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M99

19.04.2006 20:00 UTC

I couldn't see any spiral arms in this galaxy though I think I should have see them, considering the aperture of my scope and the weather. Nevertheless M99 is a pleasure to observe. The core of this galaxy is relatively big and halo around was bright. Also the position was easy to see.

NGC Object List:
NGC4254 galaxy RA:12h18m49.3 Dec:+14°25m'03" BMag:10.4, M 99

Sketch

| Location: Huruksela | Seeing: 2(5) | Background Sky: 2(5) | Magnification: 115x | Great weather, wery little light pollution. |

Added: 21.05.2006 14:00 UTC