April 2010 Observing List

Focused on Leo and surrounding areas.
 

NGC 2862
Edge On Galaxy

Constellation: Leo    Magnitude: 13.5    Size: 2.6' x 0.5'    RA: 09h24m55s Dec: +26°46'29"
Notes: Very thin, use moderate power.
 

NGC 3270
Edge On Galaxy

Constellation: Leo    Magnitude: 13.9    Size: 2.6' x 0.7'    RA: 10h31m30s Dec: +24°52'10"
Notes: High surface for it's magnitude.

Abell 30
Planetary Nebula

Constellation: Cancer    Magnitude: 15.6    Size: 1.8'    RA: 08h46m53s Dec: +17°52'45"
Notes: Responds slightly better to an Orion Ultrablock than an OIII filter.

NGC 2341
Spiral Galaxy

Constellation: Gemini    Magnitude:  13.9    Size: 48" x 44"    RA:  07h09m12s Dec: +20°36'08"
Notes: Low surface brightness. Makes a double with NGC2342.

PN G221.5+46.3
Planetary Nebula

Constellation: Leo    Magnitude: 10.4    Size: 12'    RA: 09h52m59s Dec: +13°44'34"
Notes: Mild response to filters.

NGC 5832
Barred-Spiral Galaxy

Constellation: Ursa Minor    Magnitude: 13.4    Size: 2.4' x 1.2'    RA: 14h57m45s    Dec: +71°40'53"
Notes: Spiral structure in large aperture.

IC 2233
Edge On Galaxy

Constellation: Lynx   Magnitude: 12.4    Size: 3.7' x 0.5'   RA: 08h13m58s Dec: +45°44'32"
Notes: Low surface brightness. NGC 2537 is in the same FOV.
 

JnEr 1
Planetary Nebula

Constellation: Lynx   Magnitude: 14   Size: 6.3'   RA:  07h57m51s   Dec: +53°25'17"
Notes: Responds very well with an OIII filter.

NGC 2608
Spiral Galaxy

Constellation: Cancer    Magnitude: 13    Size: 2.0' x 1.1'    RA:  08h35m17s Dec: +28°28'26"
Notes: Mottling visible in moderate-large aperture.


NGC 3287
Irregular Galaxy

Constellation: Leo    Magnitude: 12.6    Size: 2.0' x 0.9'    RA: 10h34m47s Dec: +21°38'58"
Notes: Low surface, brightening off center.