Observation by Patrick Maloney: NGC 2460 & IC 2209

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Patrick Maloney

Observer

Patrick Maloney

Observed

2015 Feb 17 - 00:09

Uploaded

2022 Feb 11 - 15:49

Objects

NGC2460
IC2209

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

Lancashire

Target name

NGC 2460 & IC 2209

Title

NGC 2460 & IC 2209

About this image

NGC 2460 - Fairly bright and large, with a clearly visible elongation. There is a brighter central area with a hint of a stellar nucleus and a fainter outer. 

IC 2209 - A pale, circular patch. No structure. Much better seen with averted vision.

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