Sketch of NGC 7006
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Observation Notes:
NGC 7006 appeared as a small, soft, symmetrical disc, moderately condensed. I estimated Shapley class IV and a bit more than 1 arc minute in diameter. I was unable to resolve it or detect any asymmetry.
Sketch/DSS Photo Comparison of NGC 7006
| Subject | NGC 7006 |
| Other Desig. | C 2059+160; CSI+16-20591; GCl 119; GCRV 13202; 2MASX J21012946+1611164 |
| Classification | Globular Cluster |
| Position* | Delphinus: [RA: 21 01 29.5 +16 11 16.5] |
| Size | 2.8′ |
| Brightness* | 10.6 vMag |
| Date/Time | SEP 07, 2010, 12:40 AM MST (SEP 07, 2010, 0740 UT) |
| Observing Loc. | Home – Flagstaff, Arizona, USA |
| Instrument | SkyQuest XT8 (8 inch f/5.9 Dobsonian) |
| Eyepieces/Mag. | Pentax XW10 |
| Conditions | Partly cloudy, breezy |
| Seeing | 5/10 Pickering |
| Transparency | SQM 20.4 |
| *Sources | SIMBAD; DSS; NGC/IC Project |
I observed NGC 7006 at 0200 EST here in central N.H. Skies are excellent here but still they certainly can’t compare to Flagstaff! I have been an observer for almost 60 years and have used mostly 8 and 10 inch reflectors and a C-8. Since last year I have been using a 4.3 inch, f-7 apo refractor and have enjoyed pushing this instrument to its limit.I do not use any go-to technology, so star hopping is strategy I continue to use by choice. Notes from years ago indicate that I easily observed this little g cluster then in the 6 and 8 inch scopes but was unable to locate it last summer in this smaller telescope at all. Tonight, I tried again and could not locate it with 10X50 binoculars, but patience paid off and I did spot the slightest of hazy star in the refractor with my Pan 24. A 6 mm Radian showed an image not unlike your sketch! I have been sketching my entire career, though few are as exacting as yours. So thanks for your site, it has come in handy for me to check what I can see here against other amateur astronomers, Warren.