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(IAAC) Obj: NGC 4494 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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Subject: (IAAC) Obj: NGC 4494 - Inst: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
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From: anonymous@sedna.atmob.org
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Date: 14 Apr 2005 21:02:29 -0000
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Observation Poster: Stéphane Meloche <stephanemeloche@videotron.ca>
Observer: Stéphane Meloche
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 2005/04/10 4h04 UT
Location of site: Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley, Québec, Canada (Lat 45.4542°, Elev 316 m)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5,2 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: Vixen 9x63 binoculars
Magnification:
Filter(s):
Object(s): NGC 4494
Category: External galaxy.
Class: E1-2
Constellation: Com
Data: mag 9.8 size 4.6 x 4.4
Position: RA 12:31 DEC 25:47
Description:
In Coma Berenices, just at the east of the Coma cluster, at the end of the point formed by the most brilliant stars of this cluster. Dimensions of NGC 4494 are rather small, visible with difficulty with averted vision. The galaxy takes the appearance of a very small spot slightly luminous. No other visible details.
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