Iiro's DeepSky Sketches

Name: Messier 59	Other name: NGC 4621
RA: 12h 42m	DEC: +11° 39'
Constellation: VIR
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 9.6
Size: 5.3' x 4'
PA: 165°
Surface brightness: 12.9
Classification: E3
Description: B,pL,lE,vsvmbM,2 * p
Notes: B diff N,smooth arms
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Lakasenpelto, Imatra, Finland
Date: 25/26.3.2003 0:10
Instrument: Newton 406/1830 mm
Magnification: 244x	Filter: deepsky
Field: 13'	Seeing: 2
Background sky: 3	NE lim mag: 5.9
Visuality: II	Height: 37°
Weather: -1°C
Description: Kirkas ja tiivis ydin, jota ympäröi sumu. Aika vaatimaton Messier -kohde.
Updated: 31.3.2003 14:33