Object(s): NGC 278      Observer: Mark G.Birkmann      Your skills: Intermediate (some years) 
Date/time of observation: 11-11-99,  7:53 UT (1:53 am CST)      Location of site: New Haven, Missouri 
(Lat ~38, Elev ~700')      Site classification: Rural      Sky darkness: 6 <1-10 Scale (10 best)> 
Seeing: 5 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>      Moon presence: None      Instrument: 40" f/5 dob      Magnification: 
lowest power 125x      Filter(s): OIII, H-beta, Orion Ultrablock      Category: External galaxy.      Class: S 
Constellation: Cassiopeia      Data: mag 11.5(B)  size 2.2 x 2.2      Position: RA 00:52m 4.6s  DEC +47:33' 

Description:  This little galaxy is very bright and withstands magnification very well.  The best view came at 821x.  The galaxy was brighter in the middle and the core was non-stellar.  A small condensation was seen near the bottom edge.  A prominent dust lane was apparent on the left side.  Some possible mottling was seen on the right side, but nothing definite.