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Herschel II Project - Early Fall 21h–23h, 00h NGC 7023–7832 A photo journey of my observing adventures with EAA/CAO (electronically assisted astronomy / camera assisted observing) Observed for the Astronomical League's Herschel II Observing Program
Marie Lott, Atlanta, GA
Updated 08/19/23 04:51 PM -0400 |
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#365–400 of 400
21h 00m 30s, +68° 10' 00"
| Size: | 5.0' | Mag: | 7.1 | Type: | OCL |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing & screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a curve & toning adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations: Beautiful! This is a bright star, surrounded by easily seen nebulosity. Overall it looks wind-blown & irregular. There are some noticeable voids and dark lanes evident in the nebulosity, arranged in a 4-position pattern around the center to the West, NE, SE, and South.Interestingly, there are corresponding lobes devoid of stars in the surrounding field, like dark leaves around the flower's center. This nebula is delicately colorful, with shades of blue and violet.I enjoyed lingering over this object, watching more and more details come in as the stacking proceeded. | ||
| Size: | 5.0' | Mag: | 9.1 | Type: | OCL |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a curves adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations: The stars of this cluster are arranged in the shape reminiscent of the Greek letter pi, with a void of stars in the center between the "legs". Composed of roughly a dozen stars, it is very linear in pattern and boxy in shape. Overall the cluster is crisp and sharp; no nebulosity is seen. The brightest star inside the cluster has an orange tint. | ||
| Size: | 2.0' x 1.7' | Mag: | 12.8 | Type: | Galaxy Sb |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a 1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations: Rather plain, round galaxy with a faint surrounding fuzzy enveolope. Edges are diffuse. a half circle of 4 stars encircles it to the NW; a small triangle of stars is immediately to its SE. Lower, a triplet of stars in a slightly curved string stand out even though they themselves are not very bright. There are many seemingly empty areas in the background field. Another tiny galaxy, NGC 7043 can be seen to the NE. | ||
| Size: | 3.0' | Mag: | 9.7 | Type: | Ocl |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a 1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations: Small dainty cluster with a tiny zigzag of stars with open gaps between the "zig" and the "zag".)I see perhaps 14-15 stars. Two parallell lines of stars stand out. Two brighter stars anchor the bottom line. I don't see any nebulosity but the tiny size of the stars could be mistaken for nebulosity at lower magnification. This is a very busy field! It was the tight splay of stars that drew my eye to the cluster. | ||
| Size: | 24.0' | Mag: | 7.2 | Type: | Ocl |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing & screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a 1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
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Observations: This cluster spreads out over the whole field with well over 100 stars (pay no attention to the circle on the astrometry image).
Adding a focal reducer helped to view it more completely. Only two brighter stars in the center, posibly with a yellow tint. No true nebulosity noted, but some of the tiny stars might be mistaken for such.
There are a few lanes and pockets where stars are less dense.
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| Size: | 2.7' | Mag: | 11.5 | Type: | C/N |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a 1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations: Irregular with diffuse nebulosity. Eight bright stars, with a cacade of extremely tiny stars curling around the NW side of the central bright star. (Look closely & you will see!) Four of the bright stars make an outsteched, slightly arched line visible at low magnification; the other 4 are in angled pairs to the N and SW of center. A nebulous glowing haze seems to emanate from the bright center of this group, particularly to the NW . A small void in the nebulosity is seen on the W side of the star. Very pretty. | ||
| Size: | 77" | Mag: | 13.3 | Type: | Pln |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a 1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations:Such a pale object, I almost didn't see it at first. It is seen as a round, ghostly apparition glowing dimly and, under closer inspection, has outer edges that ring it in red! The nebular envelope, although quite faint, is mostly well-defined but there are a few gaps.The nebula's center is MUCH more pale than the outer edges. Very busy field, full of hundres of stars. | ||
| Size: | 1.6'x1.3'" | Mag: | 13.1 | Type: | Gal |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a 1-click HDR + curves adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations:Galaxy is round with a little bit of a stretch NE-SW. The core is bright, compact, and elongated a tad N-S. There are hints of symmetrical spiral arms, but they taper into a diffuse haze. A dark lane can be seen on the W side of the core. Four bright stars lie in the SE corner of the field. | ||
| Size: | 2.6'x1.5' | Mag: | 12.9 | Type: | SBb Gx |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a 1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations: A swirling spiral structure is easily detectable, with a bright compressed core. Dark lanes pop out between the brighter swirls of the spiral. Tiny but bright IC 1417 is seen just NW of the bigger NGC 7171. | ||
| Size: | 3.1'x2.0' | Mag: | 12 | Type: | SABb Gx |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a 1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations: This is a an oval galaxy with a fantastically bright core. There's either a tear-drop point at the SE end of the core or a field star that overlays the core there. The outer envelope fades quickly, with less haze visible to the N&S, more (wider) haze to the E&W. A little-dipper-like string of stars dangle down from it towards the SW. | ||
| Size: | 6.0'x1.4' | Mag: | 11.7 | Type: | SBc Gx |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a 1-click HDR plus a curves adjustment in Photoshop.
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| Observations: This is a pretty spiral with an extremely bright core. From our view its face seems to be tilted away from us, giving it an oval appearance. It is very elongated NE-SW, with a dainty bright interior ring obvious in the halo. A very dim outersection of the halo can be detected on the eastern end (see closeup). A small star appears "stuck" on the SE edge of the eastern arm; a pair of small stars are immersed in the far side haze of the western arm (again, see closeup). At each end of the galaxy, a wide pair of stars run parallel to each other and and upwards to the NW, giving it the appearance of swing seat. | ||
| Size: | 2.5'x1.1' | Mag: | 12.7 | Type: | Sc Gx |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and 1-click HDR & curves adjustments in Photoshop.
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| Observations: Dimmer and more boxy than NGC 7814 (viewed just before this one). Elongated core with a "smushed" appearance; it is compact and quite noticeable. The norther arm is disrupted, with 3 rough tendrils and bright knots to the western side. The southern arm is more blunt than the northern one and quickly tapers away. | ||
| Size: | 5.0' | Mag: | 9.2 | Type: | OC |
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing & screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and very quick curves and levels adjustments in Photoshop.
(My processing only lasts about 5 minutes max - this is all about observing, not pretty pictures!)
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| Observations: What a field! "It's full of stars!" This cluster forms a triangular wedge similar to an elongated arrowhead in a very busy starfield. Inside the arrowhead is the cloudy glow of a hoard of tiny stars. Two distinct brighter stars mark its northern and souther points; further west, three others line up along the southern edge. | ||
| Size: | 4.0'x1.1' | Mag: | 12 | Type: | S0 Gx |
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Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing&
screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in
Topaz (nothing else).
Date/Time:
11/07/2021 23:59:36 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 345, T4/5
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Observations: Bright elongated oval with prominent compressed core. Envelope is faint and diffuse to the northern and southern tips;
nothing visible to the east or weat of the core. NGC 7339 pairs nicely to the East. It is oriented E-W whereas 7332 runs NNW-SSE (not quite orthogonal, but close).
A bright mag 7 star lies due North.
Size:
23"
Mag:
12.9
Type:
Pln
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
single levels adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/08/2021 23:56:35 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 3/5, T3/5
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Observations: This planetary is very easy to identify in the field due to its typical blue glow (actually more of a greyish-teal when observing live).
It has a gauzy outer layer as well as a condensed and brighter inner layer with central star visible. There are prominent dark lanes subdividing the interior. Quite a stunning object!
Size:
2.9'x2.4'
Mag:
12.1
Type:
S0-a Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing&
screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in
Topaz.
Date/Time:
11/07/2021 21:38:19 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:
This a a round galaxy, with a dim glow
surrounding it. The glow appears slightly brighter on the NE side. No
other detail can be seen, but the view when zooming in is rather sweet
in its simplicity. Two brighter stars, HD 215752 and HD 215753, are seen
in the rather sparse field.
Size:
2.1'x1.2'
Mag:
12.6
Type:
SBbc Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz.
Date/Time:
11/07/2021 22:06:12 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 3/5, T4/5
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Observations: This oval shaped galaxy has a very bright rounder core.
The surrounding halo has brighter "wings"off the core to the NW and SE ends; an elongated void can be seen to the north of the
core with a fainter outer arm enveloping it. On the west side the haze widens upwards to the north; no such widening is seen on the east side.
Size:
2.0'
Mag:
13
Type:
OC
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
curves adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/09/2021 00:10:55 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 3/5, T3/5
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Observations:
This is a wedge-shaped cluster, with
Cygnus-like brighter stars adding it a flying cross structure.
The Mallincam really pulls the details out of this fine star cluster.
Instead of just a nebulous faint haze lot and lots of dainty stars fill up the center. There are ~10 brighter stars with more than
40 tiny ones resolvable, including a very noticeable line of the tiny
ones running ENE-WSW.
There is some faint nebulosity to the cluster but in this view it seems to be mostly due to the tiny stars. The outer quadrants of the cross are rather empty
compared to the packed center. Very nice!
Size:
4.3'x2.3'
Mag:
12.1
Type:
E-S0
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
levels adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/08/2021 20:58:27 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:
Bright and elongated, this galaxy runs NW-SE in the field.
The prominent compact core is a bit oval. The envelope has a brighter layer close to the core, becoming more faint as it extends outward.
The outer edges are not sharp, as stated in the observing manual, but since they are not jagged or disturbed, I would call them "tidy".
There's another tiny galaxy visible to the NW (UGC 12311, mag 15.32) and a nice string of 10-11 stars running E-W like an underline to the galaxy.
Size:
3.7'x0.7'
Mag:
13.8
Type:
SABb Gx
23h 02m 1.0s, +15° 57' 53"
Size:
2.2'x1.8'
Mag:
12.6
Type:
S0 Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/08/2021 00:46:15 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations: A
trio of galaxies form a group at the center of this field. NGC 7463 is an elongated oval with a bright compact core that tilted at an angle with respect to the axis of the galaxy.
The edges of the outer envelope are diffuse, with the overall haze stubbier to the west. 7463 is paired with fat oval NGC 7465, almost all of it overwhelmed by its bright core. Although smaller than 7463, it is brighter.
Only a tuft of the halo can be seen at its northern and southern points. Also visible is NGC 7404 (looks stellar) just under 7463.
A very bright (mag 6) star is at the northern edge of the field (positioned just off the screen for better galaxy viewing.).
Size:
4.3'x2.3'
Mag:
11.3
Type:
GC
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/07/2021 22:35:21 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:
A rather dim, fuzzy cluster, loosely concentrated. Eight or so of the brighter stars form
a half-circle that cups the central nebulosity. It's also possible to
see a simple house+roof figure outlined in this central area. The inner
nebulosity is mottled with furrows of darkness. A swath of dimmer stars
and nebulosity splays out of the SE side like a fan-shaped tail. One
could imagine a floating jellyfish or perhaps a champagne cork here.
Size:
2.7'x2.6'
Mag:
11.4
Type:
E Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/07/2021 21:54:11 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:Almost perfectly round and blaringly bright,
this ellipitcal galaxy displays a large compact core surrounded by a faint diffuse envelope.
A pretty little barred spiral galaxy, NGC 7513, sits nearby in the NE above a pair of bright stars.
Size:
3.5'x1.2'
Mag:
12.4
Type:
SBc Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/07/2021 23:36:17 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:
Be sure to click on the above thumbnail to view the larger image and then zoom in on this one!
This is a lovely elongated edge-on galaxy with a bright, stellar core. The center of this galaxy is noticeably brighter on the E side, giving it an off-center look. The envelope has a much brighter interior ring
with a prominent dark lane visible on the west side. When zooming in, one can see that a tangle of dark clouds rises up on the SE edge and blocks the view of the brighter inner ring making it appear
as if it were broken at that point. Another small spiral galaxy, NGC 7537 lies just below 7541. Look for other fainter galaxies in the field.
Size:
2.2'x1.4'
Mag:
12.6
Type:
E Gx
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/07/2021 23:36:17 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 3/5, T4/5
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Observations: Round/slightly oblate bright galaxy, mostly "all core". A small haze surrounding it is visible,
but no detail can be seen in it. This galaxy forms a line with three bright stars, all are similar in brightness.
Two small galaxies (NGC 7562A & PGC 197664) can be seen in zoomed view
as part of a dainty dangle of stars running off the south side of this
galaxy.
Size:
2.5'x1.0'
Mag:
12.9
Type:
E-S0[ Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz.
Date/Time:
11/07/2021 23:25:51 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations: This oval elliptical is uniformly bright.
Its faint envelope appears to fan out to the east and west,
but no details can be seen in the haze. Nothing outside of the core is visible north or south.
23h 20m 14.5s, +08° 12' 23"
in Pegasus
Size:
2.5'x 2.3'
Mag:
11
Type:
E Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz.
Date/Time:
11/08/2021 21:46:49 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations: So many other galaxies in this Field!
Tiny little galaxies are scattered everywhere! The larger ones are 7631, 7617, 7611, 7621, & 7615.
, both ~mag 11).
The two brightest of the three HII targets form a bright pair of
eyes in the center (ellipticals NGC 7626 & 7619), with the slightly dimmer spiral
NGC 7623 sitting directly to the north.
A bright star shines brightly in the middle of the three, making a nice
fright triangle with the bottom two galaxies. The two ellipticals have bright stellar cores, the western one (7619) being noticeably oval in shape whereas the eastern
one is more round. Both are surrounded by a diffuse cloud, although in my EAA view the dimmer outer reaches of the envelope
around 7619 is easier to detect and seems to extend further
than that of 7626. The spiral NGC 7623 to the north looks very similar to the two ellipicals, just a
good bit dimmer. It has a roundish/slightly oval core
with a bit of an encircling cloud. A suggestion of a hooked arm can be
detected on the north side (click to see full size image)..
Size:
16.0'x6.0'
Mag:
11.0
Type:
Neb
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
1-click HDR adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/00/2021 01:11:23 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~10 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 3/5, T3/5
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Observations: Wow! What at first appears as a glowing patch of sky arount the top of a prominent
triangle of stars turns into a magical glowing nebula enveloping a bright
star. Sheer clouds gently encircle the central star creating a "bubble". Beautiful
coral, rose red, and silvery pink colors predominate. A small set of stars punctuates the field just to the NW. Zoom in & enjoy
Size:
11.6'x1.9'
Mag:
11.9
Type:
Sc Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing & screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and HDR
& curves adjustments in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/08/2021 23:35:52 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:
Long slender diaphonous wings extend north-south from the compressed elongated core of this galaxy. THe ghost-like like strands taper in brightness out to the tipsa.
A bit of a swerve can be detected, somewhat like a flattened integral sign.
Size:
17'
Mag:
12.4
Type:
Sb Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
curves adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/08/2021 22:41:25 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:
A rather plain unremarkable field until one looks more carefully. Hopping through the field I see several pairs of stars reminiscent of the "Three Leaps of the Gazelle" in Ursa
Major. Can you see them? This galaxy appears as a simple bright core blanekted by a uniformly thick and tidy-edged cloud. A small background star
can be seen through the NW haze.
Size:
11'
Mag:
~
Type:
OC
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
curves adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/09/2021 00:47:41 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 3/5, T3/5
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Observations:
There are so many stars at this magnification, at first it was difficult to pick out the cluster. More than 50 stars form a loose, flattened, D-shaped grouping,
with streamers of stars extending to the NW. The stars are more concentrated in the SW region of the cluster. There is a circular void at the NW end
roughly enclosed by a broken loop of tiny stars.
A very bright star lies in the SW corner of the field; three
modederately bright stars lie due east of the cluster.
Size:
2.1' x 1.3'
Mag:
12.6
Type:
E Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
curves adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/08/2021 22:25:29 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:
This elliptical galaxy tilts nicely NW-SE, displaying a classic oval appearance. The core is bright after live stacking with a diffuse
envelope that is more broad at the NW end than at the SE. Although the envelope is easily visible at the tips of the galaxy, there is much less haze
of it visible to the NE and SW edges of the core. A nice bright triangle of three mag 8 field stars lies directly NW.
A pair of smaller mag 10 field stars forms another bookend to the SW.
Size:
6.3' x 2.2'
Mag:
11.6
Type:
Sab Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
curves adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/08/2021 23:12:04 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:
This elongated edge-on spiral is gorgeous! It has a beautiful dark dust
band running its length, bisecting the view center with a brownish line.
Be sure to click to see the full sized image. A bright mag 7 star is in the NW quadrant of the field. An especiallyh pretty teeny-tiny galaxy can be seen
due south, with a couple of other indistinct fuzzzy galaxies also in the field.
Size:
1.9' x 1.0'
Mag:
13.3
Type:
E Gx
Camera Assisted Observing
Images live-stacked while observing& screen-captured as a single tif file, followed by a 1-click denoise in Topaz and a
curves adjustment in Photoshop.
Date/Time:
11/08/2021 22:07:41 EST
30s exposures, live stacked for ~5 minutes
M.Lott, Sharon, GA
C8 @ f/7 + Mallincam DS10cTEC
S 4/5, T4/5
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Observations:
Another classical elliptical galaxy, appearing as an elongated oval smudge before stacking. The surrounding envelope is delicate, with widening sprays
extending NE and SW. A knotty area can be seen upon close examination within the northen tip.