U Cygni (TVICS)
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Also known as: U CYG
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Right ascension: 20h 20m
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Declination: 47° 56'
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Constellation: Cygnus
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Date/time: 2012.08.15 22:30 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 11'
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Magnification and filter(s): 250x
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Seeing: 8/10
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Transparency: 3/5
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SQM: 21.18 m/as2
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Temperature: 12°C
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Humidity: dry
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Wind: none
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Sight: 4 - lots of details, very interesting, unique look
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Difficulty: 1 - instantly visible, no dark adaptation or averted vision needed
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Position: 1 - very easy, many bright stars nearby
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Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
A very nice orange star with a slightly fainter light blue companion nearby that contrast nicely.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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