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Name: NGC 6302Other name: PK 349+1.1
RA: 17h 13.7m DEC: -37° 6'
Constellation: SCO
Type: Planetary nebula
Magnitude: 12.8
Size: 72'' x 30''
Surface brightness: 9
Brightest star: 16.6
Classification: 6
Description: pB,E pf
Notes: Bug or Bipolar Nebula,much flattened figure 8 shape
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Pico de la Nieve (1540 m), La Palma, Spain
Date: 3/4.4.2008 4:50
Instrument: Newton 110/805 mm
Magnification: 230xFilter: -
Field: 21'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.7
Visuality: IHeight: 20°
Weather: +9°C, strong wind
Description: Bipolar Nebula.
Updated: 2.6.2008 19:00