Astronomical-Seeing Observations

Astronomical-Seeing Observation Details

1. Observer

Peter Boytang

2. Site

N53.48 W113.03

(N53°29' W113°02')

3. Scope

12 inch F/10.0 Mirror. Closed top. Closed bottom. Fan cooled: No.

4. Time

2004-02-21 19:00:00 MST (GMT -7)

2004-02-22 02:00:00 UTC

5. Observing Conditions

348X. 54.0° up. Was cooling for 6h00m.
Appearance of out-of-focus star: Slow flicker

6. Seeing Observation

Star Image IV

(4 out of 5)

8. Comments

Saturn was crisp at 348X with only slight quivering every few seconds. Best seeing I've seen for almost a year.

Date Entered

2004-02-23 00:32:50 UT