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Name: NGC 3169Other name: UGC 5525
RA: 10h 14.2m DEC: +3° 28'
Constellation: SEX
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 10.2
Size: 4.2' x 2.9'
PA: 45°
Surface brightness: 12.8
Classification: Sa
Description: B,pL,vlE,pgmbM,*11,78,80",3rd of 3
Notes: H I 4,eF corona vis to approx 8X6,P w NGC 3166
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Haakanala, Rautjärvi, Finland
Date: 26/27.3.2011 22:05
Instrument: Newton 457/2280 mm
Magnification: 457xFilter: -
Field: 9'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.7
Visuality: 1Height: 32°
Weather: -13°C, clouds, bad transparency
Description: A reluctant sketch drawn through the clouds...
Updated: 6.4.2011 20:50