Iiro's DeepSky Sketches

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Name: NGC 1569Other name: UGC 3056
RA: 4h 30.8m DEC: +64° 51'
Constellation: CAM
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 11
Size: 3.7' x 1.8'
PA: 120°
Surface brightness: 12.9
Classification: Irp
Description: pB,S,lE,BNM,*9.5n1'
Notes: H II 768,dk markings,well rrr,l trace of spiral structure
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Härskiänsaari, Ruokolahti, Finland
Date: 13/14.10.2004 0:40
Instrument: Newton 406/1830 mm
Magnification: 292xFilter: -
Field: 10'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.5
Visuality: IIIHeight: 68°
Weather: +2°C, windy
Description: Very bright W-E elongated galaxy. Sharp south edge.
Updated: 22.10.2004 14:50