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Name: NGC 3579Other name: ESO 129-EN8
RA: 11h 12m DEC: -61° 15'
Constellation: CAR
Type: Bright nebula
Classification: E
Description: F,lE,sbM,2nd of 6
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Wicherina, Greenough, Australia
Date: 23/24.12.2009 1:40
Instrument: Newton 110/805 mm
Magnification: 124xFilter: -
Field: 33'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 1NE lim mag: 7.5
Visuality: IIIHeight: 41°
Weather: +17°C
Description: Arch-like nebula where are some brighter areas and stars involved.
Updated: 3.9.2010 22:10