NGC 2976 (Galaxy)
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Right ascension: 59h 49m
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Declination: 67° 50'
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Constellation: Ursa Major
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Date/time: 2016.06.06 22:40 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 28'
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Magnification and filter(s): 167x
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Seeing: 6/10
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Transparency: 3/5
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SQM: 20.90 m/as2
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Temperature: 13°C
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Humidity: moderate
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Wind: gusts
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Sight: 3 - definite details, interesting look
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Difficulty: 3 - moderately visible, dark adaptation needed, averted vision might add to details
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Position: 2 - easy, bright star nearby
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Location: Talpa Minor Observatory
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
Lies in the vicinity of the famous M81 / M 82 double. This galaxy is fain, quite big, it's shape is peculiar visually, I observe a dent near the Western side. It's extended core is visibly brighter to the East. Perhaps this is only an illusion seen only because of the raising humidity.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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