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AL#: 1 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0040 Date: 6/16/2021
Con: Cep Time: 02:35 UT
Type: PlN Scope: Canary Four
R.A.: 00h 13m Camera: SBIG STT-8300M
Dec: 72d 32m FOV: 16x12 arcminutes
Mag: 10 Scale: 0.84 arcsec/pixel
Size: 38"X35" Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: IIIb(III) Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41162
Time: 11:16 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 6/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Interesting… Looks like a star, but then a faint disk appears. Clearly a planetary nebula. Too dim to estimate the size.
AL#: 2 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0129 Date: 4/23/2024
Con: Cas Time: 05:10 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary One
R.A.: 00h 29.9m Camera: FLI PL09000
Dec: 60d 14m FOV: 37x37 arcminutes
Mag: 10 Scale: 2.15 arcsec/pixel
Size: 21' Exposure: 3x60 sec L, 1x50 sec RGB
Class: III 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 3/25/2012 12/11/2012
Time: 08:36 PM CDT 08:00 PM CST
From: Whetstone Creek CA Danville WA
Seeing: 7 8/10
Transpy: 7 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Moon about 9%. An open cluster in Cassiopeia that is about 1/10th the FOV. About 30 stars show in the binoculars, spread out loosely. Not too difficult to find in the same FOV as Caph. SkyWatcher: Seventy or so stars in a loose grouping about 1/5th th
AL#: 3 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0136 Date: 4/25/2024
Con: Cas Time: 05:05 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 00h 31.5m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 61d 32m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 1.2' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 1 p Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 08:28 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: It's an open cluster, but very small and not very distinct. Mostly dim stars with no concentration. Hard to estimate the size, possibly 1/10 the fov of the 32mm up. Difficult!
AL#: 4 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0157 Date: 6/26/2024
Con: Cet Time: 04:15 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 00h 34.9m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -8d 24m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 4.3'X2.9' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sc I Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 07:05 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Small crescent moon less than 10 degrees above the horizon in the SW. This galaxy shows well and I can see a bit of spiral nature. Dim but good.
AL#: 5 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0185 Date: 8/13/2021
Con: Cas Time: 23:55 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary One
R.A.: 00h 39m Camera: FLI PL09000
Dec: 48d 20m FOV: 37x37 arcminutes
Mag: 11 Scale: 2.15 arcsec/pixel
Size: 11'X9.8' Exposure: 3x60 sec L, 1x50 sec RGB
Class: Dwarf E3 pec Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 07:10 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Small crescent moon less than 5 degrees above the SW horizon. Seeing very good. Galaxy clearly visible but dim. It looks elliptical. Looks about 1/6th the fov of the 20mm up.
AL#: 6 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0205 Date: 7/26/2021
Con: And Time: 23:40 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary One
R.A.: 00h 40.4m Camera: FLI PL09000
Dec: 41d 41m FOV: 37x37 arcminutes
Mag: 10 Scale: 2.15 arcsec/pixel
Size: 19.5'X11.5' Exposure: 3x60 sec L, 1x50 sec RGB
Class: E5 pec Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 9/28/2011 1/4/2013
Time: 09:25 PM MDT 07:20 PM CST
From: Bryce Canyon Paira Viewpoint Parking lot Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 8 5/10
Transpy: 8 4/10
Scope: Apogee w SemiAPO Celestron 14"
EPs: 20mm 55mm
Powers: 28x 71x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: M110. Observed with no moon in sky under Bortle black sky. Somewhat large fuzzy patch above M31. Sky was very dark. No detail in galaxy Also seen on LCD TV with SDC-435 and 135mm Canon FD lens.
AL#: 7 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0225 Date: 7/10/2021
Con: Cas Time: 03:30 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 00h 43.4m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 61d 47m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 9 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 12' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: III 1 p n Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 08:22 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: A large open cluster about 1/3rd the diameter of the 32mm up. There are 18 bright stars and many faint stars visible. Loose and not concentrated.
AL#: 8 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0246 Date: 5/3/2022
Con: Cet Time: 10:10 UT
Type: PlN Scope: Chile Two WF
R.A.: 00h 47m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -12d 7m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 0 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 276"X246" Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: IIIb Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 07:17 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Small crescent moon about to set. This planetary nebula shows as a nebulous patch with 5 embedded stars. It is about 1/10th the fov of the 20mm up.
AL#: 9 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0247 Date: 11/3/2021
Con: Cet Time: 20:25 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 00h 47m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: -20d 45m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 10 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 21.0'X5.6' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: Sd/Irr IV Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 07:43 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Moon down for the evening and back after a talk with the others here and getting the night vision back after a deer hunter cruised through. A difficult object to pick up in the field. Very dim and I only found it by moving the telescope and noticing the
AL#: 10 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0253 Date: 8/7/2022
Con: Scl Time: 03:15 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 00h 47.5m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -25d 18m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 7.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 26.4'X6.0' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sc pec, Sy Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 07:25 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Moon down behind the trees in the south. I've seen the Sculptor Galaxy before, but tonight's might be the best. Easily stretched out 1/4 to 1/3 the fov of the 32mm up, so possibly 25 minutes across. Pencil thin. Do I see lanes??
AL#: 11 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0278 Date: 6/26/2024
Con: Cas Time: 04:20 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 00h 52m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 47d 33m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 12.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 2.2'X2.1' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: SAB(rs)b II-III Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 07:48 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Tiny! It looks more like a roundish planetary nebula than a galaxy. Very distinct in the field. Too small to estimate.
AL#: 12 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0288 Date: 8/8/2022
Con: Scl Time: 02:45 UT
Type: GCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 00h 52.8m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -26d 35m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 9 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 13.8' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: X Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 07:30 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Clearly a globular cluster and I love GCs. Dim and about 1/5th fov of the 20mm EP (10 minutes). No concentrated center that I can tell.
AL#: 13 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0381 Date: 6/2/2024
Con: Cas Time: 03:05 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 8.3m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 61d 35m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 9.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6.0' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III 1 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 08:38 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Faint open cluster about 1/5th the diameter of the FOV of the 32mm up. No bright stars and most of those I can see are of equal intensity. No center.
AL#: 14 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0404 Date: 6/26/2024
Con: And Time: 04:25 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 9.5m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 35d 43m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 12 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 4.4'X4.2' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: E-S0, Sy3 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 08:00 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: The Ghost of Mirach! I've seen it before but had to work to mask Mirach to see this galaxy. Not tonight, very prominent and easy to see. Looks circular to me. Too small to estimate the size with the 20mm up. It makes an equilateral triangle with Mira
AL#: 15 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0436 Date: 6/2/2024
Con: Cas Time: 03:10 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 15.6m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 58d 49m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 9.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5.0' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 08:49 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: A small open cluster about 1/5th the diameter of the 32mm pep's FOV. I see 8 bright stars and about 20 very dim ones.
AL#: 16 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0457 Date: 2/4/2024
Con: Cas Time: 21:15 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary One
R.A.: 01h 19.1m Camera: FLI PL09000
Dec: 58d 20m FOV: 37x37 arcminutes
Mag: 8 Scale: 2.15 arcsec/pixel
Size: 13' Exposure: 3x60 sec L, 1x50 sec RGB
Class: II 3 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 3/25/2012 12/4/2012
Time: 08:40 PM CDT 08:28 PM CST
From: Whetstone Creek CA Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7 5/10
Transpy: 7 5/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Moon at 9%. Very easy to find by extending the line from Ruchbah. Small, tight, fairly bright. Almost looks like a glob in my binoculars. SkyWatcher: ET is very distinct and the eyes are bright. Many stars. 1/5th the fov with a 20mm up.
AL#: 17 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0488 Date: 6/26/2024
Con: Psc Time: 04:30 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 21.8m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 5d 16m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5.2'X4.1' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sb- I Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 09:48 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Small and dim, but with the moon down and good sky, I can almost talk myself into saying that I see some spiral nature and a bar. 1/10th the fov of the 20mm up.
AL#: 18 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0524 Date: 6/26/2024
Con: Psc Time: 04:35 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 24.8m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 9d 33m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 12 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 3.2'X3.2' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: E1 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 09:58 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Another small and dim circle of nebulosity, but I'm happy to say that with my older optics or being at Broemmelsiek, I'd have never seen it. Too small to estimate.
AL#: 19 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0559 Date: 11/15/2022
Con: Cas Time: 21:25 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary One
R.A.: 01h 29.5m Camera: FLI PL09000
Dec: 63d 18m FOV: 37x37 arcminutes
Mag: 7.5 Scale: 2.15 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6' Exposure: 3x60 sec L, 1x50 sec RGB
Class: I 1 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 08:57 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Another very indistinct and faint open cluster. It looks to be about 1/6th the diameter of the FOV of a 32mm EP (5 minutes). No really bright stars. There is a central concentration and 60 or so stars.
AL#: 20 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0584 Date: 6/28/2024
Con: Cet Time: 04:45 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 31.3m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -6d 51m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 12 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 3.8'X2.4' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: E4 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 08:10 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Small, faint, but clearly elliptical galaxy wider in the eyepiece than long.
AL#: 21 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0596 Date: 6/27/2024
Con: Cet Time: 04:45 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 32.8m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -7d 1m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 12.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 3.5'X2.2' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: E2 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 08:18 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Difficult. It looks more like a star surrounded by a symmetrical patch of nebulosity that a galaxy. Very small and dim. Too small to estimate.
AL#: 22 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0598 Date: 8/13/2022
Con: Tri Time: 01:50 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 33.9m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 30d 40m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 7 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 68.7'X41.6' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sc II-III Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 9/25/2011 1/4/2013
Time: 11:30 PM CDT 07:35 PM CST
From: Needles Outpost campsite #3 Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 8 5/10
Transpy: 8 4/10
Scope: Apogee w SemiAPO Celestron 14"
EPs: 20mm 12mm 55mm
Powers: 28x 46x 71x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: M33. Observed with no moon in sky under Bortle black sky. Faint, large fuzzy patch with no detail. Celestron 14" Large, faint, fuzzy patch with no detail. Also seen on LCD TV with SDC-435 and 135mm Canon lens
AL#: 23 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0613 Date: 12/13/2022
Con: Scl Time: 01:35 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 01h 34.3m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -29d 24m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 11 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5.8'X4.6' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: S(B)b+ I-II, Sy? Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 07:36 PM CAT
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Even more difficult than NGC 596. It looks more like a star surrounded by a symmetrical patch of nebulosity that a galaxy. Very small and dim. It should be brighter than NGC 596, but maybe it because it is so much lower in the sky. 1/10th the fov of t
AL#: 24 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0615 Date: 6/27/2024
Con: Cet Time: 04:50 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 35.1m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -7d 19m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 12.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 4.0'X1.7' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sb II-III Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 08:30 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Wow! Dim!! It is clearly a galaxy, but so dim that only appears as a fuzzy patch with some elongation.
AL#: 25 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0637 Date: 6/27/2024
Con: Cas Time: 04:55 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 42.9m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 64d 0m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 7.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 3' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 09:01 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: This open cluster is about 1/8 the FOV of the 32mm EP and has six bright stars. It is loose, has no distinct center and about 30 dim stars that I can see.
AL#: 26 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0651 Date: 2/17/2022
Con: Per Time: 21:25 UT
Type: PlN Scope: Canary One
R.A.: 01h 42.3m Camera: FLI PL09000
Dec: 51d 34m FOV: 37x37 arcminutes
Mag: 12 Scale: 2.15 arcsec/pixel
Size: 186"X147" Exposure: 3x60 sec L, 1x50 sec RGB
Class: III(VI) Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 10/20/2011 1/6/2013
Time: 09:00 PM CDT 08:16 pm CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5 8/10
Transpy: 6 6/10
Scope: Celestron 8 SkyWatcher
EPs: 20mm 12mm 32mm 20mm
Powers: 102x 169x 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Most difficult object! Faint nebulosity seen with both esp.; but no detail what so ever. Needs very dark skies to be seen and Chesterfield isn't helping…my tax dollars at work! SkyWatcher Two faint lobes seen.
AL#: 27 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0654 Date: 6/27/2024
Con: Cas Time: 05:00 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 44.1m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 61d 53m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 10 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 09:06 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: After the last few OC in Cas, this one is a bit easier to see. It is about 1/4th the diameter of the 32mm pep's FOV (8 minutes). This OC has more bright stars and looks like it is a bit more concentrated.
AL#: 28 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0659 Date: 6/28/2024
Con: Cas Time: 04:30 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 44.2m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 60d 42m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 10 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 09:11 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Well we are back to fainter OCs. Five or six brighter stars and 30 dim ones in this cluster. It is about the same size as NGC 654.
AL#: 29 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0663 Date: 11/22/2022
Con: Cas Time: 23:25 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 46m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 61d 15m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 7.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 14' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 3 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 3/25/2012 12/4/2012
Time: 08:51 PM CDT 08:34 PM CST
From: Whetstone Creek CA Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7 5/10
Transpy: 7 5/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Moon at 9%. Very easy to find by extending the line from Ruchbah. Fairly large, tight, fairly bright. Rivals M103 in the same FOV. Almost looks like a glob in my binoculars. SkyWatcher: More than 100 stars of many different brightness. Impressive.
AL#: 30 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0720 Date: 6/27/2024
Con: Cet Time: 07:30 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 01h 53m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -13d 44m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 4.4'X2.8' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: E3 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 08:35 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Dim, but I can see where it looks like it is stretch out and elliptical. Small.
AL#: 31 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0752 Date: 8/16/2021
Con: And Time: 00:55 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 01h 57.8m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 37d 41m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 6.5 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 75' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: II 2 r Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 3/25/2012 11/16/2012
Time: 08:26 PM CDT 10:13 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Danville WA
Seeing: 7 7/10
Transpy: 7 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm
Powers: 11x 47x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Moon about 9%. Object 30 degrees from moon. A bit difficult to see, but it extends over a wide area, possibly 1/8 the FOV. The stars are dim, none bright. Almaak just out of the FOV. Many stars, some range of brightness and not much central concentra
AL#: 32 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0772 Date: 6/28/2022
Con: Ari Time: 04;25 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Four
R.A.: 01h 59.4m Camera: SBIG STT-8300M
Dec: 19d 0m FOV: 16x12 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 0.84 arcsec/pixel
Size: 7.5'X4.3' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sb I Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 08:44 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Dim, but it looks like a stretched out spiral. Small about 1/10th fov of the 20mm (5 minutes)
AL#: 33 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0779 Date: 12/25/2021
Con: Cet Time: 01:35 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 01h 59.7m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -5d 58m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 12 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 4.1'X1.4' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sb- II-II Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 08:53 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm 12mm
Powers: 75x 125x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Dim but very stretched out. So dim that is difficult to tell but possibly 1/6th the fov of the 12mm up( 5min)
AL#: 34 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0869 Date: 7/10/2021
Con: Per Time: 03:30 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 02h 19m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 57d 9m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 4.5 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 18' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: I 3 r Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 3/16/2012 12/4/2012
Time: 09:46 PM CDT 07:30 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5 5/10
Transpy: 5 5/10
Scope: 11x80 binos hand SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Always easy to find and a joy to view. The double cluster almost fills 1/4 the FOV of the binoculars. Best of the night. This is the cluster closer to Cassiopeia. SkyWatcher: Big and bright. The double clusters fill the 32mm eyepiece. Impressive!
AL#: 35 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0884 Date: 7/10/2021
Con: Per Time: 03:30 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 02h 22.4m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 57d 7m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 4.5 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 18' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: I 3 r Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 3/16/2012 12/4/2012
Time: 09:38 PM CDT 07:37 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5 5/10
Transpy: 5 5/10
Scope: 11x80 binos hand SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Always easy to find and a joy to view. The double cluster almost fills 1/4 the FOV of the binoculars. Best of the night. This is the cluster closer to Cassiopeia. SkyWatcher: Big and bright. The double clusters fill the 32mm eyepiece. Impressive!
AL#: 36 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0891 Date: 3/12/2022
Con: And Time: 20:05 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 02h 22.6m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 42d 21m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 13'X2.8' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sb Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 09:00 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm 12mm
Powers: 75x 125x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: About 1/4th the fov in the 20 mm up, maybe 16min. Stretched out with the thickness about 1/4th the length. A bit thicker in the middle, than the ends. Dim, but I believe I can see a dark trail running thought the length as a dust lane.
AL#: 37 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0908 Date: 9/3/2022
Con: Cet Time: 03:05 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 02h 23.1m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -21d 13m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 11 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5.5'X2.8' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sc I Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 09:05 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm 12mm
Powers: 75x 125x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Spiral galaxy that is about 1/6th the fov of the 12 mm EP (5min). It is longer than wide. Dim
AL#: 38 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 0936 Date: 6/13/2022
Con: Cet Time: 10:20 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 02h 27.7m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -1d 9m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 11 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5.2'X4.4' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: SB0/SBa Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 09:10 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm 12mm
Powers: 75x 125x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Spiral galaxy that is about 1/8th the fov of the 12 mm EP (4min). It has a bright center and dims out quickly. Longer than and wide.
AL#: 39 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1022 Date: 6/28/2024
Con: Cet Time: 04:50 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 02h 38.5m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -6d 40m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 12.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 2.5'X2.1' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sb Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 09:17 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm 12mm
Powers: 75x 125x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Probably a spiral. I see a line with what looks like a hook on the end. Very faint. Too faint to estimate the fraction of the up.
AL#: 40 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1023 Date: 5/30/2024
Con: Per Time: 04:55 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 02h 40.5m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 39d 3m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 11 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 8.7'X3.3' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: SB0 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 09:20 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up:
Observations: As galaxies go, this was fairly bright compared to the rest see tonight. It is about 1/4th the fov of the 12 mm EP (8 minutes). It has a well defined center and dim out slowly. It is longer, than wide and shows as a spiral.
AL#: 41 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1027 Date: 7/10/2021
Con: Cas Time: 05:00 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 02h 42.7m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 61d 33m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 7.5 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 20' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: II 3 m n Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41227
Time: 07:48 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 6/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: High in the sky with Open cluster about 1/3rd the diameter of the field of view. Loose, no center, unequal brightness of stars. 50-60 stars.
AL#: 42 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1052 Date: 6/28/2024
Con: Cet Time: 04:55 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 02h 41m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -8d 15m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 12 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 2.9'X2.0' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: E2, Sy3 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 09:42 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm 12mm
Powers: 75x 125x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Small dim galaxy with good center. It dims out quickly. It looks fairly "round" Too small to estimate.
AL#: 43 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1055 Date: 6/24/2024
Con: Cet Time: 05:00 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 02h 41.8m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 0d 26m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 7.6'X3.0' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sb II-III Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 08:05 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Clearly a galaxy. A stretched out patch around a brighter core. Longer than wide, but no detail within the structure. Looks about 1/10th the fov of the 20mm up.
AL#: 44 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1084 Date: 6/28/2024
Con: Eri Time: 05:00 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 02h 45.9m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -7d 35m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 12 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 3.2'X1.8' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: SA(s)c I-II Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 08:12 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: An elongated fuzzy patch that is uniformly dim with no core discernable. Dimmer than NGC 1055, the last object visited. Easy to find in the esp.. Too small to measure.
AL#: 45 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1245 Date: 7/10/2021
Con: Per Time: 04:40 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 03h 14.7m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 47d 15m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 9 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 9' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: II 2 r Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 09:26 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Open cluster about 1/6th the diameter of the fov of the 20mm up. I see many stars in a tight group with a combination of bright and dim stars.
AL#: 46 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1342 Date: 7/10/2021
Con: Per Time: 05:10 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 03h 31.6m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 37d 20m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 7 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 15' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: III 2 m Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 3/25/2012 12/11/2012
Time: 09:37 PM CDT 08:22 PM CST
From: Whetstone Creek CA Danville WA
Seeing: 8 8/10
Transpy: 8 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Moon 9% but about 15 degrees above the horizon. Pretty easy object to find, but once again dim and small. About 15 stars show, tightly packed, none particularly bright. Two FOV star hop from Algol. SkyWatcher: Eighty stars of all brightness with no c
AL#: 47 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1407 Date: 4/24/2024
Con: Eri Time: 23:10 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 03h 40.1m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -18d 34m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 12 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 2.5'X2.5' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: E/S0 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 08:30 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Dim and difficult. It looks more like a dim star than a galaxy. No detail what so ever. Too small to estimate.
AL#: 48 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1444 Date: 7/16/2021
Con: Per Time: 04:10 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 03h 49.4m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 52d 40m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 6.5 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 4' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: IV 1 p Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 09:32 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Very small open cluster, about 1/10th the diameter of the fov of the 20mm up. Tight, no center, equal brightness, with about 20 dim stars.
AL#: 49 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1501 Date: 3/7/2023
Con: Cam Time: 22:10 UT
Type: PlN Scope: Canary Four
R.A.: 04h 7m Camera: SBIG STT-8300M
Dec: 60d 55m FOV: 16x12 arcminutes
Mag: 13.5 Scale: 0.84 arcsec/pixel
Size: 56"X48" Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 09:24 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm 12mm
Powers: 75x 125x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Planetary Nebula. Disk/round nature shows well, but dim. No color that I can see. No filters used. Can't see a star in the center either. Too small to estimate.
AL#: 50 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1502 Date: 7/16/2021
Con: Cam Time: 05:10 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 04h 7.7m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 62d 20m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 5.5 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 8' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: I 3 m Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41227
Time: 08:00 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 6/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Open cluster about 1/6th the diameter of the fov of the 20mm up. Loose, no concentrated center, unequal brightness, with about 50 stars, many of which are bright. A double star shows well in the cluster.
AL#: 51 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1513 Date: 4/3/2024
Con: Per Time: 21:30 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 04h 10m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 49d 31m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 9 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 10' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 1 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 09:40 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Open cluster about 1/5th the diameter of the fov of the 20mm up. Dim, loose, no concentrated center, many stars of equal brightness, with about 60 stars.
AL#: 52 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1528 Date: 4/19/2024
Con: Per Time: 21:10 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary One
R.A.: 04h 15.4m Camera: FLI PL09000
Dec: 51d 14m FOV: 37x37 arcminutes
Mag: 6.5 Scale: 2.15 arcsec/pixel
Size: 16' Exposure: 3x60 sec L, 1x50 sec RGB
Class: II 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 3/25/2012 12/11/2012
Time: 09:45 PM CDT 08:35 PM CST
From: Whetstone Creek CA Danville WA
Seeing: 8 8/10
Transpy: 8 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Moon 9% but about 15 degrees above the horizon. Pretty easy object to find, but once again dim and small. About 30 to 40 stars show, tightly packed, none particularly bright. Could be confused with a large glob. Three FOV star hop from Mirphak. SkyWa
AL#: 53 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1535 Date: 3/3/2023
Con: Eri Time: 20:50 UT
Type: PlN Scope: Canary Four
R.A.: 04h 14.2m Camera: SBIG STT-8300M
Dec: -12d 44m FOV: 16x12 arcminutes
Mag: 0 Scale: 0.84 arcsec/pixel
Size: 48"X42" Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: IV(IIc) Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41229
Time: 09:30 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm 12mm
Powers: 75x 125x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Planetary Nebula. Disk/round nature shows well, but dim. No color that I can see. No filters used. Can't see a star in the center either. Possibly a concentric ring inside. Too small to estimate.
AL#: 54 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1545 Date: 4/19/2024
Con: Per Time: 21:25 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary One
R.A.: 04h 20.9m Camera: FLI PL09000
Dec: 50d 15m FOV: 37x37 arcminutes
Mag: 8 Scale: 2.15 arcsec/pixel
Size: 18' Exposure: 3x60 sec L, 1x50 sec RGB
Class: IV 2 p Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41197
Time: 09:46 PM CDT
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5/10
Transpy: 7/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm
Powers: 122x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Open cluster about 1/3rd the diameter of the fov of the 20mm up. Some bright stars, very loose, no center and about 20 stars seen.
AL#: 55 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1647 Date: 3/19/2024
Con: Tau Time: 22:45 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 04h 46m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 19d 4m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 6 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 40' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 3/25/2012 12/11/2012
Time: 09:58 PM CDT 08:40 PM CST
From: Whetstone Creek CA Danville WA
Seeing: 8 8/10
Transpy: 8 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Moon almost down, no longer a problem what so ever. This open cluster is in the same FOV as Aldebran (at bottom). Very faint, spread out, 20-30 stars seen. SkyWatcher: This guy really fills the 20mm up. Easily more than 2/3rds the fov. Sixty or mor
AL#: 56 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1664 Date: 3/19/2024
Con: Aur Time: 22:50 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 04h 51.1m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 43d 42m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 8 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 9' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III 1 p Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41227
Time: 08:15 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 6/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 20mm
Powers: 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Open cluster about 1/6th the diameter of the fov of the 20mm up. About 30 stars some bright, but mostly dim with a loose structure and no defined center.
AL#: 57 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1788 Date: 8/13/2021
Con: Ori Time: 04:35 UT
Type: DfN Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 05h 6.9m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: -3d 20m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 0 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 8'X5' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: R Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 08:45 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Tough! Very low brightness and difficult to see. The bright central area shown in pics is more of a star in my up. Disappointing. Too dim to estimate the size.
AL#: 58 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1817 Date: 3/19/2024
Con: Tau Time: 22:55 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 05h 12.1m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 16d 42m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 8 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 16' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: IV 2 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 08:51 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Surprise… two open clusters in the EP (NGC 1807). I had to check to make sure that I was looking at the right one. Forty stars of different brightness spread over a fairly large area--15 minutes.
AL#: 59 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1857 Date: 3/19/2024
Con: Aur Time: 233:00 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 05h 20.2m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 39d 21m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 8.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 3 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 08:58 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Small open cluster with only a few stars (35?) No central concentration and small. 1/10th the fov of the 20mm up.
AL#: 60 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1907 Date: 3/19/2024
Con: Aur Time: 23:05 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 05h 28m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 35d 19m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 10.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 1 m n Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 3/29/2012 11/16/2012
Time: 09:30 PM CDT 10:21 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Danville WA
Seeing: 7 7/10
Transpy: 7 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm
Powers: 11x 47x
Moon up: yes
Observations: 1/4 moon high in the sky about 20 degrees away. M38 is in the same FOV and it was difficult seeing it. This open cluster was only visible with averted vision and by tapping the binoculars for jiggle. Unable to count stars or determine how large the obj
AL#: 61 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1931 Date: 3/31/2024
Con: Aur Time: 23:30 UT
Type: C/N Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 05h 31.4m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 34d 15m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 13 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 3 p n Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 09:02 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Dim, dim, dim… a small patch of nebulosity around a faint star. Only about 10 stars show in the cluster. No color, no detail, no revisit later. I doubt that it could be picked up at Broemmelsiek.
AL#: 62 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1961 Date: 3/31/2024
Con: Cam Time: 23:25 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 05h 42.2m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 69d 23m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 4.3'X3.0' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sbp I:, Sy3 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 09:51 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Only with averted vision. Small even with the 20mm up. Mostly roundish, with no detail.
AL#: 63 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1964 Date: 3/30/2024
Con: Lep Time: 00:45 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 05h 33.3m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -21d 57m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6.2'X2.5' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sc II Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 09:10 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Difficult. Fairly low in the SE about 20 degrees above the horizon. Out the St. Louis dome, but very hard to see much more than a very small patch where the galaxy is. No detail what so ever. Too dim to estimate the size.
AL#: 64 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1980 Date: 3/25/2024
Con: Ori Time: 20:50 UT
Type: C/N Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 05h 35.2m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -5d 55m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 2.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 20' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III 3 m n Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 09:15 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: I've visited this guy before. It is just above M42 in Orion. About 15 stars in a bright open cluster with no center. A bit of nebulosity seen. Slightly less than 1/3 the fov of the 20mm up.
AL#: 65 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 1999 Date: 9/3/2021
Con: Ori Time: 05:40 UT
Type: DfN Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 05h 36.5m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -6d 43m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 0 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 2'X2' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: E+R Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 09:20 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Looks to be a star with a patch of nebulosity around it. Nothing special. Too small to estimate.
AL#: 66 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2022 Date: 9/19/2021
Con: Ori Time: 07:10 UT
Type: PlN Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 05h 42.1m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: 9d 5m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 13 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 28"X27" Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: 0 Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 09:29 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Difficult. The "tap test" and level 2 averted vision show a very small, round patch. Very dim. Too small to estimate.
AL#: 67 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2024 Date: 9/13/2021
Con: Ori Time: 02:55 UT
Type: DfN Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 05h 42m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: -1d 50m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 0 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 35'X30' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: E Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 09:24 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: The Flame Nebula. I've imaged it and videoed it and it shows up well in both. In the eyepiece yuck. Only the slightest nebulosity is apparent.
AL#: 68 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2126 Date: 3/25/2024
Con: Aur Time: 20:55 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 06h 3m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 49d 54m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 10 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 10:02 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Small, dim open cluster. I'd guess less than 40 stars with no concentrated center. One brightish star, but probably not part of the cluster. Unimpressive. 1/10th the fov of the 20mm up.
AL#: 69 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2129 Date: 3/25/2024
Con: Gem Time: 21:00 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 06h 1m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 23d 18m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 7 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 3 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 09:56 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: After my last galaxy, an open cluster is a nice change of pace. The OC shows about 60 stars with no concentrated center. It is small, with stars of different brightness showing. Many dim stars. 1/10th the fov of the 20mm up.
AL#: 70 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2158 Date: 8/4/2021
Con: Gem Time: 05:10 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 06h 7.5m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 24d 6m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 12 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: s Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 10:08 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Same fov in the 20mm EP as M35, but nowhere as impressive. Small and spread out, but a patch of dim stars is present. 1/10th the fov of the 20mm up.
AL#: 71 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2169 Date: 8/4/2021
Con: Ori Time: 05:30 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 06h 8.4m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 13d 57m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 7 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: III 3 m Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 3/16/2012 12/11/2012
Time: 08:20 PM CDT 09:35 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Danville WA
Seeing: 5 8/10
Transpy: 5 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos hand SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Very small open cluster in Orion's club. Indistinct and small, stars not bright. SkyWatcher: Twenty or more stars, about 1/2 bright. The OC is in a small area about 1/8th the fov of the 20mm up. No concentrated center.
AL#: 72 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2185 Date: 3/25/2024
Con: Mon Time: 21:10 UT
Type: DfN Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 06h 11.1m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: -6d 12m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 0 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5'X3' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: R Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 10:14 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: I hope it photographs better than it looks through the up. A slight amount of nebulosity around two stars.
AL#: 73 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2186 Date: 3/25/2024
Con: Ori Time: 21:15 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 06h 12.2m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 5d 27m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 9 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 10:22 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Thirty stars is a less than 5 minute patch. Most of the stars are of equal brightness with 4 brighter.
AL#: 74 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2194 Date: 3/29/2024
Con: Ori Time: 00:20 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 06h 13.8m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: 12d 48m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 10.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 10' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 10:29 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Dim but apparent. About 1/6th the fov of the 20mm up. Many stars, but so dim it is difficult to estimate. The patch almost looks like nebulosity, rather than individual stars.
AL#: 75 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2204 Date: 3/30/2024
Con: CMa Time: 01:10 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 06h 15.7m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -18d 39m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 9.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 12' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 10:35 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Thirty stars in a loose ball spread over about 1/6th the fov of the 20mm up. Two bright stars, the rest dim with no concentrated center.
AL#: 76 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2215 Date: 3/30/2024
Con: Mon Time: 01:15 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 06h 21m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -7d 17m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 8.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 11' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 07:46 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: The first open cluster of a many cluster night. Fairly faint, very good with video(4sec), but disappointing in the eyepiece. About fifty stars with a medium range of brightness and no noticeable central concentration. About 1/3 the fov of the 32mm up.
AL#: 77 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2232 Date: 8/20/2021
Con: Mon Time: 05:35 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 06h 26.6m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: -4d 45m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 4 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 45' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: III 2 p Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 3/16/2012 1/6/2013
Time: 10:09 PM CDT 08:22 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5 8/10
Transpy: 5 6/10
Scope: 11x80 hand SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm
Powers: 11x 47x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Very loose, spread out open cluster about 1/8th the FOV. Located above B Mon is a very faint portion of the sky. SkyWatcher Very large, almost filling the eyepiece. Very few stars, less than 30 although some of the dimmer one might be hidden in the eas
AL#: 78 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2244 Date: 8/20/2021
Con: Mon Time: 05:10 UT
Type: C/N Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 06h 32.4m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 4d 52m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 5 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 23' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: II 3 r n Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 3/16/2012 11/16/2012
Time: 09:51 PM CDT 10:40 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Danville WA
Seeing: 5 7/10
Transpy: 5 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos hand SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm
Powers: 11x 47x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Easy to find above epsilon Mon. I think I see some nebulosity around the object. John Furlong didn't see any. Object was about 1/10 the field of view. Worth a visit with a telescope. SkyWatcher: Disappointing! The open cluster is a go with many sta
AL#: 79 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2251 Date: 3/27/2024
Con: Mon Time: 20:55 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 06h 34.7m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 8d 22m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 8.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 10' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 07:58 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: A very dim, small, and low count open cluster. Possibly 30 stars, most of them seem dim. Once again it shows better with video. No central concentration and is stretched out lengthwise. Much longer than wide. About 1/3 the fov of the 32mm up.
AL#: 80 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2264 Date: 9/14/2021
Con: Mon Time: 03:25 UT
Type: C/N Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 06h 41.1m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: 9d 53m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 4 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 20' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: III 3 m n Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 3/16/2012 1/6/2013
Time: 09:58 PM CDT 08:27 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5 8/10
Transpy: 5 6/10
Scope: 11x80 hand SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm
Powers: 11x 47x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Easy to find but not too impressive. No nebulosity seen. About 1/10 FOV for cluster. Revisit with telescope. SkyWatcher About 1/4th the size of the 32mm up. No nebulosity seen, but it probably requires with darker skies. There is a wide range of br
AL#: 81 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2266 Date: 3/26/2024
Con: Gem Time: 00:25 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 06h 43.2m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 26d 58m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 9.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 07:53 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: A very dim, small, and low count open cluster. Possibly 50 stars, most of them seem dim. Once again it shows better with video. No central concentration. It looks like a big V running through the center. About 1/6 the fov of the 32mm up.
AL#: 82 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2281 Date: 3/26/2024
Con: Aur Time: 00:20 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 06h 49.3m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 41d 4m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 7 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 14' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 3 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 3/29/2012 11/16/2012
Time: 09:46 PM CDT 10:03 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Danville WA
Seeing: 7 7/10
Transpy: 7 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 12mm
Powers: 11x 125x
Moon up: yes
Observations: 1/4 moon high in the sky about 25 degrees away. This open cluster was only visible with averted vision and by tapping the binoculars for jiggle. Unable to count stars or determine how large the object size. Same FOV as psi 7 Aur SkyWatcher: OC about 1
AL#: 83 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2286 Date: 3/28/2024
Con: Mon Time: 23:55 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 06h 47.6m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -3d 10m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 8.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 14' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 08:03 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Not so easy to find and see. It seemed dimmer than the prior three even though it is was listed as mag 8.5. Thirty stars of unequal brightness with no center. Larger than the others, but fairly hard to make out. A squashed 1/2 circle of seven stars to
AL#: 84 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2301 Date: 3/29/2024
Con: Mon Time: 00:05 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 06h 51.8m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: 0d 28m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 6.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 12' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 3 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 3/16/2012 1/6/2013
Time: 10:03 PM CDT 08:34 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5 8/10
Transpy: 5 6/10
Scope: 11x80 hand SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm
Powers: 11x 47x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: 3 star pointer shows the correct location. Open cluster spaced out in the shape of a stretch out "7" Not too difficult to find, about 1 FOV W of delta Mon SkyWatcher Small, very concentrated co. Many stars, too many to count. Possibly more than 80
AL#: 85 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2304 Date: 3/25/2024
Con: Gem Time: 23:50 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 06h 55m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 18d 1m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 11 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 5' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 1 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 08:12 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Dim, small, faint, difficult from Broemmelsiek even with video. It needs darker sky. 60 stars of equal brightness (make that dimness) spread over a small irregular area. About 1/6 the fov of the 32mm up.
AL#: 86 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2311 Date: 3/29/2024
Con: Mon Time: 00:10 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 06h 57.8m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -4d 35m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 9.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 08:20 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Seventy or so stars in a small area with a wide range of brightness. No central concentration. Two brighter stars to the west are almost a double. About 1/6 the fov of the 32mm up.
AL#: 87 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2324 Date: 3/29/2024
Con: Mon Time: 00:15 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 07h 4.2m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: 1d 3m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 9 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 7' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 09:26 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Fairly small loose. Not many stars, less than 40 in an area about 1/4 the fov of the 32mm up.
AL#: 88 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2335 Date: 3/30/2024
Con: Mon Time: 01:20 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 07h 6.6m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -10d 5m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 9.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 12' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III 2 m n Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 09:49 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Sixty stars of different brightness and about 1/3 the fov of the 32mm up.
AL#: 89 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2343 Date: 3/30/2024
Con: Mon Time: 01:25 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 07h 8.3m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -10d 39m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 8 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 6.0' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 p n Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 3/24/2012 3/6/2013
Time: 08:12 PM CDT 7:45 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 5 5/10
Transpy: 5 5/10
Scope: 11x80 parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Tiny, faint, dim, hard to see, can't count the number of stars. Easy to find with a star hop from Sirius, to theta CMa and beyond. SkyWatcher: Very dim and small, only about 1/5th the fov of the 20mm EP and very few stars. No nebulosity detected.
AL#: 90 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2353 Date: 9/2/2021
Con: Mon Time: 05:30 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 07h 14.6m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: -10d 18m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 5 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 20' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: III 3 p Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 11:11 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Forty stars spread loosely over a large area about 1/4th the fov of the 20mm up. No concentrated center, a few bright stars, the rest not particularly dim.
AL#: 91 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2354 Date: 3/19/2024
Con: CMa Time: 04:35 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 07h 14.3m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -25d 44m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 9 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 20' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: III 2 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 08:26 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: It seems a bit brighter and is certainly much larger than the last few open clusters. Not many stars and they are really spread out. Less than 40 stars in the cluster. A good trapezoid is to the west and makes it fairly easy to find. No center concent
AL#: 92 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2355 Date: 3/31/2024
Con: Gem Time: 00:20 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 07h 16.9m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: 13d 47m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 9.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 9.0' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: II 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 08:32 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: I'd guess about 60 stars in a loose cluster with no center. Stars of all brightness. A brighter star to the NW shows the way. About 1/4 the fov of the 32mm
AL#: 93 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2360 Date: 9/3/2021
Con: CMa Time: 05:50 Ut
Type: OCl Scope: Canary Three
R.A.: 07h 17.8m Camera: SBIG ST-10XME
Dec: -15d 37m FOV: 112x84 arcminutes
Mag: 9 Scale: 5.88 arcsec/pixel
Size: 13' Exposure: 3x90 sec
Class: I 3 r Filters: OSC
Binning: 2x2
Visual Data:
Date: 3/29/2012 2/11/2013
Time: 10:26 PM CDT 08:36 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7 7/10
Transpy: 7 5/10
Scope: 11x80s parallelogram Celestron 14"
EPs: binos 32mm 20mm
Powers: 11x 122x 195x
Moon up: yes
Observations: 1/4 moon high in the sky about 90 degrees away. One FOV east of the top star in CMa head and pretty easy to find. The object itself is dim and small, but visible. Like most of the objects tonight it needs more magnification that the 11x80s can provide.
AL#: 94 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2362 Date: 11/6/2022
Con: CMa Time: 03:55 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 07h 18.8m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: -24d 57m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 4 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 8' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: I 3 r Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 11:18 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Eighty or so stars concentrated in an area of about 1/6th the fov of the 20mm up. All the stars are of about the same brightness except on bright guy smack in the middle.
AL#: 95 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2371 Date: 9/5/2023
Con: Gem Time: 04:45 UT
Type: PlN Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 07h 25.6m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 29d 29m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 13 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 74"X54" Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: IIIa(II) Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 10:41 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Dim but visible. Longer than wide, no color. Interesting. Might be good in a bigger scope. Kind of reminds me of M27, the Dumbbell. Too small to estimate the size. Two lobes with NGC 2371/2372
AL#: 96 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2372 Date: 9/5/2023
Con: Gem Time: 04:45 UT
Type: PlN Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 07h 25.6m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 29d 29m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 13 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 74"X54" Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: IIIa(II) Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 10:41 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Dim but visible. Longer than wide, no color. Interesting. Might be good in a bigger scope. Kind of reminds me of M27, the Dumbbell. Too small to estimate the size. Two lobes with NGC 2371/2372
AL#: 97 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2392 Date: 3/5/2023
Con: Gem Time: 20:10 UT
Type: PlN Scope: Canary Four
R.A.: 07h 29.2m Camera: SBIG STT-8300M
Dec: 20d 55m FOV: 16x12 arcminutes
Mag: 0 Scale: 0.84 arcsec/pixel
Size: 47"X43" Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: IIIb(IIIb) Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41254
Time: 10:52 PM CST
From: Danville WA
Seeing: 8/10
Transpy: 8/10
Scope: SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 47x 75x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Nice sized fuzzy looking ball. No detail or color present. Too small to estimate.
AL#: 98 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2395 Date: 3/31/2024
Con: Gem Time: 00:15 UT
Type: OCl Scope: Chile One
R.A.: 07h 27.1m Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Dec: 13d 35m FOV: 33X22 arcminutes
Mag: 9.5 Scale: 1.41 arcsec/pixel
Size: 12' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: IV 2 m Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 08:49 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Fairly large with 60 stars land a wide range of brightness. Stretched diagonally saw to new and longer than wide. About 1/3 the fov of the 32mm up.
AL#: 99 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2403 Date: 2/18/2023
Con: Cam Time: 21:35 UT
Type: Gal Scope: Canary Two WF
R.A.: 07h 36.8m Camera: FLI PL 16803
Dec: 65d 37m FOV: 43x43 arcminutes
Mag: 9.5 Scale: 1.89 arcsec/pixel
Size: 18'X11' Exposure: 1x50 sec L, 1x20 sec RGB
Class: Sc III Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 4/2/2012 11/16/2012
Time: 02:54 AM CDT 10:30 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park Danville WA
Seeing: 7 7/10
Transpy: 7 8/10
Scope: 11x80 binos parallelogram SkyWatcher 12"
EPs: binos 12mm
Powers: 11x 125x
Moon up: yes
Observations: Moon about 15 degrees above western horizon and 75 percent full. Galaxy surprisingly easy to find in Cam. Difficult to see, looks like a faint patch between two dim stars. Try again with telescope. Easy star hop 2 FOV from tip of UMa nose. Sky watcher
AL#: 100 Imaging Data:
NGC: NGC 2419 Date: 1/16/2023
Con: Lyn Time: 00:40 UT
Type: GCl Scope: Canary One
R.A.: 07h 38.1m Camera: FLI PL09000
Dec: 38d 53m FOV: 37x37 arcminutes
Mag: 11.5 Scale: 2.15 arcsec/pixel
Size: 4.1' Exposure: 3x60 sec L, 1x50 sec RGB
Class: II Filters: LRGB
Binning: 3x3
Visual Data:
Date: 41316
Time: 09:15 PM CST
From: Broemmelsiek Park
Seeing: 7/10
Transpy: 5/10
Scope: Celestron 14"
EPs: 32mm 20mm
Powers: 122x 195x
Moon up: No Moon
Observations: Here I was looking for GC but it really only looks like a fat dim star even with the 20mm up.
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