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Name: NGC 7538Other name: LBN 542
RA: 23h 14.1m DEC: +61° 29'
Constellation: CEP
Type: Bright nebula
Size: 8' x 7'
Classification: E
Description: vF,L,2pB* inv
Notes: H II 706,Filamentary struct in neby
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Ania, Pirkkala, Finland
Date: 16/17.9.2009 0:45
Instrument: Newton 300/1500 mm
Magnification: 214xFilter: UHC
Field: 23'Seeing: 2
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.7
Visuality: IIIHeight: 88°
Weather: +7°C
Description: I found this bright nebula (again) when I was observing open clusters nearby. It's very bright, you can't miss if you're scanning the sky on the right area. There are four-five stars involved with the nebula. Last observed in October 2004.
Updated: 26.10.2009 19:28
Name: NGC 7538Other name: LBN 542
RA: 23h 14.1m DEC: +61° 29'
Constellation: CEP
Type: Bright nebula
Size: 8' x 7'
Classification: E
Description: vF,L,2pB* inv
Notes: H II 706,Filamentary struct in neby
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Härskiänsaari, Ruokolahti, Finland
Date: 13/14.10.2004 21:30
Instrument: Newton 406/1830 mm
Magnification: 215xFilter: UHC
Field: 14'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.5
Visuality: IIHeight: 80°
Weather: +2°C, windy
Description: Pretty bright W-E elongated emission nebula with 215x and UHC-filter. Brighter oval and two stars in the middle.
Updated: 22.10.2004 14:54