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Name: NGC 596Other name: MCG - 1- 5- 5
RA: 1h 32.9m DEC: -7° 2'
Constellation: CET
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 10.9
Size: 2.8' x 2.1'
PA: 40°
Surface brightness: 13
Classification: E2
Description: pB,R,bM,r,*6f12'
Notes: H II 4
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Haakanala, Rautjärvi, Finland
Date: 5/6.10.2011 1:00
Instrument: Newton 457/2280 mm
Magnification: 457xFilter: -
Field: 9'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.7
Visuality: IIHeight: 21°
Weather: +4°C, windy
Description: Somewhat elliptical in NE-SW direction.
Updated: 28.2.2013 22:00