Iiro's DeepSky Sketches

Name: NGC 2985	Other name: UGC 5253
RA: 9h 50.4m	DEC: +72° 17'
Constellation: UMA
Type: Galaxy
Magnitude: 10.4
Size: 4.6' x 3.4'
PA: 175°
Surface brightness: 13.3
Classification: Sb
Description: vB,cL,R,psmbM,* inv f
Notes: H I 78,diff BN,many poor res knotty arms, P w NGC 3027 at 25'
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Härskiänsaari, Ruokolahti, Finland
Date: 30/31.1.2009 23:20
Instrument: Newton 457/2280 mm
Magnification: 326x	Filter: -
Field: 15'	Seeing: 3
Background sky: 2	NE lim mag: 6.9
Visuality: I	Height: 74°
Weather: -20°C
Description: Somewhat elongated in NE-SW direction, small brighter patch on the NW edge.
Updated: 13.2.2009 22:08