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Object(s): IC 2003 Observer:
Mark G.Birkmann
Your skills: Intermediate (some years)
Date/time of observation: 11/6/99 8:00 UT (2 am CST)
Location of site: New Haven, Missouri (Lat ~38, Elev ~700')
Site classification: Rural Sky darkness: 5 <1-10
Scale (10 best)> Seeing: 5 <1-10 Seeing
Scale (10 best)> Moon
presence: None - moon not in sky Instrument:
40" f/5 dob Magnification: lowest power 125x
Filter(s): OIII, H-beta, Orion Ultrablock
Category: Planetary nebula. Class: 2
Constellation: per Data: mag 12.6 size
8.6", central star mag. 15 Position: RA 03h:56m,
22s DEC +33:52' 30"
Description: The bottom half of this planetary was
fairly bright with a sharp border. A bright condensation
was seen near the lower right edge. A small area in the center of
the planetary was darker than the surrounding nebulousity. No central
star was seen. The upper half gradually faded in brightness until
it blended in with the background sky glow resulting in an indefinit border
for the upper half of the nebula. No improvement was seen with the
ultrablock filter. |
