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Name: NGC 3799 & NGC 3800Other name: UGC 6630
RA: 11h 40.2m DEC: +15° 20'
Constellation: LEO
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 13.9
Size: 0.7' x 0.5'
PA: 90°
Surface brightness: 12.8
Classification: SBb/P
Description: cF,R,p of 2
Notes: P w NGC 3800 at 1.4' nf
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Härskiänsaari, Ruokolahti, Finland
Date: 6/7.4.2007 23:50
Instrument: Newton 457/2280 mm
Magnification: 457xFilter: -
Field: 9'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2NE lim mag: 6.6
Visuality: IIHeight: 42°
Weather: -5°C, windy
Description: NGC 3800 is pretty bright, NE-SW elongated galaxy, no details. Forms a close pair with NGC 3799.
Updated: 25.4.2007 21:48