Hickson 68 (Galaxy)
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Also known as: NGC 5350 + NGC 5353 + NGC 5354 + NGC 5355
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Right ascension: 13h 54m
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Declination: 40° 17'
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Constellation: Canes Venatici
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Date/time: 2010.05.12 22:45 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 20'
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Magnification and filter(s): 167x
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Seeing: 5/10
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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:
Fantastic spectacular group of galaxies. I can catch 4 of 5 group members. NGC 5353 and 5354 are showing star-like core, NGC 5350 does not show such a feature, although this is clearly the largest of all. NGC 5355 is the faintest, it's so dim that it's hard to detect its exact shape and position angle (PA). Hickson designations are: 68a = NGC 5353 (11m), 68b = NGC 5354 (11.4m), 68c = NGC 5350 (11.3m), 68d = NGC 5355 (13.1m), 68e = NGC 5358 (13.6m). Unfortunately I was unable to detect the last one of the quintet, but it should be visible on a better night.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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