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NGC 2976 (Galaxy)
Right ascension: 59h 49m Declination: 67° 50'
Constellation: Ursa Major
Date/time: 2016.06.06 22:40 UT
Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
FoV: 28' Magnification and filter(s): 167x
Seeing: 6/10 Transparency: 3/5
SQM: 20.90 m/as2 Temperature: 13°C
Humidity: moderate Wind: gusts
Sight: 3 - definite details, interesting look
Difficulty: 3 - moderately visible, dark adaptation needed, averted vision might add to details
Position: 2 - easy, bright star nearby
Location: Talpa Minor Observatory
Observer: Ferenc Lovró
Description:

Lies in the vicinity of the famous M81 / M 82 double. This galaxy is fain, quite big, it's shape is peculiar visually, I observe a dent near the Western side. It's extended core is visibly brighter to the East. Perhaps this is only an illusion seen only because of the raising humidity.
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