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1Properties
Magnitude
8.0
Angular Size
10.0 arcmin
group of neb, 25' diam; = 6822
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Position & Identifiers
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium+ |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
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3Visibility
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Best season
Jun – Aug
(peak: Jul)
4
Eyepiece View
125x
TFOV: 0.4°
Lim. mag: 13.6
IC 4895 · 10.0′×10.0′ · N up, E left
5
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6
Surface Brightness
7
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