NGC 404 (Galaxy)
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Also known as: Mirach's ghost
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Right ascension: 1h 10m
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Declination: 36° 46'
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Constellation: Andromeda
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Date/time: 2009.11.23 23:45 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 15'
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Magnification and filter(s): 250x
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Seeing: 7/10
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Transparency: 4/5
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Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
This galaxy, also know as Mirach's ghost, not surprisingly is located near the bright star Mirach of the constellation Andromeda. Some have reported difficulties seeing this object, because although it's fairly bright, the glowing of the nearby Mirach easily outshines it. For me, it was visible easily from the start, but after I've increased the magnification to 250x, I was finally able to examine the structure of the galaxy without Mirach in the FoV. You may need eyepieces with good anti-glare coating to disturbing light rays. The galaxy itself is very small, round, with some suspectedly brighter details at its Northern corner, albeit this may be the result of an optical error only. SQM reading: 21.0 m/arcsec2, 9°C.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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