Iiro's DeepSky Sketches

Name: NGC 1979	Other name: ESO 487-24
RA: 5h 34m	DEC: -23° 19'
Constellation: LEP
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 11.8
Size: 2.2' x 1.8'
Surface brightness: 13.2
Classification: E-SO
Description: vF,vS,stellar
Notes: H III 240,IC 2137
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Las Indias (750 m), La Palma, Spain
Date: 27/28.3.2008 21:20
Instrument: Newton 110/805 mm
Magnification: 115x	Filter: -
Field: 43'	Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2	NE lim mag: 6.7
Visuality: III	Height: 20°
Weather: +13°C, windy
Description: A round and compact galaxy, even brightness.
Updated: 29.11.2008 17:31