Arp 135 (GxG)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 10'×10'
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Name: |
Arp135 |
Type: |
GxG |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h40m24.01s / +39°03'47.70" |
Group Members: |
NGC1023 |
(UGC2154, H1.156) |
9m.3 |
8.7'×3.0' (82°) |
NGC1023A |
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13m.0 |
1.6'×1.4' |
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NGC1023A is the faint, oval brightening at the southeastern edge of NGC1023.
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Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m.7+, SQM-L 20.9
The observation is only related to the bright NGC1023.
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FAILED
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80mm f/6.25, 50x, Bortle 6-, NELM 5m.0+, SQM-L 19.6
NGC1023: At 20x quite small, roundish to slightly oval. At 50x somewhat elongated with brighter center.
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EASY
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4.5" f/8, 90x, Bortle 6-, NELM 5m.0+, SQM-L 19.6
NGC1023: At 36x oval with much brighter core. Located nearby an evident star pair. At 90x obviously elongated with very bright, bulgy core, spindle-shaped.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
NGC1023: Bright, compact core most obvious and seen with direct vision. Fainter outer extension seen with averted vision. Very elongated.
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 96x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
NGC1023: Bright, compact, round nucleus with slightly oval, brighter core area. The much fainter outer regions appeared very elongated with averted vision.
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EASY
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33" f/3.9, 300x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.4
Besides the very bright NGC1023 I tried to see the faint companion NGC1023A. There was probably an irregularity in the halo of NGC1023 visible, but not sure.
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EASY
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.3
NGC 1023: bei 72x ein auffälliger diffuser Nebel, der zur Mitte schnell heller wird, Elongation 3:1 - bei 111x ist der Kern sehr hell, er erinnert an einen matschigen Stern
NGC 1023A: die Galaxie ist in keiner Vergrößerung bis 240x sichtbar
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EASY
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IC 257 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC257, UGC2298 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h49m45.60s / +46°58'35.20" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.6 / 2.2'×1.2' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 220x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 18.9
Very faint, roundish, condensed. Held with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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IC 290 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC290, IC1884, UGC2561 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h09m42.73s / +40°58'26.96" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.8 / 1.2'×0.3' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 4
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FAILED
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IC 292 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC292, IC1887, UGC2567 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h10m12.93s / +40°45'56.50" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.6 / 1.2'×0.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Permanently held with averted vision, oval, faint.
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DIFFICULT
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IC 293 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
IC293, IC1888 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h10m56.15s / +41°08'13.53" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.3 / 1.1'×0.8' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Roundish, faint brightening.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 1003 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 6'×6'
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Name: |
NGC1003, UGC2137, H2.238, H3.198 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h39m16.89s / +40°52'20.25" |
Brightness / Size: |
11m.4 / 5.7'×2.2' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Oval, almost evenly bright. Conspicuous with averted vision. Near a brighter field star.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1023 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 9'×9'
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Name: |
NGC1023, UGC2154, H1.156 |
Group: |
Arp135, NGC1023 Group |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h40m24.01s / +39°03'47.70" |
Brightness / Size: |
9m.3 / 8.7'×3.0' |
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Robert Zebahl |
B 8x40, Bortle 4-, NELM 5m.7+, SQM-L 20.9
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FAILED
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80mm f/6.25, 50x, Bortle 6-, NELM 5m.0+, SQM-L 19.6
At 20x quite small, roundish to slightly oval. At 50x somewhat elongated with brighter center.
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EASY
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4.5" f/8, 90x, Bortle 6-, NELM 5m.0+, SQM-L 19.6
At 36x oval with much brighter core. Located nearby an evident star pair. At 90x obviously elongated with very bright, bulgy core, spindle-shaped.
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EASY
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8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
Bright, compact core most obvious and seen with direct vision. Fainter outer extension seen with averted vision. Very elongated.
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EASY
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12.5" f/4.5, 96x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Bright, compact, round nucleus with slightly oval, brighter core area. The much fainter outer regions appeared very elongated with averted vision.
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EASY
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 72x ist NGC 1023 ein auffälliger diffuser Nebel, der zur Mitte schnell heller wird, Elongation 3:1 - bei 111x ist der Kern sehr hell, er erinnert an einen matschigen Stern
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EASY
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NGC 1023A (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1023A |
Group: |
Arp135, NGC1023 Group |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h40m37.70s / +39°03'29.00" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.0 / 1.6'×1.4' |
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Robert Zebahl |
12.5" f/4.5, 160x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.3
Used magnifications from 160x up to 240x.
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FAILED
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33" f/3.9, 300x, Bortle 3, SQM-L 21.4
There was probably an irregularity in the halo of NGC1023 visible, but not sure.
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FAILED
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 240x, SQM-L 21.3
die Galaxie ist in keiner Vergrößerung bis 240x sichtbar
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FAILED
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NGC 1040 (Gx)

Image source: DSS I - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1040, NGC1053, UGC2187 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h43m12.43s / +41°30'02.24" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.0 / 1.7'×0.8' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Slightly elongated, nearly evenly bright, pretty faint.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1058 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1058, UGC2193, H2.633 |
Group: |
NGC1023 Group |
Type: |
Gx, Sy2 |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h43m30.06s / +37°20'28.33" |
Brightness / Size: |
11m.2 / 2.5'×2.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4
Faint, diffuse, evenly bright, round.
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MODERATE
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16" f/4.5, 100x, Bortle 4-, SQM-L 20.9
Observed at 100x and 200x. Overall roundish, moderately condensed without distinct core. Towards the east the galaxy fades more into the background, to the west it was more sharply limited. At the northwestern edge a bright knot was conspicuous.
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EASY
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René Merting |
12.5" f/4.5, 111x, SQM-L 21.3
bei 72x zeigt sich ein relativ großer gleichmäßig heller einfach sichtbarer Fleck - bei 85x weiterhin keine Helligkeitsunterschiede - bei 111x wirkt die Galaxie nach Norden etwas heller und begrenzter
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EASY
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NGC 1077 (Gx)

Image source: DSS I - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1077, NGC1077A, UGC2230 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h46m00.57s / +40°05'24.82" |
Brightness / Size: |
b14m.6 / 1.1'×0.8' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Barely condensed, roundish to slightly oval, pretty faint.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1086 (Gx)

Image source: DSS I - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1086, UGC2258 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h47m56.38s / +41°14'47.41" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.8 / 1.5'×1.0' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Pretty faint, slightly oval, anything but evident, barely condensed.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1106 (Gx)

Image source: DSS I - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1106, UGC2322 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h50m40.52s / +41°40'17.15" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.4 / 1.8'×1.8' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Pretty faint, evenly bright, roundish.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1122 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1122, NGC1123, UGC2353, H2.601 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h52m51.06s / +42°12'19.44" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.1 / 1.8'×1.3' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Roundish (?), almost evenly bright.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1129 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1129, UGC2373, H2.602 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
02h54m27.40s / +41°34'46.70" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.5 / 4.0'×3.1' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 4, SQM-L 20.9
Relatively large, roundish, barely condensed (?). Appeared partially slightly oval.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1159 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1159, UGC2467 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h00m46.52s / +43°09'45.10" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.5 / 0.5'×0.4' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3
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FAILED
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NGC 1160 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1160, UGC2475, H3.199 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h01m13.26s / +44°57'19.52" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.8 / 1.9'×0.9' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 220x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 18.9
Just glimpsed as extremely faint glow. At the limit of perception.
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DIFFICULT
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8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3
Obviously elongated, moderately faint.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1161 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1161, UGC2474, H2.239 |
Type: |
Gx, Sy1 |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h01m14.08s / +44°53'50.60" |
Brightness / Size: |
11m.0 / 2.8'×2.0' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 18.9
Close to two evident stars. At 100x and 150x rather faint, oval, less condensed, very diffuse. At 220x slightly condensed and almost visible with direct vision.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1169 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1169, UGC2503, H2.620 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h03m34.76s / +46°23'10.74" |
Brightness / Size: |
11m.3 / 4.6'×2.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 100x, Bortle 6-, SQM-L 18.9
Overall pretty faint and very diffuse. The brighter core area was most obvious and appeared roundish to slightly oval.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1171 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1171, UGC2510 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h03m59.01s / +43°23'53.77" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.3 / 2.7'×1.1' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3
Elongated, broadening toward the middle.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1174 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1174, NGC1186, UGC2521, H4.43 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h05m30.85s / +42°50'07.67" |
Brightness / Size: |
11m.4 / 3.2'×1.2' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 80x, Bortle 3
Oval shape, moderately faint.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1175 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1175, UGC2515, H2.607 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h04m32.37s / +42°20'21.35" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.9 / 1.9'×0.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 3
Very elongated, fairly thin.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1198 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1198, IC282, UGC2533 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h06m13.24s / +41°50'56.31" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.5 / 1.9'×1.1' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 3
Diffuse, fairly faint brightening.
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MODERATE
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NGC 1212 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1212, IC1883, UGC2560 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h09m42.21s / +40°53'34.97" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.6 / 1.0'×0.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Roundish, compact & very faint brightening.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 1224 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1224, UGC2578 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h11m13.55s / +41°21'49.47" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.7 / 1.4'×1.2' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Very faint with brighter, extended core area.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 1250 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1250, UGC2613 |
Group: |
Abell426, Perseus-Cluster |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h15m21.10s / +41°21'19.52" |
Brightness / Size: |
12m.9 / 2.1'×0.9' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 150x, Bortle 4
Oval with slightly brighter core, otherwise fairly faint.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 1259 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1259 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h17m17.30s / +41°23'07.22" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.3 / 0.6'×0.6' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
Extremely faint, roundish, very compact. Barely seen with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 1260 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1260, UGC2634 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h17m27.20s / +41°24'18.49" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.3 / 1.5'×0.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
Clearly oval, evenly bright.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 1264 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1264, UGC2643 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h17m59.58s / +41°31'12.70" |
Brightness / Size: |
14m.1 / 1.0'×0.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 200x, Bortle 4
Difficult! Glimpsed as very compact brightening. Only seen with a 6mm ortho.
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DIFFICULT
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NGC 1465 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
NGC1465, UGC2891 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h53m31.92s / +32°29'34.32" |
Brightness / Size: |
13m.7 / 1.7'×0.5' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 171x, Bortle 4
At 96x compact, slightly elongated. At 171x more evident, but overall fairly faint.
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MODERATE
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UGC 2888 (Gx)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5'×5'
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Name: |
UGC2888 |
Type: |
Gx |
Constellation: |
Per |
Coordinates: |
03h53m19.19s / +32°19'48.36" |
Brightness / Size: |
b15m.1 / 1.1'×0.7' |
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 133x, Bortle 4
Rarely seen as slightly oval, very faint brightening.
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DIFFICULT
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