| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 11.2 |
| Size | 2.29' x 2.09' |
| Right Ascension | 7h 23' 54.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 27° 31' 45" S |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Description | pF, pS, R, vsmbM, am st |
| Classification | SBO |
Andrew Cooper
Oct 24, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, faint, difficult against the rich starfield, round, 1' diameter, brighter to the center, 20' north of HR 2822
| Aludra | Haffner7 | HD 56618 |
| HD 57146 | HD 58215 | HD 59256 |
| HQ Canis Majoris | MCG -05-18-002 | Ru18 |
| Ru22 | Ruprecht 20 | |
| VY CMa Nebula |
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