NGC 2215 (Open cluster)
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Right ascension: 6h 21m
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Declination: -7° 18'
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Constellation: Monoceros
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Date/time: 2011.01.28 19:00 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 27'
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Magnification and filter(s): 100x
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Seeing: 8/10
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Transparency: 2/5
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Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
Small, relatively compact open cluster that reminds me of some prehistoric stone axe. Consists about a dozen stars of the 11-12m range and some fainter ones. Not an easy object as its declination requires much work with a Dobsonian telescope. :) SQM reading: 20.6m/arcsec2, -9°C, high humidity.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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