NGC 1868 — Globular Cluster in Dorado
Modest (18/100)
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1Properties
Magnitude
11.57
Angular Size
2.7′
Position Angle
90°
pB, pL, R, vglbM
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Hard | V. hard+ | V. hard |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Medium | Medium | Hard+ |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
Medium
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3Visibility
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Best season
Nov – Jan
(peak: Dec)
4
Eyepiece View
125x
TFOV: 0.4°
Lim. mag: 13.6
NGC 1868 · 2.7′ diameter · N up, E left
5
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