Almach (TVICS)
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Also known as: Gamma Andromedae, Gamma And
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Right ascension: 2h 6m
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Declination: 42° 24'
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Constellation: Andromeda
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Date/time: 2012.09.25 23:20 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 14'
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Magnification and filter(s): 250x
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Seeing: 3/10
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Transparency: 2/5
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SQM: 20.12 m/as2
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Temperature: 13°C
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Humidity: moderate
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Wind: moderate
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Sight: 3 - definite details, interesting 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 nice binary star, not that close to eachother, but with large difference in brightness. The colour is best noticeable with fresh, non dark adapted eyes. The primary member has a golden colour with a touch of green while the companion is deep blue with a very little purplish tint. The strong moonlight combined with moderate humidity is not a favorable condition for observation, perhaps that's why the field is lacking faint stars.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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