Hickson 88 (GxG)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 12'×12'
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| Name: |
Hickson 88, HCG88 |
| Type: |
GxG |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
20h52m24.00s / -05°44'59.00" |
| Group Members: |
| MCG-1-53-14 |
(PGC65612) |
b15m.0 |
1.1'×0.3' (70°) |
| NGC6975 |
(NGC6976) |
14m.0 |
0.8'×0.7' (5°) |
| NGC6977 |
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13m.2 |
1.3'×0.9' |
| NGC6978 |
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13m.3 |
1.5'×0.7' (125°) |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: Due to its low altitude this galaxy group can be a real challenge for 8 inch. Only the two brightest members were visible, which appeared similar bright. NGC6978 is the largest one and appeared elongated and almost evenly bright at 171x. However this galaxy wasn't evident at the first glance, but afterwards easily held with averted vision. NGC6977 is similarly difficult, somewhat fainter, roundish and evenly bright.
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MODERATE
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33" f/3.9, 194x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: The two brightest members were obvious and visible with direct vision. NGC6978 was obviously elongated with a brighter core, NGC6977 was smaller, roundish to slightly oval with somewhat brighter core. Between these two galaxies a star was apparent. NGC6975 was fainter and only visible with averted vision as roundish nebula with also somewhat brighter core. All three galaxies are arranged in a line with almost same distances. A nice view! The faintest member (PGC65612) wasn't visible due to problems with dew on the secondary mirror. With large aperture a very nice Hickson Group.
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EASY
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IC 1368 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
IC1368, UGC11703 |
| Type: |
Gx, Sy2 |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
21h14m12.59s / +02°10'40.69" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b14m.3 / 1.3'×0.5' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 21.0
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Elongated, thin, very faint.
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DIFFICULT
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MCG-1-53-12 (Gx)
Image source: DSS I - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
MCG-1-53-12, PGC65506 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
20h49m52.22s / -07°01'18.51" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b14m.0 / 2.2'×0.3' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, SQM-L 21.3
nicht gesehen - am Ende einer langen Nacht mit teilweise beschlagenen Okularen herumhantiert
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FAILED
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MCG-1-53-14 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
MCG-1-53-14, PGC65612 |
| Group: |
HCG88 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
20h52m12.75s / -05°47'53.88" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b15m.0 / 1.1'×0.3' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
33" f/3.9, 194x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: The secondary mirror was permanently wet with dew so longer observing wasn't possible. We also used higher magnifications, but without success.
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FAILED
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NGC 6975 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
NGC6975, NGC6976 |
| Group: |
HCG88 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
20h52m26.02s / -05°46'19.84" |
| Brightness / Size: |
14m.0 / 0.8'×0.7' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: Due to quite low altitude and brightened skies I guess that this galaxy isn't feasible with 8".
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FAILED
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33" f/3.9, 194x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: Roundish with somewhat brighter center. But overall quite faint.
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MODERATE
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NGC 6977 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
NGC6977 |
| Group: |
HCG88 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
20h52m29.71s / -05°44'45.98" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m.2 / 1.3'×0.9' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: Roundish, very faint.
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MODERATE
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33" f/3.9, 194x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: Roundish to slightly oval, slight brightening toward the middle.
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EASY
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NGC 6978 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
NGC6978 |
| Group: |
HCG88 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
20h52m35.47s / -05°42'39.98" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m.3 / 1.5'×0.7' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: Elongated/oval, almost evenly bright. Quite well seen with averted vision.
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MODERATE
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33" f/3.9, 194x, Bortle 4, NELM 6m.0+, SQM-L 21.1
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.6
Alt ca. 32°: Obviously elongated with brighter core, diffuse edges.
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EASY
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NGC 7010 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
NGC7010, IC5082 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
21h04m39.48s / -12°20'18.05" |
| Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.9'×1.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 3
Tried at different magnifications (from 80x to 171x) without success.
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FAILED
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NGC 7309 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
NGC7309, H2.476 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
22h34m20.57s / -10°21'25.32" |
| Brightness / Size: |
12m.5 / 2.0'×1.7' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3
Fairly faint, diffuse, slightly elongated.
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MODERATE
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NGC 7365 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
NGC7365 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
22h45m10.02s / -19°57'07.27" |
| Brightness / Size: |
12m.9 / 1.5'×1.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 3
Glimpsed with averted vision as very faint brightening. Unfortunately low altitude!
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 7371 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
NGC7371, H2.477 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
22h46m03.72s / -11°00'03.82" |
| Brightness / Size: |
11m.6 / 2.0'×2.0' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3
Diffuse, fairly faint.
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MODERATE
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NGC 7378 (Gx)
Image source: DSS II (red) - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
NGC7378 |
| Type: |
Gx, Sy2 |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
22h47m47.70s / -11°48'59.86" |
| Brightness / Size: |
12m.7 / 1.5'×0.9' |
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| Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 3
At 80x intermittently, at 133x permanently seen with averted vision. Slightly elongated, diffuse.
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DIFFICULT
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UGC 11859 (Gx)
Image source: DSS I - 5'×5'
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| Name: |
UGC11859 |
| Type: |
Gx |
| Constellation: |
Aqr |
| Coordinates: |
21h58m07.33s / +01°00'31.95" |
| Brightness / Size: |
b15m.2 / 3.4'×0.3' |
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| René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 206x, SQM-L 21.3
bis 206x probiert, aber nichts zu machen in dieser Nacht (sehr feucht, Durchsicht nicht besonders)
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FAILED
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