Object Rating Scale

Rating of objects is a sum of these attributes

Targeting
How easily can you locate the object?
0 No significant nearby guide stars, only chance is by sweeping areas. Over 10 minutes to find.
1 Several degrees from bright stars but fainter stars in finder can guide. Found in under 10 minutes.
2 Bright stars in area to triangulate from. Found in 1-2 minutes.
3 Near bright star or directly visible. Found in less than a minute.

Visibility
How easy is the object to see - its brightness
0 Object needs confirmation by star chart
1 Subtle, needs averted vision
2 Visible but enhanced by averted vision
3 No averted vision really needed

Wow Factor
Subjective impression on the observer
0 Is there something there?
1 Object is distinct from the field stars
2 Object is above average and one you'll want to revisit
3 A memorable classic that you frequent

Interest
Does the object have some background history of interest
0 No realy historical or scientific background to the object
1 Object has historical or scientific significance

Maximum Score: 10