Basic object information
Name: M 68
Type of object: Globular cluster
Magnitude: 8.2
Size: 12.0'
Object classification: 10
Description: L,eRi,vC,iR,rrr,st 13...
Catalog position for epoch J2000.0
Right ascension: 12h 39m 28.0s
Declination: -26° 44' 34"
Constellation: Hydra
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Obs. place: Los Roques (2117m above sea level), Tenerife, Spain
Date/Time: 16/17.4.2004 2:20
Telescope: Newton 110/805mm
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Magn: 107x |
Filter: |
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Field: 28' |
NE Lim.mag: 6,9 |
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Background sky: 2 |
Seeing: 3 |
Height: 31°
Visuality: II
Weather: +2°C
Fully grainy and several individual are seen. Brightenings to W and SE from the core.