeley 47 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 47 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Sge |
| Coordinates: |
19h28m30.00s / +17°21'51.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
die betreffende Stelle ist schnell ausgemacht, der Haufen wird schön eingerahmt von 4 helleren Feldsternen westlich und südlich - bei 72x zeigen sich indirekt drei Lichtpünktchen, die ein flaches Dreieck bilden - bei 160x kommen westnordwestlich zwei schwächere Sterne hinzu, die den länglichen Gesamteindruck verstärken - mit etwas Geduld blitzen unterhalb des flachen Dreiecks immer wieder schwache Sterne auf - kein nebliger Eindruck oder andere Verdichtungserscheinungen erkennbar
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MODERATE
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Berkeley 52 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 52 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Vul |
| Coordinates: |
20h14m30.00s / +28°56'36.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
trotz einiger für die Orientierung hilfreicher schwacher Feldsterne (6 Sterne südliche vom OS bilden ein V, das wie ein Hut auf Be 52 sitzt) war nix zu machen - Vergrößerungen bis 206x probiert - der Haufen verbleibt im Ferkeley-Status für nicht sichtbare OS bei dieser Öffnung
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FAILED
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Berkeley 53 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 16×16'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 53 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h55m59.00s / +51°04'36.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 10.0x10.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x sind schwache Sterne westlich des hellen Sterns sichtbar, das können aber nicht die Haufensterne sein, sollte das hellste Haufenmitglied tatsächlich nur 16 mag hell sein - bei 160x ist eine deutlich höhere Sterndichte erkennbar, aber die vielen sichtbaren Sterne lenken weiter vom eigentlichen Haufen ab, der sich weiterhin im Glanz des hellen Sterns versteckt - laut isDSA soll der Haufen ab 4" sichtbar sein - ich habe da meine Zweifel
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FAILED
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Berkeley 54 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 54 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
21h03m00.00s / +40°26'12.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 320x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 144x ist der Haufen indirekt oberhalb eines helleren Sterns als ganz schwaches Glimmen erkennbar - ein Stern (oder auch 2 zusammen) stechen aus diesem Glimmen hervor - bei 320x blitzt der Haufen indirekt immer wieder klein und kompakt auf - sichtbar, aber schwer
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 56 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 16×16'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 56 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
21h17m36.00s / +41°49'07.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 7.0x7.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x ist an der betreffenden Stelle ein Stern erkennbar - bei 144x sind südöstlich dieses Sterns indirekt ein schwaches Glimmen auszumachen, westlich fällt ein schwacher Lichtpunkt auf - bei 240x ist indirekt ein feines Leuchten um den Stern wahrnehmbar, höchste Konzentration im Südosten, im Westen ein Helligkeitsknoten - eher eine Grenzbeobachtung
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 58 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 16×16'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 58 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h00m12.00s / +60°56'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
9m7 / 8.0x8.0' |
|
| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
leider nichts zu machen
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FAILED
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100mm f/6.4, 107x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 64x zeigt sich indirekt eine leicht unregelmäßige schwache Aufhellung südwestlich eines Sterndreiecks schwacher Sterne - auch bei 107x schimmert der Haufen immer wieder nur kurzzeitig auf, fast geisterhaft
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DIFFICULT
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12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x ist ein zarter flächiger Schimmer erkennbar - bei 72x blitzen indirekt überall kleine glitzernde Pünktchen auf, der Haufen scheint sternreich zu sein - dennoch ein sehr schwacher Haufen, der sich einigermaßen vom Umfeld abhebt - bei 144x zeigt sich der Haufen grieselig strukturiert mit leichter OW-Elongation
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MODERATE
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Berkeley 59 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 16×16'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 59 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
00h02m10.00s / +67°25'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m0 / 10.0x10.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x sind indirekt bereits kleine feine Lichtpünktchen zwischen zwei helleren Nordsüd ausgerichteten Sternen erkennbar - bei 72x sind indirekt gut ein Dutzend Sterne auszumachen - nach Westen ziehen sich drei Sterne in einer gebogenen Kette hin - nach Osten hin bilden einige Sternchen eine kleine Spitze - bei 160x kommen ein paar schwächere Sterne hinzu und der Haufen wirkt ein wenig in die Länge gezogen bzw. eingequetscht zwischen den beiden helleren Sternen
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EASY
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Berkeley 60 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 60 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h17m42.00s / +60°55'16.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x ist der Haufen indirekt als leichte Aufhellung erkennbar - er steht südlich am Rand eines kleinen Sterndreiecks - bei 160x zeigt der Haufen in guten Momenten leichte Granulation - bei 206x bester Anblick - der Haufen zeigt zwar immernoch keine Einzelsterne, ist jetzt aber eindeutig strukturiert erkennbar - er wirkt größer und ragt bis an die beiden Sterne des Dreiecks heran
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EASY
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Berkeley 61 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 61 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h48m10.00s / +67°12'06.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x zeigt sich ein schwaches mattes Leuchten - bei 111x ist eine leichte Granulation erkennbar - bei 206x bleibt der Haufen schwach - indirekt lösen sich drei Sterne aus dem Nebel
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EASY
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Berkeley 62 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 24×24'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 62 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
01h01m12.00s / +63°56'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
9m3 / 10.0x10.0' |
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| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
der Haufen steht zentral über einer auffällig langen 1,5° nach Süden gebogenen Sternkette - Be 62 wird indirekt als kompakter runder gut begrenzter matter Fleck erkennbar, er kann länger gehalten werden und wirkt ähnlich einem dieser typischen Abell-PN
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MODERATE
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100mm f/6.4, 107x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 32x ist der OS ein schwacher Nebel mit einigen Sternen innerhalb erkennbar - direkt ist der Haufen unauffällig, obwohl keine weiteren Sterne im Umfeld den Eindruck trüben könnten - markant ist eine Kette hellerer Sterne südlich vom Haufen, die wie bei einer Gravitationslinse einen Bogen um den Haufen macht - bei 107x wirkt der Haufen zweigeteilt (ähnlich wie Trumpler 1), an der SO-Flanke sind 3 Sterne zu erkennen, an der Nordwestflanke ebenfalls - der Zwischenraum wirkt leicht aufgehellt
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EASY
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Berkeley 63 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 63 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
02h19m27.00s / +63°43'18.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x ist westlich des hellen Sterns indirekt eine leicht grieselige Aufhellung erkennbar - ein Stückchen weiter westlich blinken zwei Sterne durch - bei 240x werden zusätzlich direkt am Stern nach Norden und Südosten schwache Lichtpünktchen sichtbar - insgesamt sind ein halbes Dutzend Sterne erkennbar
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EASY
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Berkeley 64 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 64 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
02h21m44.00s / +65°53'33.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 240x ist der schwache Stern, der im Norden des Haufens steht, erkennbar - ansonsten umfängt diesen Stern Schwärze - ich vermute, das ist eher ein Vordergrundstern in Sichtachse des Haufens … Fazit deshalb: Berkeley 46 leider nicht gesehen
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FAILED
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Berkeley 65 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 65 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
02h39m06.00s / +60°24'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
10m2 / 5.0x5.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 144x sind indirekt nördlich des einen hellen Sterns einige Lichtpünktchen erkennbar - bei 240x kommen östlich einige schwache Vertreter hinzu
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MODERATE
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Berkeley 66 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 66 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
03h04m05.00s / +58°44'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 6.0x6.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
die betreffende Stelle ist schnell gefunden, der Haufen wird schön eingerahmt von drei Sternen nördlich, südlich und westlich - bei 240x sind dann einige Lichtpünktchen ausmachbar - Be 66 ist weit weg davon, seinen Haufencharakter zu offenbaren - zudem ist die Frage, ob die Lichtpünktchen, die ich gesehen habe, zum Haufen gehören oder Vordergrundsterne sind - die hellsten Haufenmitglieder sollen nämlich nur 16 mag Helligkeit haben
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MODERATE
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Berkeley 72 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 72 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
05h50m12.00s / +22°15'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.8
I only saw 3 stars with averted vision. But I'm not sure if they are members of the cluster.
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 79 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 24×24'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 79 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
18h44m59.00s / -01°09'04.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 10.0x10.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x ist ein zarter Schimmer um 3 indirekt erkennbare Sterne sichtbar - bei 160x wird klar, der Anblick vorher kann nur ein Teil von diesem OS gewesen sein, indirekt sind sieben bis acht Lichtpünktchen vor einem recht großflächigen Glühen erkennbar - der Schimmer ist allerdings weiterhin sehr schwach
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DIFFICULT
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Berkeley 80 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 80 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
18h54m22.00s / -01°13'09.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4
With averted vision seen as faint, slightly granular, oval brightening. At 150x about 5 individual stars visible.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x zeigt sich der Haufen oberhalb von drei helleren Sternen indirekt als länglicher OW-elongierter Schimmer - er ist leicht strukturiert und ein, zwei schwache Sterne blinken immer wieder durch - bei 160x ist Be 80 direkt knapp sichtbar, im Haufen ist eine Sternkette auffallend, meist werden indirekt aber nur maximal 4 Vertreter dieser Kette gleichzeitig sichtbar
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EASY
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Berkeley 81 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 81 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h01m41.00s / -00°27'38.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 7.0x7.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4
At 80x seen as a faint, even glow, that appeared slightly granular with averted vision. Glimpsed few individual stars. At 150x only few stars visible. With averted vision several fainter stars indicated.
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MODERATE
|
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Berkeley 82 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 82 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h11m21.00s / +13°06'37.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
|
| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
der Haufen ist als stellare Aufhellung erkennbar - er steht leicht oberhalb einer Linie von vier Sternen 10. und 11. Größenklasse
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MODERATE
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8" f/4, 62x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 40x ist eine kleine unscheinbare Aufhellung sichtbar - die hellsten Mitglieder bilden eine krumme Linie, die mit etwas Fantasie einem gebogenen Messer ähnelt - bei 62x sind die besagten helleren Sterne wie an einer Kette gezogen sichtbar, während die anderen Mitglieder eher unscheinbar bleiben
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EASY
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Berkeley 85 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 85 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h18m47.00s / +37°45'18.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 7.0x7.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x blitzen indirekt 3 bis 4 Mitglieder vor einem milchigen Hintergrund hervor - bei 160x werden 8 Sterne direkt sichtbar - der Haufen ist sehr unregelmäßig und wenig konzentriert - er versinkt fast in diesem an Sternen reichen Umfeld
|
MODERATE
|
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Berkeley 86 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 16×16'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 86 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h20m13.00s / +38°42'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
7m9 / 7.0x7.0' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x sind gut 15 unterschiedlich helle Sterne recht lose angeordnet zu erkennen - seine Form ist recht unregelmäßig, im weitesten Sinn an ein Dreieck erinnernd, am besten ausgeprägt ist die Westflanke - bei 111x kommen noch ein paar schwächere Sterne hinzu
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EASY
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Berkeley 87 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 16×16'
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| Name: |
Berkeley 87, Dolidze 7 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h21m35.00s / +37°24'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 10.0x10.0' |
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| René Merting |
100mm f/6.4, 107x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 32x sind erste zarte Lichtpünktchen auszumachen, Gesamteindruck der Sternverdichtung leicht dreieckig mit einer gut definierten Ostkante und spitz nach Norden zeigend - bei 107x wirkt die Stelle indirekt am ehesten wie ein Sternhaufen
|
MODERATE
|
8" f/4, 85x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 30x noch unauffällig - 6 hellere Sterne bilden eine geschwungene Kette (bin mir aber nicht sicher, ob sie zum Haufen gehören) - etwas südlich dieser Kette blitzt es immer wieder mal auf - bei 40x kommen nördlich und südlich der Kette ein Dutzend schwächere Sterne hinzu - bei 85x ergibt sich ein anderes Bild - rund 20 Sterne sind jetzt recht lose verteilt zu erkennen, alle sind ein wenig in Ketten strukturiert - in Norden wirkt der Haufen breiter
|
EASY
|
|
Berkeley 88 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 88 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h21m14.00s / +48°08'22.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 3.0x3.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
laut DSS extrem schwach und gerötet und so hat es sich auch bestätigt bei meinem Beobachtungsversuch - kein Rankommen, bei 206x zwar mal eine Aufhellung südwestlich eines den Haufen begrenzenden Sterns zu sehen, aber das ist zu unsicher
|
FAILED
|
|
Berkeley 89 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 89 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h24m29.00s / +46°02'24.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x sind die unmittelbar umgebenden helleren Sterne auszumachen - bei 111x werden innerhalb dieser helleren Sterne ein gutes halbes Dutzend schwächere Lichtquellen sichtbar - bei 160x wächst die Anzahl auf zehn - bei 206x ist eine sehr schwache Sternkette, die aus 4 Sternen gebildet wird und sich nordsüdwärts durch den Haufen zieht, am markantesten - südöstlich ist eine weitere schwächere Kette aus drei Sternen sichtbar
|
MODERATE
|
|
Berkeley 90 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 90 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h35m16.00s / +46°50'42.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x markiert die Stelle eine schöne Drachenraute - bei 111x erscheinen dann innerhalb dieser Raute 4 schwächere Sterne, die alle knapp direkt sichtbar sind - bei 160x sind die Mitglieder eher länglich verteilt mit leichter Auffächerung nach SO - der Hintergrund wirkt leicht aufgehellt
|
EASY
|
|
Berkeley 91 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 91 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
21h10m54.00s / +48°32'15.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x sind die beiden helleren den Haufen im Norden und Osten begrenzende Sterne gut zu erkennen - bei 144x sind indirekt südwestlich der beiden Sterne einige ganz schwache Lichtpünktchen auszumachen
|
MODERATE
|
|
Berkeley 94 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 94 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
22h22m53.00s / +55°52'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
8m7 / 4.0x4.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 62x
Observed from city at full moon! Only 3 stars visible in a slightly curved chain. Background seemed a bit brightened.
|
DIFFICULT
|
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
At 37x only 3 stars visible. At 100x a very compact group of faint stars.
|
MODERATE
|
|
Berkeley 95 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 95 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
22h28m18.00s / +59°08'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x wird indirekt ein leicht SO-NW-elongierter kompakter Nebel deutlich - bei 111x ist ein Helligkeitsknoten nordwestlich im Nebel wahrnehmbar, vermutlich ist nur das der Sternhaufen - Sterne sind nicht auflösbar - 206x sind fast schon zuviel, der Haufen ist zwar eindeutig auszumachen, aber auch schon sehr dunkel
|
MODERATE
|
|
Berkeley 97 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 97 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
22h39m23.00s / +59°00'35.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 6.0x6.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 5
I only saw two medium bright stars at this position.
|
FAILED
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 160x ist um die beiden helleren Sterne ein leicht aufgehellter Nebelgriesel erkennbar - bei 206x konzentriert sich der Griesel nördlich des dominierenden Sternpaares und der Haufen wirkt nun großräumiger - weitere Sterne können aber nicht aufgelöst werden
|
MODERATE
|
|
Berkeley 99 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 99 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
23h21m17.00s / +71°47'42.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 6.0x6.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
die Orientierung ist relativ leicht, unmittelbar süd-südöstlich vom OS verläuft eine gebogene Kette aus 4 gleichhellen Sternen - bei 72x sind die helleren Sterne, die die Südwestflanke das Haufens bilden, als leichte Aufhellung erkennbar, aus der abwechselnd immer ein zwei Sterne herausblitzen - bei 111x kommen ein paar schwächere Vertreter hinzu und die hellsten Mitglieder ziehen sich wie ein Sternenkranz, der nur nach Nordwesten geöffnet ist - insgesamt sind 10 Sterne sichtbar - das Ganze ist dennoch recht unauffällig im Feld - bei 160x wird der Sternenkranz noch deutlicher, er wird gebildet aus relativ gleich hellen Sternen, die auch in verhältnismäßig gleichem Abstand zueinander stehen - bei 206x zeigt sich indirekt innerhalb des Sternbogens ein leichtes Glimmen
|
MODERATE
|
|
Berkeley 103 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 103 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
23h45m12.00s / +59°18'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 3.0x3.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 320x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x blinkt ein schwacher Lichtpunkt auf an der Stelle, wo Berkeley 103 stehen soll - bei 144x ist der Stern von einem leichten Glimmen umgeben, seine Kumpel können sich aber noch nicht herauslösen - bei 240x nimmt das Glimmen etwas zu, der von Anfang an sichtbare Stern lässt sich auch nicht mehr so leicht herauslösen aus der Aufhellung - bei 320x sehe ich einen kleinen kompakten schwachen Nebel, aber keine weiteren Sterne
|
MODERATE
|
|
Berkeley 104 (OC)
Image source: DSS I - 12×12'
|
| Name: |
Berkeley 104 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h03m27.00s / +63°35'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 240x blitzen südlich vom 6m2 hellen Stern HD 225094 immer wieder einige matte Lichtpünktchen auf - gesehen ja, aber Haufencharakter Fehlanzeige
|
MODERATE
|
|
beta Cyg (**)
|
| Name: |
beta Cyg, 6 Cyg, Albireo, STFA43 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
19h30m43.29s / +27°57'34.90" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
3m2 |
4m7 |
34.6" |
54° |
2019 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 5, NELM 5m5
Well split, but I didn't recognised any color.
|
|
80mm f/6.25, 25x
One of the most beautiful double stars in the northern hemisphere. Differences in brightness and color (orange-blue) are brilliant! Even under urban conditions with small aperture an enjoyment!
|
|
|
beta Lyr (**)
|
| Name: |
beta Lyr, 10 Lyr |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Lyr |
| Coordinates: |
18h50m04.79s / +33°21'45.60" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| STFA39 |
AB |
3m6 |
6m7 |
45.7" |
149° |
2017 |
| BU293 |
AE |
3m6 |
10m1 |
67.2" |
317° |
2015 |
| BU293 |
AF |
3m6 |
10m6 |
86.0" |
18° |
2015 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 22x
At 22x and 57x the components A, B, E and F were easily seen. The B component appeared slightly bluish-silver at 22x, but at 57x the color was difficult to tell. All four components form a slightly curved 'Y' with the bright A component in the center.
|
|
102mm f/11, 62x, Bortle 6
Components A, B, E and F are easily visible. The two southern stars on the drawing do not belong to the system.
|
|
|
Beteigeuze (*)
|
| Name: |
Beteigeuze, Betelgeuse, alpha Ori, 58 Ori |
| Type: |
*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
05h55m10.31s / +07°24'25.43" |
| Brightness: |
- |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
naked eye, Bortle 5, SQM-L 20.7, Seeing 3/5
2020-01-16: Very intense orange color, partly light red. A little brighter than Bellatrix (1.64 mag).
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
|
BGH 46 (**)
|
| Name: |
BGH46 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Com |
| Coordinates: |
13h16m32.26s / +19°47'07.00" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
6m5 |
7m6 |
202.9" |
58° |
2015 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40
2020-04-05: Widely separated with well visible difference in brightness. A appeared slightly white-bluish, B darker in color and not clearly definable.
|
|
|
Bica 1 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 10×10'
|
| Name: |
Bica 1 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h33m10.00s / +41°13'06.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 40x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
About 5 stars arranged in a slight arc. Not recognizable as a cluster.
|
DIFFICULT
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x sind auf den ersten Blick 4 Sterne erkennbar - der zweithellste Stern zeigt eine ausgeprägte Farbe - bei genauerem Hinsehen werden sechs Sterne sichtbar - bei höheren Vergrößerungen habe ich ein Dutzend Sterne gezählt
|
MODERATE
|
|
Bica 2 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 10×10'
|
| Name: |
Bica 2 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h33m15.00s / +41°18'42.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 5.0x5.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 40x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Cluster is dominated by a bright 'double star'. Overall about 5 stars visible. Barely recognizable as a cluster.
|
MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x ist ein Sternkranz erkennbar, Bica 1 sitzt im Süden dieses Kranzes, fällt aber kaum auf - zwischen Bica 1 und 2 ist eine Kette mit 4 Sternen markant, die sich von Ost nach West zieht - Bica 2 wirkt wie eine Gruppierung unter vielen in diesem Sternfeld
|
MODERATE
|
|
BL Ori (C*)
|
| Name: |
BL Ori |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
06h25m28.17s / +14°43'19.16" |
| Brightness: |
5m9-6m6 (153.8d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 28x, Bortle 6
2013-12-29: Bright, very intensive color, deep orange to slightly red. Very beautiful.
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
|
BM Gem (C*)
|
| Name: |
BM Gem |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
07h20m59.01s / +24°59'58.08" |
| Brightness: |
p11m5-12m1 (286d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x
2014-01-12: Moderately bright, slightly evident, orange colored. Not better at 62x.
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
70mm f/5.7, 15x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 18.9
2018-02-12: Quite evident, bright, orange colored.
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
|
BR CVn (*)
|
| Name: |
BR CVn |
| Type: |
*, V* |
| Constellation: |
CVn |
| Coordinates: |
13h23m05.49s / +47°00'07.17" |
| Brightness: |
6m7 |
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 72x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x ein schönes intensives Gelb mit einem Stich ins Orange
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
|
BS Per (C*)
|
| Name: |
BS Per |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
02h26m52.70s / +52°07'02.69" |
| Brightness: |
p12m0-13m6 (400d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2013-10-22: Already at 37x obviously red colored. At 100x I could see the star more colorful. Located at the end of a curved chain of 4 stars.
|
RED COLORED
|
|
BU 1 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU1 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h52m49.22s / +56°37'39.50" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
8m6 |
9m3 |
1.5" |
83° |
2016 |
|
AC |
8m6 |
8m9 |
3.9" |
134° |
2017 |
|
AD |
8m6 |
9m7 |
9.0" |
194° |
2017 |
|
AE |
8m6 |
12m1 |
15.8" |
333° |
2015 |
|
CD |
8m9 |
9m7 |
7.8" |
220° |
2016 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 57x, Bortle 7
AC: Easy to split with little difference in brightness.
|
|
70mm f/5.7, 57x, Bortle 7
AD: Relatively large angular distance with obviously fainter component.
|
|
|
BU 32 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU32, 6 Ser |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Ser |
| Coordinates: |
15h21m02.00s / +00°42'55.20" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
5m5 |
8m8 |
3.4" |
22° |
2008 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 224x
Not split. Tried at 224x and 280x. Companion probably too faint. I had sidewalk lighting in the immediate vicinity.
|
|
|
BU 67 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU67 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
20h50m36.05s / +30°54'45.70" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
6m8 |
9m9 |
1.5" |
310° |
2015 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 270x, Bortle 6
Not split.
|
|
|
BU 130 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU130, 90 Her |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Her |
| Coordinates: |
17h53m18.03s / +40°00'28.60" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
5m3 |
8m8 |
1.6" |
110° |
2009 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 300x, Bortle 6
Not split at 200x and 300x. I used a 120/600mm achromat.
|
|
|
BU 167 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU167 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
21h36m13.98s / +30°03'19.50" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
6m4 |
9m9 |
1.7" |
89° |
2016 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 360x, Bortle 6-
The much fainter component was only occasionally visible as a clear brightening of the first diffraction ring. The diffraction ring itself was only indicated and not visible all around. Difficult.
|
|
|
BU 483 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU483 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
00h09m03.67s / +40°50'34.30" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AC |
7m0 |
7m7 |
158.5" |
268° |
2015 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 7, SQM-L 19.0
Large distance with significant difference in brightness.
|
|
|
BU 533 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU533 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
03h35m37.81s / +31°40'48.70" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
7m5 |
7m7 |
1.0" |
222° |
2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 225x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.2
At 129x clearly elongated, notched. At 225x just so separable with similarly bright components.
|
|
|
BU 535 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU535, omicron Per, 38 Per, Atik |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
03h44m19.13s / +32°17'17.70" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
3m9 |
6m7 |
1.1" |
20° |
2015 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 300x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
In steady moments the faint companion is clearly recognizable as a small brightening in the first diffraction ring of the primary component.
|
|
|
BU 560 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU560 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
05h47m24.87s / +29°39'26.90" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
7m8 |
8m2 |
1.7" |
124° |
2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 100x
Clearly visible as a double star with overlapping diffraction disks (figure '8') and small difference in brightness.
|
|
152mm f/5.9, 129x, Seeing 2-3/5
Separated with very little difference in brightness, relatively tight. Overall easy.
|
|
|
BU 728 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU728 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
23h52m09.63s / +43°30'31.60" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
8m7 |
8m9 |
1.3" |
10° |
2016 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 160x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
At 125x two overlapping Airy disks with a small difference in brightness are visible. At 160x slightly better and almost separated.
|
|
|
BU 1008 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU1008, eta Gem, 7 Gem, Propus |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
06h14m52.69s / +22°30'24.60" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
3m5 |
6m2 |
1.8" |
258° |
2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 225x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.3, Seeing 3/5
Already comparatively easy at 180x. The faint companion can be seen well as a quite distinct, slightly elongated, partly round brightening. At 225x and above it becomes easy and immediately apparent, even if the diffraction rings of the primary component are not permanently visible due to the seeing. The primary component was shining in a bright orange.
|
|
|
BU 1053 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU1053 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
05h53m28.64s / +37°20'20.70" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
6m9 |
8m8 |
1.9" |
- |
2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 133x
Border observation! Companion is temporarily visible in the correct position angle as an extremely dim brightening of the first diffraction ring of the primary component.
|
|
|
BU 1077 (**)
|
| Name: |
BU1077, alpha UMa, 50 UMa, Dubhe |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
11h03m43.84s / +61°45'04.00" |
| Components: |
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m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
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AB |
2m0 |
5m0 |
0.8" |
342° |
2017 |
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AC |
2m0 |
7m2 |
370.0" |
205° |
2015 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 22x
AC: 2020-04-07: Very wide, uneven & inconspicuous pair. A appeared white-yellowish, for B I could not detect any color.
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BU Gem (*)
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| Name: |
BU Gem, 6 Gem |
| Type: |
*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
06h12m19.10s / +22°54'30.64" |
| Brightness: |
5m7-7m4 (325d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x
2014-01-11: Fairly bright, apparent, obviously orange colored.
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ORANGE COLORED
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70mm f/5.7, 15x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 18.9
2018-02-12: Bright, slightly orange colored, less conspicuous.
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ORANGE COLORED
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C*2801 (C*)
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| Name: |
C*2801, GSC02143-00191 |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Vul |
| Coordinates: |
19h48m44.60s / +26°08'20.20" |
| Brightness: |
11m7-12m6 (175.4d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
2013-09-29: I couldn't see anything at this position. But on the DSS image there is a star. In Cartes du Ciel you will find at these coordinates the star 3UC 233-209626 (10.85m, BV 2.41).
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8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 5
2014-07-20: I guess that the star is near its maximum. I could see the star at 150x with averted vision, but still very faint and without color.
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C/2017 S3 (Panstarrs) (C)
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| Name: |
C/2017 S3 (Panstarrs) |
| Type: |
C |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 100x, Bortle 6+, NELM 5m0+, SQM-L 19.6
Conditions in the target region: NELM 4m6+
Observation on 2018-07-06 at 22:45 UT. Possibly a mis-sighting! Close to a 10.6 mag star. At 100x still compact, at 200x seen as diffuse, round brightening.
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C/2018 W2 (Africano) (C)
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| Name: |
C/2018 W2 (Africano) |
| Type: |
C |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 69x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Quite large (~4'), bright, well condensed.
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C/2019 Y4 (Atlas) (C)
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| Name: |
C/2019 Y4 (Atlas) |
| Type: |
C |
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| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 100x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.1
2020-03-18: At 22x relatively large, but dim and less condensed. Only the brighter center was visible. At 69x and 100x the comet was very prominent with averted vision, large, well condensed. The coma around the core was faintly visible. Very nice view together with the double star STF 1350. Note to the sketch: The positions of the stars to each other do not exactly match.
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Cas A (BN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 8×8'
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| Name: |
Cas A |
| Type: |
BN, EN |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
23h23m24.00s / +58°48'54.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 4.0x4.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x + UHC, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
2014-11-23: After some problems with orientation I've found the correct position to see at the end nothing ;-) I've tried magnifications of 96x and 133x with UHC & [OIII] filter.
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FAILED
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Ced 214 (BN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 80×80'
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| Name: |
Ced214, LBN581, Sh2-171 |
| Type: |
BN, EN |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
00h03m30.00s / +67°07'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 50.0x40.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x + [OIII], Bortle 4
Before upcoming clouds I could see a very large, irregular brightening. Overall fairly bright, but due to the size this nebula can be easily overlooked.
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EASY
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CG Vul (C*)
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| Name: |
CG Vul |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Vul |
| Coordinates: |
19h16m54.65s / +21°54'53.32" |
| Brightness: |
p13m5-15m1 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 28x, Bortle 7, NELM 5m0
2014-06-09: At 28x deep red, but faint. Bei 75x deep red to purple colored.
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RED COLORED
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CM Aur (C*)
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| Name: |
CM Aur |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
05h29m20.10s / +43°24'32.95" |
| Brightness: |
p12m8-13m8 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
2013-11-24: Fairly faint, slightly reddish.
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RED COLORED
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Collinder 21 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
Collinder 21 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Tri |
| Coordinates: |
01h50m07.00s / +27°05'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
8m2 / 6.0x6.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
Apparent group of brighter stars forming a semicircle.
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EASY
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Collinder 89 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 50×50'
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| Name: |
Collinder 89 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
06h18m00.00s / +23°38'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
5m7 / 35.0x35.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4, NELM 5m9+, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.8
Nothing conspicuous visible, just some scattered stars.
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MODERATE
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| René Merting |
B 18x70, SQM-L 21.5
der Haufen macht einen sehr unregelmäßigen Eindruck - die besonders hellen Sterne im Nordosten bilden eine Drachenraute - dann fallen noch einige Sterne im Süden auf, die sich angeordnet wie eine Schlängellinie durch den Haufen ziehen
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EASY
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100mm f/6.4, 32x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 32x passt der Haufen gut in das 4° große Gesichtsfeld - sehr loser Haufen mit einer markanten Sternkette, die aussieht wie eine heruntergezogener Mund - insgesamt nur bedingt als Sternhaufen erkennbar
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EASY
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Collinder 350 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 60×60'
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| Name: |
Collinder 350 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Oph |
| Coordinates: |
17h48m06.00s / +01°18'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
6m1 / 45.0x45.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
Over a field of about 1.5° a couple of bright and medium bright, loosely scattered stars.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
ein großer lockerer Haufen - seine Form erinnert an dieses dreieckige Logo der Dresdner Bank von früher, denn am markantesten sind drei Sternpaare im Norden, SO und SW, die die Ecken des Dreiecks darstellen - der Haufen scheint allgemein nur Sternpaare zu besitzen - insgesamt zähle ich 16-18 Sterne
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EASY
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Collinder 399 (AST)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 100×100'
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| Name: |
Collinder 399, Coathanger |
| Type: |
AST |
| Constellation: |
Vul |
| Coordinates: |
19h26m20.00s / +20°07'40.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
3m6 / 100.0x40.0' |
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Prominent cluster of brighter stars. On the eastern end the fairly faint open cluster NGC6802 can be found.
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| Robert Zebahl |
naked eye, Bortle 4
Visible as diffuse brightening with averted vision.
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EASY
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B 8x40, Bortle 5, NELM 5m5
Wonderful object for binoculars. Evident shape of a coathanger.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
Evident. Some brighter stars forms the typical shape of a coathanger.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
auffällig und ein echtes FG-Objekt - sechs gleichhelle Sterne bilden den Bügel und weitere sechs Sterne den Haken
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EASY
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B 12x50, SQM-L 21.0
der Kleiderbügel ist sehr auffällig, ein Stern im Bogen schimmert leicht gelblich - ein paar schwächere Sterne südlich und südöstlich im Bügel geben dem Muster einen dreieckigen Charakter
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EASY
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100mm f/6.4, 32x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 32x werden jede Menge schwächerer Sterne im Umfeld um das Muster mit sichtbar
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EASY
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Collinder 427 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
Collinder 427 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
20h59m30.00s / +68°10'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m8 / 4.0x4.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4+
I used magnifications from 37x up to 200x. Except for the nearby Iris Nebula NGC7023 there was absolutely nothing visible, which could be something like a cluster.
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FAILED
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Collinder 464 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 120×120'
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| Name: |
Collinder 464 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cam |
| Coordinates: |
05h12m39.00s / +73°58'29.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
4m2 / 120.0x120.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
naked eye, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.9
Seen as compact group of stars with averted vision.
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MODERATE
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B 8x40, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Only the 5 bright stars are apparent. Not noticeable as a cluster.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.9
Too large for the almost 2 degree field of view. The cluster is dominated by 5 bright stars. Overall a poor, loose cluster.
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EASY
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COU 240 (**)
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| Name: |
COU240 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
22h56m23.71s / +22°57'21.20" |
| Components: |
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m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
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7m7 |
8m8 |
0.8" |
289° |
2017 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 300x
Borderline observation with rather less good seeing. The fainter companion could be detected in the correct position angle to some extent as a small bulge in the diffraction disk.
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CP Tau (C*)
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| Name: |
CP Tau |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Tau |
| Coordinates: |
05h45m26.53s / +15°30'45.31" |
| Brightness: |
p11m8-13m7 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, NELM 5m0
2014-02-17: Moderately bright, deep orange. Fairly evident.
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ORANGE COLORED
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CR Gem (C*)
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| Name: |
CR Gem |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
06h34m23.92s / +16°04'30.32" |
| Brightness: |
b10m9-12m1 (250d) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 72x
2014-02-06 (half moon): Deep red, crimson. Vividly colored. Moderately bright. Worthwhile!
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RED COLORED
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
2014-02-23: Vividly colored, bright, deep orange to slightly reddish. Purple color was evident only with smaller aperture!?
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ORANGE COLORED
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70mm f/5.7, 15x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 18.9
2018-02-12: At 15x pretty faint, deep red colored. At 32x evident.
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RED COLORED
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120mm f/5, 46x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.3
2019-02-26: Medium bright, very color intensive, red, partly purple.
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RED COLORED
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70mm f/5.7, 22x
2020-01-28: At 22x rather faint, at a closer look clearly red-colored. At 44x similar color impression, but somewhat more intense. I estimated the brightness to 9m4.
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RED COLORED
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CSN 12 (**)
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| Name: |
CSN12 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h16m55.23s / +05°10'07.10" |
| Components: |
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m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
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AN |
4m7 |
5m8 |
9.1" |
285° |
2000 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 22x
2019-07-03: Absolutely no star with the given magnitude visible at this position. An error in the WDS or is this a variable one?
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CT Lac (C*)
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| Name: |
CT Lac |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Lac |
| Coordinates: |
22h06m39.93s / +48°27'06.84" |
| Brightness: |
8m6-13m4 (558.2d) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m0+, SQM-L 19.4
2016-10-05: At 80x the star appeared intensively red colored, but faint. At 150x it was rather orange, occasionally red.
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RED COLORED
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Czernik 43 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 20×20'
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| Name: |
Czernik 43 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
23h25m52.00s / +61°20'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 14.0x14.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
Less evident. Only few, scattered, faint stars.
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MODERATE
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delta Cep (**)
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| Name: |
delta Cep, 27 Cep |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
22h29m10.25s / +58°24'54.70" |
| Components: |
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m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| BU702 |
AB |
4m2 |
13m0 |
21.5" |
282° |
2015 |
| STFA58 |
AC |
4m2 |
6m1 |
41.0" |
191° |
2018 |
| DAL45 |
AD |
4m2 |
13m9 |
109.0" |
39° |
2015 |
| DAL45 |
DE |
13m9 |
14m0 |
1.4" |
23° |
2008 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
55mm f/9.1, 27x, Bortle 6
AC: At 27x easy to separate, rather wide apart with clear difference in brightness. At 38x the colors are slightly better visible: A shines in bright orange, B appears rather grey-bluish.
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80mm f/6.25, 25x
AC: Obvious difference in brightness and color. Brighter component slightly orange, weaker bluish. Could be Albireo's little brother ;)
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DG Cep (C*)
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| Name: |
DG Cep |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
22h44m11.11s / +61°43'42.57" |
| Brightness: |
b11m5-12m5 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 5
2014-01-01: Moderately bright. At 37x deep orange to slightly red. At 100x red to slightly purple.
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RED COLORED
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DH Gem (C*)
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| Name: |
DH Gem |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
06h30m53.55s / +12°28'45.62" |
| Brightness: |
b11m6-13m7 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 5
2014-01-01: Quite faint, reddish.
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RED COLORED
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70mm f/5.7, 32x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 18.9
2018-02-12: Rather faint, barely visible with direct vision. Appeared reddish.
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RED COLORED
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DH UMa (C*)
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| Name: |
DH UMa |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
09h03m15.25s / +50°05'39.36" |
| Brightness: |
9m2-9m4 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 40x, NELM 4m5
2016-01-22: At 18x too faint, at 40x and 75x at most slightly orange colored.
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Diamond Ring (AST)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 90×90'
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| Name: |
Diamond Ring, Engagement Ring |
| Type: |
AST |
| Constellation: |
UMi |
| Coordinates: |
02h50m00.00s / +88°50'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 60.0x60.0' |
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Several faint stars form the ring and alpha UMi is the diamond. Very nice view in telescopes at low magnification. Visually much more apparent than on photographs.
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| Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 8, NELM 4m3+, SQM-L 18.9
Alpha UMi was easily seen, but the ring itself was fairly faint.
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MODERATE
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B 8x40, Bortle 7, NELM 5m0, SQM-L 19.0
Well visible with averted vision. The typical ring form was quite easily seen.
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EASY
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80mm f/6.25, 33x, Bortle 8, NELM 4m3+, SQM-L 18.9
Quite evident. Nice view when consciously seen the diamond ring.
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EASY
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| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
auch Sachariassen 1 - der gebrochene Verlobungsring ist noch recht unscheinbar im Sternumfeld, aber alle Sterne sind schon indirekt zu halten
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MODERATE
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100mm f/6.4, 20x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 20x ist das Muster schön zu erkennen, neben dem Diamanten sind 6 Sterne zu sehen - bei 38x sind die Dschunkensterne noch etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig, zumal einer der beiden recht schwach ist - der halbe Ring für sich genommen schaut gut aus
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 45x, SQM-L 21.5
bei der Suche nach einer Galaxie bin ich an diesem Muster vorbei gekommen - auffällig bei 45x, ein schöner Halbkreis, der im NO mit einem hellen Stern beginnt und mit drei mittelhellen Sternen fortgesetzt wird - nach einer deutlicher Unterbrechung folgen zwei weitere mittelhelle und ein schwacher Stern
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EASY
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DoDz 5 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 35×35'
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| Name: |
DoDz 5 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Her |
| Coordinates: |
16h27m24.00s / +38°04'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 27.0x27.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Less obvious and barely noticeable as an open cluster. About 10-15 scattered stars.
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MODERATE
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Dolidze 17 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 20×20'
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| Name: |
Dolidze 17 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
05h22m12.00s / +07°06'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 12.0x12.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4+, NELM 6m0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4
Slightly evident group of 5 brighter stars. Hardly recognizable as cluster.
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EASY
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Dolidze 26 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 30×30'
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| Name: |
Dolidze 26 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
CMi |
| Coordinates: |
07h30m04.60s / +11°53'06.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 24.0x24.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
Southeast of 6 CMi some medium bright and few fainter, scattered stars. Less evident.
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MODERATE
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Dolidze 45 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 25×25'
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| Name: |
Dolidze 45 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
21h09m30.00s / +37°37'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 18.0x18.0' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 6
Some medium bright and fainter, scattered stars. Not perceptible as a cluster.
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DIFFICULT
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DS Cas (C*)
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| Name: |
DS Cas |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
23h32m20.89s / +62°06'32.21" |
| Brightness: |
b13m8-16m2 (340d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2013-10-22: Very faint. Appeared in some moments very red colored.
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RED COLORED
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DV Lac (C*)
|
| Name: |
DV Lac |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Lac |
| Coordinates: |
22h45m04.26s / +56°37'18.81" |
| Brightness: |
p12m1-14m6 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m0+, SQM-L 19.4
2016-10-05: Rather faint, orange to slight red, pretty evident.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
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EHR 16 (**)
|
| Name: |
EHR16, lambda Aql, 16 Aql |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h06m14.95s / -04°52'56.40" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
3m5 |
7m5 |
12.5" |
30° |
2009 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 133x
2019-07-03: The faint B component could not be seen for sure.
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epsilon Lyr (**)
|
| Name: |
epsilon Lyr |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Lyr |
| Coordinates: |
18h44m20.34s / +39°40'12.40" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| STFA37 |
AB-CD |
4m7 |
4m6 |
209.5" |
172° |
2016 |
| STFA37 |
AI |
5m2 |
10m1 |
149.5" |
137° |
2015 |
| STF2382, 4 Lyr, epsilon 1 Lyr |
AB |
5m2 |
6m1 |
2.2" |
346° |
2018 |
| STF2383, 5 Lyr, epsilon 2 Lyr |
CD |
5m2 |
5m4 |
2.4" |
75° |
2018 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
55mm f/9.1, 59x
STF2382 (AB): At 42x slightly elongated, at 59x elongated and obviously notched.
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55mm f/9.1, 59x
STF2383 (CD): At 42x clearly elongated, but without any visible notch. At 59x split with touching diffraction disks.
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70mm f/5.7, 57x
STF2382 (AB): Obviously seen as figure '8'.
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70mm f/5.7, 57x
STF2383 (CD): Split, but extremely tight with almost touching diffraction disks.
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102mm f/11, 125x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.4
Stunning view of the components A-D and I!
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ES 4 (**)
|
| Name: |
ES4 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
01h31m05.02s / +43°37'14.60" |
| Components: |
|
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m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
8m1 |
9m1 |
2.8" |
101° |
2016 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 128x
Not split. I probably didn't recognised the fainter component. The angular distance shouldn't be a problem.
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ES 2076 (**)
|
| Name: |
ES2076 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
23h00m56.79s / +37°13'54.10" |
| Components: |
|
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m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
9m5 |
9m5 |
1.8" |
162° |
2016 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 125x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Observation under urban conditions (Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0). Too faint to separate.
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eta Cas (**)
|
| Name: |
eta Cas, 24 Cas |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h49m06.29s / +57°48'54.70" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| STF60 |
AB |
3m5 |
7m4 |
13.4" |
326° |
2019 |
| STF60 |
AC |
3m5 |
11m4 |
225.0" |
260° |
2000 |
| STF60 |
AD |
3m5 |
12m8 |
189.4" |
354° |
2011 |
| STF60 |
AE |
3m5 |
10m2 |
75.6" |
126° |
2015 |
| STF60 |
AF |
3m5 |
11m5 |
378.3" |
276° |
2000 |
| STF60 |
AG |
3m5 |
9m5 |
419.7" |
259° |
2012 |
| STF60 |
AH |
3m5 |
8m4 |
701.1" |
355° |
2012 |
| SMR2 |
AI |
3m5 |
11m6 |
90.3" |
73° |
2012 |
| SMR2 |
AJ |
3m5 |
12m3 |
237.1" |
262° |
2012 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 57x
AB: Easy to split with big difference in brightness. Fainter component appeared deep orange to slightly red colored, brighter component tends to be more slightly yellowish.
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eta Gem (*)
|
| Name: |
eta Gem, 7 Gem |
| Type: |
*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
06h14m52.66s / +22°30'24.46" |
| Brightness: |
3m1-3m9 (232.9d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x
2014-01-11: Very bright, slightly orange colored.
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ORANGE COLORED
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|
EW And (C*)
|
| Name: |
EW And |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
23h26m57.36s / +49°30'58.97" |
| Brightness: |
p10m8-11m8 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2013-10-22: Deep orange.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
|
FR Cas (C*)
|
| Name: |
FR Cas |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h22m26.83s / +59°11'33.43" |
| Brightness: |
b12m7-13m9 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2013-10-22: Barely seen with direct vision. Very intensive red.
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RED COLORED
|
8" f/6, 96x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m7+, SQM-L 20.9
2014-10-19: Moderately bright, deep orange to slight reddish.
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
|
FR Per (C*)
|
| Name: |
FR Per |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
04h11m32.51s / +51°20'02.84" |
| Brightness: |
p12m2-13m4 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2013-10-22: Quite faint, deep orange to red colored.
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RED COLORED
|
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French 1 (AST)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 20×20'
|
| Name: |
French 1, The Toadstool |
| Type: |
AST |
| Constellation: |
Del |
| Coordinates: |
21h07m25.00s / +16°19'00.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 12.0x12.0' |
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A definite recommendation, because easy to find, evident and also suitable for small telescopes. The name 'Toadstool' comes from its appearance: The mushroom (why is it poisonous?) is tilted towards SW and shows a nicely curved cap. At the right side of the fungal stem you can find the galaxy NGC7025. We have named it lovingly 'Fußpilzgalaxie' (athlete's foot galaxy) ;-)
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| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 22x, Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.3
Wonderful view with beautifully curved hat :-)
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 72x, Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.2
Very nice, obvious group of stars, that really looks like a mushroom.
|
EASY
|
| René Merting |
B 10x50, SQM-L 21.5
Toadstool - zunächst zeigt sich ein nebliger Knoten - mit geduldiger Beobachtung sind die beiden Fußsterne und drei Hutsterne sichtbar und man kann die Konturen des Fliegenpilzes bereits erahnen
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MODERATE
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B 16x70, SQM-L 21.5
die Sternansammlung fällt nicht zwingend auf im Sternumfeld - genauer betrachtet sind alle figurgebenden Sterne wunderbar erkennbar - einzig die Lamellen auf der westlichen Seite sind unterrepräsentiert
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EASY
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100mm f/6.4, 32x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 32x sind im Fuß 3 und im Hut 6 Sterne erkennbar - bei 49x wird das Muster deutlicher und mehr Sterne treten hervor - während der Beobachtung flog ein Satellit durch das GF und trennte Hut und Fuß sauber voneinander
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EASY
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8" f/4, 85x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 85x ist die Sternansammlung eindrucksvoll - 7 Sterne bilden den nach Westen zeigenden Pilzkopf und 5 Sterne bilden den Fuß
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EASY
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|
Frosty Leo Nebula (PN)
Image source: DSS I - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Frosty Leo Nebula, IRAS 09371+1212 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
09h39m53.96s / +11°58'52.60" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m0 / 0.4x0.4' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 160x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 18.8
Very compact nebula. It appeared partly slightly oval, but this was not clearly visible. The northeastern star (12.64 mag) was barely seen with averted vision.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x und mit UHC ist die Stelle, wo IRAS 09371+1212 sein soll, heller als die umgebenden Sterne - die Aufhellung ist aber noch stellar und unmittelbar nordöstlich davon steht ein schwächerer Stern - bei 240x bekommt der PN einen leicht flächigen Charakter - auch bei 480x ist der PN noch hell genug, offenbart mir aber keine weiteren Details
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EASY
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|
FU Aur (C*)
|
| Name: |
FU Aur |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
05h48m08.18s / +30°37'51.92" |
| Brightness: |
b11m0-12m2 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
2013-11-24: Obviously orange colored.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
|
FZ Per (*)
|
| Name: |
FZ Per |
| Type: |
*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
02h20m59.68s / +57°09'30.59" |
| Brightness: |
b9m8-10m8 (184d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2013-10-22: Fairly bright, orange. Particularly the position between the prominent double cluster in Per makes this star quite interesting.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
|
gamma Ari (**)
|
| Name: |
gamma Ari, STF180 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Ari |
| Coordinates: |
01h53m31.76s / +19°17'38.60" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
4m5 |
4m6 |
7.4" |
2° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3-, SQM-L 21.3
Nice, obvious double star. Both components have similar brightness and appeared white.
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|
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gamma Her (**)
|
| Name: |
gamma Her, 20 Her |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Her |
| Coordinates: |
16h21m55.24s / +19°09'10.90" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| DRS58 |
AD |
2m9 |
8m1 |
8.3" |
176° |
2010 |
| SHJ227 |
AB |
3m8 |
10m1 |
43.3" |
226° |
2013 |
| SHJ227 |
BC |
10m1 |
13m3 |
82.0" |
298° |
2015 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 280x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.4
AD: It is already the second attempt at this double star. There was nothing perceptible at the best of intentions, which indicates a double star.
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GI Per (C*)
|
| Name: |
GI Per |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
04h29m43.25s / +39°52'02.04" |
| Brightness: |
p13m8-15m8 (400d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2013-10-22: Already seen at 37x. Fairly faint. Obviously red colored. Nearby the brighter, orange colored HD276455 and TYC2884-1559-1.
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RED COLORED
|
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H 1 48 (**)
|
| Name: |
H1 48 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
21h13m42.46s / +64°24'15.10" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
7m2 |
7m3 |
0.7" |
244° |
2018 |
|
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 270x, Bortle 6-
Clearly elongated, of equal brightness with partly visible, slight notching.
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H 5 12 (**)
|
| Name: |
H5 12, 9 Ari, lambda Ari |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Ari |
| Coordinates: |
01h57m55.71s / +23°35'45.80" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
4m8 |
6m7 |
37.3" |
48° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 15x, Bortle 6-
Easy to split with large distance and difference in brightness.
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H 5 82 (**)
|
| Name: |
H5 82 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h47m24.62s / +51°05'45.90" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
8m0 |
8m3 |
56.8" |
75° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 26x, Bortle 7
Almost equally bright components with large angular distance.
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Haro 4-1 (PN)
Image source: DSS I - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Haro 4-1, PK49+88.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Com |
| Coordinates: |
12h59m27.77s / +27°38'10.50" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b15m9 / - |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
|
8" f/6, 225x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.6
|
FAILED
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Hickson 34 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
HCG34, Arp327 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Ori |
| Coordinates: |
05h21m47.00s / +06°41'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC1875 |
|
13m7 |
0.8x0.7' |
| PGC17173 |
|
b18m3 |
0.2x0.2' |
| PGC17175 |
|
b17m1 |
0.4x0.2' |
| PGC17176 |
|
b17m4 |
0.4x0.2' |
|
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|
|
Southeastern of the dominant NGC1875 are the three much more fainter members, which are arranged in a curved chain.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 5+, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.3
I've only tried the bright NGC1875 of course: Altitude of about 40°. Appeared round, almost evenly bright, difficult to hold with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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Hickson 37 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
HCG37 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Cnc |
| Coordinates: |
09h13m37.00s / +30°00'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC2783A |
(UGC4859, H3.295) |
12m6 |
2.2x1.5' (168°) |
| NGC2783B |
(UGC4856) |
14m3 |
1.7x0.2' (77°) |
| MCG+5-22-16 |
(PGC26005, PGC26009) |
b16m1 |
0.4x0.3' |
| MCG+5-22-20 |
(PGC26004) |
b15m8 |
0.4x0.3' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: NELM 5m4+
I only observed the two brightest members.
NGC2783A: Already visible at 80x with averted vision. Appeared roundish, quite well condensed, rather small.
NGC2783B: Appeared more as an almost stellar brightening, in few moments also elongated. Permanently seen with averted vision but pretty faint.
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MODERATE
|
|
Hickson 44 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 20×20'
|
| Name: |
HCG44 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
10h17m59.00s / +21°47'18.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3185 |
(UGC5554) |
12m2 |
2.1x1.4' (130°) |
| NGC3187 |
(UGC5556) |
12m9 |
3.6x1.7' (115°) |
| NGC3189 |
(NGC3190, UGC5559, H2.44) |
11m2 |
4.5x1.5' (118°) |
| NGC3193 |
(UGC5562, H2.45) |
10m9 |
2.9x2.8' (20°) |
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|
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Very bright Hickson group. Worthwhile!
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 7+
Only the two brightest members were visible. Both fairly well seen with averted vision. NGC3193 appeared roundish with brighter core, NGC3189 very elongated and nearly evenly bright, whereas only the brighter core was visible.
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MODERATE
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4.5" f/8, 75x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0
The two brightest members were apparent with averted vision: NGC3193 appeared roundish with brighter core, NGC3189 very elongated with also elongated, brighter core and fainter, diffuse outer region. NGC3185 perceptible with averted vision as fairly faint, roundish, evenly bright nebula.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
At 37x the two brightest members (NGC3189 & NGC3193) are clearly evident. NGC3179 is very elongated and shows at 100x an elongated, distinctly brighter core area. Dust lane wasn't seen, but galaxy appeared more sharply defined SW. NGC3193 is round with very bright, compact core. NGC3185 appears at 37x as a relatively small, faint brightening, at 100x evenly bright and slightly oval. Most difficult is NGC3187: Only at third attempt I was able to see it. At 171x very faint, very elongated, thin, evenly bright. Barely held with averted vision.
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EASY
|
|
Hickson 53 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 10×10'
|
| Name: |
HCG53 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
11h29m00.00s / +20°46'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3697 |
(NGC3697A, UGC6479, PGC35347) |
b14m1 |
2.4x0.7' (93°) |
| NGC3697B |
(PGC35355) |
b15m3 |
0.7x0.5' (170°) |
| NGC3697C |
(PGC35360) |
b15m3 |
0.5x0.4' (120°) |
| PGC35381 |
|
b16m8 |
0.5x0.2' (90°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.4
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 21.0
NGC3697A: Brightest member of the group. Elongated, evenly bright & wide.
NGC3697B: Roundish, slightly condensed. Overall pretty faint. Located northwest near NGC3697C.
NGC3697C: Unfortunately not seen, although the northwestern NGC3697B was feasible.
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MODERATE
|
|
Hickson 56 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
HCG56 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
11h32m40.00s / +52°56'40.00" |
| Group Members: |
| UGC6527 |
(PGC35620) |
14m6 |
0.8x0.4' (53°) |
| PGC35609 |
|
b16m5 |
0.5x0.3' (170°) |
| PGC35631 |
|
b16m0 |
1.0x0.2' (172°) |
| PGC35615 |
|
b17m0 |
0.5x0.3' (148°) |
| PGC35618 |
|
b15m9 |
0.8x0.6' (72°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m5, SQM-L 21.6
Difficult. Nearly permanently held with averted vision as very compact, slightly elongated brightening, which is UGC6527 and maybe the two western galaxies PGC35615 and PGC35618. At 265x I thought to have seen two separate brightenings, but not for sure.
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DIFFICULT
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|
Hickson 57 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
|
| Name: |
HCG57, Arp320, Copeland's Septet |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
11h37m51.00s / +21°59'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC3745 |
|
b16m4 |
0.6x0.4' (110°) |
| NGC3746 |
(UGC6597) |
b15m3 |
1.1x0.5' (125°) |
| NGC3748 |
|
14m8 |
0.7x0.4' (140°) |
| NGC3750 |
|
13m9 |
0.8x0.7' (160°) |
| NGC3751 |
|
14m3 |
0.8x0.5' (5°) |
| NGC3753 |
(UGC6602) |
13m6 |
1.7x0.5' (120°) |
| NGC3754 |
|
b15m2 |
0.4x0.3' (35°) |
| PGC36010 |
|
b17m4 |
0.4x0.3' (20°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 21.0
NGC3746: Roundish (?), faint. Brighter and larger than NGC3748.
NGC3748: Faint, roundish, pretty small.
NGC3750: Located southwest of NGC3753. Difficult to separate from brighter NGC3753. Just visible as very faint, roundish brightening. Held with averted vision.
NGC3751: Most southern member of the group. Unfortunately for some reason I didn't tried this one.
NGC3753: Slightly elongated, rather evenly bright, pretty faint. Brightest and largest member of the group.
NGC3754: Northeast close to NGC3753. At 220x & 220x absolutely nothing was seen.
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MODERATE
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16" f/4.5, 225x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 21.0
NGC3745: Round, compact brightening. Anything but evident at 225x.
NGC3746: Evident, slightly oval, getting a bit brighter towards the middle. Still visible with direct vision.
NGC3748: Small, round brightening. Well seen with averted vision.
NGC3750: Roundish, condensed brightening. Almost visible with direct vision.
NGC3751: Most southern member of the group. Unfortunately for some reason I didn't tried this one.
NGC3753: Obviously oval/slightly elongated, getting brighter towards the middle. Still visible with direct vision.
NGC3754: Ziemlich schwache, rundliche Aufhellung dicht an NGC3753.
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EASY
|
|
Hickson 61 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 8×8'
|
| Name: |
HCG61, The Box |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Com |
| Coordinates: |
12h12m22.00s / +29°11'09.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC4169 |
(UGC7202, H3.358) |
12m3 |
1.8x0.9' (150°) |
| NGC4173 |
(UGC7204, H2.372) |
12m7 |
5.0x0.7' (128°) |
| NGC4174 |
(UGC7206, H3.359) |
13m6 |
0.8x0.3' (50°) |
| NGC4175 |
(UGC7211, H3.360) |
13m4 |
1.8x0.4' (130°) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 48x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.3
I only saw the brightest member NGC4169. At 48x still compact, at 85x roundish to slightly oval, condensed.
|
MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m3, SQM-L 21.5
All four members were visible. NGC4169 is brightest member and apparent with direct vision. Appeared as oval nebula with brighter core. NGC4174 & NGC4175 appeared elongated, whereas NGC4174 is fairly compact. Both galaxies well seen with averted vision. NGC4173 held with averted vision, very thin & elongated, but quite faint and evenly bright. An awesome group of galaxies, especially when you see all members at once!
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MODERATE
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8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
NGC4169 most easy, which can be seen with direct vision as an oval nebula with much brighter core. Smallest and second brightest regarding to high surface brightness is NGC4174: relatively small, elongated, apparent with averted vision. More difficult is NGC4175: Permanently held with averted vision as elongated nebula. Largest, but very faint NGC4173 not seen.
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MODERATE
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Hickson 68 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 13×13'
|
| Name: |
HCG68 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
CVn |
| Coordinates: |
13h53m40.00s / +40°19'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC5350 |
(UGC8810, H2.713) |
11m3 |
3.2x2.6' (40°) |
| NGC5353 |
(UGC8813, H2.714) |
11m0 |
2.8x1.9' (145°) |
| NGC5354 |
(UGC8814, H2.715) |
11m4 |
2.2x2.0' |
| NGC5355 |
(UGC8819, H3.699) |
13m1 |
1.2x0.7' (5°) |
| NGC5358 |
(UGC8826) |
13m6 |
1.1x0.3' (138°) |
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Very bright Hickson Group. The brightest members should be well visible also with smaller aperture.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0
At 37x the two brightest members NGC5353 and NGC5354 are evident with averted vision and clearly separated from each other. At 100x NGC5353 appeared slightly oval with bright, distinct core, whereas NGC5354 appeared more roundish and evenly bright. Also well visible is NGC5350, which is largest member of the group. Already visible at 37x with averted vision as relatively large, roundish, rather faint brightening. At 100x the center was somewhat brighter. The much more fainter NGC5355 was well seen at 150x with averted vision as slightly elongated brightening. The faintest member is NGC5358: At 150x I could barely see this galaxy with averted vision as very compact, diffuse brightening, which was probably only the bright core area.
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EASY
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Hickson 88 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 12×12'
|
| Name: |
HCG88 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
20h52m24.00s / -05°44'59.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC6975 |
(NGC6976) |
14m0 |
0.8x0.7' (5°) |
| NGC6977 |
|
13m2 |
1.3x0.9' |
| NGC6978 |
|
13m3 |
1.5x0.7' (125°) |
| MCG-1-53-14 |
(PGC65612) |
b15m0 |
1.1x0.3' (70°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: Due to its low altitude this galaxy group can be a real challenge for 8 inch. Only the two brightest members were visible, which appeared similar bright. NGC6978 is the largest one and appeared elongated and almost evenly bright at 171x. However this galaxy wasn't evident at the first glance, but afterwards easily held with averted vision. NGC6977 is similarly difficult, somewhat fainter, roundish and evenly bright.
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MODERATE
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33" f/3.9, 194x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: The two brightest members were obvious and visible with direct vision. NGC6978 was obviously elongated with a brighter core, NGC6977 was smaller, roundish to slightly oval with somewhat brighter core. Between these two galaxies a star was apparent. NGC6975 was fainter and only visible with averted vision as roundish nebula with also somewhat brighter core. All three galaxies are arranged in a line with almost same distances. A nice view! The faintest member (PGC65612) wasn't visible due to problems with dew on the secondary mirror. With large aperture a very nice Hickson Group.
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EASY
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Hickson 92 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 7×7'
|
| Name: |
HCG92, Arp319, Stephan's Quintet |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
22h35m57.50s / +33°57'36.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC7317 |
|
13m6 |
0.7x0.6' (150°) |
| NGC7318A |
(UGC12099) |
13m4 |
0.9x0.9' (90°) |
| NGC7318B |
(UGC12100) |
13m2 |
1.9x1.2' (120°) |
| NGC7319 |
(UGC12102) |
13m5 |
1.7x1.3' (148°) |
| NGC7320 |
(UGC12101) |
12m6 |
2.2x1.1' (132°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
4.5" f/8, 60x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m3+, SQM-L 21.3
A rather difficult group for 4.5 inch. Transparent sky is very important. At 60x I saw a brightening, that includes NGC7318A/B and NGC7320. Separating them was difficult. Only at 100x I could separate both for sure and they appeared as oval nebulas.
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MODERATE
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152mm f/5.9, 129x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Only the two brightest members were visible. NGC 7320 appeared oval, faint, almost equally bright, NGC 7318A/B also oval, moderately condensed.
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MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Wonderful, but more fainter group near NGC7331. NGC7318A/B appeared at 80x as oval, evenly bright nebula with averted vision and is brightest member. At 214x I could separate the cores of both galaxies with averted vision. NGC7320 was also fairly easily seen at 80x with averted vision, oval, relatively faint. NGC7317 is located nearby a 13.4m star and appeared at 150x as a very compact brightening. NGC7319 is the faintest member in this group and was visible at 150x as an extremely faint glow.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.5
NGC 7317: bei 111x als stellare Aufhellung eindeutig sichtbar
NGC 7318 & 7318A: bei 72x beide zusammen als ein Nebelfleck erkennbar - bei 206x dann ist die Trennung sichtbar und die Kerne beider Galaxien blitzen stellar auf
NGC 7319: bei 72x als nebliges Flecken erkennbar - bei 111x die am zweitbesten sichtbare Galaxie, leicht länglich
NGC 7320: bei 72x als schwacher Schimmer auszumachen - bei 111x ist sie die leichteste Galaxie dieser Gruppe mit einer leichten Kondensation südöstlich
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MODERATE
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Hickson 93 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
|
| Name: |
HCG93 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
23h15m22.00s / +18°59'30.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC7547 |
(UGC12453) |
13m7 |
1.1x0.5' (95°) |
| NGC7549 |
(UGC12457) |
13m0 |
2.8x0.7' (8°) |
| NGC7550 |
(UGC12456, H3.181) |
12m2 |
1.4x1.2' (150°) |
| NGC7553 |
|
14m4 |
0.7x0.6' (165°) |
| NGC7558 |
|
14m9 |
0.4x0.4' (65°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 96x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m7+, SQM-L 20.8
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Largest and brightest member is NGC7550, which was barely visible with direct vision at 96x. This galaxy appeared roundish with slightly brighter center, otherwise rather evenly bright. At 133x the core appeared very compact. Second brightest member is NGC7549, which appeared at 96x roundish, at 133x partly slightly oval. Overall quite faint, but well perceptible with averted vision. The slightly fainter NGC7547 was seen at 96x only as rather compact brightening, at 133x evenly bright. Probably I only saw the brighter core area. The two faintest members 7553 & 7558 I didn't tried until now.
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MODERATE
|
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Hickson 94 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 6×6'
|
| Name: |
HCG94 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
23h17m16.00s / +18°43'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC7578A |
(UGC12477) |
13m9 |
0.7x0.6' (90°) |
| NGC7578B |
(UGC12478) |
14m0 |
1.7x1.2' (25°) |
| NGC7578C |
(PGC70936) |
b16m5 |
0.3x0.2' |
| PGC70937 |
|
b18m1 |
0.6x0.2' |
| PGC70939 |
|
b18m2 |
0.3x0.2' |
| PGC70941 |
|
b18m6 |
0.2x0.2' |
| PGC70943 |
|
b16m4 |
0.8x0.3' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m7+, SQM-L 20.8
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
The level of difficulty is only related to the two brightest group members (NGC7578A/B). The other members might be too faint for 8 inch aperture. At 66x I could easily see with averted vision around NGC7578A/B a faint, evenly bright glow, which appeared slightly oval at higher magnification. At 171x I could fairly well see within this glow the two rather compact cores of NGC7578 A/B, which were clearly separated from each other. The core of NGC7578 B (northeastern of NGC7578 A) appeared a bit brighter and larger. I didn't looked for the other members of course, but the third brightest one (PGC70943) might be worth trying ;-)
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MODERATE
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Hickson 95 (GLXGRP)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
HCG95, Arp150 |
| Type: |
GLXGRP |
| Constellation: |
Peg |
| Coordinates: |
23h19m30.00s / +09°30'00.00" |
| Group Members: |
| NGC7609 |
|
14m2 |
1.3x1.1' (60°) |
| MCG+1-59-46 |
(PGC71074) |
b16m1 |
0.8x0.2' |
| MCG+1-59-48 |
(PGC71080) |
15m2 |
0.8x0.3' |
| PGC71077 |
|
16m1 |
0.7x0.4' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4-
This observation was a while back and I could only saw NGC7609 as very faint, roundish brightening, but at the limit of perception with averted vision. But don't expect too much from this Hickson/Arp group with 8 inch aperture.
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DIFFICULT
|
|
HD 11844 (*)
|
| Name: |
HD11844, NSV685 |
| Type: |
*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
02h00m38.45s / +75°57'10.18" |
| Brightness: |
7m0 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 26x, Bortle 7
2017-10-17: Incidental observation on the way to STF170. The star was immediately evident due to its orange coloring.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
|
HD 26748 (*)
|
| Name: |
HD26748, TYC679-514-1 |
| Type: |
* |
| Constellation: |
Tau |
| Coordinates: |
04h14m19.59s / +14°32'54.90" |
| Brightness: |
7m6 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x
2014-02-12: Obviously orange colored. At 62x slightly more colorful. Somewhat evident.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
|
HD 27482 (*)
|
| Name: |
HD27482, TYC1824-979-1 |
| Type: |
* |
| Constellation: |
Tau |
| Coordinates: |
04h21m15.26s / +27°21'00.88" |
| Brightness: |
7m3 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x
2014-02-12: Slightly orange colored, fairly bright.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
|
HD 29496 (C*)
|
| Name: |
HD29496, TYC1266-1269-1 |
| Type: |
*, C* |
| Constellation: |
Tau |
| Coordinates: |
04h39m20.26s / +16°45'14.81" |
| Brightness: |
8m4 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x
2014-02-12: At 25x barely visible with direct vision. Color not clearly perceptible, maybe slight orange. At 62x not better.
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|
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HD 30443 (C*)
|
| Name: |
HD30443 |
| Type: |
*, C* |
| Constellation: |
Aur |
| Coordinates: |
04h49m16.03s / +35°00'06.47" |
| Brightness: |
8m8 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 40x, NELM 4m3
2016-01-18: Moderately bright, visible with direct vision, slightly orange colored, less evident.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
|
HD 85066 (C*)
|
| Name: |
HD85066 |
| Type: |
*, C* |
| Constellation: |
UMa |
| Coordinates: |
09h51m05.35s / +52°37'25.46" |
| Brightness: |
9m7 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 40x, NELM 4m5
2016-01-21: At 18x faint without noticeable coloring. At 40x and 75x at most slightly orange.
|
|
|
HD 276455 (*)
|
| Name: |
HD276455 |
| Type: |
* |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
04h30m00.73s / +39°50'11.25" |
| Brightness: |
9m0 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 7, NELM 4m5
2013-10-22: Obviously orange colored to slight red. At 37x more lighter orange.
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ORANGE COLORED
|
|
Henize 1-4 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Henize 1-4, PK68+1.2 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Cyg |
| Coordinates: |
19h59m18.01s / +31°54'39.14" |
| Brightness / Size: |
14m1 / 0.3x0.3' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 75x + [OIII], Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Without any filter only the 11.27 mag star is visible, which is very close to the nebula. With UHC filter the planetary was very faint. With [OIII] filter still faint, compact, round, evenly bright. The nearby star was also faintly visible.
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MODERATE
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
bei 160x und [OIII] blitzt indirekt ab und an nordwestlich am Stern ein kompaktes schwaches Scheibchen auf - bei 206x und UHC wirkt besagte Stelle am Stern indirekt immer leicht heller, keine echten Konturen erkennbar
|
MODERATE
|
|
Henize 1-5 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Henize 1-5, PK60-7.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Sge |
| Coordinates: |
20h11m56.06s / +20°20'04.37" |
| Brightness / Size: |
16m0 / 0.6x0.6' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x + UHC, Bortle 3
A spontaneous try, which wasn't successful at different magnifications (80-133x) and filters (UHC/[OIII]).
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FAILED
|
| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
Henize 1-5 befindet sich innerhalb einer Kette aus vier ähnlich hellen Sternen - bei 111x und UHC ist indirekt ein schwacher kleiner nebliger Fleck an dem 11m8 hellen Stern TYC 1626-1821-1 zu sehen, der nur 8" östlich von FG Sge steht - mit [OIII] ist es deutlich schwieriger - bei 206x und UHC ist das schwache Glimmen nahe dem TYC-Stern deutlicher erkennbar, die Beobachtung braucht aber viel Geduld
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DIFFICULT
|
|
Henize 2-441 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
Henize 2-441, Me1-1, PK52-2.2 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Aql |
| Coordinates: |
19h39m09.82s / +15°56'48.20" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b13m3 / 0.1x0.1' |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.3
Stellar. Almost visible with direct vision. With [OIII] filter evident with direct vision.
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EASY
|
|
HH 164 (BN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
HH164 |
| Type: |
BN, RN |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h11m26.10s / +58°49'29.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / - |
|
|
|
|
Herbig-Haro object caused by the young variable star V633 Cas. Visible is the surrounding dust envelope. The southeastern extension on the DSS image is HH161.
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m7+, SQM-L 20.9
Very compact, in comparison to the surrounding stars diffus and somewhat extended. The southeastern extension (HH161) wasn't visible.
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MODERATE
|
|
HH 215 (BN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
|
| Name: |
HH215, GM1-29, Gyulbudaghians Nebula |
| Type: |
BN, RN |
| Constellation: |
Cep |
| Coordinates: |
20h45m53.50s / +67°57'50.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / - |
|
|
|
|
PV Cephei is a so called Young stellar object, a star in its early stage of evolution. Associated with this star is the extremely variable reflection nebula GM1-29, a Herbig–Haro object (HH), which was invisible over several years even to larger telescopes. There seemed to be an outburst in the year 2013, so that the nebula could be seen even in smaller telescopes. I also read about some successful observations with 12". Reiner Vogel (a well known German observer) also confirmed this outburst on his webpage. A very interesting object, worthwile to visit it every year!
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|
| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
2013-09-07: I could saw this nebula as extremely faint, roundish brightening, held permanently with averted vision. Two days later I could repeat this observation, where I glimpsed the nebula for sure.
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DIFFICULT
|
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m1, SQM-L 21.1
2014-08-19: Faint, but fairly well visible with averted vision as small, diffuse brightening. Let's see, how the nebula will develop in the next months.
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MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0+, SQM-L 21.1
2014-09-28: Relatively compact, roundish brightening. Quite well seen with averted vision, but definitely not evident.
|
MODERATE
|
18" f/4.5, 205x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0+, SQM-L 21.1
2014-09-28: Evident with averted vision, triangle-shaped (comet-like), southern end brighter and more defined, to the north fan-shaped and more diffuse, but overall quite well defined. In few moments a stellar brightening appeared at the southern end (PV Cephei?).
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EASY
|
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 5+, SQM-L 20.9
2015-08-15: Small, round, evenly bright nebula. Almost evident with averted vision.
|
MODERATE
|
|
HJ 3288 (**)
|
| Name: |
HJ3288 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Gem |
| Coordinates: |
07h02m18.43s / +12°34'54.20" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
7m3 |
8m7 |
38.5" |
247° |
2015 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 22x, Bortle 6
Easy to separate with moderate angular distance and a significant difference in brightness. Slight difference in color: white-yellowish, slightly orange. Nice view together with the double star STF1007 and HD52976, which appears in a bright orange. Sketched together with STF1007.
|
|
|
HJ 3945 (**)
|
| Name: |
HJ3945, 145 CMa, Winter Albireo |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
CMa |
| Coordinates: |
07h16m36.84s / -23°18'56.10" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
5m0 |
5m8 |
26.8" |
50° |
2015 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
120mm f/5, 23x
Evident, easy to split at large angular distance. Brighter component appeared very orange, fainter one bluish.
|
|
|
HK Lyr (C*)
|
| Name: |
HK Lyr |
| Type: |
*, C*, V* |
| Constellation: |
Lyr |
| Coordinates: |
18h42m50.00s / +36°57'30.89" |
| Brightness: |
7m5-8m4 (186d) |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
80mm f/6.25, 25x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.5
2016-07-07: Medium bright, obviously orange colored.
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
4.5" f/8, 28x, Bortle 7, NELM 5m0
2014-06-09: Fairly bright, quite obviously orange colored.
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
2013-09-28: Fairly evident, deep orange colored. Relatively bright.
|
ORANGE COLORED
|
|
HLD 56 (**)
|
| Name: |
HLD56 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
22h59m42.14s / +41°49'25.20" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
9m3 |
9m4 |
1.3" |
92° |
2016 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 160x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
At 125x clearly visible as figure '8' with slight difference in brightness. Almost split at 160x.
|
|
|
HO 306 (**)
|
| Name: |
HO306 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
00h48m06.71s / +25°32'54.30" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
9m6 |
9m9 |
1.5" |
159° |
2016 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 160x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Pretty faint and tight with visible difference in brightness.
|
|
|
HU 103 (**)
|
| Name: |
HU103 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
03h45m22.61s / +49°51'42.40" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
AB |
8m7 |
8m9 |
1.2" |
203° |
2018 |
|
| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 225x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
At 100x slightly elongated, at 129x elongated, notched. At 225x clearly separated, but tight with little difference in brightness.
|
|
|
HU 544 (**)
|
| Name: |
HU544 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
03h15m48.70s / +50°57'21.20" |
| Components: |
|
|
m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
|
|
6m7 |
8m2 |
1.7" |
103° |
2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 133x, Bortle 6, SQM-L 19.2
Clearly seen as figure '8' with noticeable difference in brightness.
|
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152mm f/5.9, 129x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Wonderfully separated in equally beautiful star surroundings! Clear difference in brightness visible. To the east there is a brighter star, which shines yellowish-orange. HU544 itself seems rather cool in color.
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HU 1338 & STF1448 (**)
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| Name: |
HU1338 & STF1448, WDS10344+2136 |
| Type: |
** |
| Constellation: |
Leo |
| Coordinates: |
10h34m23.24s / +21°35'36.40" |
| Components: |
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m1 |
m2 |
ρ |
θ |
Year |
| HU1338 |
AB |
7m5 |
13m6 |
3.5" |
184° |
1920 |
| STF1448 |
AC |
7m5 |
9m6 |
10.9" |
259° |
2011 |
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| Robert Zebahl |
70mm f/5.7, 44x, Bortle 6
STF1448 (AC): 2020-04-10: Moderate separation, significant difference in brightness. A shows a beautiful bright orange, C as a faint greyish companion.
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IC 10 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 7×7'
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| Name: |
IC10, UGC192 |
| Group: |
Local Group |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h20m23.16s / +59°17'34.70" |
| Brightness / Size: |
10m4 / 6.4x5.3' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 96x, Bortle 5, NELM 5m5+, SQM-L 20.8
Roundish with an angular size of about 1', evenly bright, very faint, directly next to a 12.78m star. Only the brighter central area was visible.
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DIFFICULT
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8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Roundish, evenly bright. Overall rather faint.
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MODERATE
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x wird mit viel Geduld eine zentrale Aufhellung mit extrem schwachen Außenbereichen sichtbar - bei 160x zeigt sich ein schwacher Schimmer um das stellar wirkende hellere Zentrum
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MODERATE
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IC 59 (BN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
IC59, LBN620 |
| Type: |
BN, EN, RN |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h57m23.00s / +61°08'24.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 10.0x10.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + UHC, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
[OIII] filter also didn't showed anything.
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FAILED
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IC 63 (BN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 15×15'
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| Name: |
IC63, LBN622 |
| Type: |
BN, EN |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
00h59m31.00s / +60°55'30.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
- / 10.0x10.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + UHC, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Also tried an [OIII] filter.
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FAILED
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IC 65 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC65, UGC625 |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
01h00m55.43s / +47°40'55.14" |
| Brightness / Size: |
12m8 / 3.9x1.1' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m7+, SQM-L 20.9
Obviously oval / slightly elongated, evenly bright, quite faint. Axial ratio about 1:3.
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MODERATE
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IC 163 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC163, UGC1276 |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
Ari |
| Coordinates: |
01h49m14.98s / +20°42'40.74" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m1 / 1.8x0.9' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.8
Pretty faint, oval, evenly bright. Held with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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IC 166 (OC)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 12×12'
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| Name: |
IC166 |
| Type: |
OC |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
01h52m22.80s / +61°51'54.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m7 / 7.0x7.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
152mm f/5.9, 100x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Near the center of the cluster I could at least see a small, pretty faint brightening.
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DIFFICULT
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8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m0
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FAILED
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 45x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 45x zeigt sich ein zarter Hauch - indirekt sind drei Sterne sichtbar
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MODERATE
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IC 167 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC167, UGC1313, Arp31 |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
Ari |
| Coordinates: |
01h51m08.65s / +21°54'44.80" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m6 / 2.9x1.9' |
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About 5' northwestward you can find the very compact NGC694 with high surface brightness.
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.8
Extremely faint, small, roundish. Glimpsed with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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IC 179 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC179, UGC1475 |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
02h00m11.52s / +38°01'17.14" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b13m4 / 1.8x1.5' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4
Roundish, relatively small, slightly brighter core, otherwise evenly bright.
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MODERATE
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IC 239 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC239, UGC2080 |
| Group: |
NGC1023 Group |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
And |
| Coordinates: |
02h36m27.83s / +38°58'08.56" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m1 / 4.6x4.2' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 66x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m4
Relatively large, round, evenly bright, very faint.
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MODERATE
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.5
bei 111x zeigt sich ein leichter rundlicher Nebel vor einem Sterndreieck - die Galaxie ist nur blickweise sichtbar und bleibt ohne Strukturen
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MODERATE
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IC 257 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC257, UGC2298 |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
02h49m45.60s / +46°58'35.20" |
| Brightness / Size: |
12m6 / 2.2x1.2' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 220x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 18.9
Very faint, roundish, condensed. Held with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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IC 289 (PN)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC289, PK138+2.1 |
| Type: |
PN |
| Constellation: |
Cas |
| Coordinates: |
03h10m19.30s / +61°19'01.00" |
| Brightness / Size: |
12m0 / 0.8x0.8' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x + UHC, Bortle 4
With UHC filter well seen with averted vision, without filter very faint. Round, extended.
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MODERATE
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| René Merting |
100mm f/6.4, 91x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
Vergrößerungen zwischen 49x bis 91x sowie UHC (und in voller Verzweiflung auch [OIII]) probiert - den PN habe ich aber nicht entdecken können - Vergrößerungen dann weiter getrieben bis 210x ohne Filter, aber ohne Erfolg
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FAILED
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12.5" f/4.5, 111x + UHC, SQM-L 21.5
bei 72x ist der PN ohne Filter als leichte Aufhellung sichtbar - bei 111x und UHC wirkt der PN sehr hell und gut begrenzt - leicht hellere Ränder, sonst recht homogen
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EASY
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IC 290 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC290, IC1884, UGC2561 |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
03h09m42.73s / +40°58'26.96" |
| Brightness / Size: |
14m8 / 1.2x0.3' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
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8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 4
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FAILED
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IC 292 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC292, IC1887, UGC2567 |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
03h10m12.93s / +40°45'56.50" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m6 / 1.2x0.7' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Permanently held with averted vision, oval, faint.
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DIFFICULT
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IC 293 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC293, IC1888 |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
Per |
| Coordinates: |
03h10m56.15s / +41°08'13.53" |
| Brightness / Size: |
14m3 / 1.1x0.8' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Roundish, faint brightening.
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DIFFICULT
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IC 334 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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| Name: |
IC334, UGC2824 |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
Cam |
| Coordinates: |
03h45m17.09s / +76°38'17.74" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m3 / 3.7x3.3' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.9
At 37x quite compact. At 80x evident with averted vision, well condensed, roundish.
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EASY
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IC 342 (GLX)
Image source: DSS II (blue) - 21×21'
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| Name: |
IC342, UGC2847 |
| Group: |
Maffei Group |
| Type: |
GLX |
| Constellation: |
Cam |
| Coordinates: |
03h46m48.51s / +68°05'45.98" |
| Brightness / Size: |
9m1 / 20.9x20.4' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
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