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Name: NGC 6926 & NGC 6929Other name: UGC 11588
RA: 20h 33.1m DEC: -2° 2'
Constellation: AQL
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 12.4
Size: 2' x 1.4'
PA: 0°
Surface brightness: 13.3
Classification: SBc/P
Description: vF,pL,E176,p of 2
Notes: H III 142,Distorted,UGC 11588
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Ania, Pirkkala, Finland
Date: 14/15.10.2009 21:40
Instrument: Newton 300/1500 mm
Magnification: 214xFilter: -
Field: 23'Seeing: 4
Background sky: 3NE lim mag: 6.6
Visuality: IIHeight: 25°
Weather: -3°C
Description: NGC 6926 is highly oriented in N-S direction and there's some structure visible on the east-edge. NGC 6929 is W-E elongated and has a brighter core-area.
Updated: 16.11.2009 20:30