Arp 113 (GxG)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 6'×6'
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Name: |
Arp113, VV166, Holm6 |
Type: |
GxG |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h18m23.30s / +30°03'40.00" |
Group Members: |
NGC67 |
(PGC1185) |
14m.2 |
0.4'×0.3' |
NGC68 |
(UGC170, H5.16) |
13m.2 |
1.2'×1.1' (90°) |
NGC69 |
(PGC1191) |
14m.7 |
0.9'×0.8' |
NGC70 |
(IC1539, UGC174) |
13m.5 |
2.1'×1.7' (5°) |
NGC71 |
(UGC173) |
13m.3 |
1.7'×1.3' (90°) |
NGC72 |
(UGC176) |
13m.8 |
1.4'×1.1' (85°) |
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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 6m.4
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
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.3
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 273 (GxG)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
Arp273 |
Type: |
GxG |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h21m30.00s / +39°22'00.00" |
Group Members: |
UGC1810 |
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12m.9 |
2.0'×1.4' (20°) |
UGC1813 |
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14m.2 |
1.1'×0.3' (80°) |
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Very nice, but faint Arp group.
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, 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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Hickson 10 (GxG)

Image source: DSS II (red) - 20'×20'
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Name: |
Hickson 10, HCG10 |
Type: |
GxG |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h26m04.00s / +34°43'00.00" |
Group Members: |
NGC529 |
(UGC995) |
12m.2 |
2.4'×2.1' (160°) |
NGC531 |
(UGC1012) |
14m.0 |
1.9'×0.6' (34°) |
NGC536 |
(UGC1013, H3.171) |
12m.4 |
3.3'×1.2' (62°) |
NGC542 |
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14m.8 |
1.0'×0.2' (143°) |
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.0
NGC 536 ist bei 144x hell, oval ost-west-elongiert, stellares Zentrum - nördlich in der Galaxie ist eine schwache stellare Aufhellung erkennbar, die sich bei 206x als schwacher Stern entpuppt - NGC 536 ist gut begrenzt und 2:1 elongiert
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EASY
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IC 65 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC65, UGC625 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h00m55.43s / +47°40'55.14" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.8 / 3.9'×1.1' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m.7+, 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 178 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC178, UGC1456 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h58m54.82s / +36°40'29.56" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.3 / 1.3'×0.9' |
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.1
bei 144x ist indirekt ein schöner, homogen heller Nebelball erkennbar - wirkt nicht sehr diffus, sondern einigermaßen gut definiert
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MODERATE
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IC 179 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC179, UGC1475 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h00m11.52s / +38°01'17.14" |
Brightness / Size: |
b13m.4 / 1.8'×1.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, 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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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.1
bei 144x direkt gut sichtbar - indirekt rund, kompakt, zur Mitte heller werdend - diffuse Ränder
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EASY
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IC 239 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC239, UGC2080 |
Group: |
NGC1023 Group |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h36m27.83s / +38°58'08.56" |
Brightness / Size: |
11m.1 / 4.6'×4.2' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 66x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m.4
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 21.3
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 1525 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC1525, UGC12883 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
23h59m15.80s / +46°53'21.35" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.4 / 1.9'×1.4' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Roundish, evenly bright. Well seen with averted vision.
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MODERATE
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IC 1550 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC1550 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h24m27.67s / +38°11'08.54" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.1 / 0.9'×0.9' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Appeared roundish to slightly oval.
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MODERATE
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MCG+6-50-25 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
MCG+6-50-25 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
23h07m20.19s / +36°21'45.13" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.8 / 1.5'×0.7' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 144x indirekt erkennbar - klein, kompakt, fast stellar
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MODERATE
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MCG+7-6-6 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
MCG+7-6-6, PGC9108 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h24m01.85s / +41°59'45.91" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.7 / 1.1'×0.6' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4, NELM 5m.9+, SQM-L 21.0
Nearby a faint star pair, whereas the galaxy appeared as very faint, onesided halo of the eastern star.
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DIFFICULT
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Messier 31 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (red) - 80'×80'
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Name: |
Messier 31, M31, NGC224, UGC454, Andromeda Galaxy |
Group: |
Local Group |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h42m44.33s / +41°16'07.50" |
Brightness / Size: |
3m.4 / 186.2'×61.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
naked eye, Bortle 6, NELM 5m.0+, SQM-L 19.1
Slightly elongated brightening, getting brighter towards the middle. Evident with averted vision.
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MODERATE
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naked eye, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.1, SQM-L 21.1
Easily visible with direct vision, evident, brighter core, obviously elongated.
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EASY
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4.5" f/8, 28x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m.4
Very bright, round core, surrounded by a likewise bright, oval halo. The fainter outer regions can followed over 2°, if the conditions are good. With averted vision west of the core 2 dust lanes are prominent, nearly parallel and slightly curved.
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EASY
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René Merting |
naked eye, SQM-L 21.3
direkt sichtbar, indirekt länglich, flächig erkennbar
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EASY
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B 2x54, SQM-L 21.3
leicht länglich, elliptisch - sehr helles Zentrum
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EASY
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B 6x24, SQM-L 20.5
die Galaxie wirkt wie eine Superthin - östlich ist die Helligkeit am größten - westlich läuft sie eher sanft und diffus aus
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EASY
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B 8x20, SQM-L 21.3
sehr auffällig - OW-Ausdehnung knapp 2° - helles kompaktes Zentrum leicht länglich, die Außenbereiche verlieren schnell an Helligkeit
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EASY
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B 10x32, SQM-L 20.7
auffällig mit zwei unterschiedlichen, abgestuften Helligkeiten im leicht ovalen, hellen Zentrum - direkt besehen nicht sehr ausgedehnt, indirekt dann deutlich länger und sehr schwache, diffuse Ausläufer
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EASY
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B 10x35, SQM-L 21.3
eine riesige Ellipse mit einem hellen, großflächigen Zentrum - indirekt deutlich länger mit sehr schwachen Außenbereichen
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EASY
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B 10x50, SQM-L 21.3
der Kern ist sehr hell, wohingegen die Außenbereiche schnell schwächer werden - Ausdehnung rd. 2,5°
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EASY
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B 12x42, SQM-L 21.1
M 31 wirkt wie ein längliches Oval, das aus mehreren Schichten besteht, eine sehr helle Innenschicht, eine mittelhelle Hülle und eine schwache, diffuse Außenschicht - indirekt wirkt die äußere Hülle deutlich länger
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EASY
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B 12x50, SQM-L 21.0
auffallend ist zunächst der große, helle Kernbereich - indirekt besehen wächst dann die Länge der Galaxie enorm, ich schätze sie auf 2 bis 2,5°
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EASY
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B 15x56, SQM-L 20.4
eine riesige Ellipse mit einem großen, runden und hellen Zentrum - der südwestliche Teil ist richtig gut erkennbar und zieht sich sehr weit - der nordöstliche Teil ist indirekt gut erkennbar, direkt nur sehr schwach - leichte Helligkeitsabstufungen innerhalb der Ellipse
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EASY
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B 16x70, SQM-L 21.3
riesig mit schwachen Ausläufern, gut 3/4 Ausdehnung in meinem 4° GF - helles ovales Zentrum
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EASY
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B 18x70, SQM-L 21.3
riesig, oval, indirekt führen die Ausläufer noch weiter, Ausdehnung insgesamt mindestens 3° - helles Zentrum mit einem kompakten Kern - in den Ausläufern sind Strukturen erkennbar
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EASY
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76mm f/7.5, 57x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 29x zeigt sich M 31 mit einem großem, ovalem Zentrum, das zur Mitte immer heller wird - die Galaxie nimmt gut 3/4 des Gesichtsfeldes von 2,9° ein - bei 57x sind erste zarte Strukturen in Form von Helligkeitsunregelmäßigkeiten erkennbar, besonders im südwestlichen Teil - der östliche Teil ist weniger präsent
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 72x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 45x präsentiert sich M 31 mit einem großen, hellen Zentrum - nordwestlich vom Zentrum ist ein Stern markant - im Norden hebt sich das erste Staubband sehr offensichtlich ab, mit etwas Geduld ist auch das zweite Staubband erkennbar - bei 72x ist M 31 in Richtung Südwesten eindeutiger erkennbar und detailreicher als in Richtung Nordosten - NGC 206 ist deutlich als Kondensation im Südwesten von M 31 erkennbar
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EASY
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Messier 32 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 9'×9'
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Name: |
Messier 32, M32, NGC221, UGC452, Arp168 |
Group: |
Local Group |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h42m41.83s / +40°51'54.61" |
Brightness / Size: |
8m.1 / 8.5'×6.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.1, SQM-L 21.1
Relatively well seen with direct vision, but nearly stellar.
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EASY
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B 12x42, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.8
Very compact and strongly condensed. Almost stellar when only observed fleetingly.
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EASY
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80mm f/6.25, 25x, Bortle 6
Very bright and compact. Can be confused with a star. At higher magnification clearly extended.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
Round with very bright, stellar core, becoming weaker toward the edge.
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EASY
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René Merting |
B 6x24, SQM-L 20.5
indirekt als leicht nebliger Stern erkennbar
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MODERATE
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B 8x20, SQM-L 21.3
die Galaxie zeigt sich östlich von einem schwachen Stern indirekt als kompakter fluffiger Faststern
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MODERATE
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B 10x35, SQM-L 21.3
anfangs stellar, bei genauerer Betrachtung ein leicht diffuses Sternchen
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EASY
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B 10x50, SQM-L 21.3
die Galaxie ist sofort erkennbar und wirkt wie ein stark weichgezeichneter Stern
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EASY
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B 12x42, SQM-L 21.1
flüchtig betrachtet ist ein Stern zu erkennen, bei näherer Betrachtung wirkt die Galaxie leicht fluffig
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EASY
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B 12x50, SQM-L 21.0
auf den ersten Blick wirkt M 32 wie ein Stern - genauer hingeschaut sieht man, dass der Stern leicht aufgebläht ist mit diffusen Grenzen - ein kleines, sehr kompaktes Bällchen
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EASY
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B 15x56, SQM-L 20.4
auffällig und richtig fluffig, flauschig - ein kompakter, diffuser Nebelball, keinesfalls mehr wie ein Stern
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EASY
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B 16x70, SQM-L 21.3
ein kompakter heller Nebel, unterscheidet sich deutlich von den umgebenden Sternen - leicht außerhalb des Glimmens von M 31
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EASY
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B 18x70, SQM-L 21.3
die Galaxie fällt sofort auf, kein Stern mehr, sondern ein fluffiger Nebelball, fast wie ein PN - die Galaxie befindet sich scheinbar am Rand von M 31
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EASY
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76mm f/7.5, 57x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 29x steht M 32 knapp am unteren Rand des Glühens von M 31 - bei 57x sieht die Galaxie aus wie ein Kugelsternhaufen, mit einem hellen, kompakten Zentrum und diffusen Außenrändern
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 72x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 72x wirkt die Galaxie wie ein unscharfer Kugelsternhaufen - die Galaxie wirkt leicht unrund und hat ein stellares Zentrum - bei 240x offenbart sich das Zentrum kompakt und die Außenränder sind sehr diffus
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EASY
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Messier 110 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 20'×20'
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Name: |
Messier 110, M110, NGC205, UGC426, H5.18 |
Group: |
Local Group |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h40m22.07s / +41°41'07.08" |
Brightness / Size: |
8m.1 / 19.5'×11.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.1, SQM-L 21.1
Quite faint, oval, evenly bright.
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MODERATE
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B 8x50, Bortle 3, NELM 6m.4
Observed with 8x50 binoculars. Slightly oval, evenly bright, faint.
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MODERATE
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B 12x42, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.8
Rather faint, oval, almost uniformly bright.
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EASY
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70mm f/5.7, 20x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.1
Pretty faint, oval, almost evenly bright.
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MODERATE
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4.5" f/8, 28x, Bortle 7
Faint brightening but well seen with averted vision.
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MODERATE
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8" f/6, 37x, Bortle 4
Very bright and evident. Oval with also oval, brighter core area. Outer regions very diffuse.
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EASY
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René Merting |
B 6x24, SQM-L 20.5
die Galaxie ist indirekt leicht länglich erkennbar
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MODERATE
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B 8x20, SQM-L 21.3
indirekt sehr schwach und diffus, leichter zu erkennen als M 32
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MODERATE
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B 10x35, SQM-L 21.3
direkt knapp sichtbar - indirekt ein leicht verwischter, elongierter Fleck
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EASY
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B 10x50, SQM-L 21.3
die Galaxie ist ohne Probleme direkt erkennbar, indirekt zeigt sie sich elongiert (ähnlich wie M 31 mit bloßem Auge) - M 110 hat noch deutlichem Abstand zu M 31
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EASY
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B 12x42, SQM-L 21.1
indirekt ein schwacher, homogen heller, diffuser Schimmer - direkt auch knapp sichtbar
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EASY
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B 12x50, SQM-L 21.0
die Galaxie ist indirekt nördlich von M 31 in etwas Abstand wie ein dünner, zarter Kreidestrich erkennbar - direkt ist sie auch knapp sichtbar
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EASY
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B 15x56, SQM-L 20.4
auffällig, ein 3:1 elongierter schwacher, diffuser Nebel, der diagonal zu M 31 steht
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EASY
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B 16x70, SQM-L 21.3
einfach, groß, länglich und NS-elongiert - die Galaxie wird zur Mitte hin leicht heller
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EASY
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B 18x70, SQM-L 21.3
sehr auffällig, leicht oval mit länglichem, leicht hellerem Zentrum - Ränder diffus
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EASY
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76mm f/7.5, 57x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 29x ist M 110 noch deutlich entfernt von M 31, aber schon schön oval und gut begrenzt erkennbar - bei 57x ist die Galaxie auffällig und wirkt indirekt größer und diffuser - das Zentrum zeigt sich gut abgegrenzt
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 72x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 72x wirkt die ovale Galaxie sehr diffus, im ebenfalls ovalem Zentrum offenbart sich ein relativ großer Bereich, der leicht heller ist - bei 240x ändert sich nicht viel, die Galaxie ist riesig, sehr diffus und strukturlos
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EASY
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NGC 5 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC5, UGC62 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h07m48.90s / +35°21'44.46" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.8 / 1.0'×0.6' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Round, evenly bright.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 6 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC6, NGC20, UGC84 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h09m32.70s / +33°18'31.09" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.1 / 1.7'×1.6' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
Round, brightening toward the middle.
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MODERATE
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NGC 11 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC11, UGC73 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h08m42.49s / +37°26'52.39" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.7 / 1.5'×0.3' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Nearly permanently held with averted vision. Elongated, thin, evenly bright.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 13 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC13, UGC77, H3.866 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h08m47.72s / +33°26'00.06" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.2 / 2.3'×0.6' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
The fairly bright core is most obvious. Galaxy appears most of the time as round to slightly oval brightening. Very faint outer extension rarely seen, when the galaxy appears more elongated.
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MODERATE
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NGC 19 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC19, UGC98 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h10m40.87s / +32°58'59.20" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.3 / 1.1'×0.6' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 4
Held nearly permanently. Roundish, extremely faint, rather compact.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 21 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC21, NGC29, UGC100 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h10m46.89s / +33°21'10.22" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.8 / 1.5'×0.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
Roundish brightening.
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MODERATE
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NGC 27 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC27, UGC96 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h10m32.78s / +28°59'46.47" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.4 / 1.2'×0.5' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 4
Glimpsed as slightly elongated brightening.
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DIFFICULT
|
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NGC 39 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC39, UGC114, H3.861 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h12m18.85s / +31°03'39.97" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.6 / 1.1'×1.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Relatively small, roundish, faint.
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DIFFICULT
|
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NGC 43 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC43, UGC120 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h13m00.73s / +30°54'55.18" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.7 / 1.6'×1.5' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Roundish, faint, evenly bright.
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DIFFICULT
|
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NGC 48 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC48, UGC133 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h14m02.21s / +48°14'05.57" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.6 / 1.6'×1.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
Very faint, roundish. Most difficult compared to nearby NGC48, NGC49 & NGC51.
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DIFFICULT
|
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NGC 49 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC49, UGC136 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h14m22.43s / +48°14'47.54" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.7 / 1.1'×1.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
Very compact, roundish.
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DIFFICULT
|
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NGC 51 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC51, UGC138 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h14m34.90s / +48°15'19.86" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.1 / 1.7'×1.4' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
Roundish brightening. Seen fairly well.
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MODERATE
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NGC 68 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC68, UGC170, H5.16 |
Group: |
Arp113, VV166, Holm6, NGC70 Group |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h18m18.52s / +30°04'18.56" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.2 / 1.2'×1.1' |
|
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
Besides faint field stars I could clearly see a small, roundish, diffuse brightening. 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 4
Roundish with brighter core. Easiest member of group.
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DIFFICULT
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12.5" f/4.5, 205x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Round, less condensed. Brightest and most obvious galaxy of the group.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 45x als diffuser Fleck zusammen mit NGC 70 und 71 erkennbar - bei 160x dann auch einzeln sichtbar
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MODERATE
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NGC 70 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC70, IC1539, UGC174 |
Group: |
Arp113, VV166, Holm6, NGC70 Group |
Type: |
Gx, Sy2 |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h18m22.52s / +30°04'46.55" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.5 / 2.1'×1.7' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m.4
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FAILED
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12.5" f/4.5, 205x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Appeared very diffuse between two faint field stars. Shape hardly perceptible.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 45x als diffuser Fleck zusammen mit NGC 68 und 71 erkennbar - bei 160x dann auch einzeln sichtbar
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MODERATE
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NGC 71 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC71, UGC173 |
Group: |
Arp113, VV166, Holm6, NGC70 Group |
Type: |
Gx, Sy2 |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h18m23.60s / +30°03'47.55" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.3 / 1.7'×1.3' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 3, NELM 6m.4
Very faint, diffuse, round. Glimpsed with averted vision. Located nearby faint stars.
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DIFFICULT
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12.5" f/4.5, 205x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Well visible with averted vision as compact brightening.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 45x als diffuser Fleck zusammen mit NGC 68 und 70 erkennbar - bei 160x dann auch einzeln sichtbar
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MODERATE
|
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NGC 72 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC72, UGC176 |
Group: |
Arp113, VV166, Holm6, NGC70 Group |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h18m28.37s / +30°02'26.52" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.8 / 1.4'×1.1' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
12.5" f/4.5, 205x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Compact, slightly oval.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 160x ist die Galaxie gut zu erkennen
|
MODERATE
|
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NGC 74 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC74 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h18m49.30s / +30°03'43.64" |
Brightness / Size: |
b16m.0 / 0.8'×0.3' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
12.5" f/4.5, 205x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Quite compact brightening. Barely held with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
|
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NGC 76 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC76, UGC185 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h19m37.79s / +29°56'01.94" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.0'×0.9' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 4
Roundish, brightening toward the middle.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 97 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC97, UGC216 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h22m29.99s / +29°44'43.34" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.3 / 1.5'×1.3' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 4
Moderately faint, round.
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MODERATE
|
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NGC 160 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC160, UGC356, H3.476 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h36m04.10s / +23°57'28.50" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.6 / 2.3'×1.2' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 20.7
bei 144x direkt nur ganz knapp sichtbar, indirekt schwach, diffus und leicht oval - NO-SW-Elongation
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MODERATE
|
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NGC 183 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC183, UGC387 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h38m29.40s / +29°30'40.45" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.7 / 2.1'×1.6' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4
Fairly compact, brighter core. Well seen with averted vision. Epsilon And should be placed outside the field of view!
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MODERATE
|
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NGC 214 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC214, UGC438, H2.209 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h41m28.02s / +25°29'57.62" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.3 / 1.9'×1.5' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
Fairly well seen with averted vision. Moderately large, slightly oval, evenly bright without distinct core. At 133x barely seen with direct vision.
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EASY
|
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NGC 233 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC233, UGC464, H3.149 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h43m36.54s / +30°35'13.23" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.8 / 1.7'×1.6' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Relatively easily seen with averted vision. Roundish with much brighter core. At 150x barely seen with direct vision.
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EASY
|
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NGC 252 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC252, UGC491, H2.609 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h48m01.48s / +27°37'25.76" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.5 / 1.9'×1.5' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Slightly brighter core, otherwise evenly bright. Roundish to slightly oval.
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MODERATE
|
|
NGC 258 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC258 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h48m12.77s / +27°39'25.76" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.2 / 0.5'×0.4' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4
|
FAILED
|
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NGC 260 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC260, UGC497 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h48m34.64s / +27°41'32.91" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.5 / 0.8'×0.7' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 4
Extremely faint, evenly bright, roundish.
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DIFFICULT
|
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NGC 262 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC262, UGC499 |
Type: |
Gx, Sy2 |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h48m47.14s / +31°57'25.08" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.1 / 1.3'×0.9' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Relatively compact, round, faint nebula, which seemed surrounded by an extremely faint, round halo.
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DIFFICULT
|
|
NGC 304 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC304, UGC573 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h56m06.01s / +24°07'36.89" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.7 / 1.4'×0.9' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 20.7
bei 144x einfach direkt kompakt sichtbar - indirekt etwas größer, gut definiert und leicht unrund mit Nord-Süd-Elongation
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EASY
|
|
NGC 393 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC393, UGC707, H1.54 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h08m36.95s / +39°38'39.67" |
Brightness / Size: |
b13m.3 / 1.6'×1.3' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/4, 88x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Roundish to slightly oval, getting a bit brighter towards the middle, extremely faint. Not permanently held with averted vision.
|
DIFFICULT
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 72x indirekt ein kleiner, schwacher Nebelball - das Zentrum ist leicht heller - bei 144x ist die Galaxie auch direkt gut sichtbar
|
EASY
|
|
NGC 404 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC404, UGC718, H2.224, Mirach's Ghost |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h09m27.10s / +35°43'05.00" |
Brightness / Size: |
10m.0 / 3.5'×3.5' |
|
|
|
Overall a worthwile galaxy, fairly bright and easy to find. Located directly near gamma And.
|
|
Robert Zebahl |
B 12x42, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.8
|
FAILED
|
53mm f/11.3, 40x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Roundish, getting brighter toward the middle. Quite well visible with averted vision.
|
MODERATE
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55mm f/9.1, 55x, Bortle 6, NELM 5m.0+, SQM-L 19.1
Pretty faint, small, roundish, slightly condensed.
|
MODERATE
|
80mm f/6.25, 41x, Bortle 4
Easily seen with averted vision. Roundish brightening.
|
MODERATE
|
120mm f/5, 40x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Roundish, getting brighter toward the middle.
|
EASY
|
152mm f/8, 66x, Bortle 7, SQM-L 19.0
Not conspicuous, rather faint, roundish, slightly condensed.
|
MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 6
Evident with averted vision as round nebula with brighter core.
|
EASY
|
René Merting |
B 12x42, SQM-L 21.0
Mirach zeigt nur einen kleinen Halo, HD 6892 ist gut zu erkennen - insgesamt dreimal habe ich den Eindruck, an der richtigen Stelle eine schwache, kompakte Aufhellung aufblitzen zu sehen - dabei habe ich immer das Gefühl, dass der Blick in gewisser Weise einrasten muss, besser kann ich es nicht beschreiben - die Sichtung ließ sich aber nicht mehr als die dreimal wiederholen - sehr unsicher
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FAILED
|
B 15x56, SQM-L 21.1
Beobachtung fast im Zenit, hohe Luftfeuchte, der Stern Mirach mit einem großen Halo bis zum Stern HD 6892 - die Galaxie ist in diesem Fernglas eine Grenzbeobachtung - ab und an blitzt NGC 404 knapp außerhalb des Halorandes von Mirach auf - viel Geduld ist erforderlich - bei besseren, trockneren Bedingungen ist die Beobachtung vielleicht einfacher
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DIFFICULT
|
B 18x70, SQM-L 21.0
Beobachtung nahe dem Zenit - der Stern Mirach hat wegen der hohen Feuchtigkeit einen ordentlichen Halo, der bis zum nördlich stehenden 8.6 mag hellen Stern HD 6892 reicht - etwas weiter westlich von HD 6892 leuchtet NGC 404 indirekt besehen immer wieder diffus auf, der Abstand zu Mirach ist etwas größer als der der beiden Sterne - die Galaxie ist mitunter länger haltbar, verschwindet aber auch oft wieder
|
MODERATE
|
76mm f/7.5, 95x, SQM-L 19.0
bei 89% Mond gut 20° über dem Südhorizont - bei 29x ist noch nichts zu erkennen, Mirach zeigt so gut wie keinen Halo - bei 57x ist auch lange nichts außer dem Stern HD 6892 zu sehen, dann irgendwann ploppt ein zarter Schimmer auf, der mitunter ein wenig länger gehalten werden kann - bei 95x ist NGC 404 dann indirekt einfach als diffuser, homogen heller, zarter Schimmer erkennbar - direkt nicht sichtbar
|
MODERATE
|
100mm f/6.4, 71x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 32x zeigt sich Mirachs Geist und wirkt indirekt leicht heller - die Galaxie ist flächig zu erkennen und wird zur Mitte hin leicht heller - bei 49x und 71x ist NGC 404 direkt gut zu sehen, diffuse Außenränder und kompaktes Zentrum
|
EASY
|
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 45x ist die Galaxie gerade noch direkt als flauschiges Bällchen sichtbar - bei 72x zeigt sich eine deutlich sichtbare Aufhellung neben dem in schönem Gelb strahlenden Stern Mirach - bei 111x wird der Nebel noch deutlicher und der Kern stellar sichtbar - bei 160x ist die Galaxie recht groß und nach außen diffus auslaufend - in Verbindung mit dem gelb leuchtendem Stern lohnenswert
|
EASY
|
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 18.8
bei 72x zeigt sich indirekt ein kleiner Nebelschimmer - bei 144x sogar direkt sichtbar, indirekt heller, sehr diffus
|
EASY
|
|
NGC 425 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC425, UGC758 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h13m02.59s / +38°46'06.29" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.6 / 1.0'×0.8' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 144x nicht leicht zu finden, die Galaxie versucht sich in einem Sternfeld zu verstecken - südöstlich eines dieser schwachen Sterne ist ein leichtes, diffuses Glühen zu erkennen - indirekt ist sie deutlicher zu erkennen, sie wirkt rund
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 431 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC431, UGC776 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h14m04.54s / +33°42'15.26" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.9 / 1.2'×0.7' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.0
bei 144x ist die Galaxie westlich eines mittelhellen Sterns erkennbar, sie ist direkt knapp und indirekt deutlich zu sehen, zur Mitte hin heller werdend mit einem kompakten Zentrum und sehr diffus
|
EASY
|
|
NGC 536 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC536, UGC1013, H3.171 |
Group: |
HCG10 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h26m21.78s / +34°42'11.07" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.4 / 3.3'×1.2' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.0
bei 144x hell, oval ost-west-elongiert, stellares Zentrum - nördlich in der Galaxie ist eine schwache stellare Aufhellung erkennbar, die sich bei 206x als schwacher Stern entpuppt - NGC 536 ist gut begrenzt und 2:1 elongiert
|
EASY
|
|
NGC 561 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC561, UGC1048 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h28m18.77s / +34°18'31.35" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.7'×1.5' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.0
bei 144x indirekt als kompakter Fleck erkennbar, homogen hell und diffus
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 573 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC573, UGC1078 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h30m49.35s / +41°15'26.34" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.8 / 0.4'×0.4' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 144x ein kompakter, nebliger Fleck - rundlich und homogen hell
|
EASY
|
|
NGC 605 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC605, UGC1128 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h35m02.34s / +41°14'53.32" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.9 / 2.2'×1.1' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 144x ist indirekt ein zarter, diffuser Schimmer auszumachen - die Galaxie wirkt rundlich
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 679 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC679, UGC1283, H3.175 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h49m43.79s / +35°47'08.39" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.3 / 1.9'×1.9' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
Fairly faint, round brightening.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 708 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC708, UGC1348, H3.565 |
Group: |
Abell262, NGC708 Group, Pisces-Perseus-Supercluster |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h52m46.48s / +36°09'06.53" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.3 / 3.0'×2.5' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4
Very faint, diffuse brightening. Barely held with averted vision.
|
DIFFICULT
|
|
NGC 721 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC721, UGC1376 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h54m45.46s / +39°23'00.62" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.5 / 1.7'×1.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Object was only about 40° above the horizon.
|
FAILED
|
|
NGC 732 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC732, UGC1406 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h56m27.81s / +36°48'07.00" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.5 / 1.4'×1.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Object was only about 40° above the horizon.
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FAILED
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NGC 746 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC746, UGC1438 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h57m51.00s / +44°55'06.97" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.9'×1.3' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
Very faint brightening. Already seen at 100x with averted vision, but a group of stars can confuse.
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DIFFICULT
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 144x ist die Galaxie indirekt sichtbar, sie steht östlich einer Gruppe vieler schwacher Sterne, die spitz zusammenlaufen und nördlich an der Galaxie vorbei zeigen - NGC 746 ist kompakt, rund und diffus
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 753 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC753, UGC1437 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h57m42.19s / +35°54'58.14" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.3 / 2.5'×2.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
Held with averted vision as nearly round, diffuse brightening.
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DIFFICULT
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.1
bei 144x sehr hell, oval, diffus - OW-Elongation
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EASY
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NGC 759 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC759, UGC1440 |
Group: |
Abell262, NGC708 Group, Pisces-Perseus-Supercluster |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h57m50.33s / +36°20'35.17" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.7 / 1.8'×1.8' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Roundish, evenly bright.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.1
bei 144x indirekt ein homogen heller, schwacher Nebelfleck - direkt auch sichtbar
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EASY
|
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NGC 797 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC797, UGC1541, H3.566 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h03m28.10s / +38°07'01.10" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.7 / 1.6'×1.3' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Rather faint, evenly bright, roundish.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.1
bei 144x direkt leicht elliptisch - indirekt mit einem leicht helleren Zentrum sichtbar
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EASY
|
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NGC 801 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC801, UGC1550 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h03m44.85s / +38°15'31.22" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.1 / 3.1'×0.7' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Was only 45° above horizon. However I was surprised to not see this galaxy. Maybe next time.
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FAILED
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NGC 812 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC812, UGC1598 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h06m51.50s / +44°34'22.48" |
Brightness / Size: |
11m.6 / 3.0'×1.3' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Very faint, elongated, evenly bright.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 144x ein zarter 3:1 elongierter Schimmer östlich von einem mittelhellen Stern - unregelmäßig hell - die Westflanke wirkt etwas besser definiert
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MODERATE
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NGC 818 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC818, UGC1633, H2.604 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h08m44.51s / +38°46'38.11" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.5 / 2.9'×1.2' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Slightly oval & evenly bright.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.2
bei 144x ein großer, schwacher, 3:1 elongierter Schimmer - die Galaxie ist homogen hell und relativ gut begrenzt
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EASY
|
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NGC 828 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC828, UGC1655, H2.605 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h10m09.58s / +39°11'25.40" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.3 / 2.9'×2.2' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Core area appeared somewhat extended, surrounding by a very faint halo. Otherwise this galaxy appeared rather small & compact, faint. 59 And disturbs.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.2
bei 144x einfach sichtbar, ein kompakter, diffuser, homogen heller Nebelschimmer - indirekt wirkt NGC 828 helligkeitstechnisch leicht unruhig und nicht ganz rund
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EASY
|
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NGC 834 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC834, UGC1672, H3.567 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h11m01.28s / +37°39'59.00" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.1 / 1.1'×0.5' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Compact brightening, whereby the center appeared a bit brighter. Not obvious with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.1
bei 144x gut erkennbar innerhalb eines dichten Sternumfeldes - direkt knapp sichtbar - indirekt deutlich größer und diffuser
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EASY
|
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NGC 841 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC841, UGC1676 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h11m17.33s / +37°29'49.96" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.6 / 1.8'×1.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Roundish (?), stellar core, otherwise evenly bright.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.1
bei 144x direkt gut sichtbar, kompakt - indirekt größer und diffuser, aber nicht heller
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EASY
|
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NGC 845 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC845, UGC1695, H3.604 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h12m19.82s / +37°28'38.48" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.5 / 1.7'×0.4' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Compact brightening (probably only the brighter core).
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DIFFICULT
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.1
bei 144x indirekt ein kompakter, leicht länglicher, homogen heller Nebelfleck, kann mitunter länger gehalten werden
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MODERATE
|
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NGC 846 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC846, NGC847, UGC1688 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h12m12.30s / +44°34'06.01" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.3 / 1.9'×1.7' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Fairly easily seen with averted vision. Roundish, evenly bright.
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MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 144x ist die Galaxie südwestlich von einem schwachen Stern erkennbar - direkt nur knapp erkennbar, indirekt wirkt sie diffus mit leichter Helligkeitszunahme zum Zentrum hin - unregelmäßige Form
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MODERATE
|
|
NGC 891 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 14'×14'
|
Name: |
NGC891, UGC1831, H5.19 |
Group: |
NGC1023 Group |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h22m32.91s / +42°20'53.95" |
Brightness / Size: |
9m.9 / 13.5'×2.5' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m.7+, SQM-L 20.9
|
FAILED
|
B 12x42, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.3, Seeing 4/5
|
FAILED
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70mm f/5.7, 26x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.9
Elongated, thin, tapering endings, rather evenly bright. Rather well seen with averted vision.
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MODERATE
|
80mm f/6.25, 33x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Very elongated, evenly bright, getting a bit wider toward the middle with tapering endings.
|
MODERATE
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102mm f/11, 62x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
Very faint, spindle-shaped, thin, uniform brightening. Visible with averted vision almost permanently.
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DIFFICULT
|
4.5" f/8, 28x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Thin, very elongated, somewhat brighter and broader toward the center, otherwise rather evenly bright. Fairly well seen with averted vision.
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MODERATE
|
120mm f/5, 75x, Bortle 6-, NELM 4m.8+, SQM-L 19.1
Only the brighter core area was visible as rather faint, elongated brightening.
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MODERATE
|
120mm f/5, 18x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
At 18x rather faint, very elongated with tapering ends. At 40x similar view but overall more obvious. The dust lane was not visible.
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MODERATE
|
120mm f/5, 18x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
At 18x more or less obvious with averted vision, elongated, evenly bright. At 75x the dust lane is perceptible to some extent with averted vision, but not clearly & permanently visible.
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MODERATE
|
152mm f/5.9, 72x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.2
At 34x evident with averted vision, evenly bright, very elongated with tapering endings. At 72x and 100x the dust lane is well visible with averted vision.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 66x, Bortle 6+, NELM 5m.0+, SQM-L 19.6
With averted vision very elongated, evenly bright, tapering ends, slight broadening toward the middle. Overall pretty faint and anything but conspicuous.
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MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
One of the most beautiful edge-on galaxies of the autumn sky! Already seen at 37x as faint, very elongated and thin nebula with averted vision. Can easily been overlooked. Broadening and slight brightening toward the middle. At 100x dust lane obvious with averted vision, which is slightly shifted to SE. The surrounding area of NGC891 offers many more interesting galaxies, particularly the galaxy cluster Abell 347!
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EASY
|
René Merting |
B 16x70, SQM-L 21.3
wie von Geisterhand erzeugt erscheint indirekt ein länglicher NO-SW-elongierter Nebelschimmer - die Aufhellung wirkt leicht bauchig - schwer, aber nicht grenzwertig
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DIFFICULT
|
B 18x70, SQM-L 21.3
mit ein bisschen Geduld wir indirekt ein blasser, länglicher Schimmer sichtbar - homogen hell
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DIFFICULT
|
76mm f/7.5, 57x, SQM-L 21.1
bei 29x blitzt die Galaxie ab und an als schwacher, zarter Strich auf - bei 57x zeigt sich ein diffuser, homogen heller, langer Nebelstrich
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MODERATE
|
100mm f/6.4, 71x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 32x ist die Galaxie indirekt mit NO-SW-Elongation erkennbar und kann mitunter länger gehalten werden - bei 71x ist sie indirekt einfach und zeigt sich 4:1 elongiert - an der Nordflanke ist ein Vordergrundstern erkennbar
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MODERATE
|
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 45x ist ein heller länglicher und diffuser Nebelstreif erkennbar - die Sichtbarkeit verbessert sich bei 111x und das Staubband ist indirekt sichtbar und weit durchgezogen, Elongation 4:1
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EASY
|
|
NGC 898 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC898, UGC1842, H3.570 |
Group: |
Abell347 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h23m20.39s / +41°57'05.25" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.9 / 1.8'×0.4' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 86x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
|
FAILED
|
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Evenly bright, elongated, broadening toward the center.
|
MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Elongated, thin, evenly bright. Easily seen with averted vision.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 906 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC906, UGC1868 |
Group: |
Abell347 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h25m16.25s / +42°05'23.48" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.9 / 1.8'×1.6' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4
Very faint, round to slightly oval, evenly bright.
|
DIFFICULT
|
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Roundish, evenly bright. Overall rather faint.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 909 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC909, UGC1872 |
Group: |
Abell347 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h25m22.80s / +42°02'07.43" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.3 / 0.9'×0.9' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Evenly bright, roundish, compact.
|
DIFFICULT
|
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Rather compact brightening, that I could relatively well see with averted vision.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 910 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC910, UGC1875, H3.571 |
Group: |
Abell347 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h25m26.77s / +41°49'27.50" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.2 / 2.0'×2.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
102mm f/11, 86x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 19.0
|
FAILED
|
120mm f/5, 75x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.1
Very faint, slightly condensed, roundish.
|
DIFFICULT
|
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 6
Nearly permanently held as very faint, roundish brightening.
|
DIFFICULT
|
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
With averted vision easily seen as a round nebula with brighter core. Brightest member of Abell 347.
|
MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.2
bei 144x direkt knapp sichtbar, relativ schwach und kompakt - indirekt dann deutlich größer, helles Zentrum und leicht unrund
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 911 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC911, UGC1878 |
Group: |
Abell347 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h25m42.40s / +41°57'22.59" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.7 / 1.3'×0.7' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Slightly elongated, evenly bright.
|
MODERATE
|
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Slightly elongated with brighter center.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 914 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC914, UGC1887 |
Group: |
Abell347 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h26m05.20s / +42°08'38.62" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.8'×1.3' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4
About as difficult as NGC906. Extremely faint, evenly bright.
|
DIFFICULT
|
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Slightly oval, evenly bright, faint.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 923 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC923, UGC1915 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h27m34.64s / +41°58'39.21" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.7 / 0.8'×0.6' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.65 Roundish, compact. Nearby 8.83 mag star interferes.
|
DIFFICULT
|
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Roundish with slightly brighter center. Relatively well visible with averted vision.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 946 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC946, UGC1979 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h30m38.51s / +42°13'55.64" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.2 / 1.5'×1.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Roundish, relatively compact.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 980 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC980, UGC2063, H3.572 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h35m18.56s / +40°55'35.60" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.7'×0.9' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Roundish to slightly oval, getting apparently brighter towards the middle.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 982 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC982, UGC2066, H3.573 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h35m24.86s / +40°52'10.91" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.5 / 1.5'×0.6' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
At 80x fairly small, elongated. At 150x slightly condensed.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 995 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC995, UGC2118 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h38m32.03s / +41°31'45.25" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.4 / 1.7'×1.2' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Very faint, barely condensed.
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 996 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC996, UGC2123 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h38m39.87s / +41°38'51.27" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.4'×1.4' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Roundish to slightly oval (?), well condensed with much more brighter central area.
|
MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.2
bei 144x knapp direkt sichtbar, indirekt deutlicher - rund, mehr nicht
|
EASY
|
|
NGC 999 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC999, IC240, UGC2127 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h38m47.45s / +41°40'13.24" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.5 / 0.9'×0.8' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Very compact brightening. I will repeat this observation to make sure!
|
MODERATE
|
|
NGC 7618 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
|
Name: |
NGC7618, UGC12516 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
23h19m47.21s / +42°51'09.65" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.2'×1.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
Roundish, fairly compact, evenly bright.
|
MODERATE
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 72x ist indirekt eine kompakte leicht länglich wirkende Aufhellung südwestlich eines schwachen Sterns erkennbar - bei 111x wird die Galaxie deutlicher und zur Mitte hin nimmt die Helligkeit zu - die Außengrenzen wirken diffus
|
EASY
|
|
NGC 7640 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 10'×10'
|
Name: |
NGC7640, UGC12554, H2.600 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
23h22m06.58s / +40°50'43.54" |
Brightness / Size: |
11m.1 / 10.0'×2.0' |
|
Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Very elongated with brighter, elongated core. Overall fairly faint.
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MODERATE
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 20.7
bei 144x wunderschön anzusehen, ein Kreidestrich innerhalb eines Sterndreiecks - direkt knapp sichtbar, indirekt sehr deutlich und gut definiert - am südöstlichen Ende der Galaxie klebt ein Vordergrundstern
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EASY
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NGC 7707 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC7707, UGC12683, H3.579 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
23h34m51.42s / +44°18'14.18" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.4 / 1.3'×1.1' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
Well seen with averted vision as faint, roundish brightening. Already seen at 100x, but it appeared fairly faint.
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MODERATE
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NGC 7831 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC7831, IC1530, UGC60 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h07m19.52s / +32°36'33.41" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.8 / 1.5'×0.3' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
Evenly bright, very elongated, relatively faint. Held with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 7836 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC7836, UGC65 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h08m01.63s / +33°04'14.87" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.8 / 0.9'×0.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 210x, Bortle 4
Round, small, compact. Fairly well seen with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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UGC 254 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC254 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h26m21.47s / +39°29'45.03" |
Brightness / Size: |
b15m.8 / 0.9'×0.4' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 4
Tried short.
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FAILED
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UGC 330 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC330 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h33m41.80s / +39°32'41.36" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.7 / 0.8'×0.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 5m.9+, SQM-L 21.0
At 171x quite faint, at 216x elongated, slightly condensed.
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MODERATE
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UGC 338 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC338 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h34m21.94s / +39°36'03.50" |
Brightness / Size: |
b15m.5 / 1.0'×0.2' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
Only tried short yet.
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FAILED
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UGC 344 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC344 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h34m51.31s / +39°32'41.10" |
Brightness / Size: |
b15m.1 / 1.0'×0.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4
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FAILED
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UGC 622 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC622 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
01h00m28.12s / +47°59'42.89" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.6 / 1.1'×0.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m.7+, SQM-L 20.9
Round, overall evenly bright. Center appeared somewhat brighter. A nearby 7.13m star interferes, so I can higher recommend eyepieces with narrow field of view (e.g. orthos).
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MODERATE
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UGC 1493 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1493, PGC7646 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h00m54.92s / +38°12'38.37" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.0 / 2.3'×0.9' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Galaxy was only about 45° above horizon.
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FAILED
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UGC 1626 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1626, Arp74 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h08m21.49s / +41°28'45.10" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.1 / 1.6'×1.5' |
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Arp 74 also includes the faint galaxy 2MASX J02082216+4128061 south of UGC 1626.
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 288x, SQM-L 21.2
bei 288x ist indirekt der schwache Stern unmittelbar ostnordöstlich zu erkennen, die Galaxie selbst blitzt nur ab und an auf als schwacher diffuser Schimmer - grenzwertig
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DIFFICULT
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UGC 1691 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1691 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h12m13.44s / +39°14'07.49" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.6 / 1.8'×1.6' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Roundish with brighter center. Fairly well visible with averted vision.
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MODERATE
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UGC 1721 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1721 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h14m34.13s / +37°24'28.52" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.5 / 2.3'×2.3' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Object was only about 40° above the horizon.
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FAILED
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UGC 1807 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1807 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h21m13.40s / +42°45'44.00" |
Brightness / Size: |
b16m.5 / 2.5'×2.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 5m.9+, SQM-L 21.0
I glimpsed something roundish, evenly bright and extremely faint, but I'm not really sure.
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FAILED
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UGC 1810 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1810 |
Group: |
Arp273 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h21m28.70s / +39°22'32.65" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.9 / 2.0'×1.4' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 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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UGC 1813 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1813 |
Group: |
Arp273 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h21m32.61s / +39°21'24.70" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.2 / 1.1'×0.3' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.4 Unfortunately not seen, but the nearby UGC1810. Both galaxies were only about 45° above the horizon.
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FAILED
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UGC 1832 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1832 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h22m31.11s / +43°03'54.87" |
Brightness / Size: |
b15m.4 / 1.3'×0.6' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 5m.9+, SQM-L 21.0
Oval, slight brightening toward the middle. Glimpsed with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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UGC 1837 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1837 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h22m58.48s / +43°00'43.10" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.1 / 1.2'×0.9' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 5m.9+, SQM-L 21.0
Faint, slightly elongated, somewhat brighter center.
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MODERATE
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UGC 1840 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1840, Arp145 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h23m11.42s / +41°22'04.77" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.4 / 1.5'×1.3' |
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Arp145 actually consists of two galaxies: The brighter PGC9062 (=UGC1840) and the much fainter PGC9060 (v17.8m), which is located in the southwestern part of the "donut".
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
Small, round, slightly darkening toward the edge. Faint star pair nearby. The "donut" (that's no image artifact!) needs more aperture for sure. Hint: Galaxy located less than 5' from a bright 5.8m star. I recommend an eyepiece with narrow field of view and less internal reflections! A 6mm ortho worked fine for me :-)
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DIFFICULT
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.2
Nacht mit hoher Luftfeuchte - bei 206x blendet der helle Stern westlich immernoch erheblich - indirekt habe ich das Gefühl, eine neblige Aufhellung erkennen zu können, ich bin mir aber nicht sicher, weil dort auch eine kompakte Gruppe aus schwachen Sternen steht - indirekt und mit field sweeping habe ich ab und an das Gefühl, dass eine zarte Aufhellung leicht länglich ist (UGC+Sterne?)
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DIFFICULT
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UGC 1841 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1841 |
Type: |
Gx, Sy1 |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h23m11.41s / +42°59'31.38" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.3 / 2.2'×1.6' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4, NELM 5m.9+, SQM-L 21.0
Nearby a brighter star, roundish with slightly brighter core, rather faint.
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MODERATE
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UGC 1858 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1858 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h24m47.28s / +41°40'52.63" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.9 / 1.3'×1.1' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
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FAILED
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UGC 1859 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1859 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h24m44.41s / +42°37'22.57" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.9 / 1.7'×1.1' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, NELM 5m.9+, SQM-L 21.0
Slightly elongated with somewhat brighter center.
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MODERATE
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UGC 1866 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC1866 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h25m07.41s / +41°51'05.55" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.2 / 0.9'×0.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
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FAILED
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UGC 2034 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC2034 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
02h33m42.92s / +40°31'43.20" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.2 / 2.8'×2.3' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Tried at 80x and 150x.
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FAILED
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UGC 12372 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC12372 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
23h07m00.86s / +35°46'38.63" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.5 / 0.9'×0.8' |
|
René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 144x, SQM-L 21.0
bei 144x indirekt als schwacher Schimmer erkennbar - die Galaxie kann indirekt länger gehalten werden
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MODERATE
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UGC 12588 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC12588 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
23h24m42.30s / +41°20'54.00" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.7'×1.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 96x, Bortle 4
Extremely faint, round. Even seen at 133x & 171x.
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DIFFICULT
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 111x zeigt sich indirekt ein runder homogen heller Nebelfleck
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MODERATE
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UGC 12632 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC12632 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
23h29m58.78s / +40°59'25.20" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.1 / 4.5'×3.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Nothing seen at 37x & 100x.
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FAILED
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UGC 12889 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC12889 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
And |
Coordinates: |
00h00m01.68s / +47°16'28.28" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.6 / 2.1'×1.8' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 4
Roundish, very faint, evenly bright. Hold for sure with averted vision. At 210x more easily seen.
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DIFFICULT
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