Observation by Mark Fairfax: Leo II DS Feb Object of Interest

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Mark Fairfax

Observer

Mark Fairfax

Observed

2026 Feb 24 - 23:37

Uploaded

2026 Feb 25 - 15:49

Objects

UGC 6253

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h13^m
Dec: +22°08'
Position angle: -25°00'

Field size

1°17' × 0°43'

Equipment

Celestron Origin II

Exposure

920 secs (92x10s)

Location

Nottinghamshire

Target name

Leo II

Title

Leo II DS Feb Object of Interest

About this image

Leo II - Deep Sky February Object of Interest (expanded view in top RH corner)

Magnitude 12.0 ; Bortle 5-6 with clear skies but high humidity

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LeoII_MFOrigin_240220262337.jpeg (368.8 kB)

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