NGC 7137 (Galaxy)
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Right ascension: 21h 49m
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Declination: 22° 14'
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Constellation: Pegasus
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Date/time: 2016.08.03 23:15 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 16'
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Magnification and filter(s): 250x
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Seeing: 7/10
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Transparency: 5/5
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SQM: 21.55 m/as2
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Temperature: 16°C
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Humidity: low
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Wind: none
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Sight: 2 - minor details, somewhat interesting
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Difficulty: 3 - moderately visible, dark adaptation needed, averted vision might add to details
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Position: 3 - moderate, some starhopping needed
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Location: Talpa Minor Observatory
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
Surprisingly easy to see, as a tiny, fuzzy little spot. Slightly elongated to the W-E direction, but it's almost disk-shaped. It displays a very sharp edge which makes the looks spectacular. This edge is best visible with averted vision. Completely homogeneous.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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