Iiro's DeepSky Sketches

Name: NGC 6700	Other name: UGC 11351
RA: 18h 46.1m	DEC: +32° 17'
Constellation: LYR
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 13.1
Size: 1.4' x 1'
PA: 115°
Surface brightness: 13.4
Classification: SBc
Description: eF,lE,dif,iR
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Härskiänsaari, Ruokolahti, Finland
Date: 25/26.10.2005 20:15
Instrument: Newton 457/2280 mm
Magnification: 305x	Filter: -
Field: 10'	Seeing: 2
Background sky: 4	NE lim mag: 6
Visuality: IV	Height: 44°
Weather: -4°C, thin clouds
Description: Very difficult galaxy in these conditions. There is only a weak disk, which is even brightness, visible with averted vision.
Updated: 19.11.2005 22:50