Thread: ngc ? 4945/4976
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Old 22-08-2006, 05:47 PM
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NGC 4945 can sometimes be a bit tricky. It is bright but is also quite large and you can completely miss it if you are expecting something smaller. It is not too difficult in a 200mm Dob, even from an outer suburban location. NGC 4975 is much smaller but has a higher surface brightness than 4945 and thru my 300 Dob looks a bit like a very distant Globular cluster.
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