Iiro's DeepSky Sketches

Name: PK 116+8.1	Other name: M2-55
RA: 23h 31.9m	DEC: +70° 23'
Constellation: CEP
Type: Planetary nebula
Magnitude: 12.2
Size: 42'' x 36''
Brightest star: 21
Classification: 3
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Härskiänsaari, Ruokolahti, Finland
Date: 3/4.11.2004 20:25
Instrument: Newton 406/1830 mm
Magnification: 244x	Filter: UHC
Field: 12'	Seeing: 3
Background sky: 4	NE lim mag: 6.1
Visuality: III	Height: 81°
Weather: +3°C, windy, 63% Moon is rising in NE
Description: Pretty bright round planetary. No details or central star in view. Good response to UHC.
Updated: 8.11.2004 20:58