NGC 410 in Pisces

Date of Obs ....... January 13, 2021
Instrument ........ 13.1" f/4.5 dobsonian
Magnification ..... 76x
Location .......... Fredericksburg, VA (light pollution map)
Observer .......... Eric David
Skies ............. orange zone, clear, cold, slight milkiness

  NGC 410 was also difficult to locate, requiring multiple attempts at star-hopping, continuously checking the charts and the view through finderscope and main FOV to lock in on the position.  Once located, I found it to be very faint, barely detectable with direct vision, no core or concentration or structure, just a hazy glow.  Considering that this galaxy is 243 Million light years away, it's no wonder that it was very difficult to see!