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Struve 2232 (Binary star)
Right ascension: 17h 50m Declination: 25° 17'
Constellation: Hercules
Date/time: 2009.09.06 19:00 UT
Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
FoV: 18' Magnification and filter(s): 167x
Seeing: 6/10 Transparency: 3/5

Splits up easily at 71x, although looks much better at 167x. A nice pair with different colour and brightness. A-B: 6", PA: 140°. A very spectacular pair.
Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
Observer: Ferenc Lovró
Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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Date of entry: 12/30/09 15:22:47
Your name: Müller Dániel (K.)
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Szia! Nagyon jók a rajzok! Gratula hozzájuk, csodállak :).
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Date of entry: 07/06/08 15:01:16
Your name: Demelza Ramakers
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I really love you're sketches! They are amazing! Keep up the good work!

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Date of entry: 05/03/08 16:12:34
Your name: Faith J
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Superb sketches, Ferenc, absolutely brilliant. I love the mouse-over effect, too.
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Date of entry: 04/14/08 06:20:04
Your name: Laurie
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Awesome sketches! I love it! I was curious what size and what kind of eyepiece were you using with each sketch? I do see the magnification power with each sketch. Thanks - let me know, email address
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Date of entry: 04/11/08 07:05:02
Your name: Ferenc Lovró
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