Observation by Patrick Maloney: NGC 987

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Patrick Maloney

Observer

Patrick Maloney

Observed

2016 Nov 08 - 01:47

Uploaded

2021 Dec 01 - 16:36

Objects

NGC987

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Constellation

Vela

Field centre

RA: 10h03m
Dec: -56°25'
Position angle: +91°52'

Field size

3°16' × 4°05'

Equipment
  • 12" Newtonian reflector, 10mm Plossl eyepiece, x150
Location

Skelwith Fold

Target name

NGC 987

Title

NGC 987

About this image

Faint, though visible to direct vision. Round and gradually brighter towards the middle. It appears larger with averted vision, but still round. Averted vision possibly shows a nucleus, though uncertainly.

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