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Name: NGC 3729Other name: UGC 6547
RA: 11h 33.8m DEC: +53° 8'
Constellation: UMA
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 11.4
Size: 2.9' x 1.9'
PA: 15°
Surface brightness: 13.1
Classification: SB/P
Description: pB,pL,lE 0,gbM,*12 nr
Notes: H I 222,In field w NGC 3718
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Haakanala, Rautjärvi, Finland
Date: 15/16.3.2013 0:20
Instrument: Newton 457/2280 mm
Magnification: 326xFilter: -
Field: 14'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 3NE lim mag: 6.7
Visuality: IHeight: 88°
Weather: -20°C, no wind
Description: The height of this galaxy was 88 degrees so it won't be in the better place. Despite of that the zenith is the last place where you want to look with a 2.5 meter long dobson. NE-SW elongated core is the dominant part of this galaxy. It's surrounded by fainter halo which appears to be spiral arms with averted vision. There is a clear darker area around the core.
Updated: 26.3.2013 22:00