18" (2/4/08): easily swept up unfiltered at 115x as a vey small, blue-grey disc forming a close "double" with a mag 13.5 star just 18" SW. At 220x the star is well separated and the planetary appears a bit irregular with an occasional sparkle. Increasing the magnification to 325x, the appearance is definitely asymmetric with a fainter NW quadrant and an intermittent stellaring (superimposed star, knot, or the central star) to the SE of the geometric center. At 450x, the dimmer quadrant on the NW side appears to bulge out slightly and the brighter region, centered to the SE, extends in an arc from the NE to the SW. An occasional stellar sparkle was clearly visible, though it was difficult to pinpoint the location.

17.5" (3/1/03): easily picked up at 100x as a fuzzy blue-gray mag 11.5 star. Excellent view at 380x: bright, small, 10" diameter, irregularly round with an irregular surface brightness. There appears to be a knot (or offset central star?) on the SE side. A mag 13.7 star is just off the SW side [18" from center]. Located 3' SW of a wide mag 9.5/11 pair.

8" (12/4/80): moderately bright, very small, just non-stellar at 125x and a definite disc is visible at 220x. A wide double star is 3' NE (9.5/11 at 47" oriented NW-SE).
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IC 2006 = ESO 359-007 = MCG -06-09-037 = PGC 14077
03 54 28.5 -35 58 02
V = 11.3; Size 2.1x1.8; Surf Br = 12.7

13.1" (1/18/85): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~N-S, diffuse but contains a very small brighter core, possible stellar nucleus.
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IC 2010 = ESO 117-011 = PGC 13995
03 51 58.0 -59 55 46
V = 13.7; Size 1.1x0.4; Surf Br = 12.6; PA = 71d

24" (4/4/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): picked up while viewing N1463 located 43' WNW. At 220x appeared fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, 0.8'x0.3', weak concentration.
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IC 2051 = ESO 004-007 = PGC 13999
03 52 00.8 -83 49 50
V = 11.6; Size 2.6x1.6; Surf Br = 13.0; PA = 67d

24" (4/4/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 200x appeared as a bright, large oval 5:3 WSW-ENE, 2.5'x1.4'. Contains a small, bright, slightly elongated core, ~20"x15". There is a strong impression of spiral structure at the ends of the halo [confirmed on DSS]. A mag 10.9 star lies 2' W and another 2' further W is a striking trio of mag 11.5 to 13.5 stars.
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IC 2063 = MCG -03-12-005 = (R)N1563 = PGC 15000
04 22 40.3 -15 39 38
Size 0.8x0.4

17.5" (12/30/99): very faint, small, slightly elongated N-S, faint stellar nucleus at moments. A mag 15 star is just off the ESE edge [35" SE of center]. At moments a faint star seems superimposed, perhaps at the W edge [a mag 15.5 star is at the W edge 8" from center]. This galaxy is misidentified as N1563 in MCG and RNGC.

17.5" (2/8/91): extremely faint, small, slightly elongated. A mag 15 star is off the SE edge. A wide equal mag 12 double star at 31" separation lies 4' W. Member of the N1561 group with N1564 8' SE.
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IC 2087 = Ced 38 = LBN 813 = Barnard 14
04 40 00.0 +25 44 32
Size 4

17.5" (12/26/00): this is an unusual yellow reflection nebula embedded in the Taurus-Auriga molecular cloud, the nearest large stellar nursery at 450 light-years. At 100x (unfiltered), IC 2087 appears as a fairly faint direct vision object, moderately large, round, 3'-4' diameter. Fairly well defined although edges fade into background. What is the striking is the location - only four brighter stars are visible in the 50' field with a complete lack of fainter stars down to mag 15! The surrounding field also shows evidence of very high obscuration (extinction about 5 visual magnitudes in the vicinity).
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IC 2099 = MCG -01-13-019 = PGC 16146
04 50 52.1 -04 53 34
V = 14.2; Size 1.0x0.4; Surf Br = 13.6; PA = 135d

17.5" (2/22/03): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.5', broad concentration to slightly brighter core, thin extensions. Situated between two stars with a mag 12.5 star 1.3' SE and a mag 14.5 star 1.1' NNW.

17.5" (12/26/00): faint, small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.4', weak concentration. Nestled within a small asterism and 1.3' NW of a mag 12.5 star.

This galaxy is not NGC 1677 (from Swift). See NGCBUGS.
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IC 2104 = MCG -03-13-034 = PGC 16367
04 56 19.7 -15 47 51
Size 1.9x1.2

17.5" (12/26/00): extremely faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 E-W, 1.0'x0.5', low even surface brightness. Observation was compromised by clouds.
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IC 2106 = ESO SO 422-012 = MCG -05-12-011 = PGC 16373
04 56 33.9 -28 30 14
V = 13.0; Size 1.7x0.9; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 56d

18" (1/21/04): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 1.0'x0.7', fairly low surface brightness with a very weak concentration. Located 12' ENE of mag 8.1 SAO 169892. A wide pair of mag 12/14 stars at 30" separation is 5' E.
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IC 2111 = ESO 056-EN013 = LMC N79A
04 51 52.4 -69 23 34

18" (7/10/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this LMC emission nebula/cluster appeared as a very small, high surface brightness knot, ~12" diameter, embedded within N1722. A mag 12 star lies close SW.

18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): embedded within N1722 is a small, fairly bright knot just NE of a mag 11.8 star. At 128x and UHC filter, it appeared ~15" diameter and, in fact, was described by Williamina Fleming as a "stellar planetary".
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IC 2117 = LMC N91A = HD 32364
04 57 14.4 -68 26 29
Size 1

18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this is the brightest knot of nebulosity involving the LMC cluster N1770 and is situated about 2' S of the HD 268804, the brightest mag 11.2 star in the cluster. The total size of the nebulosity was ~2' and was mostly south of the group of stars.
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IC 2118 = Witch-Head Nebula = LBN 959 = Ced 41 = LBN 959
05 06.9 -07 15
Size 180x60

13x80mm (1/15/07): first visual observation I've made of the Witch-Head nebula. Using the 80mm finder at 13x (24mm Panoptic) without a filter a very large, ill-defined glow (~30'-40') was visible between 1-1.5¡ south of Beta Eridani. This is the NE section of this faint reflection nebula. With averted vision the glow brightened and stood out fairly well compared to the background sky brightness. This object is significantly fainter than Barnard's Loop but was surprisingly was not a marginal observation or as difficult as expected. I couldn't follow the nebula further south with any certainty.
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IC 2135 = ESO 363-007 = MCG -06-13-004 = AM 0531-362 = IC 2136 = PGC 17433
05 33 13.1 -36 23 59
V = 12.5; Size 2.8x0.6; Surf Br = 12.9; PA = 109d

17.5" (2/22/03): large, low surface brightness edge-on, elongated nearly 4:1 WNW-ESE, 1.5'x0.4'. Viewed at a very low elevation west of the meridian. A mag 9.7 star is 5.4' SW. This galaxy is incorrectly identified as N1963 in RC3.
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IC 2138 = ESO 487-027 = IC 2137 = PGC 17463
05 34 21.7 -23 32 00
V = 13.1; Size 1.2x0.8; Surf Br = 12.9; PA = 88d

17.5" (12/3/88): faint, small, oval 3:2 E-W, even surface brightness. Located 2' W of mag 8.5 SAO 170570. N1979 lies 14' NW.
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IC 2145 = ESO 057-EN018

See observing notes for NGC 2086.
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IC 2149 = PK 166+10.1 = PN G166.1+10.4
05 56 23.9 +46 06 17
V = 10.6; Size 15"x10"

17.5" (9/14/85): at 250x the bright central star is easily visible within a bright, small, high surface brightness oval elongated 3:2 ~E-W. Located 38' NW of mag 4.2 ¹ Aur.

17.5" (1/31/87): similar view as last observation but noticed a slight bluish color.

8" (12/79): appears as a fuzzy blue "star at 100x. Very small and slightly elongated SW-NE at 222x.
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IC 2151 = ESO 555-008 = MCG -03-15-024 = PGC 18040
05 52 36.4 -17 47 14
V = 13.3; Size 1.5x0.9; Surf Br = 13.5; PA = 99d

17.5" (3/8/97): faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, low even surface brightness. Forms a pair with brighter IC 438 7.7' SE. Located just W of a line drawn through a 1' pair of mag 10-11 stars 5'-6' SSE.
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IC 2156
06 04 51 +24 09.6

17.5" (3/8/97): unimpressive scattered group of ~12-15 stars in a 6' diameter. Eight of these stars are arranged in a 6' arc open to the W and NW including a nice double and a small group of stars lies inside the SW side of this arc. This grouping does not stand out as a cluster and is located just 7' N of IC 2157. Visually appears to be a random grouping though may be a detached part of IC 2157.
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IC 2157 = Cr 80 = Tr 4 = OCL-465
06 04 50 +24 03.4
V = 8.4; Size 7

17.5" (3/8/97): at 220x, ~30 stars are visible in a 6' group, including a half-dozen brighter mag 10.5-12 stars. The densest portion is ~4' diameter tapering to the NW and appears fairly rich with averted (over resolved haze). The east end of group is formed by a 5' arc of mag 10-12 stars concave to the NW. Forms a pair with the IC 2156 group 6' N (possibly part of IC 2157). Located ~35' W of N2158 (off the SE side of M35).
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IC 2158 = ESO 425-007 = MCG -05-15-004 = PGC 18388
06 05 17.9 -27 51 24
V = 12.0; Size 1.7x1.3; Surf Br = 12.7; PA = 90d

17.5" (12/23/97): fairly faint, fairly small, 1.0'x0.7', elongated NW-SE, very weak concentration. Unusual appearance as a mag 11.5-12 star is attached at the SE end (30" from center) and the galaxy "hangs" from the star spreading out towards the NW.
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IC 2159 = Ced 67b = Sh 2-252
06 09.9 +20 24

17.5" (1/16/02): southern part of N2174-2175. At 64x and OIII filter, this is a beautiful, detailed nebulosity surrounding a mag 8 star (SAO 78049), extending at least 20' diameter. The OIII filter gives a dramatic contrast gain. With averted vision and careful viewing, the outer borders extend to ~25'. Structure includes interior streaky dark lanes visible to the west of the star. The rim is slightly brighter or has a higher contrast to the western edge but slightly more nebulosity is visible on the following side of the star.
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IC 2162 = Ced 72 = LBN 859 = Sh 2-255 = PP 56 = P 9
06 13 04 +17 58.7
Size 3

17.5" (3/2/02): at 100x without filter, IC 2162 is an easternmost of two faint, round glows surrounding mag 10.5-11 stars. IC 2162 = Sh 2-255 is the brighter and larger of the pair, nearly 4' in diameter and quite symmetric. Just under 5' due west is a separate 3' diameter glow (this is Sh 2-257). These pair of HII knots are situated midway between two mag 6 stars with a 50' separation near the edge of the 20 Nagler field. Close SW of Sh 2-257 is a very faint patch of nebulosity, Sh 2-256, but this was not seen visually, nor was the larger HII region but much lower surface brightness region, Sh 2-254, to the west (11' diameter).
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IC 2163 = ESO 556-009 = MCG -04-15-021 = UGCA 125 = PGC 18751
06 16 28.0 -21 22 33
V = 11.9; Size 3.0x1.2; Surf Br = 13.1; PA = 98d

13.1" (1/28/84): this is a colliding system with N2207. A double nucleus is visible and an extension just seen to the E is probably IC 2163.
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IC 2165 = PK 221-12.1 = PN G221.3-12.3
06 21 42.7 -12 59 14
V = 10.6; Size 9"x7"

17.5" (12/28/00): at 220x appears as a bright, compact, high surface brightness disc with a bluish color. Crisp-edged at 380x and slightly elongated but no central star seen (mag 17.9).

13" (1/11/86): at 88x appears bright, very small, just non-stellar, slightly bluish color. Takes 360x and appears slightly elongated E-W. No central star visible, fuzzy edges to the bright oval disc. Located 38' W of ·903 = 6.1/10.8 at 23".

8" (12/6/80): stellar at low power. Definite disc seen at 220x, bluish, slightly elongated.
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IC 2166 = UGC 03463 = MCG +10-10-001 = PGC 19064
06 26 55.8 +59 04 48
V = 12.4; Size 3.0x2.1; Surf Br = 14.3; PA = 115d

17.5" (3/8/97): fairly faint, diffuse glow with little concentration, although appears asymmetric. Moderately large, 2.0'x1.2', elongated NW-SE. Possibly up to 2.5' major axis with averted vision. A mag 13.5 star is at the W edge. An easy mag 10/12 pair [at 24" separation] lies 3' E. A 50" string of three mag 13 stars 4' NW is collinear with the galaxy.
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IC 2169 = IC 447 = LBN 9034

Size 25x20

18" (2/4/08): at 175x unfiltered, this is a huge, interesting reflection nebula, ~25'x18', elongated N-S with an irregular outline and subtle variations in brightness. A number of mag 8-10 stars are superimposed, including mag 8 HD 46005 which is part of a 10' N-S string of 4 mag 8-10 stars. Reflection nebulae N2245 lies 25' NE and N2247 is 35' NE. This region is located 2¡ due W of the Christmas Tree cluster and Cone Nebula (part of the same molecular cloud?).
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IC 2174 = UGC 03666 = MCG +13-06-002 = PGC 20252
07 09 06.0 +75 21 11
V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.9; Surf Br = 13.2

17.5" (8/27/87): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, weak concentration.

17.5" (2/22/87): faint, small, round, diffuse glow, even surface brightness, visible with direct vision. Picked up 6' W of N2314.
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IC 2177 = LBN 1027 = Gum 2 = RCW 1 = Sh 2-296 = Eagle or Seagull Nebula
07 05.1 -10 42
Size 120x40

13.1" (1/19/85): at 62x and UHC filter appears as a very large, very elongated strip of nebulosity. At the north end is the open cluster N2335 within Monoceros. The southern portion is difficult to trace; it crosses into Canis Major and ends at an easily visible reflection nebula = Ced 90 surrounding a mag 8 star. Also includes nebula N2327 midway along the length. This emission/reflection nebula is referred to as the Eagle or Seagull Nebula.

17.5" (2/2/02): On the NW side is a circular nebulosity (the head of the Seagull) catalogued as vdB 93 = Sh 2-292, although this is actually the object reported by Roberts and listed by Dreyer as IC 2177. In my 17.5" at 100x, it appeared as a very large, circular glow perhaps 15' in diameter of low surface brightness surrounding mag 7.1 V750 Mon = BD-10 1848 with vague hints of structure. The OIII filter gave only a very weak enhancement, but the H-beta filter noticeably improved the contrast at low power. This combination HII/reflection nebula is situated off the NW end of the huge winding IC 2177 strip which extends mostly to the south, and is a wonderfully rich region of the Milky Way with a number of clusters and star groups in the vicinity.

Off the south side is the smaller nebula Ced 90. At 64x it appeared as a faint, round, 3' haze surrounding a mag 8.5 star. Two mag 10.5 stars are collinear off the east side, 2.5' and 3.3' from the center and several mag 12 stars are involved at the south edge. The H-beta filter noticeably improves the contrast and makes the nebulosity a moderately bright, direct-vision object. With averted vision the glow increases to 4'-5' in diameter with some very faint haze extending east. The star density drops off immediately to the west, except for a few stars. Ced 90 is located at the extreme southern tip of the 2.5 degree giant emission nebula IC 2177 which extends north into Monoceros. This is one of a select group of low-excitation nebulae that can be added to the list of H-beta objects.
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IC 2179 = UGC 03750 = MCG +11-09-038a = PGC 20516
07 15 32.4 +64 55 34
V = 12.4; Size 1.1x1.1; Surf Br = 12.6

13.1" (1/11/86): fairly faint, small, almost round, brighter center. Located 1.4' E of a mag 10 star. Forms a pair with N2347 13' S.
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IC 2193 = UGC 03902 = MCG +05-18-018 = PGC 21276
07 33 23.8 +31 28 59
V = 13.4; Size 1.5x0.9; Surf Br = 13.6; PA = 90d

17.5" (1/23/93): faint, small, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, small bright core. A mag 13.5 star is at the N edge 32" NNE of center. IC 2194 lies 10' SSE and IC 2196 lies 11.4' SW.
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IC 2194 = MCG +05-18-020 = CGCG 147-039 = PGC 21285
07 33 40.2 +31 20 04
Size 1.0x0.3

17.5" (1/23/93): faint, very small, round, very small bright core. Faintest in the IC 2199 group with IC 2196 7' NE and IC 2193 10' NNW.
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IC 2196 = UGC 03910 = MCG +05-18-021 = PGC 21300
07 34 09.8 +31 24 20
V = 12.7; Size 1.4x1.1; Surf Br = 13.2; PA = 150d

17.5" (1/23/93): fairly faint, fairly small, round, even concentration to a brighter core. On line with three mag 13.5 stars 1.1' SW, 2.1' SSW and 2.5' SSW. Second brightest in the IC 2199 group with IC 2199 12.6' SE, IC 2193 11.4' NW and IC 2194 7' SW. Located 30' S of Castor!
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IC 2199 = UGC 03915 = MCG +05-18-022 = PGC 21328
07 34 55.8 +31 16 35
V = 13.1; Size 1.1x0.6; Surf Br = 12.5; PA = 25d

17.5" (1/23/93): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, brighter along major axis. A small elongated group of eight mag 13 stars is close W. Preceded by mag 8 SAO 60192 7.7' WSW and mag 8.5 SAO 60197 6.3' SW. Brightest in a group of 4 IC galaxies with IC 2196 12' NW and IC 2193 24' NW. Located about 35' S of Castor!
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IC 2200 = ESO 123-012 = LGG 144-005 = PGC 21075
07 28 17.5 -62 21 10
V = 13.2; Size 1.3x0.7; Surf Br = 13.0; PA = 58d

24" (4/4/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x appeared moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, even surface brightness. A mag 12.6 star is off the NE end. Forms a close pair with IC 2200A at 1.4' SW. Located 15' SW of N2417.
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IC 2200A = ESO 123-011 = LGG 144-004 = PGC 21062
07 28 06.3 -62 21 47
V = 12.7; Size 1.3x0.9; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 44d

24" (4/4/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): IC 2200A is the preceding member of an interacting pair with IC 2200. Unusual appearance at 260x with a very bright stellar nucleus (or a star is superimposed) with much fainter extensions SW-NE. The pair is separated by just 1.3' between centers. This pair is located 15' SW of N2417.
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IC 2209 = UGC 04093 = Mrk 13 = PGC 22232
07 56 14.4 +60 18 14
V = 13.7; Size 1.1x0.9; Surf Br = 13.5; PA = 145d

13.1" (1/11/86): very faint, diffuse, small, weak concentration, requires averted vision. Forms the fainter member of a pair with N2460 5.4' NE.
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IC 2220 = ESO 124-RN?3 = Toby Jug Nebula
07 56 50.9 -59 07 32
Size 6.0:x4.0:

13.1" (1/30/06 - Costa Rica): at 105x the "Toby Jug Nebula" is visible surrounding a bright red variable star, V341 Carinae and was easy to chase down just 1.6¡ N of the naked-eye open cluster N2516. The nebula appears as a large, irregular glow unfiltered. With careful viewing the west side is bowed in with thin extensions to the west on the north and south ends. The nebulosity is not as extensive on the following side of the star.

13.1" (2/17/04 - Costa Rica): The "Toby Jug Nebula" is an unusual bipolar red reflection nebula 1.5 degrees north of N2516. Unfiltered at 105x, a fairly large irregular glow is visible surrounding the bright red variable V341 Car = HD 65750 (mag 6.2-7.1). The nebula is bowed towards the west with the curved section on the following side of V341. It extends furthest to the NW and the SW and is indented and weaker due west of the star. The total size of the "Toby Jug" is 2'-3'.
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IC 2233 = UGC 04278 = MCG +08-15-052 = CGCG 236-036 = PGC 23071
08 13 59.0 +45 44 38
V = 12.6; Size 4.7x0.5; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 172d

17.5" (2/24/90): very faint, moderately large, extremely thin edge-on NNW-SSE with a low even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is embedded at the N tip and a mag 11/14 double star at 13" separation is off the E side 1.0' from center. Located 17' SSE of N2537. This galaxy is one of the thinnest known.
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IC 2311 = ESO 495-002 = MCG -04-20-007 = PGC 23304
08 18 46.0 -25 22 11
V = 11.5; Size 2.1x1.9; Surf Br = 13.0

17.5" (3/25/95): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 1.2' diameter. Even concentration to a small bright core and stellar nucleus. Located in a rich star field 2.3' SE of a mag 10.5 star. Just north is a 10' distinctive semicircle of stars leading to N2566 located 7.6' S. Member of the Klemola 10 galaxy group.
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IC 2338 = UGC 04383a = MCG +04-20-044 = CGCG 119-080sw = Arp 247 = PGC 23546
08 23 32.7 +21 20 18
V = 14.8; Size 0.5x0.4

17.5" (3/8/02): this is the southwestern component of a double system with IC 2339 (Arp 247). IC 2338 was extremely faint and small, ~10" diameter, with possibly a faint stellar nucleus. A threshold star about 30" NW also confuses sorting out the identifications and orientations. Member of the Cancer I cluster. In a small trio with IC 2341.
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IC 2339 = UGC 04383b = MCG +04-20-045 = CGCG 119-080ne = Arp 247ne = PGC 23542
08 23 34.2 +21 20 51
V = 14.0; Size 1.1x0.6

17.5" (3/8/02): Arp 247 consists of a very close pair of faint galaxies with IC 2341 5.7' SSW. The brighter component, IC 2339, is very faint, small, 30"x20" SW-NE. IC 2338 is a very compact companion nearly just off the SW end (separation 0.7' between centers). One or two extremely faint stars about 30" NW also confuse the observation. Member of the Cancer I cluster. Located 5' WSW of mag 9.6 SAO 80153.
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IC 2341 = UGC 04384 = MCG +04-20-046 = CGCG 119-081 = PGC 23552
08 23 41.4 +21 26 05
V = 13.6; Size 1.3x0.6; Surf Br = 13.2; PA = 1d

17.5" (3/8/02): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, 40"x20", weak concentration. Arp 247 = IC 2339/2341 lies 5.7' NNE in the same high power field. Member of the Cancer I cluster. Located 4.8' NW of mag 9.6 SAO 80153.
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IC 2367 = ESO 562-005 = PGC 23579
08 24 10.1 -18 46 32
V = 11.9; Size 2.4x1.7; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 55d

16" LX200 (4/14/07): moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, ~1.0x0.65', broad concentration. Two faint stars (aligned N-S_ are just off the NW side and a very faint star is at the W edge. Situated in a rich Puppis starfield with the field peppered with faint stars and a mag 10.6 star 7' NW. This is a relatively bright galaxy that was missed in the NGC.
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IC 2374 = CGCG 149-027 = MCG +05-20-016 = PGC 23758
08 28 22.1 +30 26 36
Size 0.3x0.3

17.5" (2/22/03): marginal object in Abell Galaxy Cluster 671, nearly on a line with brighter IC 2380 and IC 2378, just 2.2' WNW of IC 2378. Glimpsed a few times at 220x, but needing a better night for a decent view.
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IC 2375 = MCG -02-22-014 = PGC 23672
08 26 19.6 -13 18 12
Size 1.9x0.4

17.5" (2/8/97): first and brightest of a close trio with IC 2377 1.6' E and IC 2379 2.1' ENE. Faint, moderately large, elongated 3:1 E-W, 1.5'x0.5', even surface brightness. The group lies near two mag 11 stars oriented SW-NE.
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IC 2376 = CGCG 149-029 = MCG +05-20-017 = PGC 23764
08 28 26.1 +30 24 28
Size 0.5x0.3; PA = 50d

17.5" (2/22/03): extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter. Appears as a very small knot 24" NW of a mag 13.7 star. Located in the core of Abell Galaxy Cluster 671, 1.9' SW of brightest member IC 2378.
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IC 2377 = MCG -02-22-015 = PGC 23683
08 26 26.1 -13 18 23

17.5" (2/8/97): second and faintest in a trio with IC 2375 and IC 2379. Extremely faint, small, round, very low even surface brightness, 30" diameter. IC 2379 is just 0.9' NNE and IC 2375 1.6' W. A mag 11 star lies 1.5' ESE.
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IC 2378 = CGCG 149-031 = MCG +05-20-018 = PGC 23771
08 28 31.6 +30 25 53
Size 0.8x0.8

17.5" (2/22/03): very faint, small, round, 25" diameter, low even surface brightness. Brightest in Abell Galaxy Cluster 671 with IC 2380 3.1' SE, IC 2376 1.9' SW and IC 2374 2.2' WNW. Other fainter members nearby.
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IC 2379 = MCG -02-22-016 = PGC 23681
08 26 27.8 -13 17 36
Size 1.0x0.6

17.5" (2/8/97): third in close trio with IC 2375 0.9' SSW and IC 2377 2.1' WSW. Very faint, small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 0.5'x0.3'. A mag 15 star lies 30" N. Located 1.9' SW of a mag 12 star and 1.7' NW of a mag 11 star.
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IC 2380 = CGCG 149-032 = MCG +05-20-019 = NPM1G +30.0131 = PGC 23777
08 28 43.9 +30 24 16
Size 0.5x0.5

17.5" (2/22/03): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Second brightest in Abell Galaxy Cluster 671 and just slightly fainter than IC 2378 3.1' NW, though similar in size. A mag 12.5 star is 1' SW. IC 2376 lies 3.8' due W.
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IC 2388 = CGCG 089-063
08 39 56.5 +19 38 43
Size 0.5x0.3

18" (1/13/07): extremely faint, very small, round, 15" diameter. Located 1.5' S of a mag 10 star in the Beehive cluster and forms the SW vertex of a 3.5'x1.5' rectangle including two mag 10 stars (one mentioned above at 3.6' separation).
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IC 2389 = UGC 04576 = MCG +12-09-011 = CGCG 331-064 = CGCG 332-011 = PGC 24711
08 47 58.2 +73 32 18
V = 13.4; Size 1.6x0.3; Surf Br = 12.6; PA = 126d

17.5" (1/12/02): fairly faint, very elongated 7:2 NW-SE, 0.75'x0.2'. Situated just off the NW end of a curving 5' string of 5 stars oriented SE-NW, the brightest being a mag 11.8 star 2.3' SE. N2646 lies 11' SE.
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IC 2391 = ESO 165-SC4 = Cr 191 = Omicron Velorum Cluster
08 40.3 -52 55
V = 2.5; Size 50

13.1" (1/30/06 - Costa Rica): very bright and large naked-eye cluster surrounding mag 3.6 Omicron Vel (just north of the False Cross). Resolved in 9x50 finder and my 15x50 IS binoculars. Includes 7 bright stars with a wide (1.3') bright pair of mag 5 stars on the east side. The border of this scattered group is not well defined but the fainter stars fill out over a degree in the 20 Nagler 66' field.

13.1" (2/17/04 - Costa Rica): this very large naked-eye cluster appears as a fuzzy glow surrounding mag 3.6 Omicron Velorum (1.8 degrees NNW of mag 2.0 Delta Velorum in the False Cross). This scattered 50' group contains perhaps three dozen stars and barely fits in the field of the 20 Nagler. Perhaps a better view is obtained in the 9x50 finder or 10x30 IS binoculars which does a nice job of resolving the brighter stars, but the group is really too sparse and scattered to look impressive in the 13".
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IC 2395 = ESO 210-SC3 = Cr 192 = vdB-Ha 47 = Lund 1060
08 42 31 -48 06.5
V = 4.6; Size 15

13.1" (2/18/04 - Costa Rica): this bright naked-eye group includes mag 5.5 HX Velorum on the W side. Resolved in 9x50 finder. In the 13.1", roughly three dozen stars are visible in a 10' field. The bright stars are scattered mostly on the following side of the group in an elongated arrangement extending to the SE. There is also a fairly rich gathering of stars within 4' of HX Vel. N2660 is located 48' S.
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IC 2437 = ESO 564-021 = MCG -03-23-020 = NPM1G -19.0276 = PGC 25518
09 05 33.1 -19 12 26
V = 12.9; Size 1.8x1.1; Surf Br = 13.6; PA = 123d

17.5" (2/8/97): brightest of three galaxies in field including N2754 and N2758 about 10' S. Fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 40"x25". Weak even concentration to a brighter core and faint stellar nucleus. Forms the N vertex of a triangle with two mag 12.5 stars 1.0' W and S.

17.5" (3/25/95): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, slightly brighter core. Forms the vertex of an isosceles right triangle with two mag 12.5 stars 1.0' W and 0.9' S of center. A line of three mag 9.5 stars follows in the field including SAO 154906 and 154914. In a trio with N2758 9.7' N and N2754 8.9' NW.
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IC 2448 = PK 285-14.1 = E061-PN1 = PN G285.7-14.9
09 07 06.3 -69 56 31
V = 10.5; Size 11"x9"

24" (4/4/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this extremely bright, 10.5-magnitude compact planetary is located 34' SW of mag 1.7 Beta Carinae (Miaplacidus). At 350x it appeared ~10" diameter with a very high surface brightness disc and a faint, thin outer envelope increasing the diameter a couple of arc seconds.
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IC 2449 = UGC 04856 = MCG +05-22-017 = CGCG 151-026 = HCG 37b = Ho 113b = FGC 857 = NGC 2783B = PGC 26012
09 13 32.9 +29 59 59
V = 14.3; Size 1.9x0.2; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 77d

17.5" (2/8/97): second brightest of three visible in HCG 37. Appears very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 or 3:1 E-W (difficult to determine due to very low surface brightness arms). Only core noticed at first glance, extensions require averted vision to see well. Located 1.5' WNW of N2783. HCG 37c is 1.0' E of center.

Javelle #1081. 9hr 12m 15s +30¡ 12'.4
Not found: At the separations given by Javelle from his reference star, DM +30¡1834, no nebular image exists, however, if his RA separation sign was - 51s instead of the +51s which he gives it would then likely be the anon. ZWG 151-026 or NGC 2783B. R3 lists this as Hickson 37B. DSFG lists as NGC 2783B. Not listed in CGCG, UGC or MCG. Listed in NGC 2000 (No Type) and MOL (NSO).

Verified that reversing Javelle's RA offset falls precisely on Hickson 37b, so this ID appears reasonable, particularly since I viewed it with my 17.5" and Javelle also viewed N2783 = Hickson 37a. GSC position 09 13 32.9 -29 59 59.
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IC 2458 = N2820A = MCG +11-12-005 = UGCA 159 = Mrk 108 = VII Zw 276 = PGC 26485
09 21 30.3 +64 14 20
V = 15.0; Size 0.5x0.2; Surf Br = 12.3; PA = 10d

17.5" (4/6/91): very faint, very small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, very small brighter core. Located just 20" off the SW tip of N2820 and 2.3' between centers. In a close trio with N2814 3' NW in the N2805 group.
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IC 2469 = ESO 433-017 = MCG -05-22-008 = UGCA 163 = PGC 26561
09 23 01.1 -32 27 00
V = 11.2; Size 4.7x1.0; Surf Br = 12.6; PA = 37d

18" (3/17/07): moderately bright and large, very elongated 7:2 SW-NE, 2.5'x0.7', sharply concentrated with a bright 40"x30" core and much fainter extensions. A mag 12 star is superimposed on the SW end. A mag 10 star lies 5.8' W. This is a bright and large IC galaxy that was surprisingly missed by John Herschel and discovered by Swift in 1897.
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IC 2474 = MCG +04-22-057 = PGC 26810
09 27 11.4 +23 02 04
Size 0.5x0.2

17.5" (4/13/91): extremely faint and small, round. A mag 14 star is attached at the SE end and interferes with viewing. Forms a close pair with N2885 2' SE. Faintest of three in a small group.
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IC 2488 = ESO 166-SC14 = Cr 208 = Mel 97
09 27 27 -56 57.4
Size 70

24" (4/10/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): very large, very bright cluster at 84x but fairly scattered. The most striking portion are two bright ~N-S strings of stars, each ~5' in length, on the SE side of the cluster. These two strings are connected on the N end by a couple of stars forming a "U" outline. Many of the other stars are also arranged in strings including streams of stars that extend to the NW on both the N and S side of the cluster. The most prominent string starts at the northern end of the western row and extends NW to a mag 9.4 star. The outline of the cluster then meanders south on the west side before heading back SE towards the two parallel strings. Although the listed diameter is 70', my description applies to the central 15' portion of the cluster. Located 30' W of mag 3.1 N Velorum. The irregular planetary, N2899, lies 51' N.
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IC 2493 = MCG +06-21-056 = CGCG 181-065 = NPM1G +37.0228 = PGC 27322
09 36 17.5 +37 21 50
V = 14.1; Size 0.6x0.5; Surf Br = 12.6

17.5" (3/12/94): faint, very small, round, 30" diameter, smooth unconcentrated glow. A mag 14 star is 1.4' NW. N2922 lies 21' NNE.
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IC 2501 = PK 281-5.1 = E126-PN26 = PN G281.0-05.6
09 38 47.2 -60 05 31
V = 10.4; Size 2"

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 200x, this very compact planetary appeared as a very bright, mag 10.5 blue "star" that was slightly out of focus. Although it was barely non-stellar at this power, it was obvious by its "soft" nature and blue color that it was a planetary. Good contrast gain with a UHC filter. At 350x, IC 2501 was clearly resolved as a very small 3" disc with a crisp edge and extremely high surface brightness. Located 15' SE of mag 6.9 HD 83614.
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IC 2510 = ESO 373-029 = MCG -05-23-017 = PGC 28147
09 47 43.5 -32 50 15
V = 12.5; Size 1.3x0.7; Surf Br = 12.2; PA = 148d

18" (3/17/07): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, weak concentration. Located 3.7' E of a mag 9.8 star. IC 2511 lies 21' E.
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IC 2511 = ESO 374-049 = MCG -05-23-018 = IC 2512 = PGC 28246
09 49 25.4 -32 50 31
V = 12.3; Size 2.9x0.6; Surf Br = 12.7; PA = 41d

18" (3/17/07): fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 4:1 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.3'. Forms a pair with IC 2513 8' ESE. Located 24' WSW of N3038 and 5.7' E of mag 8.5 HD 85117. IC 2512 and 2514 are duplicate entries for IC 2511 and 2513 in Lewis Swift's same published list.
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IC 2513 = IC 2514 = ESO-374-050 = MCG -05-23-019 = PGC 28290 = PGC 28283
09 50 00.7 -32 53 01
Size 1.5x0.3; PA = 62d

18" (3/17/07): moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, 0.45'x0.3' (core region) with possibly very faint extensions, brightens to a quasi-stellar nucleus. Two mag 12/13 stars are close following and a faint star is at the ENE end. Forms a pair of edge-ons with IC 2511 = IC 2512 8' WNW. N3038 lies 17' NW and a mag 10.7 star lies 3' E.
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IC 2522 = ESO 374-010 = MCG -05-24-004 = UGCA 189 = PGC 28606
09 55 08.9 -33 08 14
V = 11.9; Size 2.8x2.0; Surf Br = 13.6; PA = 0d

17.5" (4/15/93): fairly faint, large, round, diffuse, just a weak concentration. Forms a pair with IC 2523 4.5' S. Located 1.8' S of mag 9 SAO 200865.
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IC 2523 = ESO 374-011 = MCG -05-24-005 = PGC 28607
09 55 09.5 -33 12 37
V = 12.8; Size 1.3x0.8; Surf Br = 12.7; PA = 25d

17.5" (3/28/87): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated. One or two faint stars are off the E end. Forms a pair with IC 2522 4.5' N.
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IC 2531 = ESO 435-025 = MCG -05-24-015 = UGCA 191 = AM 0957-292 = FGCE 896 = LGG 185-006 = PGC 28909
09 59 55.4 -29 37 02
V = 12.0; Size 6.9x0.6; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 75d

17.5" (2/1/03): large, low surface brightness streak, 1.5'x0.3', oriented WSW-ENE; broad, weak concentration. In a field with a number of mag 10-11 stars. Located 6' SE of a wide mag 10.7/13.5 pair and a similar distance south of a quartet of mag 11/12 stars. At the SW edge of the 220x field are a trio of mag 9-10 stars.
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IC 2533 = ESO 435-027 = MCG -05-24-017 = PGC 28948
10 00 31.7 -31 14 42
V = 12.0; Size 1.8x1.3; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 1d

17.5" (3/28/87): moderately bright, small, almost round, strong bright core, possible stellar nucleus. Located 31' N of N3095.
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IC 2536 = ESO 374-026 = PGC 29157
10 03 30.1 -33 57 00
V = 13.8; Size 1.9x0.4; Surf Br = 13.5; PA = 45d

17.5" (4/1/00): very faint glow close NW of a mag 14 star. This is an edge-on but appeared too faint in unsteady seeing to clearly view any details. An evenly matched pair of mag 11.5 stars lie 5' NE. Located 28' NW of N3120.
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IC 2538 = ESO 374-027 = MCG -06-22-015 = PGC 29181
10 03 56.5 -34 48 28
V = 13.9; Size 1.5x0.8; Surf Br = 13.9; PA = 1d

17.5" (4/1/00): extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, 0.4'x0.3'. Probably viewed brighter core region only. A mag 12.5 star lies 1' SW of center. Located 4' N of mag 8.3 SAO 201012.
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IC 2553 = PK 285-5.1 = E127-PN10 = PN G285.4-05.3
10 09 20.9 -62 36 48
V = 10.4; Size 11"x7"

18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x this small, high surface brightness planetary was immediately seen in a rich star field. It appeared bright (V = 10.4), very small, slightly elongated, ~8"x6", with a bluish tinge. Excellent contrast gain with a UHC filter. Located 58' directly west of N3211 which was viewed immediately afterwards.
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IC 2554 = ESO 092-012 = AM 1007-664 = PGC 29512
10 08 50.6 -67 01 51
V = 11.8; Size 3.1x1.3; Surf Br = 13.1; PA = 7d

24" (4/4/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x this is a remarkable interacting double with a very close pair of edge-ons with just slightly different orientations (both ~SSW-NNE) that run into each other. The southern member is brighter and larger, ~1.4'x0.3' with the northern member perhaps half as long, though they are nearly merged so difficult to clearly distinguish. With averted vision, the appearance is even more confusing as there is a strong impression of an additional component in the chain. Located 27' NE of N3136.
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IC 2554B = PGC 3098821
10 08 51.5 -67 01 17

24" (4/4/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x this is the northern member of a remarkable interacting double consisting of a very close pair of edge-ons with just slightly different orientations (both ~SSW-NNE) that run into each other. The southern member is brighter and larger, ~1.4'x0.3' with the northern member perhaps half as long, though they are nearly merged so difficult to clearly distinguish. With averted vision, the appearance is even more confusing as there is a strong impression of an additional component in the chain.
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IC 2560 = ESO 375-004 = MCG -05-25-001 = LGG 196-003 = PGC 29993
10 16 18.7 -33 33 50
V = 11.7; Size 3.2x2.0; Surf Br = 13.6; PA = 45d

18" (4/10/04): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.4'x0.8', moderate concentration with a small brighter core and much fainter extensions. Nestled within a neat asterism of 5 stars forming a rough rectangle with two of these stars close NE of the galaxy (nearest is a mag 11.9 star 1.3' NE of center with similar star 1.9' i of center). This Seyfert galaxy (type 2) is a possible outlying member of the Antlia group within the Hydra-Centaurus Supercluster.
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IC 2572 = UGC 05636 = MCG +05-25-008 = PGC 30562
10 25 07.3 +28 05 40
V = 14.3; Size 0.9x0.5; Surf Br = 13.4; PA = 27d

17.5" (3/25/95): extremely faint, small. Appears very elongated ~N-S although difficult to determine exact orientation due to faintness. Located 4.7' NNE of N3235.
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IC 2574 = UGC 05666 = MCG +12-10-038 = CGCG 333-031 = DDO 81 = VII Zw 330 = Coddington's Nebula = PGC 30819
10 28 22.4 +68 24 58
V = 10.4; Size 13.2x5.4; Surf Br = 14.8; PA = 50d

17.5" (3/12/94): faint, very large, elongated 5:2 SW-NE, 7.0'x2.5', low surface brightness, no concentration. Four faint stars are near the north side. There is a fairly bright nonstellar HII region which is clearly visible at the NE end as a high surface brightness knot. Member of the M81 group.
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IC 2597 = ESO 501-058 = MCG -04-25-051 = HCG 48a = PGC 31586
10 37 47.3 -27 04 53
V = 11.8; Size 2.6x1.8; Surf Br = 13.5; PA = 4d

17.5" (4/1/00): moderately bright, elongated 3:2 N-S, 1.0'x0.7', fairly sharp concentration with a small bright core. A mag 14 star is close SE [40" from center]. This is the brightest member of HCG 48 along with HCG 48b 2.5' S and HCG 48c 2.0' NW. This HCG is actually a subgroup of Abell Galaxy Cluster 1060 whose core is located just 30' SSW.
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IC 2602 = ESO 093-SC002 = Cr 229 = Southern Pleiades
10 43.0 -64 24
V = 1.9; Size 60

13.1" (2/18/04 - Costa Rica): with the naked-eye an obvious halo is visible around mag 2.7 Theta Carinae and a couple of stars are visible. In the 9x50 finder, a couple of dozen stars are resolved in a one degree region. The "Southern Pleiades" is really too large and too scattered for an impressive view in the 13". Includes about a dozen mag 6-7.5 stars scattered in the field and a couple of mag 5 stars along with blue colored Theta (B-V = -0.2).
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IC 2621 = PK 291-4.1 = E093-PN4 = PN G291.6-04.8
11 00 20.2 -65 14 58
V = 11.4; Size 5"

18" (7/10/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): picked up by blinking with an OIII filter at 76x (27 Panoptic) and appeared as a slightly fuzzy bluish "star". Excellent contrast gain using the filter. Situated in the middle of a string of 3 stars with a mag 11.5 star 1' NW and a mag 10.8 star 75" SE. Appears ~0.5 magnitudes fainter than the SE star (giving an estimated V mag of 11.3) but significantly brighter using the OIII filter. Appears quasi-stellar at 228x, perhaps 3" diameter at most. Located 2¡ SE of IC 2502 = "Southern Pleiades".
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IC 2627 = ESO 502-021 = MCG -04-27-002 = UGCA 227 = AM 1107-232 = PGC 33860
11 09 53.5 -23 43 35
V = 12.0; Size 2.4x2.3; Surf Br = 13.7; PA = 66d

18" (3/29/03): fairly large but fairly faint roundish glow. Has an irregular surface brightness at 300x with a patchy appearance (face-on spiral with an asymmetrically brighter arm and knotty appearance on the DSS). Located 8.4' ESE of mag 9.9 SAO 179590.
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IC 2628 = CGCG 067-030 = NPM1G +12.0262 = PGC 34038
11 11 37.9 +12 07 19
V = 14.9; Size 0.8x0.6; Surf Br = 13.9

17.5" (5/4/02): extremely faint, very small, requires averted. Located 0.9' WNW of a mag 13.5 star wihch interferes with viewing this faint galaxy. Much brighter NGC 3559 lies 14' SW. M65/M66 is ~2.5 degrees NE.
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IC 2631 = ESO 038-EN009
11 09 52.8 -76 36 51
Size 10

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): surprisingly bright, very large reflection nebula surrounding mag 9.0 HD 97300. It extends nearly 8' in diameter (fades around the edges) and is essentially round. It was missed by John Herschel who picked up N3620, a faint galaxy 32' NE and is not plotted in Tirion's Sky Atlas 2000, Uranometria 2000 (both 1st and 2nd editions) and the Millennium Star Atlas. Immediately south is the huge Chamaeleon Dark Cloud.
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IC 2714 = ESO 129-SC18 = OCL-855 = Cr 245
11 17 25 -62 43.3
Size 12

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this was a surprisingly appealing cluster, roughly 13' in diameter and framed nice in the 30' field at 200x in the 13mm Ethos. The stars are fairly uniform in brightness with a large number of mag 11-12.5 stars and they give the impression of being connected in numerous loops and chains over the entire cluster. The cluster is not concentrated, though there are several mag 11 stars near the center and a close double. Mel 105 is located 48' SSE.
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IC 2735 = UGC 06364 = MCG +06-25-048 = PGC 34772
11 21 04.0 +34 20 37
V = 14.5; Size 1.0x0.2; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 100d

17.5" (3/12/88): very faint, small, edge-on ~E-W, weak concentration. Located midway on line between a mag 12 star 2.0' E and a mag 15 star 2.2' W. First of six on a line in the core of galaxy cluster Abell Galaxy Cluster 1228 with IC 2738 4.0' ENE and IC 2744 8.0' ENE. Mag 9 SAO 62507 lies 5.3' NE.
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IC 2738 = CGCG 185-042 = MCG +06-25-049 = PGC 34797
11 21 23.0 +34 21 24
V = 14.3; Size 0.5x0.5; Surf Br = 12.8

17.5" (3/12/88): very faint, extremely small, small bright core, faint stellar nucleus, slightly elongated. A mag 13.5 star is close off the W edge 35" from the center. Second of six in the core of Abell Galaxy Cluster 1228 with IC 2735 4.0' WSW and IC 2744 4.0' E. Mag 9 SAO 62507 lies 3.5' directly N.
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IC 2744 = CGCG 185-045 = MCG +06-25-052 = PGC 34833
11 21 42.5 +34 21 46
V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.5; Surf Br = 12.9

17.5" (3/12/88): very faint, very small, round. A mag 13.5 star is close off the S edge 35" from the center. Third of six on a line in the core of Abell Galaxy Cluster 1228 with IC 2738 4.0' W, IC 2735 8.0' WSW and IC 2751 5.1' E. Mag 9 SAO 62507 lies 5.6' NW.
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IC 2751 = CGCG 185-047 = PGC 34873
11 22 07.4 +34 21 59
Size 0.4x0.3

17.5" (3/12/88): extremely faint and small, nearly stellar, round. Located 3.2' NNE of CGCG 185-046 and 5.1' E of IC 2744. Fifth of six galaxies in the core of Abell Galaxy Cluster 1228.
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IC 2759 = MCG +04-27-027 = CGCG 126-041 = HCG 51e = PGC 34881
11 22 13.3 +24 19 02
V = 14.1; Size 0.3x0.3; Surf Br = 11.0

17.5" (5/11/96): faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, moderate surface brightness. This member of HCG 51 forms a close pair with MCG +04-27-026 1.0' S. A mag 13 star lies 2.0' NW. Located 3.2' NW of brightest member N3651.
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IC 2764 = ESO 439-008 = PGC 35222
11 27 05.0 -28 58 49
V = 12.2; Size 1.6x1.4; Surf Br = 13.0

18" (3/19/04): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 35" diameter, weak concentration. A mag 11 star is just off the NE edge 48" from the center. A mag 9 star (SAO 179902) lies 5.7' ENE.
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IC 2850 = MCG +02-29-030 = CGCG 067-082 = Ho 257f = PGC 35301
11 28 12.9 +09 03 44
V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.2; Surf Br = 12.1

17.5" (2/28/87): very faint, elongated NW-SE, very small, requires averted. A mag 14.5 star is just off the SE edge 33" from the center. Fifth brightest in the IC 698 group and forms a pair with IC 2853 5.1' N.
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IC 2853 = UGC 06470 = MCG +02-29-031 = PGC 35302
11 28 14.9 +09 08 48
V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.5; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 15d

17.5" (2/28/87): faint, small, oval SSW-NNE, weak concentration. Located just 0.9' SSW of a mag 10 star. A mag 14 star is 0.9' E. First of four brighter galaxies in the IC 698 group with IC 2850 5.1' S and IC 2857 4.8' SE.
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IC 2857 = UGC 06475 = MCG +02-29-033 = PGC 35320
11 28 31.1 +09 06 14
V = 14.5; Size 1.9x0.2; Surf Br = 13.1; PA = 161d

17.5" (2/28/87): extremely faint, edge-on NNW-SSE, visible only part of time with averted. A mag 14.5 star is off the N end 1.3' from center. Sixth brightest in the IC 698 group with IC 2853 4.8' NW.
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IC 2943 = CGCG 268-062 = Mrk 41 = PGC 35926
11 36 42.3 +54 50 45
V = 14.4; Size 0.4x0.4; Surf Br = 12.1

17.5" (3/19/88): very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Forms a close pair with brighter N3759 located 2' SE. Member of Abell Galaxy Cluster 1318A.
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IC 2944 = ESO 094-SC004 = OCL-862 = RCW 62 = Gum 42
11 36.6 -63 02
V = 4.5; Size 75x50

See notes for IC 2948: This number is often applied to the cluster close SE of Lambda Cen although the IC description refers to nebulosity surrounding Lambda and not the scattered cluster. Images reveal several interesting dark blobs called Thackeray's Globules (dense star forming regions)
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IC 2948 = ESO 094-SC005 = RCW 62 = Gum 42 = Lambda Cen Nebula = Running Chicken Nebula
11 39 05 -63 28 19
Size 44

13.1" (2/18/04 - Costa Rica): Fascinating bright HII region SE of Lambda Centauri using an OIII filter and the 20mm Nagler combination! Surrounds open cluster Cr 249 (notes below) which is encased in nebulosity. Additional haze extends beyond the cluster towards the SE for several arcminutes. At this point there is a sharp bend and a bright section of nebulosity extends to the north. This section is wider and brighter than other regions. The brightest sections roughly form a huge "7" shape, perhaps 30' in size! This object is referred to as the "Running Chicken Nebula" and photographs reveal several embedded Bok globules.

Cr 249 = Lambda Cen cluster is a bright group of two dozen stars elongated NW-SE, ~12'-15' diameter, centered ~30' SE of mag 3 Lambda Cen. Situated in the midst of a fascinating field of nebulosity and dark lane which run just north of the cluster and which spreads out to the east of the cluster! The field seems riddled with dark lanes and brighter patches. Mag 6.5 HD 101205 is near the center of the group and a mag 7 star lies 4.6' NW.
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IC 2951 = UGC 06688 = MCG +03-30-061 = CGCG 097-082 = PGC 36436
11 43 24.5 +19 44 59
V = 13.6; Size 1.4x0.7; Surf Br = 13.4; PA = 80d

17.5" (2/20/88): very faint, small, edge-on E-W. A mag 13 star is at the E edge 41" from the center. Forms a close pair with UGC 6683 2' W within Abell Galaxy Cluster 1367.
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IC 2955 = MCG +03-30-096 = CGCG 097-128 = PGC 36603
11 45 05.0 +19 36 23
V = 14.0; Size 0.2x0.2; Surf Br = 10.3

17.5" (3/12/88): faint, very small, round, weak concentration. This is the fainter member of a very close pair with N3862 in Abell Galaxy Cluster 1367, situated just 0.9' NNW of N3862.

13.1" (2/25/84): very faint, extremely small, round, requires averted. Located just off NNW edge of N3862.
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IC 2966 = ESO 094-EN008 = BHe 56
11 50 13.5 -64 52 23
Size 3x2

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly faint, fairly large elongated glow surrounding a 43" pair of stars oriented E-W. This reflection nebula extends at least 2'x1' and perhaps 2.5'x1.25'.
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IC 2968 = CGCG 127-085 = NPM1G +20.0292 = PGC 37192
11 52 30.5 +20 37 31
Size 0.9x0.4; PA = 80d

17.5" (4/7/89): very faint, small, very elongated E-W. Located 3' W of N3937 in a group.
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IC 2979 = UGC 06925 = MCG +05-28-054 = CGCG 157-059 = PGC 37559
11 56 54.3 +32 09 33
V = 13.5; Size 0.8x0.7; Surf Br = 12.9; PA = 0d

17.5" (2/24/90): very faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, even surface brightness. Located 3' SE of mag 8.0 SAO 62767. Picked up viewing the N3955 group with N3986 8' S and N3966 15' WNW. Verified on the POSS.
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IC 2981 = MCG +05-28-048 = CGCG 157-056
11 55 42.6 +32 11 21
V = 14.5; Size 0.4x0.3; Surf Br = 12.2

17.5" (2/24/90): very faint, very small, round. Two mag 13/14 stars are 1.3' W. Member of the N3995 group. Incorrectly identified as N3966 in modern sources.
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IC 2982 = NGC 4004B = CGCG 157-063 = PGC 37636
11 57 51.3 +27 52 07
Size 0.4x0.25

17.5" (4/9/99): faint, very small, elongated 20"x15" SW-NE. Just follows a mag 11 star [45" to center] which is the brightest star in an inverted "L" asterism and which detracts from viewing. Located 3.1' W of N4004 and 6.0' W of N3988.
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IC 2995 = ESO 440-050 = MCG -05-29-008 = UGCA 268 = LGG 270-002 = PGC 38330
12 05 46.9 -27 56 25
V = 12.2; Size 3.2x1.0; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 117d

18" (4/29/06): faint, fairly large, very elongated WSW-ENE. In poor seeing appears as a low surface brightness, elongated strip with an irregular, patchy surface brighness and a slightly brighter bulging center but no defined core. Mag 9.5 HD 105111 lies 5.3' ESE.
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IC 2996 = ESO 440-051 = MCG -05-29-006 = LGG 271-004 = PGC 38334
12 05 48.6 -29 58 19
V = 13.5; Size 1.5x0.4; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 21d

18" (5/28/06): very faint, very small, slightly elongated, 0.4'x0.3', low surface brightness. A mag 13 star is attached at the S edge. Located 17' SW of N4105/4106 pair.
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