NGC 6101
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Výška
-54.8°
Azimut
194.3°
Podrobnosti objektu
| Group | Vlastnost | Hodnota |
|---|
Rise/Set Times
Čas východu
Circumpolar / Never rises
Čas kulminace
N/A
Čas západu
Circumpolar / Never sets
Observing Recommendations
Observing Tips:
- Large telescope (8+ inches) recommended
- Use moderate to high magnification to resolve stars
- Look for central concentration
- Wait for better sky conditions or higher altitude
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Data Sources
Deep sky object data is compiled from authoritative astronomical catalogs including NGC (New General Catalogue), IC (Index Catalogue), Messier, and Caldwell. Primary source: OpenNGC.
Coordinate Systems
Right Ascension (RA): Celestial longitude measured in hours, minutes, and seconds (0h to 24h).
Declination (Dec): Celestial latitude measured in degrees, arcminutes, and arcseconds (-90 to +90 degrees).
Stupnice magnitud
The astronomical magnitude scale is logarithmic. Lower values = brighter objects. The formula relating magnitude difference to brightness ratio:
\[m_1 - m_2 = -2.5 \times \log_{10}\left(\frac{F_1}{F_2}\right)\]
where m is magnitude and F is flux.
Observing Recommendations
Recommendations are calculated based on:
- Výška: Objects above 30 degrees altitude are easier to observe
- Hvězdná velikost: Brighter objects (lower magnitude) are easier to see
- Fáze Měsíce: Dark skies (new moon) improve visibility of faint objects
Rise and Set Times
Calculated using Skyfield astronomical library with observer's location and date. Times shown in local timezone. Objects are considered visible when altitude is above 0 degrees.
Best Viewing Time
Determined by finding when the object reaches maximum altitude (culmination) during nighttime hours. Calculated as:
\[t_{\text{best}} = \arg\max_{t \in \text{night}} h(t)\]
where h(t) is altitude as a function of time.