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/ H. Jackson Brown, Jr. /



In memoriam Halton C. Arp (1927-2013).


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U Cygni (TVICS)
Also known as: U CYG
Right ascension: 20h 20m Declination: 47° 56'
Constellation: Cygnus
Date/time: 2012.08.15 22:30 UT
Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
FoV: 11' Magnification and filter(s): 250x
Seeing: 8/10 Transparency: 3/5
SQM: 21.18 m/as2 Temperature: 12°C
Humidity: dry Wind: none
Sight: 4 - lots of details, very interesting, unique look
Difficulty: 1 - instantly visible, no dark adaptation or averted vision needed
Position: 1 - very easy, many bright stars nearby
Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
Observer: Ferenc Lovró
Description:

A very nice orange star with a slightly fainter light blue companion nearby that contrast nicely.
Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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