IC 10 = UGC 192 = MCG +10-01-001 = LBN 591 = PP 5 = PGC 1305

00 20 23.2 +59 17 35

V = 10.4;  Size 6.3'x5.1';  Surf Br = 14.0

 

18" (9/6/10): this local group dwarf Irregular galaxy was immediately picked up at 108x (without a printed finder chart) as a large, low surface brightness hazy glow, ~4'x2.5', roughly elongated NW-SE, though the outer extent increased with averted vision and careful viewing.  A mag 12.7 star is superposed to the SE of center and a few stars are on the NW end.  The 1.5' region surrounding the mag 12.7 star is the brightest portion of the galaxy and the west and NW regions have a very low surface brightness and appeared irregular and patchy.  Located 12' NE of mag 7.3 HD 486 and just north of a right triangle of mag 10-11 stars

 

Using 175x, HL 111 was clearly visible as a very small 15" knot about 50" following the mag 13 star with a much fainter star at its west edge.  This knot is a giant HII region, catalogued by Hodge and Lee (1990) as HL 111, and the site of violent starburst formation.  At 285x with direct vision the faint star at the west edge was equally as noticeable as HL 111, but with averted vision the HII knot was more evident.  I probably picked the brightest component of this HII complex, which Hodge and Gyoon catalogued as 111c with a diameter of 11".  Two mag 10.5 stars 3.5' S and 5.5' S of the galaxy (part of the right triangle mentioned above) provide a useful guide to pinpoint the location of HL 111.  The HII region is directly on a line and equally spaced with these stars -- just follow the stars to the small knot.

 

18" (7/15/07): at 225x this Local Group member (M31 subgroup) appeared faint, fairly large, slightly elongated NW-SE, ~4.5'x3.5', low even surface brightness except fades at the edges.  A mag 13 star is superimposed west of center and a fainter star follows.  Located 1.4 degrees ENE of mag 2.3 Beta Cas (Caph).

 

18" (10/8/05): picked up fairly easily at 115x as a large, low surface brightness hazy region with a mag 13 star superimposed.  Good view at 160x using the Meade 14mm Ultrawide.  Appeared faint, large, slightly elongated, ~4'-5' diameter (though no distinct borders) with a patchy, mottled appearance, very weak concentration.  Several faint stars (besides the mag 13 star) are superimposed.  Situated within a rich star field and appears similar to a low surface brightness emission or reflection nebula.

 

13.1" (11/5/83): very faint, moderately large, elongated NW-SE.  Unusually low even surface brightness.  A mag 13 star is superimposed near the center.  Located in a very rich star field just 3.3° from the galactic plane!  Member of the Local Group.

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IC 18 = Arp 100 = VV 234 = VIII Zw 25 = MCG -02-02-023 = PGC 1759

00 28 35.0 -11 35 12

Size 1.0'x0.5'

 

24" (9/15/12): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 30"x15", low surface brightness.  Fainter of a pair (Arp 100) with IC 19 3.4' SSE.  A long, narrow tidal plume extends to the NNE (not seen).

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IC 19 = Arp 100 = Mrk 949 = MCG -02-02-024 = PGC 1762

00 28 39.5 -11 38 27

Size 0.6'x0.4'

 

24" (9/15/12): at 322x appeared fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 25" diameter, weak even concentration.  Brighter of pair (Arp 100) with IC 18  3.4' NNW.  Located nearly at the midpoint of mag 7.4 HD 2438 and mag 7.4 HD 2553 (17' separation WSW-ENE).

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IC 27 = (R)NGC 135 = PGC 143572

00 33 06.2 -13 22 17

Size 0.6'x0.6'

 

17.5" (12/3/88): very faint, small, slightly elongated ~N-S, very low surface brightness.  Located 7.9' SSE of mag 8.9 SAO 147331 and 8.6' NW of mag 8.6 SAO 147330.  This galaxy is identified in the RNGC as NGC 135.

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IC 43 = MCG +05-02-040 = CGCG 500-072 = LGG 014-017 = PGC 2536

00 42 22.1 +29 38 30

V = 13.2;  Size 1.5'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 117d

 

17.5" (10/5/02): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.9'x0.7', broad concentration to a slightly brighter core.  A faint stellar nucleus was visible with direct vision.  Located 3.4' NW of a mag 10.4 star.  Pisces-Perseus Supercluster member.

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IC 48 = IC 1577 = MCG -01-03-001 = MCG -02-03-001 = PGC 2603

00 43 34.5 -08 11 11

V = 13.1;  Size 1.0'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 171d

 

18" (12/17/11): at 288x appeared moderately bright, fairly small, round, sharply concentrated with a very small, very bright 15" core surrounded by a much fainter 35" halo.

 

Discovered by Barnard on 30 Nov 1888 with a 12-inch refractor.  Corwin notes that Barnard's original published position is correct, but the declination was precessed incorrectly in the IC, so the declination is off by 18'.  Barnard rediscovered the galaxy later at Yerkes, but his position was 1 tmin off in RA and Dreyer catalogued it again as IC 1577.

 

Barnard thought IC 48 and IC 356 were variable nebulae ("Two Probably Variable Nebulae" in AN 3097, 1892) and wrote "On November 30, 1888 I discovered a small pretty bright nebula in Cetus [IC 48] and was surprised from the brightness of the nebula, to find that it was not in any catalogue.  I carefully measured its position with the micrometer, and examined it the next night, suspecting it to be a comet.  No motion being detected it was observed further.  I have a very distinct recollection of the object and from my description I would estimate that it was between 9th and 10th magnitude.  In its center was a very small stellar nucleus of the 13th mag.  Not having seen the nebula in my subsequent sweeps in that neighborhood, I was led in 1891 to examine its position with the 12-inch.  The nebula was found with some difficulty.  It was extremely faint, and was only identified by the aid of the comparison star of the previous observation.  This was November 22, 1891.  I estimated it to be 13.5 magnitude, 1/2' in diameter, with perhaps a faint nucleus.

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IC 51 = MCG -02-03-011 = Arp 230 = PGC 2710

00 46 24.2 -13 26 32

Size 1.3'x1.2';  PA = 30d

 

17.5" (12/11/99): at 280x, faint, fairly small, round, 0.6' diameter.  A mag 15 star is just off the SW edge [52" from center].  Located 28' E of mag 7.6 SAO 147425].

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IC 59 = Sh 2-185 = LBN 620 = Ced 4a

00 57 30 +61 08

Size 10'x5'

 

18" (12/22/11): best view was unfiltered at 108x.  Appears as a faint, large, irregular glow, roughly 8'x5'. Elongated E-W and extends to a group of a half-dozen stars at the NE end.  This group of stars is also possibly involved with the haze.  There is a slightly brighter patch on the south side.  Located 25' N of Gamma Cas.

 

18" (7/15/07): this large reflection nebula just 20' N of Gamma Cas (Navi) has a low even surface brightness and appears as a large oval-shaped hazy region ~6'x4' and elongated ~N-S.  Fainter of pair with IC 63 located 25' SE.

 

17.5" (11/1/86): located 20' N of Gamma Cassiopeia.  This emission nebula is larger than IC 63 but has a lower surface brightness.  Easy with averted vision and appears large, elongated ~N-S, with a fairly even surface brightness.  IC 63 lies 20' SE.

 

13": very faint, fairly large, very diffuse, visible with averted only.  Forms a pair with IC 63.

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IC 63 = Sh 2-185 = LBN 622 = Ced 4b

00 59 29 +60 54 40

Size 10'x3'

 

18" (7/15/07): unusual triangular or wedge-shaped nebula just 20' NE of Gamma Cas.  At 115x appears fairly large, elongated SW-NE, ~6' diameter, with the brighter vertex at the west end. The southern edge which extends towards the SW is slightly brighter and more sharply defined.  The interior of the wedge is slightly fainter with subtle brightness variations.  The OIII and UHC filter dimmed the object.  IC 63 is brighter than IC 59, which is found 20' N of Gamma.

 

17.5" (11/1/86): distinct fan-shaped nebulosity extending east and NE with the vertex at the west end.  The southern border (extending E-W) has a sharper edge.  Brighter than nearby IC 59 in the field 20' NW.  Located 20' NE of Gamma Cassiopeiae.

 

13": very faint, fairly large, very diffuse, fan-shaped.  Forms a pair with IC 63.

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IC 65 = UGC 625 = MCG +08-03-005 = CGCG 551-004 = LGG 016-003 = PGC 3635

01 00 55.6 +47 40 55

V = 12.8;  Size 3.9'x1.1';  Surf Br = 14.3;  PA = 155d

 

17.5" (9/1/02): fairly faint, fairly large, edge-on 4:1 NNW-SSE, 2.5'x0.6'.  Contains a slightly brighter, bulging core.  The outer tips fades into the background, so it was difficult to estimate extent.  A faint star is just off the following side of the core and a pair of mag 14 stars are off the SE extension.  Located in a rich star field 8.5' WSW of mag 8 HD 5982.

 

17.5" (11/26/94): fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 7:2 NNW-SSE, 3.5'x1.0', weak concentration to a brighter middle but no nucleus.  Several faint stars are near including a mag 14 star at the NW tip and two mag 14 stars are situated on either side of the SSE end.  A brighter mag 12 star is 3.5' NNW of center.  Located 8.6' WSW of mag 7.8 SAO 36857.

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IC 66 = UGC 623 = MCG +05-03-033 = CGCG 501-059 = LGG 014-039 = PGC 3606

01 00 32.5 +30 47 50

V = 14.1;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 125d

 

17.5" (10/5/02): faint, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 0.6'x0.3'.  Located 8' N of NGC 338 and 18' SW of IC 69 in the Pisces-Perseus Supercluster (SW of the Pisces Chain).

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IC 69 = MCG +05-03-041 = CGCG 501-066 = LGG 014-041 = PGC 3666

01 01 23.8 +31 02 29

V = 13.6;  Size 0.9'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.1

 

17.5" (10/5/02): faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.8'x0.6', low even surface brightness.  Located 4' SW of mag 8.4 SAO 54358.  IC 66 lies 18' SW.  Member of the Pisces-Perseus Supercluster.

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IC 77 = MCG -03-04-012 = SCG 8 = PGC 4071

01 08 43.7 -15 25 15

Size 0.5'x0.5'

 

18" (11/22/03): extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter.  Only visible intermittently.  Located just 2' SW of IC 80 in AGC 151 = Haufen A.

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IC 78 = MCG -03-04-010 = PGC 4079

01 08 47.6 -15 50 34

V = 13.5;  Size 1.7'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 124d

 

18" (11/22/03): faint, moderately large, fairly low surface brightness with weak concentration.  Initially just a 40" core was noticed but with extended viewing larger extensions increased the total size to ~1.2'x0.6'.  Possible member of AGC 151 or in a foreground group with IC 79 6.4' S and IC 82 10' SE.

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IC 79 = MCG -03-04-011 = PGC 4082

01 08 49.7 -15 56 55

V = 14.2;  Size 0.7'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.3

 

18" (11/22/03): faint, small, slightly elongated, 25"x20", a mag 14 star is just off the NNE edge, 30" from center.  Located between IC 78 6.4' N and IC 82 5' SE in AGC 151 (or possibly a foreground cluster).

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IC 80 = MCG -03-04-008/009 = SCG 8 = PGC 4072

01 08 51.1 -15 24 23

V = 13.7;  Size 0.8'x0.5';  PA = 45d

 

18" (11/22/03): faint, fairly small, elonagted 3:2 SW-NE, 40"x25", low even surface brightness.  This is a double system and the observation probably refers to both components (unresolved).  Forms a close pair with IC 77 2' SW in AGC 151 = Haufen A.

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IC 82 = MCG -03-04-013 = PGC 4103

01 09 05.8 -16 00 01

V = 13.8;  Size 0.8'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 111d

 

18" (11/22/03): very faint, small, round, 0.4' diameter, low surface brightness.  Third in the 257x field close south of the core of AGC 151 with IC 79 5' NW and IC 78 10' NW.  Located 6' NW of a mag 10.4 star.

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IC 93 = IC 1671 = MCG -03-04-043 = PGC 4724

01 19 02.3 -17 03 37

V = 13.2;  Size 1.3'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 170d

 

18" (11/13/07): fairly faint, fairly small, elonagated at least 3:1 NNW-SSE, 0.7'x0.2', broad weak concentration.  The tips taper, though there is a strong impression of irregularities at the tips.  Forms a pair with much fainter IC 1667 4.8' W.  The IC 1670 pair lies 15' N.

 

18" (12/18/06): faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 0.75'x0.3', weak concentration, slightly asymmetric appearance at the ends.  IC 1667 lies 4.8' W.  Located 11' W of mag 8.5 HD 8061.

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IC 101 = UGC 949 = MCG +02-04-036 = CGCG 436-039 = LGG 023-003 = PGC 5147

01 24 08.6 +09 55 50

V = 13.8;  Size 1.4'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 127d

 

18" (12/3/05): faint hazy spot, irregularly round, ~20"-25" diameter.  A mag 14.5 star lies 1' S.  Pair with fainter IC 102 5' SE.  Located 10' SW of NGC 522 in the NGC 524 group.

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IC 102 = UGC 954 = CGCG 436-040 = PGC 5172

01 24 26.3 +09 53 12

V = 14.4;  Size 0.9'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.8

 

18" (12/3/05): extremely faint, very small, 15" diameter, no details.  Marginal object that was just glimpsed as drifted through the field.  Located 8' SW of NGC 522 in the NGC 524 group.

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IC 114 = UGC 1015 = MCG +02-04-048 = CGCG 436-050 = PGC 5343

01 26 22.6 +09 54 36

V = 14.1;  Size 1.7'x0.7';  Surf Br = 14.1;  PA = 150d

 

18" (12/3/05): extremely faint, small, appears as a low surface brightness spot ~25" diameter, appears elongated but too faint for details.  A mag 13 star lies 1.8' W.  Located 30' NE of NGC 524 in a large group of galaxies.

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IC 131 = M33-A29 = BCLMP 290

01 33 14.6 +30 44 56

 

18" (12/8/07): faint, quasi-stellar knot to the SE of a N-S pair of stars (this pair is also collinear with NGC 592 located 6' S of IC 131).  According to Corwin this compact HII region was assumed to be a mag 13.5 star by Bigourdan and IC 131 refers to two very small star clouds close following (seen in the 10/25/97 observation but missed this time). The nearly stellar knot I observed is listed as BCLMP 290B.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): very faint, very small, round, 10" diameter.  This HII region is located 10' WNW of the center of M33 near a wide pair [50"] of mag 11/12 stars.  A mag 14 star is nearby and at first I thought this star was IC 131 (on the DSS this 14th magnitude "star" is a compact HII region and was also described as a star by Bigourdan).  Collinear with IC 133 8' N and IC 132 11.5' N.

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IC 132 = BCLMP 638

01 33 15.8 +30 56 45

Size 0.8'x0.6'

 

18" (12/8/07): this faint HII region in M33 appears as a 20"-25" knot, situated just 1' N of a 10" pair of mag 13 stars and 1.5' W of mag 9.3 HD 9444.  IC 133 lies 3.5' S.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): faint but easily visible HII knot of 20" diameter. Located 1' N of a pair of mag 13 stars at 10" separation and 1.6' W of a mag 9 star.  Forms the northern member of a pair of HII regions with IC 133 3.4' S.

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IC 133 = M33-A137 = BCLMP 624

01 33 15.8 +30 53 05

V = 14.3

 

18" (12/8/07): faint, fairly large diffuse patch in M33, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 1.0'x0.4'.  Located 15' NW of the center of M33 and 4' SSW of mag 9.3 HD 9444.  IC 132 lies 3.5' N.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): faint, diffuse, hazy HII region of 35" diameter at the NW end of M33 15' NW of the center.  Forms a "pair" with IC 132 3.4' N.  This object is larger than IC 132 at times with averted vision but has a lower surface brightness.

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IC 135 = M33-A100 = BCLMP 28/88

01 34 15.8 +30 37 11

 

18" (12/8/07): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated N-S, ~1.0'x0.5'.  Located off the ESE side of the core of M33 on the opposite side of the core from NGC 595.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): fairly faint, fairly small, 1' diameter.  This HII region is located 6' ESE of the center of M33 and is symmetrically placed on the opposite side of M33 from NGC 595.  IC 136 lies 3.5' S.

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IC 136 = M33-A101 = BCLMP 88

01 34 17 +30 34 00

Size 0.6

 

18" (12/8/07): faint, fairly large, very low surface brightness patch, ~1.5' diameter, located 3.5' S of IC 135.  Appears roughly circular, though the outline is ill-defined.  This object is not as prominent as nearby IC 139/140 (to the west and SW) and IC 135 to the north.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): very faint, ill-defined hazy region in M33 between IC 135 3.5' N and a mag 11.5 star 2.5' SSE (just west of the line connecting these objects).  Appears as a slightly locally brighter region of 30" diameter and not as noticeable as the other IC HII regions - would have passed over if casually sweeping galaxy.  This star association may have a smaller HII component.

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IC 137 = M33-A12 = BCLMP 21/200/201/202/203/204/205/207/208

01 33 39.1 +30 31 20

 

18" (12/8/07): very large brightening in outer spiral arm, ~9' to the SSW of the center of M33, ~2.5'x2.0'.  M33-A14 lies NW.

 

17.5" (7/5/86): very faint HII knot or star association in M33 located along the main southern spiral arm 10' SSW of center of M33.

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IC 139 = M33-A4 = BCLMP 6/7/11

01 33 59.2 +30 34 03

 

18" (12/8/07): fairly small, ~45"x30, extended N-S, moderately bright HII knot/cluster forming a 1' pair with IC 140 to the south.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): fairly prominent elongated HII region and star association just following a mag 13 star 5.4' SSE of the center of M33.  Extended ~N-S, perhaps 2.0'x0.5' and consists of two brighter knots at both ends (the size appears too large).  Similar view on 7/5/86.

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IC 140 = M33-A5

01 33 58.1 +30 33 02

 

18" (12/8/07): this moderately bright knot in M33 is ~35" in diameter, roundish and located just 1' S of IC 139.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): located SSW of IC 139 in M33 and visible as an easy knot, ~1' in diameter with ill-defined edges.  There is a second knot close west which is slightly fainter.

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IC 142 = M33-A67 = BCLMP 301

01 33 55.6 +30 45 26

Size 0.5

 

18" (12/10/07): fairly bright, small, contains a bright core and faint extensions SW-NE, ~25"x13".  Forms the south vertex of an equilateral triangle with two mag 11 stars 3' WNW and 3' N.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): fairly faint, very small, round.  Stands out nicely 6' N of the center of M33.  Either contains a stellar spot near the center or a faint star is superimposed.  This "stellar spot" is liekely B342, the brightest individual star in M33 excluding Luminous Blue Variables.  B324 is an A-type supergiant with a V magnitude of 15.2. IC 142 is the first of three HII regions in the spiral arm containing IC 142, IC 143 and ending with NGC 604.

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IC 143 = M33-A75 = BCLMP 688/689

01 34 11.2 +30 46 38

 

18" (12/10/07): very faint, small, hazy patch, ~25"x20", situated close west of a mag 13.5 star and 4.5' due west of NGC 604.  Immediately noticed at 225x, though diffuse with an ill-defined outline.  Forms a pair with M33-A71 just 1.5' NW.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): appears as a very faint, hazy patch close WNW of a mag 13.5 star.  This HII region (M31-A75) is located 5' W of NGC 604 and 8' NNE of the center of M33.  M33-A71 is another very faint, 20" knot just 1.3' NW that appeared slightly brighter than IC 143. This is the second of three HII regions along with IC 142 3.5' WSW and NGC 604 5' E in the spiral arm attached at the west side of M33 and winding towards the NE.

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IC 154 = UGC 1229 = MCG +02-05-023 = PGC 6439

01 45 16.4 +10 38 57

V = 14.0;  Size 1.4'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 66d

 

17.5" (12/18/89): very faint, fairly small, appears as a very thin sliver WSW-ENE.  A mag 13.5 star is at the preceding end 40" WSW of center.  Member of the NGC 665 group and forms a pair with IC 156 6' SSE.  NGC 665 lies 14' SSW.

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IC 156 = UGC 1231 = MCG +02-05-025 = PGC 6448

01 45 29.3 +10 33 09

V = 13.5;  Size 1.5'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.9

 

17.5" (12/18/89): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE.  A mag 14 star is 0.9' N.  Located 2.5' W of mag 8.7 SAO 92617.  Member of the NGC 665 group with IC 154 6' NNW and NGC 665 11' SW.

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IC 166 = OCL-334 = Lund 60 = Tombaugh 3

01 52 22 +61 51 18

V = 11.7;  Size 5'

 

18" (12/22/11): easily picked up at 175x though at this power appeared as a faint, fairly small, roundish glow.  At 285x ~10-12 mag 14-15.5 stars are resolved with a couple at the edge of visibility over a mottled background.  Roughly 3.5' diameter.  A brighter mag 12.5 star is at the west edge.

 

17.5" (8/5/97): position identified at 100x using a GSC chart, although only a couple of stars are plotted.  Appears as a very faint circular glow with a couple of faint stars superimposed.  Located 7' E of a wide pair of mag 9/11 stars [at 38" separation].  Does not resemble a cluster in appearance and would have otherwise thought this was a Milky Way patch. At 220x, the glow is ~4' in diameter and there are a sprinkling of ~10 very faint stars, mostly mag 14.5-15.5 with one mag 13 star.  The glow has an irregular surface brightness with a mottled appearance and the periphery is not well defined.

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IC 167 = UGC 1313 =  MCG +04-05-021 = CGCG 482-025 = Arp 31 = Ho 123 = LGG 034-008 = PGC 6833

01 51 08.6 +21 54 46

V = 13.1;  Size 2.9'x1.8';  Surf Br = 14.8;  PA = 95d

 

18" (11/22/03): very faint, elongated 4:3, 0.8'x0.6', low surface brightness.  Located 5.5' SSE of NGC 694 in a group and 3.9' S of a mag 10.5 star.

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IC 171 = UGC 1388 = MCG +06-05-050 = CGCG 522-064 = PGC 7139

01 55 10.3 +35 16 52

V = 12.2;  Size 2.5'x2.2';  Surf Br = 13.9;  PA = 105d

 

17.5" (12/19/87): fairly faint, slightly elongated ~E-W, 1.0'x0.8', weak central concentration, stellar nucleus.  A mag 10 star is off the NE edge 45" from center.  Almost collinear with double star mag 12/13 at 18" located 2.5' W.

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IC 178 = UGC 1456 = MCG +06-05-070 = CGCG 522-094 = LGG 037-014  = PGC 7488

01 58 54.8 +36 40 30

V = 13.3;  Size 1.3'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 170d

 

17.5" (9/1/02): this member of the AGC 262 cluster appeared faint, small, round, 0.5' diameter, weak concentration.  Located 4.6' NNE of mag 7.3 HD 12007.  A wide pair of mag 11.5/13 stars are 1.5' SE.

 

17.5" (12/19/87): fairly faint, fairly small, round, brighter core.  Located 4.7' NNE of mag 7.2 SAO 55161.  Member of AGC 262 with CGCG 522-098 10' NNE.

 

17.5" (11/14/87): fairly faint, small, round, slightly brighter core. A wide pair (35" separation) of mag 12 and 13 stars is 1.5' SE of center.

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IC 180 = MCG +04-05-029 = CGCG 482-040 = PGC 7558

02 00 00.4 +23 36 16

Size 0.9'x0.4'

 

17.5" (12/8/90): very faint, small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE.  In a trio with NGC 776 3' NNW and IC 181 3.0' N.

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IC 181 = MCG +04-05-030 = CGCG 482-040 = PGC 7559

02 00 02.3 +23 39 31

V = 14.6;  Size 0.5'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.7

 

17.5" (12/8/90): extremely faint and small, round.  Faintest of a close trio with NGC 776 2' SW and IC 180 3.0' S.

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IC 184 = MCG -01-06-021 = PGC 7554

01 59 51.2 -06 50 25

V = 13.8;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 177d

 

17.5" (12/23/97): faint, fairly small, slightly elongated N-S, broad concentration.  Located 2.7' NNW of a mag 10-11 star.  This galaxy was picked up while searching for HCG 14 which is located 14' due south and is brighter than the two primary galaxies in HCG 14.  NGC 788 lies 19' E (also stumbled across in the area).

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IC 187 = UGC 1507 = MCG +04-05-037 = CGCG 482-048 = LGG 041-009 = PGC 7683

02 01 30.7 +26 28 51

V = 12.9;  Size 2.0'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 70d

 

18" (12/22/11): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, 0.6'x0.3'.  Broad concentration with a brighter and rounder 15" core.  Forms a double system with PGC 2800932 = MAC 0201+2629.  The fainter companion was at or just off the east end and appeared as very faint, small, roundish glow that was sometimes detached, depending on if the halo (arms) of IC 187 was visible or not.

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IC 188 = UGC 1510 = MCG +04-05-038 = CGCG 482-049 = LGG 041-010 = PGC 7706

02 01 46.5 +26 32 49

V = 13.8;  Size 0.7'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 45d

 

18" (12/22/11): faint to fairly faint, small, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, 20"x15", weak concentration to center but no nucleus.  Located 5' NE of IC 187.  The IC designation (from Corwin) is uncertain due to a poor declination by Swift.

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IC 195 = Arp 290 = VV 309b = UGC 1555 = MCG +02-06-017 = CGCG 438-019 = PGC 7846

02 03 44.6 +14 42 33

V = 13.0;  Size 1.5'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 126d

 

17.5" (11/17/01): faint, small, bright core, faint extensions NW-SE, 0.4'x0.2'.  A mag 12 star lies 1.4' S.  Forms a close pair (Arp 290) with brighter IC 196 2.2' NE.  Preceding by just 2.2' is a nice mag 10.5/12.5 pair at 15" with two additional mag 12 stars to the SSW of the closer pair.

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IC 196 = Arp 290 = VV 309a = UGC 1556 = MCG +02-06-018 = CGCG 438-020 = PGC 7856

02 03 49.8 +14 44 21

V = 12.9;  Size 2.8'x1.4';  Surf Br = 14.2;  PA = 5d

 

17.5" (11/17/01): fairly faint, fairly small, nearly edge-on 4:1 SSW-NNE, 1.2'x0.3'.  Contains a rounder, bright core and stellar nucleus.  Forms a close pair with IC 195 2.2' SW.  This galaxy is actually an interacting quartet, although only the main galaxy was observed along with IC 195.

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IC 200 = UGC 1577 = MCG +05-06-002 = CGCG 503-085 = CGCG 504-007 = LGG 042-008 = PGC 7967

02 05 26.8 +31 10 30

V = 12.9;  Size 2.2'x1.5';  Surf Br = 14.0;  PA = 85d

 

18" (12/22/11): fairly faint, moderately large, irregularly round, 0.8' diameter, broad concentration with a small brighter core.  Forms the NE vertex of a right triangle with mag 8.8 SAO 55246 7' W and mag 8.7 SAO 55245 10' SW.  Several additional 11th and 12th magnitude stars are scattered around SAO 55246.  CGCG 504-012 (often identified as IC 200) lies 18' E.

 

17.5" (11/26/94): faint, fairly small, irregularly round, about 1.5' diameter.  Low but uneven surface brightness, weak concentration with one or two brighter spots near the center.  A mag 14.5 star is just off the west edge 1.1' from the center.  Located 27' NE of NGC 804.

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IC 206 = MCG -01-06-053 = Ho 57a = PGC 8238

02 09 30.7 -06 58 06

V = 14.2;  Size 0.9'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 138d

 

18" (11/22/03): second of trio with IC 209 10' SW and IC 207 3.6' NE.  Appears very similar to IC 207: very faint, small, round, 25" diameter (elongated 5:2 on DSS image so probably viewed core only), weak concentration.  The IC positions are incorrect due to a mix-up by Javelle with his offset star.

 

Discovered by Javelle along with IC 207.  The IC positions are off by 2 tmin in RA and 3.5' in dec as he confused the offset star.  See Corwin's notes.

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IC 207 = MCG -01-06-054 = Ho 57b = PGC 8251

02 09 39.3 -06 55 20

V = 13.9;  Size 2.2'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 99d

 

18" (11/22/03): third of 3 with IC 206 3.6' SW and IC 209 13' SW.  IC 206 and IC 207 for an equilateral triangle with a mag 11.4 star 3.4' WNW.  Although this galaxy is quite elongated I must have just recorded the brighter core as appeared very faint, small, round, 25", weak concentration.

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IC 209 = MCG -01-06-051 = Ho 56a = PGC 8200

02 08 58.7 -07 03 32

V = 13.1;  Size 1.5'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 60d

 

18" (11/22/03): brightest in trio with IC 206 10' NE and IC 207 13' NE.  Appears moderately bright, fairly small, irregularly round, 1.2'x1.0', weak concentration, irregular surface birghtness.  Surprisingly easy for an IC galaxy.

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IC 210 = MCG -02-06-032 = PGC 8232

02 09 28.3 -09 40 49

V = 13.1;  Size 2.3'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 66d

 

18" (10/21/06): fairly faint, fairly large, edge-on 6:1 WSW-ENE, 1.8'x0.3', very low even surface brightness.  Located 3.4' SW of a mag 9.3 star (SAO 129724).  MCG -02-06-035 lies 11' E.  Located 27' due north of NGC 835 (HCG 16).

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IC 223 = ESO 545-008 = MCG -04-06-031 = PGC 8998

02 22 00.7 -20 44 43

V = 13.5;  Size 1.2'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 152d

 

17.5" (12/4/93): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, broad concentration.  Forms an isosceles triangle with a mag 11.5 star 1.8' N and a mag 12.5 star 2.5' ENE.  Forms a pair with NGC 899 5' SSW. NGC 907 lies 14' ENE.

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IC 239 = UGC 2080 = MCG +06-06-065 = CGCG 523-071 = PGC 9899

02 36 27.9 +38 58 08

V = 11.1;  Size 4.6'x4.2';  Surf Br = 14.2;  PA = 3d

 

18" (11/26/03): at 115x appears as a large, round, low surface brightness glow, ~3.5' with a broad, weak concentration to a slightly brighter 30" core.  With extended viewing the surface brightness is somewhat irregular with a hint of structure.  Located just north of a mag 8.6 (2.2' from center) which detracts somewhat from viewing.  The galaxy is cradled by a distinctive curved string of mag 10-11 stars close west.

 

17.5" (8/6/02): at 274x appeared faint, fairly large, slightly elongated ~N-S, ~3' diameter.  The galaxy exhibited only a broad, weak concentration with no defined core.  The halo faded at the edge and was ill-defined.  Situated between mag 8.6 SAO 55698 just off the south end 2.2' from center and a mag 9.6 star 3.3' N within a distinctive asterism of 5 brighter stars.  Located ~45 due west of NGC 1023.

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IC 241 = UGC 2115 = MCG +00-07-058 = CGCG 388-071 = PGC 9969

02 37 54.5 +02 19 40

V = 13.4;  Size 1.1'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 150d

 

18" (11/18/06): fairly faint, small, low surface brightness halo surrounding a very small brighter core.  Located 8' N of a mag 9.5 star and 14' NW of NGC 1016 in a cluster.

 

18" (10/21/06): faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, fairly faint stellar nucleus.  Located 12' SE of mag 7.2 HD 16314 in the NW corner of the NGC 1016 cluster.  A fainter galaxy, NGC 1009, lies 6' ESE. 

 

17.5" (10/17/87): fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated, weak concentration.  Located 6.2' W of NGC 1009 in the NGC 1016 cluster.

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IC 248 = UGC 2170 = MCG +03-07-044 = CGCG 462-043 = PGC 10197

02 41 25.8 +17 48 44

V = 13.4;  Size 1.0'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 145d

 

17.5" (1/20/90): fairly faint, fairly small, gradually brighter middle, almost round, diffuse halo.  Located 11' WNW of a mag 8.2 SAO 93057 in the NGC 1020 group.

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IC 253 = MCG -03-07-058 = PGC 10226

02 42 05.7 -15 02 50

V = 13.5;  Size 0.3'x0.25'

 

17.5" (12/20/95): In a compact group and forms a pair with NGC 1065 2.7' S, although this galaxy appears slightly larger and brighter!  Fairly faint, fairly small, round, small bright core, stellar nucleus, 30" diameter.  Located 9' NE of mag 7.6 SAO 48549.  Companion galaxy PGC 144985 1.2' SW not seen.  Member of SCG 19.

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IC 254 = PGC 10228

02 42 04.9 -15 06 24

 

17.5" (12/20/95): appears as an extremely faint, round, barely nonstellar spot just 1.0' SSW of NGC 1065 in a small group with IC 253.  Requires averted vision to glimpse and <10" diameter.  RNGC incorrectly equates this number with NGC 1065.

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IC 256 = V Zw 280 = PGC 10729

02 49 40.3 +46 57 17

Size 0.3'x0.2'

 

17.5" (10/24/87): extremely faint and small, slightly elongated N-S, ~15"x10".  Located 26" N of an easier mag 15 star.  Requires averted and visible ~50% of the time.  Situated 1.6' SW of IC 257 (2nd in V Zw 280, a trio of three compact ellipticals).  Identification not certain.

 

Discovered by Swift (VIII-2) on 6 Sep 1888, along with IC 257 = Sw VIII-3 and IC 260 = Sw VIII-4.  This galaxy may be too faint to have been picked up by Swift, but it was detected in my scope and Swift has a few other discoveries in the same ballpark.  See Corwin's notes.

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IC 257 = UGC 2298 = MCG +08-06-011 = CGCG 554-008 = PGC 10729

02 49 45.5 +46 58 34

V = 12.6;  Size 2.2'x1.6';  Surf Br = 13.9;  PA = 155d

 

17.5" (10/24/87): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 0.8'x0.5'.  The slightly brighter core contains a quasi-stellar nucleus at moments.  A trio of very faint galaxies lies close SW (including IC 256?).

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IC 260 = UGC 2325 = MCG +08-06-014 = CGCG 554-011 = PGC 10812

02 51 00.9 +46 57 17

V = 13.1;  Size 1.4'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 175d

 

17.5" (10/2/99): faint, small, slightly elongated N-S, ~30"x24", weak concentration.  A pair of mag 11.5 stars close SW (0.7' and 1.4') are collinear with the galaxy.  In a group with IC 257 located 13' W.

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IC 263 = CGCG 389-027 = PGC 10716

02 49 40.0 -00 04 12

Size 0.6'x0.4';  PA = 167d

 

18" (1/15/07): faint, very small, slightly elongated, 20"x15", even surface brightness, seen with direct vision.  This galaxy is not identified as IC 263 in the CGCG or PGC as an error in Javelle's offset star gave an incorrect position in the IC.  Located 20' NE of NGC 1104 and 105' due east of M77.

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IC 265 = MCG +07-07-006 = CGCG 539-127 = CGCG 540-009 = PGC 10978

02 54 44.0 +41 39 19

V = 14.6;  Size 0.7'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.9

 

18" (11/18/06): faint, small, round, 20" diameter.  Appears brighter than listed CGCG magnitude of 15.7pg.  Located 5.5' NE of NGC 1129 and 4.5' NW of a mag 9.7 star in a cluster.  PGC 10962 lies 3' W.

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IC 267 = UGC 2368 = MCG +02-08-028 = PGC 10932

02 53 50.2 +12 50 57

V = 13.0;  Size 2.0'x1.6';  Surf Br = 14.2;  PA = 15d

 

17.5" (10/21/95): faint, moderately large, edge-on 5:1 NNW-SSE, 1.8'x0.3', broad weak concentration.  Located 10.3' SSE of NGC 1134.

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IC 270 = MCG -02-08-028 = PGC 11061

02 55 44.1 -14 12 29

Size 1.3'x1.2'

 

17.5" (10/17/98): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 SW-NE, ~0.9'x0.6'.  Forms the NE vertex of a small trapezium with three mag 12 stars 1.0' SW, 1.5' WNW and 2.2' SW.  Forms a pair with IC 272 5.5' ENE.  NGC 1158, which is a fainter galaxy, lies 24' SE.

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IC 272 = MCG -02-08-030 = PGC 11086

02 56 06.4 -14 11 13

Size 0.9'x0.6';  PA = 25d

 

17.5" (10/17/98): extremely faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, ~0.8'x0.6'.  Forms a pair with brighter IC 270 5.5' WSW.

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IC 284 = UGC 2531 = MCG +07-07-023 = PGC 11643

03 06 10.2 +42 22 18

V = 11.5;  Size 4.1'x2.1';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 13d

 

17.5" (10/24/87): faint, moderately large, diffuse, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, gradually increases to a small bright core.  A mag 11 double at 16" separation is 2.5' NW.  Located 18' E of NGC 1175.

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IC 285 = MCG -02-08-044 = PGC 11557

03 04 06.2 -12 00 56

Size 1.1'x0.2'

 

17.5" (10/20/90): very faint, small, elongated 5:2 WNW-ESE, very low even surface brightness.  Last of four in the NGC 1200 compact group with NGC 1200 3' WNW.

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IC 289 = PK 138+2.1 = PN G138.8+02.8 = Hb 1

03 10 19.2 +61 19 01

V = 13.5;  Size 42"x28"

 

18" (11/13/07): at 300x appeared fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NW-SE, ~35"x30" with an irregular surface brightness.  The rim was very slightly brighter than the interior with a strong impression of irregularities.  The rim sometimes appeared slightly brighter along the north side or contained a very faint stellar knot.  At 450x, there was an occasional faint sparkle in the interior, but I couldn't pin down if it was likely the central star.  Located 1.8' N of a mag 10 star.  A mag 14 star lies just 45" NE.

 

17.5" (1/16/02): at 140x, IC 289 was seen as a fairly faint, 35-40" disc with a modest contrast gain using a UHC filter.  Situated 2' N of a mag 10 star and near the tip of two curving strings of stars which head north and NW from IC 289.  Excellent view at 380x - the planetary is slightly elongated and has a mottled appearance with a marginally brighter rim, particularly on the west or NW side, giving an impression of weak annularity.  At moments, there was a brief sparkle at the center, possibly the central star.  A mag 14 star is 45" NE of center and a mag 13 star lies 1.3' following.

 

13" (12/7/85): at 79x and OIII filter appears faint, small, round.  At 166x and UHC filter can just hold steadily with averted vision, fairly small, almost round.

 

8": at 100x and UHC filter this planetary is very faint, very small.  Situated near the tip of two converging rows of mag 10-12 stars.  Several difficult positive sightings made from poor transparency in El Cerrito!

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IC 290 = UGC 2561 = CGCG 540-047 = IC 1884 = PGC 11817

03 09 42.7 +40 58 27

V = 14.6;  Size 1.1'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 131d

 

18" (11/22/03): very faint, very small, appears as a tiny elongated streak, ~25"x8".  Located 5' N of NGC 1212 and 2.8' NNW of mag 8.7 SAO 38614 at the west side of AGC 426.  Two mag 12/13 stars lie 50" E and 1.3' NE.

 

Discovered by Swift (VIII-16) on 11 Sep 1888 along with IC 290 and several other galaxies.  Independently found later by Barnard and catalogued as IC 1884, due to imprecise coordinates by Swift.  So, IC 290 = IC 1884. See Corwin's and Thomson's notes.

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IC 292 = IC 1887 = UGC 2567 = MCG +07-07-030 = CGCG 540-049 = PGC 11846

03 10 12.9 +40 45 56

V = 13.5;  Size 1.2'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 75d

 

18" (11/22/03): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, 0.9'x0.4', very weak concentration.  Located 2.4' S of a mag 10 star at the west edge of AGC 426.  NGC 1212 lies 10' NW.

 

Discovered by Swift (VIII-17) on 11 Sep 1888 (see IC 290).  Independently found later by Barnard and recatalogued as IC 1887.  So, IC 292 = IC 1887.  See Corwin's notes.

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IC 298 = Arp 147 = I Zw 11 = VV 787 = CGCG 390-016 = MCG +00-09-015 = PGC 11890

03 11 18.9 +01 18 53

V = 14.6;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 126d

 

48" (10/23/11): at 488x both components of this ring system were easily resolved.  The eastern "collider" component (identified as IC 298A in PGC but IC 298B in NED) appeared moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 5:2 N-S, 24"x9", very small brighter core.  The ring component (no nucleus) just west is a faint, small, irregularly round glow, ~20" diameter with a low but very uneven surface brightness.  The rim was slightly brighter, creating a weak annular appearance, particularly on the east side.  The system is located 3' NW of a mag 9.3 star.

 

18" (1/26/09): at 285x appeared very faint and small, elongated 2:1 ~N-S, ~18"x9", low even surface brightness.  Located 3' NW of mag 9.3 SAO 111034.  This is a remarkable pair of disrupted galaxies (Arp 147) forming a "10" or "IC" on images.  The fainter western component (collisional Ring), forming the "C" or "0" was not visible.

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IC 309 = MCG +07-07-043 = CGCG 540-072 = LGG 091-001 = PGC 12141

03 16 06.3 +40 48 16

V = 13.5;  Size 0.8'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

17.5" (1/7/89): faint, small, round, even surface brightness, situated between two mag 12 stars 1' NW and 1.4' SE.  UGC 2617 5' NNW not seen.  Member of AGC 426.

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IC 310 = UGC 2624 = MCG +07-07-045 = CR 6B = PGC 12171

03 16 43.1 +41 19 29

V = 12.7;  Size 1.3'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.2

 

17.5" (12/19/87): moderately bright, fairly small, round, bright core, faint stellar nucleus.  Forms a pair with UGC 2626 3.7' NE.  Member of AGC 426.

 

17.5" (12/3/88): fairly faint, fairly small, round, small bright core.

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IC 312 = UGC 2644 = MCG +07-07-051 = CGCG 540-086 = LGG 088-004 = PGC 12279

03 18 08.4 +41 45 16

V = 13.4;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 125d

 

17.5" (1/7/89): faint, small, oval NW-SE.  A mag 13 star is 1.2' E of center.  Forms a pair with an anonymous companion 1.9' SE within AGC 426.

 

17.5" (8/12/88): faint, small, elongated NW-SE, brighter core.

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IC 313 = UGC 2682 = MCG +07-07-073 = CGCG 540-111 = LGG 097-005 = CR 45 = PGC 12558

03 20 58.1 +41 53 38

V = 14.1;  Size 1.3'x0.9';  Surf Br = 14.1

 

17.5" (1/7/89): very faint, very small, almost round.  A mag 14 star is off the SE edge 30" from center.  Forms a pair with IC 316 4.5' NE within AGC 426.

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IC 316 = UGC 2688 = MCG +07-07-074 = CGCG 540-112 = PGC 12576

03 21 19.9 +41 55 55

V = 14.1;  Size 1.4'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.9;  PA = 64d

 

17.5" (1/7/89): faint, small, oval ~N-S, weak concentration.  Located 5' ENE of IC 313 in AGC 426.  A companion is superimposed 0.2' S which was not seen.

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IC 334 = UGC 2824 = MCG +13-03-007 = CGCG 346-006 = PGC 13759

03 45 16.9 +76 38 17

V = 11.3;  Size 2.5'x1.9';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

17.5" (1/9/99): surprisingly bright for an IC galaxy!  The center is sharply concentrated with a bright 1' core and a much fainter irregular halo at least 2.5' in diameter.  A faint star is superimposed at the south side of the core.  Situated in a starry field with several mag 12/13 stars within a few arcmin.

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IC 335 = IC 1963 = ESO 358-026 = MCG -06-08-031 = LGG 094-008 = PGC 13277

03 35 31.0 -34 26 49

V = 11.9;  Size 2.6'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 84d

 

18" (1/21/04): fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated ~E-W, 1.5'x0.4', slightly brighter core, tapering extensions (spindle-shaped).  Located 7.5' E of a mag 11.5 star.  This is one of the brighter non-NGC galaxies in the Fornax I cluster.

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IC 342 = UGC 2847 = MCG +11-05-003 = PGC 13826

03 46 48.6 +68 05 47

V = 8.4;  Size 21.4'x20.9';  Surf Br = 14.9

 

17.5" (12/16/95): very unusual galaxy, appears as a very faint, very large glow surrounding a 1' high surface brightness core which increases to a bright stellar nucleus.  The irregular halo is difficult to trace but extends to ~10' diameter with a number of superimposed stars including a striking 6' string of six mag 10.5-12 star oriented NW-SE on the SW side of the halo.  The core forms a small triangle with two similar superimposed mag 11 stars 1.0' N and 2.0' NE.  Situated just 10.6° above the galactic plane and suffers from significant dust obscuration.

 

13.1" (1/18/85): at 144x the nucleus is prominent as a mag 12 "fuzzy" star.  At this power the outer halo disappears.

 

8" (10/13/81): very faint, large, very diffuse outer halo, very small prominent 12th magnitude nucleus.  A line of three stars is superimposed.

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IC 343 = ESO 548-066 = MCG -03-10-029  = PGC 13495

03 40 07.1 -18 26 37

V = 13.2;  Size 1.6'x0.8';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 118d

 

17.5" (12/11/99): faint, small, elongated 3:2 E-W, 30"x20".  Situated between two mag 13 stars 1.6' E and 2.0' SW of center.  Located 8' N of NGC 1407 in a group of 8 NGC galaxies.

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IC 344 = MCG -01-10-020 = PGC 13568

03 41 29.5 -04 39 58

V = 14.2;  Size 0.9'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

13.1" (12/7/85): first of three on a line with NGC 1417 and NGC 1418.  Extremely faint, round, very diffuse.  Detectable with averted vision only 20% of time.  Located 7.3' WNW of NGC 1417.

 

Discovered by JH (h305) on 17 Oct 1827.  He considered it identical with WH's III 569 = NGC 1397 and the two numbers were equated in Herschel's GC and in the NGC.  So, h305 did not receive a separate NGC designation. This is JH's only discovery in the IC.   Swift independently found the object on 23 Dec 1889 (list IX-13) and Dreyer catalogued it as IC 344, with credit to JH and Swift. It was truly a marginal sighting for Swift as described in Astro-Physics, Vol XI, 197.  Swift noted "I strongly suspect it have been a comet, as at two subsequent examinations it could not be found.  It was in line with NGC 1417 and 1418, and all three were seen simultaneously.  This galaxy was also observed at Birr Castle by Dreyer (and missed on several occasions!).  Burnham observed and measured IC 344 (Publ of Lick Observatory, II) and correctly sorted out the situation with JH's observation.

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IC 347 = MCG -01-10-024 = PGC 13622

03 42 32.6 -04 17 55

V = 12.7;  Size 1.2'x1.0';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 40d

 

13.1" (12/7/85): fairly faint, small, almost round, stellar nucleus.  Surprisingly bright for an IC galaxy.  Located 26' N of NGC 1418 in the NGC 1417 group.

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IC 348 = IC 1985 = Cr 41 = OCL-409 = vdB 19 = LBN 758 = Ced 20

03 44 36 +32 10

V = 7.3;  Size 10'x10'

 

17.5" (12/16/95): this is an unusual object consisting of a scattered group of stars with associated nebulosity situated near a large dark cloud virtually devoid of stars.  The cluster consists of 15 stars of varying magnitudes in a 6' group located 5'-10' S of Omicron = 38 Persei (V = 3.8).  The brightest star in the group is mag 8.4 SAO 56680, which has two nearby companions and the group is clearly encased in a fairly bright reflection nebula, ~3' diameter.  The star at the SW end of the cluster is a nice close evenly matched double (∑437 = 9.8/10 at 11").  The immediate 50' low power field to the south is strangely devoid of almost all stars! (Barnard 3 and 4).  Omicron also has a halo but this appears to be scattered light.

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IC 351 = PK 159-15.1 = PN G159.0-15.1

03 47 33.0 +35 02 49

V = 11.9;  Size 8"x6"

 

17.5" (3/1/03): swept up at 100x as a fuzzy mag 12 "star".  Nice view at 380x which reveals a moderate surface brightness 7" disk.  Fairly evenly illuminated but the halo has a slightly irregular surface brightness.  A mag 15 star is 20" WNW of center with a slightly fainter star further north.  Located 3.4' NW of mag 9.5 SAO 56707.  A mag 11 and 13 stars complete a trio to the SE. 

 

17.5" (1/8/00): picked up at 100x as an out of focus mag 11 "star".  At 220x, this high surface brightness PN was clearly nonstellar and slightly oval with a hint of a sparkle (central star) at the center.  At 500x, appeared as a small, well-defined disc, elongated 4:3 SW-NE with dimensions ~7"x5".  The quasi-stellar center was brighter with a small, fainter halo which seemed irregular.  A couple of faint stars are close west and north.  Located 3.5' NW of a distinctive trio of mag 10/11/13 stars.

 

8" (12/4/80): fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated SW-NE.  A wide trio of stars is about 3.5' SE consisting of mag 9 SAO 56707, a mag 10.5 star and a mag 12.5 star which form a small triangle with separations of 32", 36" and 58".

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IC 356 = UGC 2953 = MCG +12-04-011 = Arp 213 = PGC 14508

04 07 46.5 +69 48 45

V = 10.5;  Size 5.2'x3.9';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 90d

 

48" (2/18/12): bright, large, oval 3:2 E-W, 3.0'x2.0', large brighter core.  There appears to be a very slightly brighter streak extending from the core to the southwest.  Several stars are superimposed on the halo.  UGC 2955 is 9' SSE and PGC 166486 = 2MASX J04083779+6950160 is 4.7' NE.

 

17.5" (11/2/91): moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 3:2 E-W, 2.25'x1.5'.  Contains a large brighter core 30" diameter with a fairly faint stellar nucleus.  A mag 14 star is embedded in the NE portion of halo.  Located 3.5' S of mag 8.6 SAO 13024.  This is one of the brightest IC galaxies.

 

8" (11/28/81): very faint, round, diffuse, even surface brightness.  Located south of a mag 9 star.

 

Discovered by Barnard on 23 Aug 1889 with a 12-inch refractor at Lick Observatory but he didn't publish his discovery until 1892 (AN 3097), in response to an independent discovery by Denning on 7 Nov 1890.  Barnard's article was titled "Two Probably Variable Nebulae".  In the article he mentins "from its brightness it is not possible that it has been so conspicuous for any great length of time, or it would surely have been found by Swift and others."

 

Both Barnard and Denning are credited in the IC.  Denning was a bit peeved about Barnard's late discovery note and wrote "Mr. Barnard claims to have discovered [IC 356] in August 1889 whereas I did not pick it up until Nov 1890.  While admitting this claim, I would venture to remark that anyone who makes a discovery ought to be prompt in announcing it, as a delay of several years is very likely to cause misconception and unnecessary trouble to others.  I think that in ordinary cases priority of announcement ought to be accepted as priority of discovery."  But perhaps Barnard wasn't the first to discover this galaxy.  Swift claims (Astro-Physics, Vol XI, 566) the first discovery before 1879 based on marking the object on his Burritt's star atlas, but he didn't record or remember any particulars as he claimed he thought his early discoveries were all known!

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IC 359 = UGC 2980 = MCG +05-10-009 = CGCG 508-008 = PGC 14653

04 12 28.4 +27 42 08

V = 13.9;  Size 1.1'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.9

 

17.5" (3/1/03): easily swept up at 100x.  At 280x appears faint, fairly small, round, 25" diameter, weak concentration to a slightly brighter core and nucleus.  A mag 15 star is just off the WSW edge [26" from center].  A mag 15.5 star is ~1.5' ~1' E (other nearby stars surround the galaxy on the DSS).  This number is incorrectly applied to the reflection nebula GN 04.15.5 = LBN 782 at 04 19.0 +28 17 (2000) in NGC 2000, Lynds, Neckel and Vehrenberg, etc.

 

Discovered by Swift (X-14) in 1891.  His RA is 1.0 tmin E of UGC 2980.  This galaxy is not identified as IC 359 in MCG (M+05-10-009) and IC 359 is incorrectly associated with the reflection nebula GN 04.15.5 = DG 29 = LBN 782 at 04 19.0 +28 17 (2000) in NGC 2000, Lynds, Neckel and Vehrenberg, etc (See Corwin's letter of 10/3/94).  This RN is 6.5 tmin E of Swift's position and according to Dave Riddle, is the tail of cometary nebula Ced 30 = Hubble 4 = Hubble's "nebulous star".

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IC 361 = Cr 48 = Mel 24 = OCL-393 = C 0414+581

04 18 51 +58 15 00

V = 11.7;  Size 6'

 

18" (11/26/03): very faint cloud of partially resolved stars, ~4' in diameter.  A number of fairly uniform mag 14-15 stars are just resolved over haze, though it's difficult to tally a total. A brighter 7' string of mag 11-12 stars oriented NW-SE passes along the north edge of the cluster.

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IC 373 = MCG -01-12-013 = PGC 15335

04 30 42.7 -04 52 13

Size 1.3'x0.9'

 

17.5" (12/26/00): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 40" diameter.  Gradually increases to a brighter core.  In a line of 3 stars oriented N-S and ~2' from two mag 11 stars to the north and south.  Located 19' NW of NGC 1600 in a group.

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IC 374 = MCG +03-12-001 = CGCG 467-001 = PGC 15474

04 32 32.8 +16 38 03

Size 0.8'x0.4';  PA = 85d

 

17.5" (1/31/87): faint, extremely small, round, brighter core, possibly elongated ~E-W.  Visible with direct vision at 220x.  Located 3.2' NE of a mag 9 star.  Two stars mag 11/12 7' E and 9' ENE are collinear with the mag 9 star.  Located 48' W and 7' N Aldebarran.  Appears almost stellar on the POSS.

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IC 381 = NGC 1530A = UGC 3130 = MCG +13-04-007 = CGCG 347-006 = PGC 15917

04 44 28.5 +75 38 24

V = 12.3;  Size 2.4'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.4

 

17.5" (3/1/03): picked up at 100x as a moderately large, low surface brightness galaxy.  Brightens somewhat towards the center.  A mag 13 star is superimposed near the edge of the halo.  At 220x, the star is at the north edge and the galaxy is elongated 4:3 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.6', although the edge of the halo is difficult to define.

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IC 382 = (R)NGC 1632 = MCG -02-12-049 = PGC 15691

04 37 55.5 -09 31 10

V = 12.2;  Size 2.3'x1.4';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 0d

 

17.5" (1/23/93): fairly faint, moderately large, round, 1.5' diameter, gradually increases to small bright core.  A 10' string of stars extends towards the NW.  Appears brighter and larger than NGC 1632 30' ENE!  Misidentified in the RNGC as NGC 1632.

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IC 391 = UGC 3190 = MCG +13-04-011 = CGCG 347-009 = PGC 16402

04 57 21.7 +78 11 25

V = 12.7;  Size 1.1'x1.1';  Surf Br = 12.8

 

17.5" (3/1/03): easily swept up at 100x; fairly faint, moderately large, round, fairly even surface brightness.  At 220x, embedded in the middle of a scattered group of stars, 1' diameter, nearly uniform surface brightness, possibly slightly elongated ~E-W, 1.0'x0.9'.

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IC 392 = UGC 3158 = MCG +01-13-001 = CGCG 420-002 = PGC 15973

04 46 25.9 +03 30 22

V = 12.3;  Size 1.6'x1.2';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 170d

 

17.5" (2/11/96): faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 1.0' diameter, even concentration to a very small brighter core.  Located 2.3' WNW of a mag 10 star.

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IC 395 = UGC 3178 = MCG +00-13-015 = PGC 16095

04 49 34.1 +00 15 10

V = 12.9;  Size 1.1'x0.9';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 130d

 

17.5" (2/11/96): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 45" diameter.  At first appeared elongated but this illusion was caused by a mag 14.5 star at the following edge 25" from center.  Another mag 13.5-14 star is 1' W.  This galaxy may be NGC 1671 with a very poor position.

 

Discovered by Swift (IX-15) on 20 Oct 1889.  His RA is 10 tsec W of UGC 3178 = MCG +00-13-015 (error corrected by Howe).  It is possible that this galaxy was found early by Swift (V-63) and received the designation NGC 1671, although this would imply Swift's position was off by 45 tsec in RA and 1 degree in dec.  UGC 3178 is identified as IC 395 in UGC, MCG and RC3.

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IC 396 = UGC 3203 = MCG +11-07-002 = CGCG 306-007 = CGCG 307-001 = PGC 16423

04 57 59.0 +68 19 23

V = 12.0;  Size 2.1'x1.4';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 85d

 

17.5" (3/1/03): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2, 1.2'x0.8', small bright core is extended NNW-SSE.  This galaxy is fairly bright for the IC galaxy and was immediately swept up at 100x.

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IC 399 = Mrk 1090 = LGG 123-007 = PGC 16582

05 01 44.1 -04 17 19

Size 0.3'x0.3'

 

17.5" (2/8/97): very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, low even surface brightness.  This galaxy is located just 2.3' SW of NGC 1741 = HCG 31A and 2.5' SW of a mag 12 star on a line, although it was not listed as a group member.  Nevertheless, it is part of the same group, with a similar redshift as HCG 31a, b and c.

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IC 405 = Flaming Star Nebula = LBN 795 = Sh 2-229 = Ced 42 = vdB 34

05 16 12 +34 16

Size 30'x19'

 

18" (1/20/07): barely visible without filter as a very low surface brightness hazy region mainly to the north of mag 6 AE Aurigae.  The H-beta filter increases the contrast somewhat.  The haze is brightest in the region surrounding AE and mostly extends in a broad fan for 10'-15' to the north and NE.

 

17.5" (2/8/86): the "Flaming Star" nebula is a very faint, large, diffuse nebulosity extending mainly north of AE Aurigae without filter.  Enhanced with an H-beta filter.

 

13.1" (12/7/85): very low surface brightness haze at 62x using an H-beta filter, though nebulosity seen to 15' diameter and extending generally to the north and NE of AE Aurigae.

 

13.1" (1/18/85): nebulosity highly suspected on east side of AE Aurigae.

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IC 410 = LBN 807 = Sh 2-236 = Ced 43

05 22 36 +33 31

Size 40'x30'

 

13.1" (1/18/85): very faint nebulosity involved with open cluster NGC 1893.  The brightest portion is at the NW edge of cluster.  A dark "hole" is just south of this nebulosity.  More extensive nebulosity is suspected but difficult to confirm due to the general background haze of the cluster.  Enhanced with UHC and OIII filters.

 

13.1" (2/25/84): nebulosity is evident preceding the NW star of the triangle of stars surrounding the cluster.  Very faint but definite with a filter in poor transparency.

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IC 412 = IC 2123 = UGC 3298 = MCG +01-14-034 = CGCG 421-041 = VV 225b = VV 630 = PGC 17180

05 21 56.7 +03 29 11

V = 13.6;  Size 1.0'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 30d

 

17.5" (12/26/00): this is the northwest member of an unusual close pair of interacting galaxies with IC 413 -- just 35" separation (in PA 115°) and both members appearing to extend from a mag 12 star (30" from centers to star)!  Both galaxies are faint, very small, slightly elongated, ~25"x15", with small brighter cores.  IC 412 is elongated SSW-NNE and 30" SW of the mag 12 star - with the NE end just west of the star.  Located 6' SSW of mag 7.6 SAO 112679 and 14' WSW of the (32") mag 5/7 double 23 Orionis.  A third galaxy, IC 414, is in the field 8.5' S, forming the poor galaxy cluster WBL 114.

 

Discovered by Barnard in 1888 as the first of a close pair with IC 413 with the 12-inch telescope of Lick Observatory.  Observed and measured by Burnham (Publ of LIck Observatory, II) who discovered nearby IC 414.  Javelle independently found the galaxy on 12 Jan 1894 and listed the pair as #608 and #609.  Dreyer combined these observations into IC 412 and IC 412, crediting both.  But Barnard apparently found the galaxy again and personally communicated it to Dreyer as the pair was relisted as IC 2123 and IC 2124.  See Corwin's notes.

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IC 413 = UGC 3299 = MCG +01-14-035 = CGCG 421-042 = IC 2124 = VV 225a = VV 630 = WBL 114-003 = PGC 17181

05 21 58.9 +03 28 56

V = 13.7;  Size 0.9'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 135d

 

17.5" (12/26/00): the southeast member of an unusual interacting pair (tidal tails on DSS image) of similar galaxies with IC 412 just 35" NW and both galaxies straddle a mag 12 star!  IC 413 appears similar to IC 412 - ~25"x15", slightly elongated NW-SE with a small brighter core.  The northwest tip of the galaxy is virtually in contact with the mag 12 star.

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IC 414 = MCG +01-14-033 = CGCG 421-040 = WBL 114-001 = PGC 17179

05 21 55.0 +03 20 31

Size 0.4'x0.3';  PA = 135d

 

17.5" (12/26/00): faint, small, round, 25" diameter.  Located 9' S of the IC 412/412 pair and 2' NW of mag 9.4 SAO 112675.

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IC 417 = LBN 804 = Sh 2-234 = Ced 46

05 28 06 +34 26

Size 13'x10'

 

18" (1/20/07): large, irregular faint haze, ~8'-9' diameter.  Involved with open cluster Stock 8 (35-40 stars at 115x) in the field of 5.2-magnitude Phi Aurigae.  Mild contrast gain with a UHC filter.  NGC 1931 lies 45' ESE and NGC 1907 is 53' N.

 

17.5" (2/9/02): this large HII region encases the open cluster Stock 8 and is situated ~6' SE of 5th magnitude Phi Aurigae.  At 140x, the cluster consists of 40-50 stars including two mag 10 (the brightest is the wide double ∑707 = 9.7/11.4 at 18") and numerous mag 12-14 stars.  With a UHC filter (or OIII filter at 100x), the cluster is encased in a moderately bright glow, ~8'x5'.  The nebulosity is brightest in a triangular wedge, tapering towards the south with the two mag 10 stars oriented N-S (2' separation) along the western boundary.  The glow is irregular but has a fairly sharp border along the western edge.

 

8" (12/6/80): faint nebulosity involved with three stars mag 9-11 including ∑707 = 9.7/11.4 at 18".  The brightest portion is located 8' SE of Phi Aurigae (V = 5.1).  Embedded in the open cluster Stock 8.

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IC 418 = PK 215-24.1 =  PN G215.2-24.2 = Spirograph Nebula = Rasberry Nebula

05 27 28.2 -12 41 50

V = 9.3;  Size 12"

 

48" (2/18/12): at 488x, the sharply defined vivid raspberry annulus is relatively thin and extended NNW-SSE, ~14"x12".  The high contrast central dark hole is striking surrounding the bright central star.  Surrounding the annulus is a faint outer halo, increasing the size to roughly 20".

 

48" (4/2/11): truly impressive view at 375x and 488x, which revealed a very high surface brightness, slightly elongated halo, ~14"x12", surrounding the very bright central star.  I was surprised to see the planetary was clearly annular with a very bright, irregular rim that varied slightly in thickness and a fairly high contrast darker hole surrounding the central star.  The ring's outer rim was a shocking, deep raspberry color.  The color was more intense at 375x and slightly more saturated along one-half of the annulus.

 

18" (1/26/09): striking view at 175x with the mag 10.5 central star blazing within a 10" disc with a crisply defined halo.  Excellent contrast gain using an H-beta filter with the central star nearly lost with the high surface brightness disc.  There appears to be a very faint, thin envelope surrounding the main 10" disc extending a few arc seconds.  At 285x, the planetary is slightly oval NNW-SSE with subtle variations in surface brightness; slightly weaker around the central star and slightly brighter along portions of the rim.

 

18" (1/15/07): at 115x, the bright mag 10.5 central star is surrounded by a small 10" disc with a noticeable raspberry tint.

 

17.5" (2/22/03): at 100x, the bright 10.5 magnitude central star was centered in a 10" round halo with a definite rosy or raspberry tint at the outer edge of the halo, though the effect is fairly subtle.  Using an H-beta filter, the central star is strongly dimmed but the halo is significantly enhanced, dramatically changing the view of this planetary.  At 380x, no color was visible but the halo was a bit asymmetrical with a "softer" edge and possible double shell structure.  The center was very slightly darker around the central star.

 

17.5" (12/30/99): at 82x the mag 10.5 central star was enveloped in a very small round halo which appeared to have a slight reddish tinge at its edge.  This is a low-excitation PN and using a H-beta filter, the halo brightened and the central star faded, leaving a more noticeable disc.  At 220x, the prominent central star was surrounded by a well-defined 10" halo which partially "blinked" on and off switching from averted to direct vision.  At 280x, the small halo was possibly surrounded by an extremely faint envelope, but this could not be confirmed.  380x and 500x presented a superb view of the inner disc which appeared weakly annular.

 

17.5" (3/8/97): unusually bright mag 10.5 central star surrounded by a small high surface brightness halo.  At 220x, this planetary has a distinct "blinking" effect; staring at central star partially washes out the halo and with averted the halo is more dominant.  At 82x, an unusual rosy tinge is evident at the edge of the small halo, although the effect is fairly subdued.  The seeing was not steady enough for high power viewing of the outer shell.

 

17.5": high surface brightness planetary which appears very bright at 481x.  Contains a bright "fuzzy" central star with a bright inner portion surrounded by a second fainter shell slightly elongated N-S.

 

13" (10/20/84): very bright, small, takes 350-410x well, bright central star, subtle shell structure.

 

8" (2/5/81): nearly stellar at 100x, bright, appears as a mag 10 star with a small, faint bluish halo.

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IC 420

05 32 09.5 -04 31

Size 8'

 

18" (2/19/09): large, extremely faint reflection nebula surrounding mag 8.2 HD 36540.  Appears roughly 6' in diameter.  The surrounding field seems weakly luminous, but the glow surrounding the star is slightly more evident and extends roughly to mag 8.8 HD 36559 located 4.5' SE.  Located 45' W of the bright, scattered cluster NGC 1981 and 50' NW of the bright nebulous cluster NGC 1977 (north of M42).

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IC 421 = MCG -01-15-001 = UGCA 111 = PGC 17407

05 32 08.5 -07 55 05

Size 3.2'x2.8';  PA = 80d

 

17.5" (2/14/99): very faint, moderately large low surface brightness glow, ~2' diameter, very weak concentration, ill-defined halo fades into background.  A mag 13 star lies 2.3' ESE of center.  The galaxy is collinear with two wide brighter unequal pairs 6' NNW and 13' NNW.

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IC 423 = LBN 913 = Ced 52

05 33 24 -00 37 00

Size 6'x4'

 

17.5" (12/26/00): fairly faint, large, slightly elongated NW-SE, ~5' diameter.  A couple of mag 12.5 stars are superimposed.  The edges fade into the background.  Photographically, this reflection nebula has an irregular ring shape.  Located 28' SE of mag 2.2 Delta Orionis (top star in Orion's Belt).  Nearby IC 424 to the NE was not noted, though observed on 2/19/09.

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IC 424

05 33 36 -00 25

Size 2.0'x1.0'

 

18" (2/19/09): faint, fairly small reflection nebula, ~2' in diameter.  Involving 4 or 5 stars with the two brightest at mag 13-14 forming a 35" pair oriented E-W.  Located 3' NE of mag 8.3 HD 36683 and 25' ESE of mag 2.2 Mintaka (Delta Orionis).  IC 423 (observed previously) is located 12' SSW.

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IC 426 = LBN 921 = Ced 55j

05 36 31 -00 17 54

Size 5'x5'

 

18" (11/22/03): at 115x, surprisingly large reflection nebula just following a mag 8.6 star.  Appears ~7'x5' in diameter and oval E-W, though the outline is ragged.  There are a number of brighter stars nearby and the nebula is situated NE of a distinctive N-S chain of 5 stars mag 8.6-10.  A distinct border runs E-W just following the mag 8.6 star.  An OIII filter killed the nebula, though I didn't try either a UHC or H-beta filter.  Located one degree NNE of Alnilam (middle belt star).

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IC 428 = Bernes 120

05 36 23 -06 27 02

 

18" (2/5/11): at 108x, this difficult reflection nebula appears as a very faint, hazy glow just west of mag 8 HD 37210, which detracts from viewing.  A mag 11 star may be involved.  Located 15' N of NGC 1999.

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IC 429 = PP 37 = V883 Ori

05 38 19.2 -07 02 24

 

18" (1/21/04): this cometary nebula appears as a very weak, small enhancement, ~10" diameter, about 2' NE of a wide pair of mag 13 stars located 13' NW of mag 4.8 49 Orionis.  At moments it appeared stellar or an extremely faint star is involved.

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IC 430 = Ced 55k

05 38 33.2 -07 05 07

Size 11'x11'

 

18" (1/21/04): very faint, fairly large low surface brigtness glow to the NW of mag 4.8 49 Orionis, ~4'.  Extends to a wide pair of mag 13 stars.  This reflection nebula needs to be reconfirmed as the bright star may have confused the observation.

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IC 431 = LBN 944

05 40 13.4 -01 27 45

Size 5'x3'

 

17.5" (12/26/00): very faint, hazy glow surrounding mag 7.7 SAO 132436 and 11' WNW of brighter IC 432, which encases a mag 7.5 star.  Located 30' NNW of Zeta Orionis!

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IC 432 = LBN 946 = Ced 55m

05 40 56.2 -01 30 26

Size 8'x4'

 

13.1" (1/11/86): very faint glow surrounding mag 7.5 SAO 132446, diffuse appearance.  Located 27' N of Zeta Orionis.

 

8" (12/6/80): faint, diffuse, 4' diameter, envelops a mag 8 star.

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IC 434 = LBN 953 = Sh 2-277 = Ced 55n

05 41 00 -02 24

Size 60'x10'

 

13.1" (1/11/86): using an H-beta filter IC 434 appears a very faint, very large, very elongated strip of nebulosity running south of Zeta Orionis for almost one degree in a N-S direction.  There is a well-defined sharp edge along the east side while the west side fades off into the background.  Contains the famous dark nebula B33 = "Horsehead Nebula" (see description) as a dark "notch".  IC 434 extends beyond NGC 2023 off the east edge and the star density drops off significantly east of IC 434 whereas a number of faint stars are pepper the field to the west of IC 434.  This is one of the few emission nebulae which responds very well to a H-Beta filter.  Extremely difficult without filter.

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IC 435 = Ced 55q

05 43 00 -02 19

Size 5'x3'

 

13.1" (1/18/85): at 88x with OIII filter appears as a very faint and difficult circular nebulosity surrounding mag 8.3 SAO 132478.  Located 20' ESE of bright NGC 2023.

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IC 438 = ESO 555-009 = MCG -03-15-025 = UGCA 115 = LGG 134-003 = PGC 18047

05 53 00.1 -17 52 34

V = 12.0;  Size 2.8'x2.1';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 55d

 

17.5" (3/8/97): fairly faint, moderately large, nearly 2' diameter.  Appears as a diffuse roundish glow with a very weak, broad concentration.  A mag 14.5 star is attached at the NE end 1.0' from the center.  A 1' pair of mag 10 stars precedes by 3.5'.  Located 8' SSE of mag 8.6 SAO 150914.  Forms a pair with IC 2151 7.7' NW.

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IC 443 = LBN 844 = Sh 2-248 = Ced 73 = Simeis 40 = SNR G189.1+03.0 = Jellyfish Nebula

06 16 54 +22 47

Size 50'

 

18" (2/23/06): easily visible at 73x and OIII filter.  The brightest portion is a 5' elongated strip that very gently curves WNW-ESE.  Faint haze extends out from this strip towards the south and west.  An extremely faint extension of the strip continues to the SE and curves towards  an obtuse triangle of three stars, increasing the length of the edge of the shell to over 10'.

 

17.5" (1/16/02): at 64x and OIII filter, the most prominent section of this supernova remnant is a gently curving band of nebulosity oriented NW-SE, ~10'x3' with a well-defined edge along the eastern (bowed-out) boundary. A larger region of low surface brightness haze, ~20' in size, spreads out to the west of the northern end.  At the SE end, the band dims and seems to hook to the SW towards a small arrowhead of stars.  Located ~2.5 degrees SE of M35 and following mag 3.3 Eta Gem.

 

17.5" (1/20/90): at 82x with OIII filter this supernova remnant appears moderately bright, large, elongated 5:2 NW-SE.  Appears a bit larger and brighter at the NW end.  Much fainter nebulosity is close south off the west end and a couple of mag 10 stars are superimposed. Surprisingly easy to view with an OIII filter.

 

13.1" (1/18/85): at 62x with filter, appears as a very faint elongated strip of nebulosity, perhaps 10' in length.  Not visible without a filter.

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IC 444 = LBN 840 = Ced 74

06 19 22.5 +23 16 28

Size 8'x4'

 

17.5" (2/11/96): fairly easy, round reflection nebula surrounding mag 7.0 SAO 78225 (12 Gem), ~3' diameter.  Visible without filter in comparison with other nearby comparable stars.  This star forms the southern vertex of an equilateral triangle with mag 7 stars 12' N (SAO 78222 = 11 Gem) and a mag 7.5 star 13' NE.  The illuminating star is at the NW edge of a large, scattered 15' triangular group of mag 9-13 stars (Cr 89?) with most of the stars forming the outline.

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IC 446 = IC 2167 = LBN 898 = Ced 77

06 31 07 +10 27 18

Size 5'x4'

 

17.5" (1/23/93): fairly faint reflection nebula surrounds a mag 10-11 star. This bi-polar nebula is fairly large, about 2.5' diameter.  Appears to extend further (or is brighter) on the south side.  Bordered by three collinear mag 13 stars on the south side.

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IC 455 = UGC 3815 = MCG +14-04-033 = CGCG 362-044 = CGCG 363-030 = LGG 145-012 = PGC 21334

07 34 57.7 +85 32 14

V = 13.3;  Size 1.1'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 82d

 

18" (8/2/11): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, ~30"x25", fairly sharply concentrated with a small bright core that increases to a stellar nucleus.  Located 11' SSE of NGC 2300 in a group of far northern galaxies near +85° declination.

 

18" (3/13/04): fairly faint, small, round, 25" diameter, weak concentration to a slightly brighter core.  With direct vision, a sharp stellar nucleus is intermittently visible.  Located 16' ESE of NGC 2276 and 11' SSE of NGC 2300.  This galaxy is the 5th closest to the celestial pole in the NGC or IC (2nd in the IC) and 3 of these 5 are visible in the same low power field!

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IC 456 = ESO 427-024 = MCG -05-17-002 = PGC 19993

07 00 17.5 -30 09 50

V = 12.0;  Size 2.1'x1.3';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 110d

 

17.5" (3/20/93): fairly faint, fairly small, round, gradually increases to a small bright core.  Located just 1' SW of mag 9 SAO 197461 and 6' SE of mag 7.1 SAO 197448.  Also mag 8.7 SAO 197447 lies 7' WNW.

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IC 458 = UGC 3713 = MCG +08-13-085 = PGC 20306

07 10 34.3 +50 07 06

V = 13.5;  Size 0.9'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 175d

 

18" (12/18/06): fairly faint, small, elongated 3:2 N-S, 0.6'x0.4', weak concentration to center.  A mag 12.5 star is just off the south edge 0.6' from center.  In a small group with NGC 2340, IC 458, IC 461, IC 464, IC 465.

 

17.5" (1/20/90): very faint, very small, elongated 5:2 N-S, small bright core.  A mag 13 star is off the south end 36" from center.  In a field of four galaxies with NGC 2340 7' ENE, IC 464 5.0' ENE and IC 465 12' NE.

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IC 459 = CGCG 234-082 = PGC 20311

07 10 38.7 +50 10 38

Size 0.5'x0.4'

 

18" (12/18/06): extremely faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, low surface brightness, no concentration.  Located 5' due west of NGC 2340 in the core of the cluster and 3.6' N of IC 458.

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IC 460 = MCG +08-13-089 = CGCG 234-084 = PGC 20318

07 10 44.3 +50 12 09

V = 14.3;  Size 0.8'x0.5'

 

18" (12/18/06): extremely faint galaxy in the core of the NGC 2340 group.  Just visible with averted vision and concentration as a 10" knot just off the NE side of a mag 13 star [only 18" separation].  This star forms a pair with another mag 13 star 44" NW.  Located 4.5' WNW of NGC 2340 and 1.8' NNE of IC 459.

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IC 461 = MCG +08-13-088 = CGCG 234-083 = PGC 20319

07 10 45.0 +50 04 53

Size 0.6'x0.35';  PA = 35d

 

18" (12/18/06): extremely faint, very small, sightly elongated SW-NE, 0.3'x0.2'.  This small galaxy is just preceding a 1.5' string of 3 mag 12-13 stars angling from SW to NE and 2.8' SE of IC 458 in the NGC 2340 group (second faintest of 7 in the field at 280x).

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IC 464 = CGCG 234-087 = MCG +08-13-092 = PGC 20332

07 11 04.8 +50 08 13

V = 13.8;  Size 0.8'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.4;  PA = 60d

 

18" (12/18/06): fairly faint, fairly small, oval 3:2 SW-NE, 0.6'x0.35', even concentration but with no defined core of nucleus.  Located 2.5' SSW of NGC 2340 in a rich group of galaxies with NGC 2350, IC 458, IC 459, IC 460, IC 461 and IC 465 in the same 280x field!

 

17.5" (1/20/90): faint, small, oval SW-NE.  Located 2.5' SSW of NGC 2340 in a group with IC 458 5.0' WSW and IC 465 8.1' NE.

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IC 466 = Sh 2-288 = LBN 1013 = Ced 92

07 08 36 -04 19

Size 1'x1'

 

17.5" (2/28/87): mag 12.5 star in an easy, very small, round nebulosity.  Located 1.5' SSW of a mag 10.5 star.  A wide pair of mag 10 stars lie 7' SW.  Enhanced with a UHC filter at 220x.

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IC 467 = UGC 3834 = MCG +13-06-007 = PGC 21164

07 30 17.3 +79 52 21

V = 12.6;  Size 3.2'x1.3';  Surf Br = 14.0;  PA = 80d

 

17.5" (2/22/87): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated ~E-W, weak concentration.  A faint mag 15 star is near the SW end.  Located 20' SSE of NGC 2336.

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IC 469 = UGC 3994 = MCG +14-04-038 = CGCG 362-047 = CGCG 363-035  = CGCG 364-001 = LGG 145-004 = PGC 22213

07 55 59.1 +85 09 32

V = 12.6;  Size 2.2'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 90d

 

18" (8/1/11): fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 5:2 E-W, ~2.0'x0.8', broad concentration, brighter core increases to a slightly brighter nucleus.  This galaxy, NGC 2300 and IC 512 are the brightest within 5 degrees of the north celestial pole.  Situated within a triangle formed by mag 9 star 3.8' N, a mag 10 star 4.5' SW and a mag 10.5 star 3.7' SSE.  A 3' group of mag 11-13 stars is close NE.

 

17.5" (3/20/93): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 2:1 E-W, 2.0'x1.0', large brighter middle, broad concentration but no nucleus.  Surrounded by three mag 8.5-9.5 stars.  Mag 8.5 SAO 1236 just 3.8' N is at the west edge of a scattered group of 10 stars including a close, faint double (mag 14/14 at 10").  Mag 9.2 SAO 1224 lies 4.4' SW and mag 9.5 SAO 1237 is 3.6' S.  This galaxy is relatively bright for an IC galaxy.  UGC 3993 lies 14' S.

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IC 499 = UGC 4463 = MCG +14-04-054 = CGCG 363-046 = CGCG 364-005 = LGG 145-006 = PGC 24602

08 45 16.9 +85 44 24

V = 12.5;  Size 2.1'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 80d

 

18" (8/1/11): moderately bright, moderately large, slightly elongated ~E-W, ~50"x35".  Very low surface brightness outer halo with a fairly bright central region that is sharply concentrated to a very small bright nucleus.  A mag 14 star is superimposed on the SW side and a brighter mag 12 star is off the NE side, 1.2' from center.  Located 5.7' SW of mag 8.5 SAO 1370. UGC 4297 lies 20' SW.  This is the closest IC galaxy to the north celestial pole!

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IC 512 = UGC 4646 = MCG +14-05-002 = CGCG 363-049 = CGCG 364-008 = LGG 145-010 = PGC 25451

09 03 49.8 +85 30 06

V = 12.2;  Size 1.8'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 175d

 

18" (8/1/11): moderately bright, fairly large, slightly elongated N-S, ~1.5'x1.2'.  Asymmetric appearance with an irregular surface brightness.  Appears to have a brighter "bar" though not centered in the glow.  A faint pair of stars is off the south side and a 10' string of stars oriented NNW to SSE is off the east side.  Located 12' WSW of mag 7.9 HD 75797.  This is the third closest IC galaxy to the north celestial pole.

 

17.5" (3/20/93): fairly faint, moderately large, round, almost even surface brightness.  A 10' string of stars just east is oriented roughly N-S with a mag 9 star at the north end.  Lies 12' W of mag 8.0 SAO 1443.

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IC 520 = UGC 4630 = MCG +12-09-026 = PGC 24970

08 53 42.2 +73 29 27

V = 11.7;  Size 1.9'x1.5';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 0d

 

17.5" (3/20/93): this is an unusually bright IC galaxy and appears moderately bright, slightly elongated 4:3 N-S with a prominent small bright core and stellar nucleus.  A mag 13.5 star is at the SE edge 46" from the center.  NGC 2646 lies 14' W.

 

13" (1/11/86): fairly faint, small, round. A faint star is near the south end.

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IC 523 = UGC 4652 = MCG +02-23-009 = CGCG 061-018 = PGC 24948

08 53 11.3 +09 08 53

V = 13.1;  Size 1.6'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.7

 

17.5" (2/14/99): extremely faint, small, round, 25" diameter, low surface brightness, very weak concentration.  View perhaps hindered by mag 8.4 SAO 117225 3.3' NW and dew on secondary.  Located 20' NW of giant PN AGC 31.  Nearby are MCG +02-23-008 and CGCG 61-020.

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IC 527 = UGC 4810 = MCG +06-20-039 = CGCG 180-049 = PGC 25821

09 09 41.9 +37 36 04

V = 13.2;  Size 1.7'x1.5';  Surf Br = 14.0

 

17.5" (4/5/97): faint, fairly small, round, 1.2' diameter, gradually increases to a slightly brighter core.  On line with mag 12.5 and 10.5 stars to the NW [2.3' and 5.2', respectively].  Located 13' E of NGC 2759. Forms a pair with CGCG 180-050 6.5' NNE.

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IC 528 = UGC 4811 = MCG +03-24-001 = CGCG 091-008 = HCG 36a = PGC 25783

09 09 22.6 +15 47 46

V = 14.1;  Size 1.5'x0.8';  Surf Br = 14.1;  PA = 163d

 

48" (4/1/11): at 488x appeared bright, moderately large, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 1.0'x0.4', sharply concentrated with a small, very bright core.  Brightest of 5 close galaxies in HCG 36 with "C" 50" NW, "B" 1.1' NE, "D" 1.1' S and SDSS J090920.83+154747.3 25" W.  Located 1.8' SE of mag 8.9 HD 78574, which hampers the view of HCG 36B.

 

17.5" (4/5/97): faint, moderately large, elongated ~3:1 NNW-SSE, 1.4'x0.4'.  Contains a brighter core with faint tapering extensions.  View hampered by a mag 9 star (SAO 98393) just 1.8' NE.  This galaxy is the brightest in HCG 36 and the only member viewed.

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IC 529 = UGC 4888 = MCG +12-09-035 = CGCG 332-038 = PGC 26295

09 18 32.7 +73 45 37

V = 11.9;  Size 3.6'x1.7';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 145d

 

17.5" (4/5/97): moderately bright, fairly large irregular glow, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, ill-defined halo up to ~2.8'x1.4', broad concentration to an ill-defined core.  A mag 14 star is just north of the SE end [1.2' from center] and a second mag 13.5-14 star is close NE [1.9' from center].  The outer halo increases with averted vision beyond the star off the SE end.

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IC 557 = MCG +02-25-027 = CGCG 063-055 = PGC 27866

09 44 02.4 +10 59 17

Size 0.5'x0.3';  PA = 40d

 

17.5" (4/1/00): faint, very small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 30"x15", weak concentration, very faint stellar nucleus at moments.  The elongation was not always evident, so often was just viewing the slightly brighter core.  Located 7' SE of NGC 2984.

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IC 574 = MCG -01-25-056 = PGC 28569

09 54 27.0 -06 57 12

V = 13.7;  Size 1.1'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.7

 

18" (4/14/12): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 N-S, 24"x18", small brighter core.  IC 575 = Arp 292 lies 6' NNE.

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IC 575 = Arp 292 = VV 111 = MCG -01-25-058 = PGC 28575

09 54 32.9 -06 51 27

V = 13.2;  Size 1.6'x1.1';  PA = 126d

 

48" (2/20/12): this unusual system has a dust lane along the major axis and a polar-ring like disc. The galaxy appears as a fairly bright oval, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 0.6'x0.4', with a small bright core.  There was only a hint of the dust lane but narrow extensions or spikes were visible poking out on the NW and SE end, with the SE extension brighter. A mag 15.2 star is 1.3' NNE and two mag 13 and 14.5 stars are 2.3' SE and 1.7' SE, respectively.  There are two close companions but I only noted 2MASX J09543313-0650143 1.2' N.  The observation was made during a period of fairly poor transparency and seeing so this galaxy would be worth revisiting.  Listed as a polar ring candidate in Whitmore et al "New observations and a photographic atlas of polar-ring galaxies" (1990AJ....100.1489W)

 

18" (4/14/12): at 246x appeared fairly faint, fairly small, oval 4:3 NW-SE, ~28"x21", only a very weak broad concentration with no core or zones.  The extensions seen in the 48" were not resolved.  IC 574 lies 6' SSW.

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IC 585 = UGC 5371 = MCG +02-26-014 = PGC 28897

09 59 44.2 +12 59 18

V = 13.4;  Size 0.9'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.0

 

17.5" (3/29/97): faint, small, round, bright core, 40" diameter.  Located 4.4' SW of NGC 3080 and 2.9' SSW of a mag 13.5 star (mentioned in observation of NGC 3080).  Very similar size and magnitude as NGC 3080 and surprisingly, possibly easier visually due a brighter core.

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IC 591 = UGC 5458 = MCG +02-26-025 = Todd 22 = PGC 29435

10 07 27.8 +12 16 26

V = 13.1;  Size 1.0'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 170d

 

17.5" (2/13/88): faint, small, slightly elongated, even surface brightness.  Located 15' W of dwarf galaxy Leo I in the same 140x field (35')!

 

Discovered by Todd (#22) on 6 Feb 1878 during his search for a trans-Neptunian planet (AN 2698) using the 26-inch Clark refractor at USNO but not assigned a NGC number as no position was given.  But his sketch matches this galaxy (recovered by Corwin), especially a mag 13 star 86 tsec W.  Independently found by Javelle on 31 Mar 1892, placed correctly, and catalogued as IC 591 = UGC 5458, though credited to Javelle instead of Todd.  UGC does not use the IC designation.

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IC 600 = VV 97 = MCG +00-26-034 = CGCG 008-085 = UGCA 209 = PGC 30041

10 17 10.9 -03 29 52

V = 12.5;  Size 2.3'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 25d

 

17.5" (3/25/95): faint, moderately large, 1.5' diameter, irregularly round, broad concentration, low surface brightness.  Forms the vertex of an obtuse isosceles triangle with a nice double star 5' N (mag 11/12 at 18" separation) and a mag 9 star (SAO 118106) 5.6' SE.

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IC 601 = MCG +01-26-033 = CGCG 036-087 = PGC 30086

10 18 15.3 +07 02 19

V = 14.4;  Size 0.7'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.2;  PA = 41d

 

17.5" (3/25/00): extremely faint, very small streak, ~20"x5".  Visible with averted vision only and could not hold continuously.  Located 1.3' SW of brighter IC 602.

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IC 602 = UGC 5561 = MCG +01-26-034 = CGCG 036-089 = PGC 30090

10 18 19.7 +07 02 57

V = 13.1;  Size 0.8'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.1;  PA = 177d

 

17.5" (3/25/00): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, 0.8'x0.4', small bright core.  A mag 12 star is just off the SW end.  A group of 4 stars (trapezoid outline) is 4' NE.  Forms a pair with much fainter IC 601 1.3' SW (see notes).  MCG +01-26-032 (identified as NGC 3186 in RNGC) lies 11' SW.

 

17.5" (3/22/96): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated N-S, 0.8'x0.6'.  A mag 12.5-13 star is just off the SW side 35" from center.  A nearly square asterism of mag 11.5-14 stars with sides ~1.5' lies 4' NE.  Forms a pair with IC 601 1.3' SW (not seen).

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IC 609 = Arp 44 = VV 354a = UGC 5641 = MCG +00-27-009 = CGCG 009-026 = PGC 30600

10 25 35.5 -02 12 56

V = 13.3;  Size 1.5'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 10d

 

17.5" (3/29/97): faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.8', very weak concentration.  An unequal pair of mag 13/14.5 stars [at 36" separation] lies 3.5' W.

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IC 612 = MCG +02-27-019 = CGCG 065-039 = PGC 30729

10 27 05.8 +11 03 17

Size 0.6'x0.4';  PA = 0d

 

17.5" (5/19/01): extremely faint and small, round, 15" diameter.  Forms the northern vertex of a small triangle with two mag 13 stars 40" SSW and 46" SE.  Located in the core of AGC 1016 with IC 613 lies 2.7' S and IC 615 4.2' NE.

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IC 613 = MCG +02-27-018 = CGCG 065-038 = PGC 30728

10 27 07.8 +11 00 39

Size 0.8'x0.8'

 

17.5" (5/19/01): faint, small, round, 0.6', low surface brightness.  A mag 11 star lies 1.9' W.  In the core of AGC 1016 with IC 612 2.7' N and IC 615 5.4' NE.

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IC 615 = UGC 5665 = MCG +02-27-020 = CGCG 065-041 = PGC 30751

10 27 22.1 +11 04 47

Size 1.1'x0.3';  PA = 143d

 

17.5" (5/19/01): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, low even surface brightness.  Extended towards a mag 13 star 2' SE of center.  Brightest of trio in core of AGC 1016 with IC 613 4.2' SW and IC 612 5.4' SW.

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IC 632 = UGC 5792 = MCG +00-27-035 = PGC 31673

10 39 11.9 -00 24 35

V = 13.8;  Size 0.9'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 30d

 

17.5" (3/22/96): faint, small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 0.8'x0.5', weak concentration.  Forms a pair with IC 632 3.3' NE.  Located 13' SSW of NGC 3325.

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IC 633 = UGC 5796 = MCG +00-27-037 = PGC 31691

10 39 24.1 -00 23 22

V = 14.2;  Size 0.6'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.0;  PA = 102d

 

17.5" (3/22/96): very faint, small, very elongated 3:1 WNW-ESE, 0.6'x0.2', low even surface brightness.  A mag 11 star is 1.0' NNE of center.  Forms a pair with IC 632 3.3' SW.  Located 11' S of NGC 3325.

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IC 646 = MCG +09-18-039 = CGCG 267-019 = PGC 32568

10 51 35.2 +55 27 57

V = 14.4;  Size 1.3'x0.6';  Surf Br = 14.0

 

17.5" (4/22/95): very faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE, 0.5'x0.4'.  Forms a pair with brighter NGC 3398 4.6' SSW.

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IC 647 = PGC 946616

10 50 34.4 -12 51 16

Size 0.3'x0.2'

 

18" (3/29/03): at 300x this tiny companion to NGC 3411 appeared very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, required averted vision.  Located 2.1' ESE of NGC 3411.

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IC 663 = CGCG 066-087 = PGC 33182

11 00 37.3 +10 26 14

V = 14.4;  Size 0.8'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 175d

 

17.5" (4/25/98): extremely faint and small, round, 15" diameter, required averted vision.  This is the third brightest of four galaxies viewed in the core of AGC 1142.  Located 6.4' SW of NGC 3492, midway between a mag 10.5 star 3.2' N and a mag 13 star 2.2' S.

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IC 664 = MCG +02-28-042 = CGCG 066-091 = PGC 33191

11 00 45.3 +10 33 11

V = 13.0;  Size 1.1'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.0

 

17.5" (4/25/98): this is the second brightest of four viewed in AGC 1142, located 4.1' NW of NGC 3492.  Appeared faint, small, slightly elongated [SW-NE], 30" diameter, stellar nucleus at moments with direct vision.

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IC 666 = CGCG 066-097 = Mrk 1276 = PGC 33232

11 01 14.8 +10 28 52

V = 14.5;  Size 0.5'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.3

 

17.5" (4/25/98): extremely faint and small, round, 15" diameter.  Last and most difficult of four found in AGC 1142 and observation confused by a mag 15 star 40" following. Difficult to view both simultaneously.  Located 4.6' SE of NGC 3492.  Viewed hampered by hazy sky conditions due to smoke.

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IC 676 = UGC 6245 = MCG +02-29-009 = CGCG 067-032 = PGC 34107

11 12 39.9 +09 03 21

V = 11.8;  Size 2.1'x1.3';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 10d

 

18" (3/5/05): moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~N-S, 1.2'x0.8'.  Contains an elongated brighter core and brighter along the major axis.  At low power, colllinear with a mag 10 star 9' WNW and a mag 10 star 14' ESE.

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IC 677 = UGC 6262 = MCG +02-29-013 = PGC 34211

11 13 56.8 +12 18 04

V = 13.0;  Size 1.5'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 45d

 

32' SSW of NGC 3593

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IC 691 = UGC 6447 = Mrk 169 = PGC 35206

11 26 44.4 +59 09 20

V = 13.9;  Size 0.6'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.4;  PA = 150d

 

17.5" (3/19/88): fairly faint, very small, bright core, slightly elongated.

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IC 694 = Arp 299 = VV 118c = MCG +10-17-002a = PGC 35325

11 28 27.3 +58 34 43

Size 0.3'x0.25'

 

48" (5/12/12):  IC 694, roughly 1' NW of the interacting pair NGC 3690, was easily visible as a fairly faint, slightly elongated glow, 15"x12", weak concentration.

 

17.5" (4/1/95): this threshold object was barely glimpsed 1.1' NW of the interacting double system NGC 3690.  Just visible momentarily as an extremely small knot with averted vision but observation verified several times.  This object is probably IC 694 although the identification is not 100% certain.

 

Discovered by Hunter at Birr Castle on 12 Feb 1860 Rosse and described as an "appendage about one object (i.e. NGC 3690) diameter northwest but not included in the GC or NGC.  Independently found by Swift (X) on 18 Apr 1892 (also credited with IC 694) placed -7s, +30'' with respect to NGC 3690.  This position is close to an extremely faint and small galaxy situated 1.1' NW of the interacting double system NGC 3690.  Corwin gives a position 11 28 27 +58 34.7 (2000).  Modern catalogues apply IC 694 to one component of the brighter double system.

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IC 696 = UGC 6477 = MCG +02-29-034 = Ho 257a = PGC 35332

11 28 39.9 +09 05 55

V = 13.7;  Size 1.0'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.5

 

18" (5/3/11): faint, fairly small, round, 25" diameter, fairly low surface brightness, weak concentration.  In a group of IC galaxies with much fainter IC 2857 2.3' W and slightly brighter IC 698 6' ENE.  This galaxy is a face-on Sc or Sd with a very small nucleus.

 

17.5" (2/28/87): fairly faint, fairly small, diffuse, only a weak concentration.  This is the 2nd brightest in the IC 698 group with IC 698 6.0' ENE.

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IC 698 = UGC 6482 = MCG +02-29-035 = Ho 257b = PGC 35364

11 29 03.9 +09 06 42

V = 13.4;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 147d

 

18" (5/3/11): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated nearly 2:1 NNW-SSE, ~35"x20", broad concentration to a brighter, elongated core that increases to a faint nucleus with direct vision.  Initially seen as slightly elongated, but then the outer extensions were noticed.  This is probably the highest surface brightness member of a 16' group of 6 IC galaxies including IC 696, 699, 2850, 2853 and 2857.  The nearest is IC 696, 6' WSW.

 

17.5" (2/28/87): fairly faint, fairly small, oval NW-SE, brighter core.  Brightest in the IC 698 group and 3rd of 4 brighter galaxies with IC 696 6.0' WSW.

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IC 699 = UGC 6485 = MCG +02-29-036 = Ho 257d = PGC 35365

11 29 06.6 +08 59 18

V = 13.9;  Size 1.2'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 12d

 

18" (5/3/11): faint to fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 40"x20".  The halo is broadly concentrated then increases suddenly to a small brighter nucleus.  Located 7.5' S of IC 698 in a small group of 6 IC galaxies (unrelated to nearby NGC 3692 and NGC 3705).  The SDSS image shows a very compact, bright nucleus surrounded by a smooth ring.

 

17.5" (2/28/87): faint, small, bright core, stellar nucleus, faint extensions SSW-NNE.  Fourth brightest in the IC 698 group with IC 698 7.5' N.

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IC 700 = HCG 54A = UGC 6487 = VV 498 = Rose 27 = MCG +04-27-047 = PGC 35382

11 29 15.3 +20 35 00

V = 13.0;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.1

 

17.5" (3/8/97): faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 ~E-W, 1.0'x0.4', low (but probably irregular) surface brightness.  A mag 14 star lies 1' S. At a couple of moments there appeared to be an extremely faint "star" at the west edge (this is probably HCG 54B).  Located ~15' SE of HCG 53!

 

17.5" (4/1/95): faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, 1.0'x0.4', even surface brightness.  A mag 13 star is 1.1' S of center.  Located 4.8' NE of a mag 10 star.  NGC 3697 (brightest in HCG 53) lies 14' NNW.

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IC 701 = Arp 197 = VV 3a = UGC 6503 = MCG +04-27-051 = CGCG 126-074 = PGC 35494 = PGC 86632

11 31 00.7 +20 28 08

V = 14.2;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  PA = 105d

 

48" (5/12/12): at 488x, IC 701 = Arp 197 appeared fairly bright, oval 2:1 WNW-ESE, 0.6'x0.3', contains a small bright core.  A very low surface brightness hazy plume extends to the NE about 30".  Occasionally VV 3b, an extremely faint hazy spot, was glimpsed at the NE tip of the tail.  In Arp's class "galaxies with material ejected from nuclei".  CGCG 126-073, a thin edge-on described by Arp as a shred of IC 701, lies 2.5' SSW.  It appeared as a faint, extremely thin streak, 8:1 WNW-ESE, ~40"x5", fairly low surface brightness.  Situated very close west of a mag 13-14 star.

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IC 708 = Papillon Galaxy = UGC 6549 = MCG +08-21-056 = PGC 35720

11 33 59.4 +49 03 42

V = 13.0;  Size 1.4'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 95d

 

17.5" (4/22/95): brightest in AGC 1314 cluster.  Fairly faint, slightly elongated, 0.8' diameter.  Fairly high surface brightness, well concentrated with a bright core.  Forms a pair with IC 709 2.7' SE.  Nearby are IC 712 8.2' E and IC 711 9.9' SE.

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IC 709 = MCG +08-21-057 = CGCG 242-049 = PGC 35736

11 34 14.5 +49 02 35

V = 13.9

 

17.5" (4/22/95): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, very small brighter core.  A mag 15 star is just 23" NW of center.  Located 2.7' SW of IC 708 in the core of AGC 1314.

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IC 711 = MCG +08-21-062 = CGCG 242-053 = PGC 35780

11 34 46.6 +48 57 22

V = 14.1

 

17.5" (4/22/95): very faint, extremely small, round, 15" diameter.  Located 1.0' NE of a mag 14.5/15.5 double star in the core of AGC 1314. On the DSS the fainter "star" is a compact galaxy, IC 712 lies 7.3' N and brightest member IC 708 is 10' NW.

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IC 712 = MCG +08-21-063 = CGCG 242-054 = PGC 35785

11 34 49.3 +49 04 39

V = 13.7;  Size 1.1'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.2

 

17.5" (4/22/95): fairly faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter.  Even concentration to a small bright core and stellar nucleus.  Located 1.9' SSW of mag 8.4 SAO 43812.  Located in the core of galaxy cluster AGC 1314 with IC 711 7.3' S and IC 709 6.1' SW and brightest member IC 708 8.2' WSW.

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IC 732 = MCG +04-28-050 = CGCG 127-051 = PGC 36688

11 45 59.8 +20 26 20

Size 0.8'x0.5+0.5'x0.2'

 

17.5" (2/20/88): very faint, very small, very elongated.  Located 4' NW of brighter NGC 3884 in AGC 1367.  This system is a contact pair which was not resolved.

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IC 736 = MCG +02-30-037 = CGCG 068-068 = HCG 59b = PGC 36853

11 48 20.1 +12 42 59

V = 14.6;  Size 0.5'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.1

 

17.5" (3/8/97): HCG 59B is the fainter of two visible in HCG 59 and located 1.9' ESE of IC 737 = HCG 59A.  Very faint, small, round, 20" diameter.  With averted vision, the halo is closer to 30" (similar to IC 736) but the surface brightness is slightly lower.

 

Several catalogues (including RC3, MCG and CGCG) identify IC 736 with HCG 59A = MCG +02-30-039 = CGCG 068-070 and IC 737 with HCG 59D = MCG +02-30-040 = CGCG 068-072.  When I took a look at this group, this immediately seemed odd as the brightest pair of galaxies are clearly HCG 59A and HCG 59B and I missed HCG 59D, which the modern catalogues identify as IC 737.

 

The IC discovery is from Javelle using the 30 inch refractor at the Nice observatory.  His micrometric measurements are generally excellent and his rounded positions precessed to 1950 are as follows:

 

IC 736  11 45 45 +12 59.6

IC 737  11 45 53 +13 00.2

 

Now, compare these to the Hickson's 1950 positions for 59B and 59A, respectively and they are a dead-on match:

 

HCG 59B  11 45 45.6 +12 59 38.7

HCG 59A  11 45 52.9 +13 00 19.0

 

As this pair was also the most prominent visually in my 17.5", the modern catalogues are incorrect and

IC 736 = HCG 59B = MCG +02-30-037 = CGCG 068-068 = PGC 36853

IC 737 = HCG 59A = MCG +02-30-039 = CGCG 068-070 = PGC 36861

 

Re-reducing Javelle's offsets (and ignoring proper motion of the offset star) gives for J2000

J203    11 48 19.5 +12 42 56

J204    11 48 27.6 +12 43 35

 

GSC positions for these galaxies are:

IC 736  11 48 20.1 +12 42 59

IC 737  11 48 27.5 +12 43 38

As these positions are within a few arcseconds, my revised identifications are certain.

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IC 737 = MCG +02-30-039 = CGCG 068-070 = HCG 59a = PGC 36861

11 48 27.5 +12 43 38

V = 13.8;  Size 0.6'x0.5'

 

17.5" (3/8/97): faint, small, elongated 4:3 ~WNW-ESE (difficult to pin down orientation).  Appears slightly brighter than similar HCG 59B 1.9' WSW.  A mag 13.5 star follows by 1.3'.

 

Discovered by Javelle.  Brightest in HCG 59. See notes for IC 736.

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IC 749 = UGC 6962 = MCG +07-25-008 = PGC 37692

11 58 34.3 +42 43 60

V = 12.4;  Size 2.3'x1.9';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 150d

 

13.1" (3/17/86): fairly faint, moderately large, diffuse glow, no central brightening, slightly elongated NNW-SSE.  Forms a pretty pair with IC 750 3.3' E.  Located 3.0' NE of mag 8.6 SAO 43979.

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IC 750 = UGC 6973 = MCG +07-25-010 = PGC 37719

11 58 52.0 +42 43 18

V = 11.9;  Size 2.6'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 43d

 

13.1" (3/17/86): fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 5:2 SSW-NNE, brighter along the major axis.  Higher surface brightness than IC 749 3.3' W.  Mag 8.6 SAO 43979 lies 5.6' WSW.

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IC 760 = ESO 440-052 = MCG -05-29-010 = LGG 271-006 = PGC 38345

12 05 53.5 -29 17 32

V = 12.5;  Size 1.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.2;  PA = 148d

 

18" (5/28/06): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 0.8'x0.3', broad concentration to a slightly bulging center.  A group of faint stars lies ~5' N and another group with a couple of brighter mag 11 stars is SW.  A faint 20" pair of mag 14/15 stars is 1.5' SW.

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IC 776 = UGC 7352 = MCG +02-31-088 = PGC 39613

12 19 03.2 +08 51 20

V = 13.8;  Size 1.8'x1.1';  Surf Br = 14.4;  PA = 98d

 

17.5" (5/14/88): faint, moderately large, diffuse, slightly elongated.  Forms the northern vertex of two stars mag 10/11 to south.  Pair with IC 3134 6.6' NNW.

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IC 777 = UGC 7363 = MCG +05-29-052 = CGCG 158-064 = PGC 39663

12 19 23.8 +28 18 36

V = 13.5;  Size 1.1'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 140d

 

17.5" (4/9/99): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, 0.9'x0.4', little if any concentration.  The compact cluster Shkh 202 is ~8' NE!  (six faint members close to a mag 6.7 located 11' NE viewed).

 

17.5" (5/23/98): faint, small, round, 30" diameter.  Picked up 9' N of 9 Com (V = 6.3).  At 280x, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, PA ~160°, 0.8'x0.5', very weak concentration.  Located 18' NE of NGC 4251.

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IC 781 = MCG +03-32-002 = CGCG 099-017 = PGC 39754

12 20 03.3 +14 57 41

V = 13.5;  Size 1.1'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.6

 

17.5" (5/23/87): very faint, small, round, diffuse, very weakly concentrated core.  A mag 15 star is off the north end 30" from center.  Located 2.0' ESE of a mag 10 star.  Form a pair with NGC 4262 9' SW.

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IC 787 = MCG +03-32-031 = CGCG 099-043 = Ho 395B = PGC 40517

12 25 25.1 +16 07 27

V = 14.2;  Size 1.1'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.1

 

17.5" (5/23/87): very faint, small, round.  Located 3' S of a mag 10 star and 11' WSW of NGC 4405.

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IC 790 = NGC 4410C = MCG +02-32-051 = CGCG 070-075 = PGC 40713

12 26 35.5 +09 02 07

V = 14.5;  Size 0.6'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.5

 

17.5" (3/24/90): very faint, very small, elongated E-W.  Forms a pair with NGC 4410 2' SW.

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IC 797 = UGC 7676 = MCG +03-32-058 = PGC 41504

12 31 54.9 +15 07 25

V = 12.8;  Size 1.3'x0.9';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 108d

 

17.5" (5/23/87): faint, small, slightly elongated ~E-W, weak concentration.  Located 42' N of M88.

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IC 800 = UGC 7716 = MCG +03-32-069 = PGC 41763

12 33 56.8 +15 21 16

V = 13.4;  Size 1.5'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 148d

 

17.5" (5/23/87): very faint, diffuse, almost round, even surface brightness.  Forms the west vertex of an 8' equilateral triangle with two mag 11-12 stars to the SE and NE.  NGC 4540 lies 18' NE.

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IC 804 = PGC 42549

12 41 16.0 -05 00 33

Size 1.0'x0.5'

 

17.5" (1/31/87): fairly faint, very small, round, small bright core, slightly elongated.  Fourth of four in a low power field 12' NE of NGC 4602 and 30' NE of NGC 4593.

 

17.5" (2/28/87): appears slightly elongated.

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IC 829 = MCG -02-33-037 = PGC 43675

12 52 27.4 -15 31 07

V = 13.7;  Size 0.5'x0.4';  Surf Br = 11.9

 

18" (5/28/06): very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter.  This member of AGC 1631 is in a very tight trio with MCG -02-33-036 at the west edge (difficult to resolve) and MCG -02-33-038 1.4' E.

 

18" (4/29/06): brightest in small trio within AGC 1631.  Appeared fairly faint, fairly small, small bright core.  Initially appeared elongated 2:1 E-W though in moments of better seeing in poor conditions, it appeared double with a knot (MCG -02-33-036) resolved at the west edge.  Located 8.8' NW of NGC 4756.  In a close trio with MCG -02-33-038 1.4' E.

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IC 842 = UGC 8118 = MCG +05-31-087 = CGCG 160-088 = PGC 44795

13 00 39.6 +29 01 11

V = 13.9;  Size 1.2'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 57d

 

18" (4/30/11): faint, fairly small, oval 4:3 SW-NE, 0.7'x0.45', broad weak concentration with no distinct core or nucleus. Located 13' SW of NGC 4913 = IC 843 and 14' WSW of IC 4088.

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IC 844 = MCG -05-31-024 = ESO 443-040 = LGG 317-006 = PGC 45086

13 03 18.2 -30 31 16

V = 12.8;  Size 1.6'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.1;  PA = 100d

 

18" (5/3/11): fairly faint to moderately bright, fairly small, elongated ~2:1 E-W, 30"x15", slightly brighter core.  Located 13' W of NGC 4936 and 6' NW of B 240 (9.3/11.3 at 6"), which was barely resolved.

 

18" (3/17/07): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 ~E-W, 0.8'x0.3', slightly brighter core.  In a group with NGC 4936 12' E.  A mag 9 star (HD 113397) lies 6' SE.

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IC 897 = CGCG 102-020 = PGC 47816

13 34 19.5 +17 50 53

Size 0.6'x0.15'

 

17.5" (5/30/92): extremely faint, very small.  I could only glimpse this object for moments with averted vision but it appeared very elongated 3:1 SW-NE and extremely thin.  Forms a pair with NGC 5217 3' WNW.  Observation verified on the POSS.

 

All modern sources (except for NED) misidentify IC 897 as UGC 8544, a thin edge-on located 10' SW.  Bigourdan, who discovered IC 897, unfortunately misidentified his offset star and when his offsets are applied to the star he noted, the position falls close to UGC 8544.  But when the correct offset star is used, the identification of IC 897 = CGCG 102-20 is matched.  This identification also agrees with his offsets for IC 897 from NGC 5217.

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IC 968 = CGCG 018-019 = MCG +00-36-007

14 00 37.2 -02 54 27

V = 14.7/15.0;  Size 0.7'x0.4'

 

48" (5/16/12): this pair is at the south end of a chain of 6 galaxies with dominant member NGC 5400 3' N.  At 488x the western component (MCG +00-36-007 at V = 14.7) appeared fairly faint to moderately bright, small, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, 24"x16", small bright core.  The eastern component  (SDSS J140037.96-025422.7 at V = 15.0), just 22" NE, appeared fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, 18"x14', small bright core.

 

18" (6/30/11): this small double system lies 3' S of NGC 5400, a cD galaxy in the center of the poor group MKW 5.  At 285x appeared as a very faint, very small pair oriented SW-NE, each ~10" diameter and virtually tangent.  The NE component appeared slightly brighter.  A mag 11 star lies 3.2' WSW.

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IC 972 = PK 326+42.1 = Abell 37 = PN G326.7+42.2

14 04 26.0 -17 13 41

V = 13.6;  Size 43"x40"

 

18" (6/11/07): picked up unfiltered at 115x as a fairly small, round disc of ~40" diameter with no additional structure.  Good contrast gain with the OIII filter and appears as a moderately bright, crisp-edged disc with an even surface brightness.

 

17.5" (5/11/96): faint but easily picked up at 100x without filter as a moderately large, round disc less than 1' diameter.  Nicely enhanced with OIII filter and appears moderately bright, crisp-edged and slightly elongated N-S, 45"x40".  Also nice view at 100x with UHC filter.  Located 6.7' S of mag 9.4 SAO 158326.

 

13" (4/10/86): at 79x and OIII filter appears fairly faint, fairly small, round, with an even surface brightness and sharp edges.  Faint but visible without filter.  Easily takes 166x with a UHC filter.  No central star seen with or without a filter.

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IC 982 = Arp 117 = UGC 9059 = MCG +03-36-066= CGCG 103-096 = LGG 376-002 = PGC 50560

14 09 59.1 +17 41 46

V = 13.0;  Size 1.0'x1.0';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

18" (5/3/08): fairly faint, fairly small, round, weak concentration, 35" diameter. Forms the SW component of an Arp pair with IC 983 2.5' NNE.  Located 2.7' SW of a mag 9 star that detracts from viewing.  NGC 5490 lies 9' S and other fainter galaxies are in the field (see notes for NGC 5490).

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IC 983 = Arp 117 = UGC 9061 = MCG +03-36-068 = CGCG 103-098 = PGC 50577

14 10 04.3 +17 44 01

V = 11.7;  Size 5.4'x4.7';  Surf Br = 15.1;  PA = 120d

 

18" (5/3/08): moderately bright but fairly small, slightly elongated NW-SE, ~25"x20", weak concentration to a very faint stellar nucleus.  Located 1.5' NW of mag 9 HD 123930.  The bright star overwhelms a much larger fainter halo that was not seen.  Forms a close interacting pair (Arp 117) with IC 982 2.5' SW.  NGC 5490C (Arp 79) lies 7' S and bright NGC 5490 is 11' S.

 

17.5" (5/23/98): not seen initially as I was looking for a large object, but at 280x I picked up a small 20" glow just 1.5' NW of mag 8.6 SAO 100889.  This was the small core and the large, low surface brightness halo was overpowered by the nearby bright star.  I started to look for nearby IC 982 2.6' SW but the skies began to cloud over and observing was cut short.

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IC 984 = UGC 9062 = MCG +03-36-070 = CGCG 103-099 = PGC 50580

14 10 07.7 +18 21 53

V = 13.6;  Size 1.9'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 35d

 

17.5" (6/2/00): very faint, small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE, 1.0'x0.3', smooth surface brightness.  Located 1.5° SE of Arcturus!

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IC 986 = MCG +00-36-025 = CGCG 018-073 = PGC 50662

14 11 26.2 +01 17 11

V = 14.0;  Size 0.6'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.7

 

17.5" (5/11/02): faint, very small, round, 0.4' diameter, compact appearance. Located 4.7' SSW of mag 6.4 SAO 120334 and 13' W of NGC 5501.

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IC 997 = MCG -01-37-001 = PGC 51220

14 19 59.3 -04 27 05

V = 12.8;  Size 1.3'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 23d

 

18" (6/18/04): moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 2:1 or 5:3 ~N-S. A striking equilateral triangle of mag 11-12 stars is close NE with the nearest star 1' N of center. Also a mag 14 star is just 0.8' N of center. Contains a small, brighter, roundish core and the extensions are a much lower surface brightness. This galaxy is the brightest of a trio (interacting pair which was not resolved) with IC 4401 9' WSW and IC 998 5' ENE.

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IC 998 = 2MASX J14201929-0424594

14 20 19.2 -04 25 00

Size 0.9'x0.3';  PA = 60d

 

18" (6/18/04): faint, very small, round. The view is a bit confused by a very faint star which is close south (~20") so these objects could initially appear to be a faint, close double. The galaxy appeared only 10" or so in diameter. Barely visible with direct vision though only a faint stellar nucleus remained. Faintest of trio with IC 997 and IC 4401 and situated 5' ENE of IC 997.

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IC 1014 = UGC 9275 = MCG +02-37-012 = CGCG 075-045 = PGC 51685

14 28 18.4 +13 46 49

V = 12.5;  Size 2.7'x2.0';  Surf Br = 14.2;  PA = 90d

 

17.5" (6/8/02): very faint, fairly large, slightly elongated ~E-W, perhaps 2.5'x2.0'. Appears a diffuse, ill-defined glow with a weak central brightening.  The halo appears to fade into the background, so difficult to judge extent.

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IC 1015 = VV 717 = I Zw 90 = CGCG 104-031 = MCG +03-37-018 = PGC 51686

14 28 19.2 +15 25 12

Size 0.7'x0.4'

 

48" (5/16/12): fairly small, irregular glow with several components extending ~0.7' SW-NE.  The southwest component is faint, small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE.  The two northeast components are connected as a fairly faint, small glow, elongated SW-NE.  The east member has a quasi-stellar core.

 

Described by Zwicky in the CGPG as an "Interconnected post-eruptive blue pair of galaxies with several knots and jets."

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IC 1017 = UGC 9276 = MCG +04-34-032 = CGCG 133-062 = PGC 51668

14 28 07.3 +25 52 08

V = 13.7;  Size 1.0'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 128d

 

17.5" (5/11/96): fairly faint, small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 45"x25", bright core.  A mag 12 star is 1.1' WSW.  This galaxy is located 2.4' NW of NGC 5629 and is the second brightest in a group of 5 galaxies in field.

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IC 1019 = MCG +04-34-033 = CGCG 133-064 = PGC 51667

14 28 07.3 +25 52 08

Size 0.8'x0.5'

 

17.5" (5/11/96): faint, small, round, 20" diameter.  A mag 13 star lies 25" W of center.  Located 6.0' N of NGC 5629 and 9' NW of a mag 7 star within a small group.

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IC 1020 = UGC 9289 = MCG +04-34-035 = CGCG 133-068 = PGC 51728

14 28 49.5 +26 01 56

V = 14.1;  Size 1.2'x0.3';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 176d

 

17.5" (5/11/96): faint, small, elongated 2:1 N-S, very small bright core.  A mag 13 star lies 0.9' NW of center.  Located 13' NE of NGC 5629 and last of 5 in field.

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IC 1029 = UGC 9361 = MCG +08-26-041 = PGC 51955

14 32 27.2 +49 54 13

V = 11.3;  Size 2.8'x0.5';  Surf Br = 11.6;  PA = 152d

 

17.5" (6/24/95): moderately bright, edge-on 5:1 NNW-SSE, 2.0'x0.4'.  Contains a very small and round prominent core with a faint stellar nucleus at moments.  Located 3.2' W of a mag 9.5 star.  This is an unusual situation with a brighter IC galaxy (discovered by William Herschel) in the field of a fainter NGC galaxy (discovered by John Herschel).

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IC 1032 = CGCG 248-006 = I Zw 91 = PGC 52097

14 34 39.5 +47 58 05

Size 0.5'x0.4'

 

18" (7/15/07): faint, very small, irregularly round, 20"x15", occasional faint stellar nucleus.  Forms a pair with slightly brighter IC 1033 just 2' S.

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IC 1033 = CGCG 248-007 = PGC 52099

14 34 41.8 +47 56 16

Size 0.9'x0.8'

 

18" (7/15/07): faint, small, round, 25" diameter, weak concentration.  Brighter of a pair with IC 1032 2' N.  Forms the vertex of a right angle with a mag 13 star 2.6' S and a mag 12 star 5' E.  These two small galaxies were picked up in the same field (10' apart) while viewing 7th magnitude C/2006 VZ13 (LINEAR) in the same field of view!  IC 1031 is located just 6.7' NW but missed viewing as it was outside of the field.

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IC 1039 = CGCG 047-133 = WBL 518-002 = PGC 52428

14 40 29.4 +03 25 58

V = 14.7;  Size 0.6'x0.3';  PA = 43d

 

24" (6/18/12): faint, very small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 15" diameter.  Located 3.7' SW of NGC 5718 in the core of the galaxy group MKW 8.

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IC 1041 = MCG +01-37-045 = CGCG 047-134 = WBL 518-004 = PGC 52434

14 40 37.9 +03 22 37

V = 13.9;  Size 0.8'x0.6';  PA = 165d

 

24" (6/18/12): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 NNW-SSE, well concentrated with a small bright core.  Forms a close pair with IC 1043 1.4' E. Located 5.5' S of NGC 5718/IC 1042 in the MKW 8 cluster.

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IC 1042 = Arp 171 = UGC 9457 = MCG +01-37-046 = WBL 518-003 = PGC 52433

14 40 39.0 +03 28 10

V = 13.3;  Size 1.1'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.3

 

24" (6/18/12): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 24" diameter, weak concentration.  Fainter member of a double system (Arp 171) with NGC 5718 at the WSW edge (haloes virtually in contact.

 

17.5" (6/8/91): very faint, very small, low even surface brightness.  Forms a double system (Arp 171) just off the WNW edge of NGC 5718.  Member of the poor cluster MKW 8

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IC 1043 = PGC 2800989

14 40 43.4 +03 22 26

V = 14.8;  Size 0.6'x0.3';  PA = 22d

 

24" (6/18/12): faint, very small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, 15"x10", faint stellar nucleus with direct vision.  Located 1.4' E of IC 1041 in the core of the NGC 5718 group (MKW 8). This galaxy is not identified as IC 1043 in Megastar or HyperLeda and is not listed in the original PGC.  This galaxy is not identified as IC 1043 in Megastar or HyperLeda and is not listed in the original PGC.

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IC 1047 = MCG +03-37-038 = CGCG 104-071 = CGCG 105-004 = PGC 52522

14 42 19.9 +19 11 31

Size 0.6'x0.5'

 

18" (7/10/10): at 285x appeared very faint, small, round, 20" diameter, low surface halo surrounding a brighter core.  Located 5' S of a mag 11 star.  Collinear with three mag 13-13.5 stars extending to the NE with the closest 1.6' NE. A compact group of extremely faint galaxies lies 4' S of IC 1047 and the combined glow (or the brightest galaxy) was just visible.  NGC 5737 lies 22' SE.

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IC 1051 = CGCG 105-012 = PGC 52629

14 44 11.6 +19 01 13

Size 0.7'x0.6'

 

18" (7/10/10): very faint, very small, round, 12" diameter.  Located 16' NE of NGC 5737 and 18' NW of mag 6.2 HD 130025.  A line of three mag 13 stars aligned E-W lies 4' N.

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IC 1060 = MCG -01-38-004 = PGC 53075

14 51 47.3 -07 13 57

Size 1.5'x0.8';  PA = 92d

 

18" (7/24/11): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, ~32"x22", broad weak concentration to the center but no distinct core or nucleus.  Located 20' W of a 1.4' pair of mag 9 stars. MCG -01-38-006 lies 23' NE.

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IC 1062 = MCG +03-38-041 = CGCG 105-047 = PGC 53044

14 51 18 +18 40 42

Size 0.3'x0.2';  PA = 100d

 

17.5" (6/7/97): faint, small, round, 20" diameter, low even surface brightness.  View hampered by mag 7.5 SAO 101247 just 2.2' S!  Located 25' S of Xi Boo (V = 4.6).

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IC 1065 = UGC 9553 = MCG +11-18-008  = CGCG 318-004 = PGC 52924

14 49 21.6 +63 16 14

V = 13.6;  Size 0.8'x0.7';  PA = 89d

 

18" (7/10/10): faint, very small, 15" diameter.  Appears to have an extremely low surface brightness halo increasing the diameter to 30".  Located 14' SE of Stein 775 = 11.5/12.0 at 9".

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IC 1066 = UGC 9573 = MCG +01-38-009 = PGC 53176

14 53 02.9 +03 17 44

V = 13.1;  Size 1.2'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 70d

 

17.5" (6/18/93): faint, small, elongated 4:3 WSW-ENE, almost even surface brightness, weak concentration.  A wide pair of mag 11 and 13 stars at 40" separation are about 1.5' ESE.  Forms a close pair with IC 1067 2.2' NNE.  In the same 140x field with NGC 5774, NGC 5775 20' NE using a 14 mm Nagler.

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IC 1067 = UGC 9574 = MCG +01-38-010 = PGC 53178

14 53 05.4 +03 19 53

V = 12.2;  Size 2.2'x1.7';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 110d

 

17.5" (6/18/93): slightly larger and brighter of close pair with IC 1066 2.2' SSW.  Fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NW-SE, 1.0'x0.8', bright core.  A mag 12 star is 2.7' ESE.  Prominent for an IC pair.

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IC 1071 = UGC 9582 = MCG +01-38-015 = CGCG 048-062 = PGC 53260

14 54 12.5 +04 45 00

V = 13.2;  Size 1.0'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 150d

 

18" (6/17/04): brightest and furthest south of a collinear trio with IC 1072 5.5' N and IC 1073 2.7' N.  Appears fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, 0.8'x0.6'.  A mag 12 star lies 4.8' NW.

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IC 1072 = MCG +01-38-016 = CGCG 048-064 = PGC 53258

14 54 13.1 +04 50 29

Size 0.6'x0.4'

 

18" (6/17/04): faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.5'x0.4', fairly smooth surface brightness.  In a collinear triplet (second brightest) with IC 1071 5.5' S and IC 1073 2.8' S.

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IC 1073 = CGCG 048-063 = PGC 53259

14 54 14.4 +04 47 40

Size 0.5'x0.4'

 

18" (6/17/04): faintest of a collinear triplet with IC 1071 2.7' S and IC 1072 2.8' N.  Very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, low suface brightness and requires averted.  A mag 12 star lies 4' due west.

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IC 1077 = ESO 581-0029 = MCG -03-38-030  = PGC 53450

14 57 21.7 -19 12 50

V = 12.6;  Size 1.4'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 135d

 

17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, roundish, 1.1' diameter, very weak even concentration.  A mag 13.5 star lies 2.4' SW.  Located 20' WNW of NGC 5791 in the group LGG 389.  This is a relatively bright IC galaxy.

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IC 1080 = MCG -01-38-010 = PGC 53480

14 57 59.8 -06 43 24

V = 13.8;  Size 1.4'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.9;  PA = 30d

 

18" (7/24/11): faint, fairly small, oval 3:2 SW-NE, 26"x18", broad weak concentration, no distinct zones.  Located 3' ESE of mag 8.8 HD 132149.  MCG -01-38-012 lies 9.4' SE and PGC 160367 is 15' ENE.

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IC 1081 = ESO 581-009 = MCG -03-38-036  = PGC 53525

14 58 55.1 -19 14 21

V = 13.8;  Size 1.4'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 147d

 

17.5": very faint, very elongated NW-SE, 1.2'x0.3', low even surface brightness.  Very weakly concentrated.  Forms a close pair with brighter NGC 5791 2.7' SW and 5.7' due north of a mag 10 star.

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IC 1084 = MCG -01-38-017 = PGC 53648

15 01 14.9 -07 28 30

V = 14.2;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 171d

 

18" (6/13/07): faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 25"x20".  Located south of a group of 4 stars in a triangular pattern and 5' ESE of much brighter NGC 5812.

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IC 1087 = MCG +01-38-031 = CGCG 049-002a = PGC 53952

15 06 43.9 +03 46 36

Size 0.6'x0.2';  PA = 80d

 

17.5" (6/29/00): this is the brighter of close pair of difficult galaxies.  At 220x, appeared as an extremely faint and small glow, perhaps 25" diameter.  At 280x a confused glow was visible and with extended viewing a close companion was just resolved to the SE (UGC 9710).  With concentration both members could almost be held continuously.  A mag 15 star lies 1.3' NE (this is IC 1088).

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IC 1097 = UGC 9735 = MCG +03-39-010 = CGCG 106-012 = PGC 54059

15 08 31.3 +19 11 03

V = 13.8;  Size 1.1'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 58d

 

17.5" (6/3/00): faint, small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 40"x20".  Contains a 15" brighter core with very faint extensions visible intermittently.  A mag 11 star is just 0.9' NW of center.  Forms a pair with MCG +03-39-009 (identified as IC 1096 in major catalogues) 2.2' NW.

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IC 1101 = UGC 9752 = CGCG 049-023 = PGC 54167

15 10 56.1 +05 44 41

V = 13.7;  Size 1.1'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 23d

 

18" (6/30/11): this supergiant cD galaxy is the central galaxy in AGC 2029 (z = .078 at 1 billion light years!).  At 280x, it appeared very faint, very small, slightly elongated ~N-S, ~15"x10".  Visible continuously with averted vision.  The galaxy is squeezed between a mag 14.7 star 27" E and a mag 15-15.5 star 47" WNW, just slightly south of a line connecting the two stars.  No other members of the cluster were seen.  Also viewed at a similar magnification in a 24" f/3.3 and logged as "faint, very small, round, oval 3:2 N-S, ~20"x14".  Could just hold steadily with direct vision."

 

Wikipedia states this galaxy is the largest known in the universe, from 5-6 million light years.  A 1991 paper by Uson, Boughn, & Kuhn (ApJ, 369, 46) gives a slightly smaller, though still extremely large diameter of 4 million light years.

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IC 1112 = CGCG 049-107 = PGC 54604

15 17 47.4 +07 13 06

V = 14.1;  Size 1.0'x0.7';  PA = 121d

 

18" (7/4/08): faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.35'.  Located 20' NE of UGC 9799 in AGC 2052.  CGCG 049-104 lies 3.6' SW.

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IC 1116 = MCG +02-39-017 = CGCG 077-085 = PGC 54848

15 21 55.4 +08 25 25

V = 12.8;  Size 1.6'x1.6';  Surf Br = 13.7

 

18" (7/28/03): fairly faint, moderately large, slightly elongated N-S, 1.0'x0.8'.  Contains a very small brighter core.  Located 4.5' ESE of mag 8.7 SAO 120958 and ~15' SW of the rich core of AGC 2063.  This galaxy is the brightest member of AGC 2063 although it is southwest of the main clump of galaxies.  UGC 09821 lies 3' W.

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IC 1133 = UGC 9973 = MCG +03-40-027 = PGC 55793

15 41 12.2 +15 34 22

V = 14.1;  Size 1.2'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 130d

 

17.5" (6/4/94): faint, very elongated 3:1 NW-SE, low even surface brightness.  Located 2.1' E of a mag 10 star which detracts from viewing.  Picked up 13.6' SSW of NGC 5980.

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IC 1146 = MCG +12-15-019 = CGCG 338-021 =    PGC 56085

15 48 22.1 +69 23 08

V = 13.8;  Size 0.9'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 105d

 

18" (7/10/10): fairly faint, small, round, 25" diameter very small bright nucleus.  Arp 109 lies 5' NNW and MCG +12-15-020 is 3.8' NNE.  Located 9' SE of mag 7.5 HD 141987.

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IC 1155 = MCG +03-41-023 = PGC 56648

16 00 35.8 +15 41 08

V = 14.3;  Size 0.8'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.5

 

17.5" (7/21/90): faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3 NW-SE, even surface brightness.  A mag 15.5 star is at the SE end.  Located 3.1' ENE of a mag 8 SAO 101868.  IC 1161 lies 12' ESE.  Member of AGC 2147.

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IC 1158 = UGC 10133 = MCG +00-41-002 = PGC 56723

16 01 34.1 +01 42 28

V = 12.6;  Size 2.5'x1.7';  Surf Br = 14.0;  PA = 137d

 

17.5" (6/11/88): very faint, large, diffuse oval NW-SE.  Several stars are nearby north and south including a mag 12 star 3.1' NE.

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IC 1161 = MCG +03-41-036 = CGCG 108-054 = PGC 56695

16 01 16.8 +15 38 43

V = 13.8;  Size 0.8'x0.8';  Surf Br = 13.3

 

17.5" (7/21/90): very faint, very small, slightly elongated, small bright core.  Forms a pair with IC 1155 12' WNW in AGC 2147.

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IC 1165 = VV 90 = MCG +03-41-048/049 = PGC 56769

16 02 08.2 +15 41 38

Size 0.5'x0.5'

 

17.5" (7/21/90): faint, fairly small, slightly elongated N-S, weak concentration.  Three mag 13 stars almost collinear in a 3.5' string NW-SE located about 2' W.  Forms a pair with MCG +03-41-50 3' NNE in AGC 2147.

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IC 1167 = MCG +03-41-065 = PGC 56900

16 03 52.8 +14 56 47

Size 0.5'x0.5'

 

18" (7/12/10): very faint, very small, round, 12" diameter.  First in a group of galaxies including IC 1168 2.7' SE, UGC 10169 12' SE and UGC 10164 13' SE.  Forms a close pair with  1.0' NE.

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IC 1168 = MCG +03-41-066 = CGCG 108-090N = PGC 56901

16 03 55.7 +14 54 09

Size 0.6'x0.45'

 

18" (7/12/10): very faint, very small, round, 15" galaxy.  Located just south of a trio of mag 12/13/14 stars and 3.7' NW of a mag 10 star.  IC 1167 lies 2.7' NNW and the UGC 10164/10169 lies 10' SE.  A companion just off the SE edge was not seen.

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IC 1170 = CGCG 108-101s = PGC 56955

16 04 31.7 +17 43 17

Size 0.3'x0.1'

 

17.5" (5/13/88): extremely faint and small, elongated E-W, requires averted vision.  Located just 1.0' W of the NGC 6041A/B double system and 2.0' SSE of NGC 6040A/B in the core of AGC 2151.

 

17.5" (3/23/85): at visual threshold, extremely small.  Just visible momentarily 0.9' W of NGC 6041.

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IC 1173 = UGC 10180 = MCG +03-41-089 = CGCG 108-133 = PGC 57037

16 05 12.5 +17 25 22

V = 14.7;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 55d

 

17.5" (6/8/96): extremely faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, low even surface brightness.  Forms western vertex of a triangle with two mag 11 and 12 stars 2.2' SSE and 3.1' NE.  Located 20' S of NGC 6047 in the southern portion of AGC 2151. IC 1186 lies 8.4' SE.

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IC 1174 = UGC 10185 = MCG +03-41-091 = CGCG 108-116 = PGC 57059

16 05 26.8 +15 01 31

V = 13.4;  Size 1.0'x0.75';  PA = 50d

 

18" (7/12/10): this surprisingly bright IC galaxy appeared fairly faint to moderately bright, fairly small, round, 30" diameter.  Increases steadily to the center. Arp 101 (UGC 10164 + UGC 10169) lies 18' SW.

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IC 1178 = Arp 172 = VV 194a = UGC 10188 = MCG +03-41-097 = CGCG 108-120n = PGC 57062

16 05 33.1 +17 36 05

V = 14.1;  Size 1.0'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.9

 

17.5" (5/13/88): faint, small, round, bright core.  Brighter of a close pair with IC 1181 20" SE.  Located 12' S of IC 1182 in AGC 2151.

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IC 1179 = Arp 272 = VV 220b = NGC 6050B = MCG +03-41-093 = CGCG 108-118W = PGC 57053

16 05 22.2 +17 45 15

V = 15.4;  Size 0.6'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.7

 

48" (5/15/12): this number is generally taken as the fainter, southwest component of the interacting and connected pair NGC 6050.  It appeared as a faint, diffuse glow attached to the SW side of the brighter component, but was not individually resolved at 375x.  There was a very weak central brightening and a very faint nucleus.  More likely, though, IC 1179 is a duplicate number for the double system and not the southwest galaxy.

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IC 1181 = Arp 172 = VV 194b = UGC 10189 = MCG +03-41-098 = CGCG 108-120s = PGC 57063

16 05 33.8 +17 35 37

V = 14.8;  Size 0.8'x0.7';  Surf Br = 14.0

 

17.5" (5/13/88): extremely faint and small, possibly elongated.  Forms a very close pair 20" SE of IC 1178 in AGC 2151.

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IC 1182 = UGC 10192 = MCG +03-41-104 = CGCG 108-126 = Mrk 298 = PGC 57084

16 05 36.8 +17 48 08

V = 14.2;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 80d

 

48" (5/15/12): fairly faint to moderately bright, small, irregularly round, ~20" diameter, brighter nucleus.  Located 1.4' E of a mag 14.3 star.  Similar NGC 6054 lies 2.0' S.

 

17.5" (5/13/88): very faint, very small, slightly elongated.  Situated between two mag 14.5 stars 1.4' W of center and a mag 15 star following.  Easier than IC 1183 2.1' SSE and NGC 6054 2.5' SW in AGC 2151.  IC 1185 lies 5.4' SSE.

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IC 1185 = MCG +03-41-110 = CGCG 108-134 = PGC 57096

16 05 44.6 +17 43 00

V = 13.9;  Size 0.8'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.8

 

17.5" (5/13/88): faint, small, round, small bright core.  A mag 15 star lies 1.1' SE of center.  Located 5.4' SSE of IC 1182 in the core of AGC 2151.

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IC 1186 = MCG +03-41-111 = CGCG 108-133 = PGC 57095

16 05 44.2 +17 21 43

V = 14.6;  Size 0.8'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.3

 

17.5" (6/8/96): very faint, very small, elongated 3:2 N-S, 30"x20", low even surface brightness.  Located in the southern section of AGC 2151 just preceding a striking elongated group of 10 mag 9-13 star soriented SW-NE.  IC 1173 lies 8.4' NW.

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IC 1189 = MCG +03-41-119 = CGCG 108-144 = Mrk 300 = PGC 57135

16 06 14.8 +18 10 58

V = 14.5;  Size 0.7'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 179d

 

18" (7/13/07): faint, very small, round, 15" diameter.  Located 4' S of NGC 6061 and situated between a mag 10.5 star 1.2' N and a mag 11.5 star 2.1' SSW. 

 

17.5" (6/14/96): extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter.  Can almost hold steadily with averted vision.  Located 1.2' S of a mag 10 star in AGC 2151.  Brighter NGC 6061 is 4' N and MCG +03-41-115 3.5' WNW.

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IC 1190 = UGC 10195 = MCG +03-41-113 = CGCG 108-146

16 05 52.4 +18 13 13

V = 14.7;  Size 1.3'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 120d

 

18" (7/13/07): extremely faint, fairly small, very low even surface brightness, edge-on 7:2 WSW-ESE, 40"x12".  Located 2.9' WSW of a mag 10.5 star.  MCG +03-41-115 lies 2.5' SE.

 

17.5" (6/14/96): extremely faint, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 30"x20", low even surface brightness.  Located 3' W of a mag 10.5 star and 6' SW of NGC 6061 in the NE portion of AGC 2151.  Similar MCG +03-41-115 lies 2.4' SE.

 

17.5": extremely faint, fairly small, very diffuse.  Located 5.9' WSW of NGC 6061 within AGC 2151.  MCG +3-41-115 = CGCG 108-139 2.4' SE not seen.

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IC 1192 = PGC 57157

16 06 33.1 +17 46 33

V = 14.9;  Size 0.7'x0.3'

 

17.5" (6/8/96): extremely faint and small, round, 15" diameter.  Located 1.7' NW of brighter IC 1194 at the east end of AGC 2151.

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IC 1193 = PGC 57155

16 06 32.1 +17 42 50

V = 14.3;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.1

 

17.5" (6/8/96): extremely faint, very small.  Appears double or companion very close?  Furthest south in trio with IC 1194 3.3' NE and IC 1192 3.7' N at the east end of AGC 2151.

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IC 1194 = MCG +03-41-128 = CGCG 108-152 = PGC 57172

16 06 39.3 +17 45 40

V = 14.3;  Size 0.6'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.7

 

17.5" (6/8/96): very faint, very small, round.  Brightest in a trio with IC 1192 1.7' NW and IC 1193 3.3' SW at the east end of AGC 2151.

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IC 1195 = MCG +03-41-126 = CGCG 108-151 = PGC 57175

16 06 40.8 +17 11 29

V = 14.8;  Size 0.6'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.1

 

17.5" (6/8/96): very faint, very small, elongated 3:2 ~N-S, 30"x20".  Following a parallelogram of four mag 10-12 stars (closest is 2.0' SW) at the SE edge of AGC 2151.

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IC 1197 = UGC 10219 = MCG +01-41-013 = CGCG 051-052 = FGC 1989 = PGC 57261

16 08 17.3 +07 32 19

V = 13.7;  Size 2.9'x0.45';  PA = 56d

 

24" (6/16/12): faint to fairly faint, fairly large thin edge-on 6:1 SW-NE, 1.8'x0.3', broad concentration, very slightly bulging center and tapering tips.

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IC 1201 = UGC 10221 = MCG +12-15-051 = CGCG 338-044 = PGC 57104

16 05 41.8 +69 35 37

V = 14.7;  Size 1.2'x0.3';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 118d

 

17.5" (4/18/87): extremely faint, small, edge-on NW-SE, difficult with averted vision.  Located 7.7' SE of NGC 6079 on the Ursa Minor-Draco border.

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IC 1221 = UGC 10458 = MCG +08-30-030 = CGCG 251-030 = PGC 58528

16 34 41.6 +46 23 31

V = 13.8;  Size 1.2'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.8

 

18" (7/12/10): fairly faint, moderately large, slightly elongated, ~40"x35", very weak concentration.  A nice string of stars is SE with the closest mag 13 star 4' SE.  IC 1222 = Arp 73 lies 11' SSE.  Located 20' SW of mag 5.8 HD 150030.

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IC 1222 = Arp 73 = UGC 10461 = MCG +08-30-032 = CGCG 251-031 = PGC 58544

16 35 09.2 +46 12 50

V = 13.4;  Size 1.7'x1.3';  Surf Br = 14.2;  PA = 50d

 

18" (7/12/10): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, brighter along the major axis [DSS shows this to be the "bar" of a two-armed barred spiral.  A group of 4 stars is to the WSW.  Forms a pair with IC 1221 11' NNW.

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IC 1242 = MCG +01-44-001 = CGCG 054-002 = PGC 59688

17 08 42.9 +04 03 00

V = 13.7;  Size 0.9'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 130d

 

17.5" (7/19/90): very faint, very small, slightly elongated NW-SE, weak concentration.  Forms a pair with NGC 6296 10' S.

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IC 1251 = UGC 10757 = MCG +12-16-021 = PGC 59735

17 10 13.4 +72 24 37

V = 13.5;  Size 1.4'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 70d

 

17.5" (7/16/93): faint, fairly small, slightly elongated 4:3 ~E-W, fairly low almost even surface brightness.  Located in a string of stars which ends at the double star adjacent to NGC 6340 6' SSE.  IC 1254 lies 6' E.

 

17.5" (7/9/88): very faint, small, elongated WSW-ENE, weak concentration.  Located 6' NNW of NGC 6340 in a group.

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IC 1252 = IC 4649 = UGC 10788 = MCG +10-24-120 = CGCG 299-068 = PGC 59962

17 15 50.4 +57 22 01

Size 1.0'x0.2';  PA = 142d

 

18" (7/12/07): extremely faint, small, very low surface brightness, ~0.3' diameter.  Attached to the west side of a mag 12 star (just 24" separation between the star and the center of IC 1252) which detracts from viewing.  Located 4.5' SE of NGC 6345 in a group and 3.6' ENE of NGC 6345.

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IC 1254 = UGC 10769 = MCG +12-16-024 = PGC 59783

17 11 33.7 +72 24 07

V = 13.8;  Size 1.6'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 32d

 

17.5" (7/16/93): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, even surface brightness.  Slightly fainter than IC 1251 6' W.  Located 7' NE of NGC 6340.

 

17.5" (7/9/88): extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated, two mag 15 stars are 30" E and 1' SSE.  Located 7' NE of NGC 6340 in a group.  Probably only viewed the core.

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IC 1257 = OCL-51 = Lund 751 = Ced 144

17 27 08.5 -07 05 35

V = 13.1;  Size 1'

 

18" (7/26/06): picked up at 225x, but viewed at 325x as a very faint, low surface brightness disc of 30" diameter with only a very weak central brightening.  This challenging globular was visible steadily, even with direct vision but there was no hints of details.  A couple of mag 16-16.5 threshold stars are close south and west.

 

18" (7/18/04): at 250x, appeared very faint, very small, round, ~0.5' diameter.  With direct vision, this globular is weakly concentrated to a faint quasi-stellar or stellar core.  Visible continuously without much effort, though very unimipressive as a globular.

 

17.5" (6/30/00): at 280x this small low surface brightness globular appeared very faint, round, ~30" diameter but visible with direct vision.  Appears to have an extremely faint knot at the south edge and a slight central brightening.

 

17.5" (7/27/95): very faint, round patch, ~1' diameter.  Appears similar to a 15th magnitude galaxy with no hints of resolution or central concentration.  Can hold steadily with averted vision.  Located 5.8' W of a mag 11.5 star.  Discovered to be a globular in 1996.

 

13.1": not found.

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IC 1258 = Arp 311 = UGC 10867 = MCG +10-25-035 = CGCG 300-029 = PGC 60320 = VV 101

17 27 17.3 +58 29 06

V = 13.5;  Size 0.9'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 65d

 

24" (8/15/12): at 375x appeared fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated WSW-ENE, very small bright nucleus increases to center.  The view with confusing with several very close stars.  The brightest is a mag 14.9 star 45" SW.  A mag 15.2 star is 30" NNE.  A mag 15.7 star is attached at the east edge of the core, just 10" from center and fainter than the nucleus of the galaxy.  Very interesting group with the double system IC 1259 2.3' NE, IC 1260 1.9' ESE and xxxx 3.6' ENE.

 

18" (6/7/08): at 260x appeared faint, small, irregularly round, 25" diameter, very small brighter core, gradually increases to the center.  Surrounded by two or three very faint stars.  With averted vision the shape is irregular and knotty.  Forms a pair with IC 1259 (double system) 2.2' NE.

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IC 1259 = Arp 310 = Arp 311 = UGC 10869 = CGCG 300-030 = MCG +10-25-037a = VV 101 = PGC 60323 = PGC 60325

17 27 25.8 +58 31 00

V = 13.1;  Size 1.1'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.2

 

24" (8/15/12): fascinating tight double system and superimposed star at 375x.  The main component appeared fairly faint, small, round, 20" diameter.  VV 101b is attached at the west edge of the halo, 15" between centers.  It appeared very faint, extremely small, 10" diameter.  A mag 15 star is attached at the SE edge, just 10" from center!  A mag 12 star lies 0.8' NE.  IC 1258 lies 2.2' SW, IC 1260 is 2.5' SSE and 2MASX J17274398+5829587 is 2.5' SE.  The group is located ~13' SE of mag 6.5 HD 158485.

 

18" (6/7/08): at 260x this double system (Arp 310) appeared faint, very small, ~20" diameter, quasi-stellar nucleus.  VV 101b, an extremely small (~10" diameter) companion, was barely resolved off the west edge of the brighter eastern component (VV 101a).  Also, a very faint mag 15 star is sometimes often visible at the SE edge.  IC 1258 (part of Arp 311) is just 2.2' SW.  Located 45" SW of a mag 12 star.

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IC 1260 = Arp 311 = MCG +10-25-040 = CGCG 300-032 = PGC 60324

17 27 31.7 +58 28 33

V = 14.9;  Size 0.35'x0.3'

 

24" (8/15/12): faint, very small, round, 12"-15" diameter.  Faintest of trio of IC galaxies with IC 1258 and IC 1259 (forming Arp 311) and situated just 1.9' ESE of IC 1258.

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IC 1265 = UGC 10917 = MCG +07-36-027 = CGCG 226-032 = PGC 60568

17 36 39.6 +42 05 17

V = 12.3;  Size 2.0'x0.9';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 80d

 

17.5" (7/27/95): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 E-W, 1.2'x0.5'.  Contains a bright core with faint extensions.  A wide pair of mag 14.5 stars lie 1.0' E and 1.3' ESE of center.

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IC 1266 = PK 345-8.1 = Thackery 1 = ESO 279-PN7 = PN G345.2-08.8

17 45 35.4 -46 05 23

V = 12.2;  Size 13"

 

13.1": not found.  Very low emission.

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IC 1269 = UGC 11013 = MCG +04-42-009 = CGCG 141-020 = PGC 61023

17 52 06.0 +21 34 11

V = 12.8;  Size 1.7'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 125d

 

18" (7/2/08): at 175x appeared fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 4:3 NW-SE, slightly brighter core.  Bracketed by mag 13 stars 1.4' N and 1.4' NE as well as a mag 13 star 1.2' SE.  Located 4.2' NNE of a mag 10.2 star.

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IC 1271 = within M8 = Lagoon Nebula = NGC 6523

18 05 10.1 -24 23 56

 

17.5" (6/14/96): brightest mag 7.5 star at the east end of M8 illuminating a bright 2' halo of nebulosity.  This star is symmetrically placed on the following side of the cluster with respect to the two mag 7.5 stars on the west side of the Lagoon.

 

17.5" (6/8/96): this is the mag 7.5 star (SAO 186247) embedded in the SE portion of the Lagoon nebula which is surrounded by a locally brighter halo of nebulosity at all powers.

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IC 1274 = Sh 2-32 = LBN 33 = Ced 154d = ESO 521-N*41

18 09 51.0 -23 38 54

Size 9'x8'

 

17.5" (7/17/93): located north of the NGC 6559 nebular complex.  At 100x and OIII filter appears as an irregular nebulosity surrounding a group of stars mag 8-9, roughly circular outline.  Located about 20' N of NGC 6559.

 

17.5" (6/20/87): at 88x with UHC filter appears fairly faint, large, includes several stars with three or four brighter stars, irregular shape.  Located 22' NNW of NGC 6559.

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IC 1275 = Sh 2-31 = LBN 33 = Ced 154e = ESO 521-N*41

18 10 07.2 -23 45 40

Size 10'x6'

 

17.5" (7/17/93): at 100x and OIII filter appears as an easy nebulosity surrounding two mag 9 stars and several fainter stars.  Located at the east end of the chain of nebulosities described in the NGC 6559 observation.

 

17.5" (6/20/87): at 88x and UHC filter; fairly faint nebulosity surrounding a pair of mag 8 stars, smaller than nearby IC 1274.  Located 16' N of NGC 6559.

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IC 1276 = Palomar 7

18 10 42 -07 12

V = 10.3;  Size 7'

 

18" (6/22/09): at 225x appeared as a faint, moderately large, roundish glow with no central concentration.  A string of three stars are superimposed on the north side of the cluster.

 

17.5" (8/2/97): at 220x, this globular appears as an obvious irregular glow of ~3' diameter with a mag 13.5 star at the west edge.  A superimposed mag 14 star follows [by 36"] and a third mag 14.5 on a line is at the east end.  A mag 15 star was also glimpsed along this string close following the mag 14 star. Appears elongated ~E-W and the irregular outline increases in size with averted vision to 4'x3'.  This faint globular has an unusual mottled patchy appearance although the observed stars may be field stars.

 

17.5" (7/27/95): at 220x appears faint, moderately large, 3' irregular scraggly outline.  No resolution although has an irregular surface brightness.  There is a mag 13 star at the west end, closely followed by a mag 14.5 star.  A similar faint star is situated at the east end.  Located 3' SSW of a mag 11 star.

 

17.5" (7/4/86): at 105x appears as a faint glow with no central condensation.  Two stars mag 13-14 are on the west side.  At 286x the cluster seems to extend mostly east of the following of the two stars.  Located 3' SSW of a mag 11 star.

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IC 1277 = UGC 11135 = MCG +05-43-005 = PGC 61491

18 10 27.3 +31 00 12

V = 13.4;  Size 1.6'x1.4';  Surf Br = 14.1;  PA = 25d

 

17.5" (8/1/89): very faint, moderately large, very diffuse.  A double star mag 14/15 is at the west edge.  Forms a pair with NGC 6575 9' NE.

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IC 1283 = LBN 47 = Ced 157c = Sh 2-37 = Gum 78 = RCW 153

18 17 18 -19 45

Size 17'x15'

 

17.5" (7/26/95): at 100x unfiltered appears as a very faint, very large nebulosity, at least 10' diameter.  Encompasses a mag 9 star and extends about 10' NE to merge with IC 1284 surrounding mag 7.6 SAO 161273.  The illuminating star is 6' NE of reflection nebula NGC 6589 and 8' NNE of NGC 6590 = NGC 6595.

 

17.5" (6/20/87): at 88x and UHC filter appears as a very large, extensive nebulous region just NE of NGC 6589 and NGC 6595.  Has an elongated, irregular shape. Includes a mag 7.5 star near the north end.  IC 1284 is a connected portion.

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IC 1284 = Sh 2-37 = Gum 78 = RCW 153 = LBN 47 = Ced 157d = ESO 590-*N16

18 17 42 -19 40

Size 17'x15'

 

17.5" (7/26/95): this is the northeastern section of the IC 1283/1284 nebulosity surrounding mag 7.6 SAO 161273.  Although brightest around the star, the nebula appears to nearly merge with IC 1283 stretching SW to a mag 9 star located 7' SW.  Located less than 15' NE of the bright reflection nebulae NGC 6589 and NGC 6595.

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IC 1287 = LBN 75 = Ced 163

18 31 18 -10 50

Size 44'x34'

 

18" (8/12/07): this was a difficult observation to confirm as this large, very faint reflection nebula is illuminated by mag 5.7 HD 170740 (unequal double ∑2325 = 5.9/9.2 at 12") and the bright star naturally has some surrounding scattered light.  Adding a wide bandpass Deep Sky filter the glow definitely brightened and increased in size.  The contrast improvement was easy to see by blinking with the filter.  It was difficult to estimate a size as the haze faded into the background, but appeared ~15'-20' in size.  Open cluster NGC 6649 lies 38' NE.

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IC 1288 = UGC 11256 = MCG +07-38-007 = PGC 61941

18 29 22.6 +39 42 47

V = 13.4;  Size 1.1'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 2d

 

13.1" (7/20/85): faint, thin edge-on N-S.  A number of stars are near; two mag 11/13 stars are 1.1' W and 1.4' WNW of center.  A mag 12 star is close NE 0.8' from center and a mag 15 star is at the north tip 22" from center.  Located 9' SSW of NGC 6646 in a trio with IC 1289.

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IC 1289 = MCG +07-38-009 = CGCG 228-011 = PGC 61958

18 30 02.3 +39 57 51

V = 14.4;  Size 0.7'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.6

 

13.1" (7/20/85): extremely faint, fairly small, diffuse, very low even surface brightness, possibly elongated.  Located 7.5' NE of NGC 6646 in a trio with IC 1288.  A mag 8.5 star lies 5.8' SW.

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IC 1291 = UGC 11283 = MCG +08-34-004 = CGCG 255-006 = PGC 62049

18 33 52.7 +49 16 42

V = 13.0;  Size 1.8'x1.5';  Surf Br = 13.9;  PA = 30d

 

17.5" (7/24/95): very faint, small, irregular glow of 30" diameter.  Appears to have no core but there are one or two extremely faint mag 15.5-16 stars superimposed on the south end.  Nearly collinear with two mag 10.5-11 stars 2.3' and 3.3' NNW.

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IC 1295 = PK 25-4.2 = PN G025.4-04.7

18 54 36.5 -08 49 49

V = 12.5;  Size 102"x87"

 

33" (9/16/07): at 200x appeared weakly annular with a slightly darker hole in the center and slightly brighter rim except on the west edge where there was an indentation or darker notch taking a small bite out of the rim.

 

18" (7/22/06): at 220x and UHC filter this fairly bright, large planetary was crisp-edged, slightly elongated ~E-W, ~1.5x1.3' in size.  The rim appeared slightly brighter, particularly along the south side giving a weak impression of annularity.  Several stars bracket the planetary and 4 or 5 mag 14-15.5 stars appear within the disc at 325x without a filter.  I viewed this object along with NGC 6712 and the stellar planetary K 4-8 in the same low power field of view!

 

17.5" (6/30/00): fairly bright at 220x using a UHC filter as a roundish disc, ~1.6'x1.4'.  The surface brightness is irregular and it appears slightly brighter along the SW and NW portion of the rim.  The unfiltered view at 280x also reveals a mottled appearance with a mag 13.5-14 star situated right at the west edge and a mag 14.5 star in the interior (a bit offset from center).  A couple of extremely faint stars are at the following edge. Located 24' ESE of NGC 6712.

 

17.5" (7/12/86): bright, large, round, 1.5' diameter.  Very pretty at 220x, estimate V = 12.0-12.5.  The stellar planetary K4-8 is just 4.6' WNW.

 

13" (7/27/84): the rim on the south or SW side appears brighter but no definite annularity was seen.

 

13.1" (8/15/82): fairly faint, appears slightly elongated in an E-W orientation.

 

8" (6/27/81): faint, round, fairly small.  Located 25' ESE of NGC 6712 in the same low power field.  Observation mentioned in 10/81 S&T for smallest scope!

 

5": visible with a 5" stop without filter and easy with UHC at 79x!

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IC 1296 = UGC 11374 = MCG +06-41-022 = CGCG 201-040 = PGC 62532

18 53 18.8 +33 03 58

V = 14.0;  Size 1.1'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 80d

 

48" (4/1/11): at 375x this low surface brightness galaxy near M57 was visible with direct vision as a faint, fairly small, round, glow with a very small bright core and diffuse halo.  At 488x it appeared fairly faint, fairly small, 40" diameter with a round, very small bright nucleus.  Surprisingly, two faint, spiral arms were just visible extending from the nucleus!  A brighter arm is attached at the south side and winds counterclockwise towards the SW.  It was often visible with averted vision.  The fainter arm on the north side curving NE required more effort and was only occasionally visible but confirmed.  A mag 13.8 star is close preceding (26" W of center).

 

17.5" (7/5/86): extremely faint, small, round, very low surface brightness.  This difficult galaxy is situated just 4' NW of M57!  Located along the north side of a small rhombus of mag 13-14 stars with sides of 1.5'.  IC 1296 is just 30" ESE of a mag 14 star.

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IC 1297 = PK 358-21.1 = ESO 337-PN20 = RU CrA = PN G358.3-21.6

19 17 23.4 -39 36 47

V = 10.7;  Size 11"x9"

 

13.1" (8/8/86): bright, small, 10"-15" diameter, slight bluish-green color.  Very pretty sight at 166x and 214x, estimate V = 11.5-12.0.

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IC 1302 = MCG +06-43-002 = LGG 428-002 = PGC 63307

19 30 52.9 +35 47 07

V = 13.4;  Size 0.9'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.2

 

17.5" (7/26/95): very faint, very small, irregularly round.  Bracketed by a mag 11 star off the south edge 35" from center and a mag 14.5 star a similar distance north.  Forms an interesting pair with IC 1303 9.4' NE in a rich star field.

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IC 1303 = UGC 11452 = MCG +06-43-004 = LGG 428-003 = PGC 63328

19 31 30.2 +35 52 35

Size 1.3'x0.8';  PA = 115d

 

17.5" (7/26/95): very faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3 E-W, 40"x30", no concentration.  Collinear with two mag 14 stars to the SW with one star at the edge of the halo.  Forms an unusual pair with IC 1302 9.4' SW in a rich Milky Way field.

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IC 1308 = [Hubble25] X = [Hodge77] HII 14 = KD D26

19 45 05.3 -14 43 16

Size 45"

 

48" (5/16/12): bright, fairly small, irregularly round.  At ~30", this HII knot is slightly larger than Hubble V and more uniform in surface brightness but the brighter portions of Hubble V have a higher surface brightness.  This is the easternmost of four HII knots along the northern side of Barnard's Galaxy.

 

18" (7/12/10): easily visible unfiltered at 225x and stands out fairly well at 285x as a 25" knot (irregularly round). Situated 1.7' NW of a mag 12/14 double star at ~8" separation.  This is the slightly fainter of a similar pair of HII knots at the north end of NGC 6822 with Hubble V just 3' W.

 

17.5" (9/1/02): following of two HII regions at the north end of Barnard's galaxy. Easily visible with averted vision at 220x without a filter and there is mild contrast gain using an OIII filter at 140x.

 

17.5" (7/14/99): following of a pair of HII regions with Hubble V at the north end of NGC 6822 = Barnard's Galaxy. Visible with direct vision at 220x and 280x without a filter. There was a mild contrast gain using a UHC filter at these magnifications.

 

17.5" (8/21/98): easily visible at 220x without a filter as a 30" round knot along with Hubble V just 3.1' W. Because I had no problem viewing this HII region without filtration I didn't blink or use an OIII filter.

 

17.5" (5/10/91): HII region on the NE edge of NGC 6822. At 82x and OIII filter appears as a faint, very small but clearly nebulous round knot. Estimate mag 14. A mag 12 star lies 2' SE (very close double on the POSS). Not seen without a filter. Forms a pair with similar Hubble V just 3' W.

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IC 1310 = Berkeley 50 = LBN 181 = Ced 178

20 10 01 +34 58 06

Size 4'

 

17.5" (8/2/97): picked up at 100x as a small nebulous patch in a rich Milky Way field surrounding a mag 13 star.  Does not stand out well at this power due to the rich environment but the glow has a noticeably higher surface brightness than the unresolved Milky Way glow.  Better view at 220x as a faint sprinkling of stars are superimposed (8-10 with averted vision) and the 2' cluster has an irregular outline.  Appears similar to a partially resolved globular.  A nice mag 12/13 double star [9" separation] is off the NE end 1.5' from center.  The view holds up well at 410x and one or two additional faint stars were resolved.

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IC 1311 = OCL 173/174 = Lund 928/925 = Cr 414 = Tr 36 = Do 2?

20 10 47 +41 10 19

Size 9'

 

17.5" (8/17/93): very faint cluster; consists of ~15 stars mag 13.5 to 15 in a 4'x3' oval outline over unresolved haze.  A mag 10 star is off the west side and most resolved stars are around the periphery.  Located within a semi-circle of bright stars including mag 6.9 SAO 49274 5' N and mag 8.1 SAO 49289 6' E.

 

8" (8/15/82): very small group of four mag 13 stars.  Use high power to resolve.

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IC 1317 = UGC 11546 = MCG +00-52-004 = 2CGCG  82 = PGC 64586

20 23 15.6 +00 39 52

V = 13.8;  Size 0.7'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 80d

 

17.5" (7/8/94): fairly faint, small, round, 0.5' diameter, weak even concentration to a brighter core and faint stellar nucleus.  A mag 12.5 star is 1.6' NNE and a mag 15 star is 40" NW.  Described as a planetary in the IC.

 

17.5": fairly faint, extremely small, round, bright core, compact.

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IC 1318 = Gamma Cyg Nebula = Butterfly Nebula = LBN 223/234/245/251 = Ced 176 = Sh 2-108

20 22 14 +40 15 24

 

18" (7/13/07): Both portions of the "Butterfly Nebula" were easily visible at 12.5x in my 80mm finder using an H-beta filter and were an amazing sight in the 18-inch at 73x using both H-beta and UHC filters as they stretched across the entire 67' field of field and separated by a wide dark lane (LDN 889).

 

IC 1318d (centered ~1° east of Gamma Cyg) passes through two 7th magnitude stars (HD 194789 and HD 194908) and is very prominent near these stars.  This swath of nebulosity courses mainly SW and NE from these stars.  To the west of the bright stars, the nebula is bifurcated into two forks by a dark lane.  To the north and NE of the stars, the nebulosity spreads out wider and is interspersed with darker regions.  Overall the surface brightness of this section is fairly high but varies quite a bit in intensity and is slightly brighter on the following side of the NE end where it contrasts with the wide dust lane that separates IC 1318e to the SE.

 

IC 1318e is situated roughly 35' SE of IC 1318d on the opposite side of dark nebula LDN 889.  This bright section passes through several wide double stars and gently curves as it sweeps from SW to NE.  The overall length is at least 35'x10' (not as wide as on photographs but nearly as long).  One or two darker spots or regions lie within the nebulosity although it appears as a single continuous piece without as much structure as IC 1318d.

 

IC 1318b is possibly the brightest piece of the IC 1318 complex and is located ~2° NW of Gamma Cyg (Sadr).  At 73x and either H-beta or UHC filter, it appeared very extended SW-NE or WSW-ENE, roughly 40'x8' and passes through a mag 8 star.  This section was easily visible at 12.5x in the 80mm finder using a H-beta filter.  The brightest portion is to the NE of the mag 8 star and a number of similar mag stars are involved with this portion.  Removing the filter, this section was still visible though the highest contrast was using a UHC filter.  To the SW of the star, this river of nebulosity takes a mild bend and flows more towards the south.  Another fainter section of nebulosity (not included in the size estimate) spreads out to the NNW of the mag 8 star.

 

12.5x80mm (7/13/07): viewed in 80mm finder using an H-beta filter.  The two roughly parallel brightest sections to the east of Gamma that form the "Butterfly Nebula" (IC 1318d and 1318e) were obvious as extremely large parallel strips oriented ~SW-NE and separated by a wide dark lane.

 

16x80 (8/23/84): extremely large complex of irregular emission nebulae surrounded Gamma Cygni (position given) with six sections visible at 16x using a UHC and H-beta filters.  Overfills the 4° finder field!  The most prominent section is an isolated patch NW of Gamma at the edge of the field (IC 1318b = Ced 176c = LBN 251 = DWB 82) and next are two parallel strips just east (IC 1318d = LBN 249) and SE of Gamma (IC 1318e = LBN 245) which have fairly sharp edges.  Observation from Mt Rose (above Lake Tahoe) using the finder.

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IC 1319 = ESO 596-G37 = MCG -03-52-007 = PGC 64675

20 26 01.2 -18 30 15

V = 13.8;  Size 0.8'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 9d

 

17.5" (8/8/02): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, 0.6'x0.5', very weak concentration.  Located 2.1' SE of mag 8.5 HD 194394 which makes the observation more difficult.  Forms a close pair with MCG +02-52-006 2.9' SW which was not noticed.

 

13" (8/17/85): faint, small, round, very weak concentration.  Located 2.1' SE of mag 8.5 SAO 163559 which interferes with viewing.  Forms a pair with NGC 6912 13' SE.  Also viewed the week before on 8/11/85 with similar notes.

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IC 1320 = UGC 11560 = MCG +00-52-009 = CGCG 373-008 = PGC 64685

20 26 25.7 +02 54 35

V = 13.6;  Size 1.0'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 87d

 

17.5" (8/21/98): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 ~E-W, weak concentration.  Brightest in a group with UGC 11561 at 17.5' S and UGC 11562 at 13.6' south.

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IC 1331 = MCG -02-53-005 = PGC 65396

20 47 48.9 -09 59 45

V = 13.7;  Size 1.8'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 85d

 

17.5" (8/8/02): faint, small, very elongated 3:1 ~E-W, 0.6'x0.2', very small brighter core. A faint star is at the west tip and off the north side of the east end.  Forms the north vertex of a triangle with mag 8.5 HD 197980 4.6' SW and mag 9 HD 198062 6.0' SE.  Forms a pair with MCG -02-53-004 3' NNW, which was not seen.  Located 30' S of mag 3.8 Epsilon Aquarii.

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IC 1340 = Veil Nebula

20 56 12 +31 04

Size 25'x20'

 

17.5": this is part of the intricate southern portion of the western arc of the Veil nebula, generally referred to as NGC 6992.  Contains the remarkable filamentary side branches which extend west at the south end of NGC 6992 and NGC 6995.  See description for NGC 6992.

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IC 1360 = CGCG 401-003 = PGC 66266

21 10 50.3 +05 04 17

Size 0.7'x0.3';  PA = 20d

 

17.5" (7/22/01): extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter, low surface brightness.  A bit easier to view than IC 1361 at the edge of the 220x field 10' E.

 

17.5" (11/25/00): extremely faint, very small, round, 15" diameter (probably viewed core only), low even surface brightness.  A faint star is close NW [34" from center].  A group of 5 mag 12-13 stars (four in a curving string) lie just to the north.  IC 1361 lies 10' E (not seen).

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IC 1361 = UGC 11692 = MCG +01-54-002 = CGCG 401-005 = PGC 66297

21 11 29.1 +05 03 16

V = 14.1;  Size 0.9'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 45d

 

17.5" (7/22/01): extremely faint, small, round, 20" diameter, low even surface brightness.  Forms a near equilateral triangle with a 30" pair of mag 13 stars 3' WSW and a mag 11.5 star 3' SSE.  Located 10' E of IC 1360.

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IC 1364 = MCG +00-54-006 = CGCG 375-013 = II Zw 107 = PGC 66367

21 13 24.6 +02 46 11

V = 13.8;  Size 1.0'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 130d

 

17.5" (8/8/02): faint, small, slightly elongated, 0.5'x0.4'.  Weak even concentration to a faint stellar nucleus.  Located 2.7' NW of mag 9.4 SAO 126626.

 

17.5" (5/10/91): faint, small, round, small slightly brighter core.  Located 2.6' NW of mag 9.2 SAO 126626.  A mag 8 star lies 6.5' WNW and a mag 7 star is 12' SW.  IC 1367 lies 18' NE and IC 1365 is 15' SE.

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IC 1365 = MCG +00-54-007 = CGCG 375-015 = II Zw 108 = VV 508 = PGC 66381

21 13 56.0 +02 33 56

V = 13.7;  Size 1.1'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 57d

 

17.5" (8/8/02): faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.8'x0.6'.  Smooth, fairly low surface brightness.

 

17.5" (5/10/91): very faint, extremely small, round, almost stellar but there is a faint extension to the west of the core.  IC 1564 lies 15' NW and NGC 7046 is 22' NE.

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IC 1367 = CGCG 375-019 = PGC 66390

21 14 09.7 +02 59 37

Size 0.3'x0.2'

 

17.5" (5/10/91): very faint, very small, round, very low even surface brightness.  A mag 12 star is 1.0' WNW.  Located ~15' NW of NGC 7046 and 18' NE of IC 1364.

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IC 1369 = Cr 432

21 12 07 +47 46 00

V = 8.8;  Size 5'

 

18" (7/30/03): this fairly rich open cluster was picked up while observing dark nebula B361 located 20' S.  At 215x, approximately two dozen stars were resolved in a boxy outline, roughly 4' diameter.  There is a lower density of stars in the center of the group and the cluster is set over some unresolved haze.  Appears as a partially resolved glowing spot at 73x (31 Nagler).  Sh 1-89, a faint planetary, lies 20' E.

 

13" (9/3/83): 15 faint stars over haze, fairly small, appears rich. 

 

8" (8/12/83): rich glowing spot with many very faint stars at visual threshold over haze with averted.  Also a small group of five stars in the field to the E.  A wide pair ß159 = 6.0/7.5 at 135" is in the field 18' WSW.

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IC 1375 = CGCG 401-015 = PGC 66603

21 20 59.8 +03 59 08

Size 0.4'x0.4'

 

17.5" (10/13/01): faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, weak concentration.  A mag 14 star lies 2.0' NE.  A mag 15 star at the north edge was not seen in mediocre seeing.

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IC 1377 = MCG +01-54-009 = CGCG 401-021 = PGC 66722

21 25 26.6 +04 18 52

Size 0.6'x0.4'

 

17.5" (11/25/00): faint, small, round, 25" diameter, very weak concentration.  Forms an obtuse angle with a mag 11 star 4' due south and a mag 10.5 star 5' NE.

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IC 1379 = CGCG 375-034 = PGC 66741

21 26 01.1 +03 05 48

Size 0.7'x0.4'

 

17.5" (7/22/01): extremely faint, very small, elongated 2:1 ~N-S, 20"x10".  Located 1' E of a mag 13.5 star and 1.6' SE a mag 11.5 star.

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IC 1381 = MCG +00-54-016 = CGCG 375-036 = PGC 66789

21 27 33.7 -01 11 19

V = 14.6;  Size 0.8'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 60d

 

18" (8/14/07): extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 20"x15".  IC 1383 lies 5.4' NNE.  Located 10' SE of a mag 10 star and 28' NNW of NGC 7069.

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IC 1383 = CGCG 375-037 = PGC 66792

21 27 39.6 -01 06 08

Size 0.6'x0.2';  PA = 126d

 

18" (8/14/07): extremely faint and small, 10"x5" NW-SE.  Situated between two mag 10.5-11 stars oriented NW-SE with a separation of 4'.  Located 5.4' NNE of IC 1381.

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IC 1384 = MCG +00-54-017 = CGCG 375-039 = PGC 66796

21 27 53.1 -01 22 07

V = 14.7;  Size 0.6'x0.5'

 

18" (8/14/07): extremely faint, very small, round, 0.3' diameter, very low even surface brightness.  Two mag 15.5 stars are less than 1' W and a third is a 1' NW.  Located 17' N of NGC 7069.

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IC 1385 = MCG +00-54-022 = CGCG 375-042 = PGC 66832

21 28 51.2 -01 04 12

V = 15.0;  Size 0.5'x0.5'

 

18" (8/14/07): extremely faint, very small, round, 21" diameter.  Farthest north in a group of 5 IC galaxies to the north of NGC 7069.

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IC 1387 = MCG +00-54-026 = CGCG 375-045 = PGC 66851

21 29 34.5 -01 21 03

V = 14.5;  Size 0.4'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.0

 

18" (8/14/07): faint, small, elonagated 3:2 SSW-NNE, 24"x16", low even surface brightness.  A mag 14 star lies 27" N.  Located 28' NE of NGC 7069 and furthest east in a group of 5 IC galaxies discovered by Javelle about 1.5 degrees SW of M2.

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IC 1392 = UGC 11772 = MCG +06-47-003 = KTG 73A = PGC 67017

21 35 32.8 +35 23 53

V = 11.5;  Size 1.6'x1.3';  Surf Br = 12.2;  PA = 75d

 

24" (10/18/12): fairly bright, moderately large, oval 4:3 WSW-ENE, 0.7'x0.45'.  Sharply concentrated with a high surface brightness 25" core and quasi-stellar nucleus.  The outer halo is much fainter and extends ~45".  A mag 12.8 star is 50" NE and a similar mag 12.5 star is 40" SW.  Several additional stars including a close double are off the SW side.  UGC 11775 lies 4.2' SE (attached to a star).

 

17.5" (8/11/96): fairly faint, small, elongated 5:3 SW-NE, 0.8'x0.5', moderately high surface brightness with a brighter core.  Situated within a short string of three stars with a mag 12.5 star 0.9' NNE and two mag 12 stars 0.8' and 1.2' SSW.  The further southern star has a mag 15 companion close following [9" separation] and there are also two mag 14.5-15.5 stars following the nearer mag 12 star off the south side.  Forms a pair with faint UGC 11775 4.2' SE.

 

17.5" (7/16/93): fairly faint, small, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, 0.6'x 0.4'.  A mag 13 star is 0.9' NNE of center.

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IC 1393 = ESO 531-G20 = MCG -04-51-009 = PGC 67147 = PGC 67148

21 40 14.2 -22 24 40

V = 14.6;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 172d

 

18" (8/9/10): very faint, very small, elongated 3:2 N-S, 24"x16", very weak concetration.  This member of ACO S963 is located 2.7' ENE of NGC 7104 between a mag 13 star 2.3' NW and a mag 10.3 star 3.3' SE.

 

18" (8/12/07): very faint, very small, elongated 2:1 N-S, 20"x10", very faint stellar nucleus with direct vision.  Located 2.7' ENE of NGC 7104 within cluster ACO S963.

 

17.5" (10/13/90): very faint, very small, round, small bright core.  Third brightest in the NGC 7103 group (ACO S963) with NGC 7104 2.7' WSW, NGC 7103 6.4' SW and IC 5122 6.5' W.

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IC 1396 = LBN 451/452 = Sh 2-131 = Ced 195 = Cr 439 = Tr 37 = Lund 995

21 39 06 +57 30

Size 170'x140'

 

17.5" (8/12/96): This HII region is most prominent with a UHC filter at 100x surrounding the triple star (∑2816 = 5.8/7.7/7.8 at 12" and 20") at the center of a scattered cluster although nebulosity is not apparent throughout the field.  About 25' away is also a pretty double star whose components are aligned with the triple star.  The surrounding 1° field contains a scattered cluster of brighter stars which are fairly uniformly distributed.

 

In the 16x80 finder without a filter, the entire cluster is clearly encased in a faint glow at least two degrees in diameter though seems to be more prominent along the curving lanes of the cluster.  The Daystar 300 filter gives a mild enhancement but dims the stars so the overall view is not as pleasing.  Mu Cephei (Herschel's Garnet Star) is at the NE edge, ~1.5° from the center.

 

18" (7/11/10): Barnard 161 is an easy 6' circular dark patch within IC 1396 (north of center) just 13' N of ∑2819 = 7.4/8.7 at 13" and 25' NE of the triple star ∑2816 = 5.8/7.7/7.8 at 12" and 20".  Stands out fairly well at 73x.  There are extensions to the north of this cometary dark nebula that I didn't see.

 

16x80 (9/29/84 and 8/26/89): using a UHC filter appears as a very large, irregular nebulous glow (about 2° diameter).  Very faint but definite when compared without filter.  Surrounds ∑2816 = 5.8/7.7 at 12" and a large, faint, scattered star group.  Visible without a filter as an extremely large, hazy region surrounding ∑2816 and fainter stars.

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IC 1401 = UGC 11810 = MCG +00-55-015 = CGCG 376-031 = PGC 67339

21 46 59.5 +01 42 45

V = 13.8;  Size 1.8'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.9;  PA = 175d

 

17.5" (8/8/02): fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 7:2 N-S, 1.1'x0.3', brighter core.  A faint star is superimposed on the SE end.

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IC 1405 = UGC 11826 = MCG +00-55-020 = CGCG 376-037 = PGC 67470

21 50 49.8 +02 01 15

V = 13.8;  Size 0.9'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 115d

 

17.5" (8/8/02): very faint, very small, round.  A very faint close double star is just off the NW edge [40" from the center].  Forms a pair with IC 1406 4.2' ESE, which was not seen.

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IC 1415

21 58 42.4 +01 21 26

 

17.5" (11/28/97): a mag 15-15.5 star was observed at Bigourdan's position.  By coincidence? there is an EXTREMELY faint galaxy close SE which I could not see and it is unlikely this object would have been detected by Bigourdan (see correspondence from Malcolm Thomson in October 1997.

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IC 1420 = UGC 11880 = MCG +03-56-005 = PGC 67900

22 02 31.7 +19 45 02

V = 13.1;  Size 1.4'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.6

 

17.5" (7/27/95): faint, small, elongated 3:2 E-W, 30"x20", broad very weak concentration with no distinct core.  A mag 13.5 star lies 30" N of center.  There appears to a brighter spot at the east end (possibly an extremely faint knot or superimposed star).

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IC 1434 = Cr 445

22 10 30 +52 50

Size 8'

 

17.5" (7/29/92): about 100 stars in a 15' diameter.  Three mag 9 stars form a triangle on the south side.  The extensions almost fill the 20' field.  Long sprays of stars intersect near the center at a mag 10.5 star.  A long ray extends ENE for 11' and contains 30 stars.  A ray to the WSW of 11' length has 16 stars including a close triple star.  There are two more sprays to the NW of 6' length.  The cluster has no distinct borders.  The surrounding Lacerta Milky Way region is breathtaking with a 20 mm Nagler.  Located 2.1° WNW of mag 4.4 Beta Lacertae.

 

8" (8/12/83): ~50 stars at 200x, over haze, includes two strings on the east side, brighter stars at the south edge.

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IC 1437 = UGC 11965 = MCG +00-56-016 = CGCG 377-042 = PGC 68438

22 15 45.1 +02 03 57

V = 13.5;  Size 1.0'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.2

 

17.5" (8/8/02): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.8'x0.7', weak concentration.  Located 7.6' NE of mag 8.2 HD 211212.

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IC 1438 = ESO 602-001 = MCG -04-52-029 = KTS 68A = PGC 68469

22 16 29.1 -21 25 50

V = 11.7;  Size 2.4'x2.0';  Surf Br = 13.3

 

24" (8/16/12): fairly bright, fairly large, sharply concentrated with a small very bright 20" core.  The core is surrounded by a large, roundish halo with a fairly even surface brightness, ~1.5' diameter.  IC 1439 lies 4.2' SE and UGCA 427 is 12' NE.

 

17.5" (7/25/95): moderately bright, moderately large, round, 1.5' diameter, even concentration to a bright core and faint, stellar nucleus.  A nearly perfect rectangle of mag 13 stars with sides of 2'x1.5' precedes by 4'.  Forms a pair with IC 1439 4.2' SE.

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IC 1439 = ESO 602-002 = KTS 68B = PGC 68476

22 16 40.1 -21 29 09

V = 13.7;  Size 1.3'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 27d

 

24" (8/16/12): fairly faint, fairly small, oval 3:2 SSW-NNE, ~30"x20".  Fainter of a pair with IC 1438 4.2' NW.

 

17.5" (7/25/95): very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 1.0'x0.5', slightly brighter core.  Forms a pair with brighter IC 1438 4.2' NW.

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IC 1441 = MCG +06-48-023 = CGCG 513-021 = CGCG 514-001 = PGC 68413

22 15 19.2 +37 18 06

V = 14.7;  Size 0.6'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 32d

 

17.5" (7/15/93): third of 7 in the NGC 7242 group.  Extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated, very low even surface brightness.  In a close trio with NGC 7240 1.4' SE and IC 5192 1.5' SSW.  A mag 11 star is 1.9' WNW.

 

17.5" (7/28/92): extremely faint, very small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE.  A mag 11 star is 2' W.  Forms a close pair with brighter NGC 7240 1.2' SE.  Faintest in the NGC 7242 group with NGC 7242 4' E and IC 5191 3.5' WNW.  Appears about 0.5 mag fainter than the 15.3p magnitude in the CGCG.

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IC 1442

22 15 59 +53 59 06

V = 9.1;  Size 3.5'

 

17.5" (8/5/94): about three dozen stars in a distinctive curving row oriented SW-NE about 4' diameter with fainter loops at both ends.  A mag 9 star SAO 34248 is off the SE and a mag 10 star SAO 34250 is off the NE end.  Unconcentrated but stands out well at low power (100x).  Located 20' SE of NGC 7245.

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IC 1445 = ESO 602-019 = MCG -03-57-007 = PGC 68826

22 25 30.3 -17 14 36

V = 12.7;  Size 1.5'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 80d

 

18" (10/16/09): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 25" diameter.  Contains a bright stellar nucleus or a faint star is superimposed.

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IC 1454 = PK 117+18.1 = Abell 81 = PN G117.5+18.9

22 42 25.0 +80 26 32

V = 14.4;  Size 34"x31"

 

18" (10/13/07): easily swept up at 175x, located 4' W of mag 7.0 HD 215867.  Compared views unfiltered and with UHC, OIII and NPB filters.  Best seen using OIII, though NPB gave the most natural view with brighter stars. Two faint mag 14/15 stars are very near the NE edge (brighter star barely off edge) with a brighter mag 13 star 1' SE.  At 225x using the NPB filter, IC 1454 appeared round, ~25-30" in diameter with an impression of an irregular surface brightness.  The rim sometimes appeared slightly brighter with a weaker center giving a very subtle annularity.

 

18" (10/9/04): easily picked up at 73x just 4' WNW of a 7th magnitude star as a small, well-defined disc.  Visible unfiltered at 160x; a couple of mag 14/15 stars are barely off the NE edge of the planetary and a 13th magnitude star lies 1' SE.  Good contrast gain with OIII filter.  The disc is perfectly round, ~25" diameter with a very crisp edge.  The surface brightness appeared a bit irregular but could not verify annularity at this power.

 

17.5" (10/13/01): picked up at 100x without filter as a faint, small disc situated 4' WNW of a mag 7 star.  Excellent contrast gain with an OIII filter and appears as a round, 25" crisp-edged disc.  At 220x without filter a faint mag 14/15 pair is at the NE edge.  Very nice view using a UHC filter at 140x-220x; the PN is slightly elongated ~E-W but no other details are visible.

 

17.5" (8/8/91): moderately bright, fairly small, almost round, slightly elongated E-W, 30" diameter.  A faint double star mag 14/15 is at the NE edge.  Located 3.8' WNW of mag 7 SAO 3785.  No central star visible.  Pretty planetary at 220x without filter.

 

13" (8/11/85): at 88x and OIII filter, fairly faint, fairly small, round.  Located 4' W of a mag 7 star which detracts from viewing.  At 166x with a UHC filter; easy to view, moderately large.  Two very faint stars are involved near the NE edge.

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IC 1459 = ESO 406-030 = MCG -06-50-016 = IC 5265 = PGC 70090

22 57 10.5 -36 27 45

V = 10.0;  Size 5.2'x3.8';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 40d

 

18" (10/25/08): very bright, fairly large, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, sharply concentrated with a very bright core.  The brightest portion of the halo extends 1.5'x1.1' and this is surrounded by a much dimmer outer envelope.  Bracketed by  by a mag 11 star 3' WNW of center and a mag 12 star 2.7' E.  This member of the Grus Chain of 9 galaxies is possibly the brightest southern galaxy missed by John Herschel.

 

17.5" (8/6/97): bright, fairly large, elongated ~5:4 SW-NE.  Well concentrated and dominated by a large, bright core.  The halo is quite extensive with averted vision and the dimensions are ~3.5'x3.0'.  Situated between a mag 11 star 3' WNW and a mag 12 star a similar distance following.  Brightest in a group including IC 5264 just 6' SSW.

 

17.5" (7/22/87): bright, fairly small, very bright core, slightly elongated halo SW-NE.  Located midway between a mag 11 star 3.0' WNW and mag 12 star 2.7' E.  Brightest in a large group of galaxies situated in a string N-S with IC 5264 6' SSW.

 

13" (10/20/84): bright, small, round, small bright nucleus, two stars at equal distance WNW and E.  Much easier than nearby IC 5269, IC 5270, IC 5273, NGC 7418 and NGC 7421!

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IC 1470 = Sh 2-156 = Ced 208 = Hb 10 = PP 104 = GM 1-79

23 05 10.3 +60 14 37

Size 1.2'x0.75'

 

18" (9/24/05): small, high surface brightness elongated glow extending from an 11th magnitude star.  At 115x, the nebulosity was not noticeably enhanced with an OIII filter but the UHC filter improved the contrast.  Easily takes 225x and the oval nebula appears to hang to the SSE of the bright star. A faint, close, equal mag double (STI 1138 = 12.7/12.7 at 4.6") lies 2' west.  A fairly striking, uncatalogued 5'x4' ring of stars follows by 9'.  The NW star in the ring (QT Cep) is encased in a faint glow (BFS 17).

 

18" (8/17/04): at 220x, this is a fairly bright, moderately large, 1' tear-shaped glow extending from a 12th magnitude star.  Nebulosity extends most south and SE of the star. A close, faint double star lies 1.9' W.  Several extremely faint stars are nearby, including one just off the SE edge and one close NE.

 

17.5" (10/30/99): picked up at 100x using an OIII filter as a small, bright glow surrounding a mag 12 star.  Best view at 280x unfiltered.  The involved star is attached at the north edge and the 1' oval nebula appears to hang off the south side of the star.  Close west is a very close, evenly matched faint double star!

 

13" (9/22/84): appears as a mag 12 star with a faint but easily visible oval nebula surrounding the star.  Extends mainly SE with the 12th magnitude star at the tip.  Visible without a filter.  Similar to Hubble's Variable Nebula.

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IC 1472 = CGCG  454-002 = MCG  +03-59-004 = PGC 70573

23 09 06.7 +17 15 33

Size 0.9'x0.4'

 

18" (10/19/06): very faint, very small, slightly elongated ~E-W, 0.3'x0.2', weak concentration, occasional very faint stellar nucleus with direct vision.  Located 4.5' ENE of mag 10.3 DY Peg (well studied short period Delta Scuti variable (105 min period).

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IC 1484 = PGC 1392792

23 22 39.9 +11 23 04

 

17.5" (9/7/96): extremely faint and small, round.  Faintest in trio with IC 1483 and IC 1485 and requires averted vision and GSC finder chart to glimpse occasionally.  Located 2.1' WNW of brighter IC 1485 which is possibly Common's NGC 7639.

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IC 1505 = MCG -01-60-020 = PGC 72133

23 41 37.1 -03 33 54

Size 0.5'x0.5'

 

17.5" (11/1/97): faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter.  Brightest of trio with the interacting pair Arp 295 = MCG -01-60-021 6.6' SSE and MCG -01-60-022 6.7' ESE.  Weak but even concentration to a small brighter core and a faint stellar nucleus.

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IC 1520 = Arp 50 = VV 25 = MCG -02-01-007 = PGC 73057

23 57 54.8 -14 02 27

V = 13.8;  Size 0.7'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 165d

 

18" (10/29/11): at 283x, Arp 50 was easily visible as a faint to fairly faint, small, round glow, ~24" diameter.  The surface brightness is nearly even, though occasionally a slightly brighter stellar nucleus popped out.  Located 11' NW of mag 7.2 HD 224512.

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IC 1525 = UGC 12883 = MCG +08-01-017 = PGC 73150

23 59 15.9 +46 53 20

V = 12.2;  Size 1.9'x1.4';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 20d

 

17.5" (7/17/93): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 1.0' diameter, broad mild concentration, very small brighter core.  Surprisingly bright for an IC galaxy.  Lies 8' WSW of mag 7.3 SAO 53560.  Brightest of three with MCG +08-01-019 10' ENE and UGC 12888 6.5' E.

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IC 1534 = UGC 125 = MCG +08-01-028 = CGCG 549-025 = V Zw 6 = PGC 910

00 13 45.5 +48 09 04

V = 13.8;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 72d

 

17.5" (8/31/86): faint, very small, elongated WSW-ENE, even surface brightness.  A mag 11 star is off the NE edge 39" from the center.  First of three IC galaxies in the NGC 51 group of six galaxies with IC 1535 2.0' ENE and IC 1536 5.6' E.

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IC 1535 = MCG +08-01-030 = CGCG 549-026 = PGC 922

00 13 57.3 +48 09 29

V = 13.6;  Size 1.1'x0.2';  Surf Br = 11.7;  PA = 170d

 

17.5" (8/31/86): faint, small, elongated ~N-S, even surface brightness, very diffuse.  A mag 11 star is 1.5' W.  Second of three IC galaxies in the NGC 51 group with IC 1534 2.0' WSW.

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IC 1536 = MCG +08-01-032 = CGCG 549-028 = Mrk 939 = PGC 949

00 14 19.0 +48 08 36

V = 14.3;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 171d

 

17.5" (8/31/86): fourth of six in the NGC 51 group and the third of three IC galaxies with IC 1535 3.7' WNW and IC 1534 5.6' W.  Very faint, very small, slightly elongated, faint stellar nucleus.  A group of four mag 12 -13 stars is just north with the closest star 47" NW of center.

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IC 1542 = MCG +04-02-001 = CGCG 479-001 = PGC 1328

00 20 41.2 +22 35 33

V = 14.1;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 78d

 

18" (11/22/08): faint, small, irregularly round, low surface brightness.  Located on the NW edge of the NGC 80 cluster.  Forms a pair with 2MASX J00203547+2234376 located 1.7' SW.

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IC 1546 = NGC 85B = MCG +04-02-008 = CGCG 479-010 = PGC 1382

00 21 29.0 +22 30 21

V = 14.6;  Size 0.9'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.6

 

18" (11/22/08): very faint, small, elongated 3:1 NW-SE, 0.45'x0.15'.  Forms the fainter member of a close double system with NGC 85 just 0.9' NW of center and the major axis of the galaxy points to NGC 85.

 

17.5" (9/19/87): extremely faint, very small, elongated NW-SE, visible with averted vision only.  Forms a double system just 1' E of NGC 85 in the NGC 80 group.

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IC 1558 = ESO 474-002 = MCG -04-02-024 = UGCA 8 = PGC 2142

00 35 47.1 -25 22 28

V = 12.2;  Size 3.4'x2.5';  Surf Br = 14.4;  PA = 150d

 

17.5" (9/7/96): extremely faint, fairly large, very low surface brightness.  At times appeared elongated NNW-SSE but very difficult to trace the outer halo due to its low surface brightness.  Requires averted and cannot hold steadily.  Located 3.5' NE of mag 8 SAO 166387.

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IC 1559 = NGC 169A = MCG +04-02-034 = Mrk 341 = PGC 2201

00 36 52.3 +23 59 06

V = 14.0;  Size 0.8'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 94d

 

13.1" (10/20/84): appears as a "faint star" possibly nebulous at the south edge of NGC 169, forming a close contact system (Arp 282).

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IC 1563 = Arp 127 = NGC 191A = MCG -02-02-076 = Ho 13b = PGC 2332

00 39 00.2 -09 00 52

V = 12.8;  Size 0.8'x0.6';  Surf Br = 11.9;  PA = 143d

 

17.5" (9/17/88): faint, very small, round.  A mag 14 star is 30" N.  Forms a double system with NGC 191 just 45" NNW of center.

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IC 1565 = UGC 410 = MCG +01-02-047 = CGCG 409-057 = IC 1567: = PGC 2372

00 39 26.3 +06 44 03

V = 13.3;  Size 1.5'x1.5';  Surf Br = 14.1

 

18" (8/26/06): the brightest member of AGC 76 appeared fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.8'x0.7', very small bright core. The next two brightest cluster members are IC 1566 which lies 5' NE and IC 1568 10' NE. Several mag 10-11 stars are in the field, including a mag 10 star 3.4' SE.

 

17.5" (9/5/99): first of three in core of AGC 76.  Appears faint, small, round, 30" diameter.  Located 2.4' S of a mag 11.5 star and 3.4' NW of a mag 10.5 star.  IC 1566 lies 5.2' NE and IC 1568 is 10' NE.  NGC 190 (HCG 5) lies 20' NNW.

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IC 1566 = MCG +01-02-048 = CGCG 409-058 = PGC 2373

00 39 33.3 +06 48 55

Size 0.6'x0.5'

 

18" (8/26/06): faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter.  Slightly smaller and fainter than IC 1565.  Located 5' NE of IC 1565 in AGC 76.

 

17.5" (9/5/99): second of three in AGC 76.  Very faint, small, round, 30" diameter.  Appears similar to IC 1565 but slightly lower surface brightness.  Located 3.0' NE of a mag 11.5 star and 5.2' NE of IC 1565.  IC 1568 lies 6.0' NE.

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IC 1568 = MCG +01-02-052 = CGCG 409-061 = PGC 2404

00 39 55.9 +06 50 55

Size 0.9'x0.9'

 

18" (8/26/06): faint, small, ~25"x15".  Third and faintest of three on a line with IC 1565 and IC 1566 in AGC 76.

 

17.5" (9/5/99): third of three in AGC 76 with IC 1565 and IC 1566.  Appears very faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, ~50"x35".  IC 1566 lies 6.0' SW.

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IC 1569 = MCG +01-02-053 = PGC 2430

00 40 28.0 +06 43 11

Size 0.7'x0.6'

 

18" (8/26/06): very faint, small, slightly elongated, 20"x16".  Located 2.7' SW of a mag 10.7 star and 15' dues east of IC 1565 in AGC 76.

 

17.5" (12/11/99): very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter.  A mag 15-15.5 star lies 1.1' S of center.  Located 15' due east of IC 1565 in AGC 76.

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IC 1574 = UGCA 9 = ESO 474-018 = MCG -04-02-043 = DDO 226 = PGC 2578

00 43 03.8 -22 14 49

V = 13.7;  Size 2.0'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.9;  PA = 175d

 

18" (12/17/11): at 175x, an extremely or very faint, low surface brightness glow was visible with averted vision.  Appeared fairly small, elongated N-S, ~25"x15".  Located 27' SW of mag 5.2 HD 4247.  This dwarf is a member of the Sculptor Group.

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IC 1590 = Cr 8

00 52 49 +56 37 54

 

18" (2/16/07): at 220x about three dozen stars are visible in the region of the nebula, including a number of faint stars.  At the center is the multiple star Burnham 1, a striking triple with a difficult 4th component.  A close pair of mag 11.5 stars lie 0.9' SW of Burnham 1.

 

17.5" (9/28/02): IC 1590 is a young star cluster embedded in the core of NGC 281.  The bright central quadruple (ADS 719 = Burnham 1) contains a bright mag 8.6/9.2/9.8 trio at 4" and 9".  At 140x, a fourth fainter companion (mag ~10.1) at 1.54" separation is just visible close following the brightest member and is cleanly resolved at 324x.

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IC 1611 = ESO 029-SC027 = Lindsay 61

00 59 48.7 -72 20 01

V = 12.0;  Size 1.0'

 

30" (11/5/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): IC 1611, IC 1612 and Kron 22 are a trio of clusters just 10' SE of NGC 346, the best emission nebula in the SMC and the general field is striking.  IC 1611 is fairly bright, irregular shape, elongated SW to NE, ~1 diameter.  A couple of very faint stars are resolved at the edges, though this object appears to be primarily an emission nebula.  Two mag 12 stars lie 1' NNE and 1' ENE.  IC 1612 is 2.4' SSE and Kron 22 4' SE.

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IC 1612 = ESO 029-SC028 = Lindsay 62

01 00 00.3 -72 22 18

V = 12.3;  Size 0.8'

 

30" (11/5/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): Second of three clusters with IC 1611 2.4' NNW and Kron 22 2.5' E.  Fairly bright, irregular shape elongated SW-NE, ~1.2' diameter.  A half-dozen stars are resolved around the edges including two very close pairs!  The background glow of the SMC is relatively bright in this region so the cluster is set over a background glow that seems to extend more noticeably to the west and SW.

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IC 1613 = UGC 668 = MCG +00-03-070 = Cetus system = PGC 3844

01 04 46.2 +02 07 04

V = 9.2;  Size 16.2'x14.5';  Surf Br = 15.0;  PA = 50d

 

18" (9/15/07): faint, very large, irregular glow, roughly elongated 4:3 SW-NE, ~8'x6'.  A mag 10.5 star is just at the west edge of the glow. A very small knot (HII region?) or core is faintly visible just 2' E or ENE of the mag 10.5 star.  There appears to be a very faint detached piece to the NE about 7' from the mag 10.5 star.  Located ~12' S of  mag 7.2 HD 6375.

 

13.1" (12/22/84): faint, large, extremely diffuse.  This Local Group member appears as an irregular hazy region with a large brighter section to the NE and a fainter section to the SW.  No visible core.  Several brighter stars are in the field includes a star at the SW edge.  Located 46' N of 26 Ceti.

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IC 1624 = ESO 051-SC017 = Kron 52 = Lindsay 76

01 05 20.9 -72 02 35

V = 12.4;  Size 0.7'

 

18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x and UHC, this is the smaller of a pair of nebulous clusters with NGC 395.  It appeared about half the size of NGC 395, roughly 1' in diameter with a mottled appearance and no central condensation with no resolution.  A mag 13 star is close west with a mag 11 star 2' W (on line with IC 1624). A large, scattered group of stars seems superimposed on the field.  A very small nebulous knot was also noted ~2' SE.  Located 9' E of NGC 371 and 3.5' SSE of NGC 395.

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IC 1626 = ESO 029-SC030 = Lindsay 77

01 06 14.6 -73 17 51

V = 13.8

 

30" (11/6/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 45"x35", fairly even glow.  A couple of faint stars are resolved at the NW and SW edge.  Two mag 11.5 stars lie 4' SW and mag 10.6 HD 6932 lies 8' NE.  Hodge-Wright (HW) 52, a faint cluster, lies 5' NE.  Situated right on the line between IC 1626 and mag 10.5 HD 6932 3' NE.  IC 1644 lies 14' NE and Lindsay 86 is located 9' ENE.

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IC 1634 = UGC 740 = MCG +03-04-008 = CGCG 459-014 = PGC 4232

01 11 02.9 +17 39 45

Size 0.4'x0.4'

 

17.5" (11/26/94): very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, very weak concentration.  Forms the north member of a similar double system with IC 1635 separation 40" between centers.  The halos are almost in contact.  A mag 14 star lies 50" W.  These are the brightest galaxies in the core of rich cluster AGC 154 which lies at a redshift of z = 0.067 (billion light years!).

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IC 1635 = UGC 739 = MCG +03-04-009 = CGCG 459-013 = PGC 4231

01 11 03.5 +17 39 06

Size 0.3'x0.3'

 

17.5" (11/26/94): very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, very weak concentration.  Forms the south member of a similar double system with IC 1634 separation 40" between centers.  The halos are almost in contact.  A mag 14 star lies 1.1' NW.  These are the brightest galaxies in the core of rich cluster AGC 154.  With a redshift of z = 0.061, this corresponds to a distance of 900,000 - 1,000,000 light years!).

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IC 1636 = CGCG 501-125 = CGCG 502-001 = PGC 4280

01 11 37.5 +33 21 15

V = 14.4;  Size 0.5'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 103d

 

18" (10/16/09): faint, small, round, 20" diameter, high surface brightness.  Located 15' NE of NGC 410 in a cluster.  IC 1638 lies 9' E.

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IC 1638 = MCG +05-03-082 = CGCG 501-129 = CGCG 502-005 = PGC 4338

01 12 21.8 +33 21 52

V = 14.1;  Size 0.7'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.4

 

18" (10/16/09): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 25" diameter.  Appears as a high surface brightness knot.  IC 1636 lies 9' W. Located 8' W of a mag 8.5 star. Member of the NGC 410 group.

 

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IC 1644 = ESO 029-EN035 = Lindsay 481

01 09 13.1 -73 11 37

 

30" (11/6/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): very bright, small, compact high surface brightness HII region, 20" diameter, good response to a NPB filter.  Located 14' NE of IC 1626 and 20' WNW of NGC 456.  Mag 10.6 HD 6932 lies 7.7' W and a mag 10.3 star is 9' ENE with IC 1644 on the line connecting these stars.

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IC 1648 = CGCG 501-131 = CGCG 502-007 = PGC 4417

01 13 42.1 +33 13 06

V = 14.4;  Size 0.6'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 132d

 

18" (10/16/09): faint, very small, round, 15" diameter.  Located 5.4' NE and 9' NE of two mag 7.5-8 stars and 34' ENE of the NGC 410 quartet (NGC 407/408/410/414) in the same larger group.

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IC 1655 = ESO 051-SC023 = Lindsay 90

01 11 54.4 -71 19 48

V = 14.0

 

30" (11/6/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly faint, fairly small, soft round glow with an even surface brightness, 40" diameter.  Hodge-Wright (HW) 64 lies 5.5' W.

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IC 1657 = ESO 352-024 = MCG -06-03-030 = IC 1663 = PGC 4440

01 14 06.9 -32 39 03

V = 12.4;  Size 2.3'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.5;  PA = 170d

 

17.5" (12/26/00): fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 7:2 ~N-S, 1.8'x0.5', brighter core.  Ends appear to taper giving a narrow lens appearance.  Two nearby faint companions off NW and NE side were not seen.  This is a Seyfert galaxy.

 

17.5" (11/6/93): fairly faint, very elongated 4:1 NNW-SSE, 1.6'x0.4', nearly edge-on appearance, weak concentration.

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IC 1660 = ESO 051-SC024 = Lindsay 89

01 12 38.4 -71 45 41

V = 13.5

 

30" (11/6/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 40" diameter.  A single brighter star is resolved along with a couple of extremely faint stars.  Located 8' SSW of mag 9.8 HD 7519 and 22' due east of cluster NGC 411.  Several mag 12.5-13.5 stars are witihin 5', mostly on the south side.

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IC 1662 = ESO 029-SC037 = Lindsay 92

01 12 33.4 -73 27 25

V = 14.0

 

30" (11/6/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, 36"x24", brighter core.  No resolution except for a single star on the west side.  Lindsay 93, a fainter cluster, lies 1.5' SE.  Located 3.7' WNW of a mag 10.9 star and 11' SW of the bright emission nebula NGC 456.  NGC 456 is the first of three striking clusters and nebulae with 460 and 465.

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IC 1667 = MCG -03-04-039 = PGC 4694

01 18 42.3 -17 03 01

V = 13.6;  Size 1.0'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 69d

 

18" (12/17/11): extremely faint, small, round, 20"-24" diameter, very low surface brightness.  Required averted vision to glimpse a few times, but confirmed.  The IC identification is uncertain due to a poor position by Swift.

 

18" (12/18/06): extremely faint, small, round, 0.4' diameter.  Appears as a very low surface brightness hazy spot without concentration.  Only visible intermittently with averted vision.  Located 4.8' W of brighter IC 93.  The B magnitude of 14.5 appears too bright (LEDA gives 15.3).

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IC 1670 = VV 779 = MCG -03-04-040/041

01 18 50.8 -16 48 10

 

18" (11/13/07): IC 1670 consists of a contact pair of spiral galaxies.  The brighter galaxy (IC 1670B) on the east side appeared fairly faint, fairly small.  At first glance I noticed a fairly high surface brightness knot ~20" in diameter but with careful viewing, faint extensions were seen oriented E-W, increasing the size to ~0.9'x0.3'.  The initial knot I noticed is the sharply concentrated core of the galaxy.  At the west edge is an attached companion, IC 1670A, just 1' between centers.  IC 1670A appeared very faint, very small, round, just 0.2' diameter.  Apparently I only viewed the core of this edge-on galaxy.  Located ~3' SW of a mag 11 star.  IC 93 lies 15' SSE.

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IC 1685 = PGC 5035

01 23 06.7 +33 11 25

 

17.5" (10/4/97): this very difficult object is located 2.5' NE of NGC 494 in a cluster.  Just glimpsed with averted vision at 280x and appeared as a 10" fleeting spot with no concentration.  A mag 14.5 star lies 45" SSE.

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IC 1687 = MCG +05-04-039 = CGCG 502-061 = PGC 5074

01 23 19.2 +33 16 40

V = 13.6;  Size 0.5'x0.3';  PA = 5d

 

17.5" (10/4/97): extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter.  Required averted vision to view.  Located just 1.6' SE of mag 7.5 SAO 54647 within the NGC 507 group.  A mag 14 star lies 30" preceding.

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IC 1690 = CGCG 502-071 = PGC 5110

01 23 49.6 +33 09 23

V = 13.9;  Size 0.5'x0.3';  PA = 130d

 

17.5" (10/4/97): extremely faint, very small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 20"x10".  Extended in the direction of a mag 12 star 1.5' SE.  Member of the NGC 499/507 cluster and located 6.4' SSE of NGC 507.

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IC 1693 = I Zw 6 = ZH 32 = PGC 5125

01 24 02.4 -01 39 26

Size 0.6'x0.5'

 

17.5" (9/19/87): extremely faint and small, round.  Forms a very close pair with a close double mag 15/15 pair.  Member of AGC 194.

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IC 1695 = UGC 977 = MCG +01-04-055 = CGCG 411-054 = Shkh 40-1 = PGC 5245

01 25 07.7 +08 41 57

V = 14.0;  Size 0.7'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.1

 

18" (12/3/05): I forgot about the observation of this galaxy two months ago and assumed it was part of the NGC 524 group.  But with a redshift of z = .048 compared to 0.008, this galaxy lies six times further away in the heart of AGC 193 and Shk 40!  At 225x it appeared faint to fairly fairly, small, irregular round, slightly brighter core.  The core or a stellar knot seemed offset to one side (double galaxy).  A mag 12 star is less than 1' NW.  This description is quite similar to the one two months back.

 

18" (10/8/05): The brightest member of AGC 193 and Shakhbazian 40 appeared faint, small, irregularly round.  Situated just 43" SE of a mag 13 star.  In moments of better seeing this galaxy appeared double with an extremely faint knot or extension to the NE of the core of the main galaxy.  The next day I checked the DSS and this observation matches the image!  This distant cluster has a redshift of z = .048 which corresponds to a distance of over 700 million light years.  The only other member seen was UGC 967, located 7.5' NW.

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IC 1696 = UGC 973 = ZH 24 = MCG +00-04-122 = PGC 5231

01 24 52.3 -01 37 02

V = 13.6;  Size 0.9'x0.8';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 10d

 

17.5" (9/19/87): faint, very small, irregularly round, small bright core.  A mag 14 star is 34" NW of center.  Located 3' SE of NGC 530 in AGC 194.

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IC 1727 = VV 338a = UGC 1249 = MCG +04-05-009 = KTG 8A = PGC 6574

01 47 30.0 +27 19 59

V = 11.5;  Size 6.9'x3.1';  Surf Br = 14.7;  PA = 150d

 

17.5" (1/20/90): very faint, moderately large, elongated 2:1 NW-SE.  Very low surface brightness with no distinct edges or core.  Located 8' SW of NGC 672.

 

13" (11/5/83): very faint, moderately large, diffuse, ill-defined, elongated NNW-SSE, no central condensation.  Forms a pair with NGC 672 8' NE.

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IC 1729 = ESO 477-004 = MCG -05-05-014 = PGC 6598

01 47 55.2 -26 53 32

V = 12.6;  Size 1.7'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 150d

 

18" (12/17/11): at 285x appeared moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 30"x20".  Sharply concentrated with a very small, very bright core that increases to a stellar nucleus.  ESO 477-008 lies 24' SE.

 

18" (12/18/06): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 0.6'x0.4', gradually increases to center.  This galaxy appears to have a high surface brightness as if I was viewing the core region only (verified on the DSS).  Located 9' SSE of mag 8.9 HD 11020 near the corner where Cetus, Fornax and Sculptor meet.

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IC 1730 = MCG +04-05-015a = CGCG 482-020 = PGC 6732

01 49 57.9 +22 00 44

Size 0.7'x0.5'

 

18" (11/22/03): very faint, extremely small, round, 10" diameter.  Located 3.5' NW of NGC 680 and 1' SSE of a mag 12 star.

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IC 1731 = UGC 1291 = MCG +04-05-018 = CGCG 482-021 = PGC 6756

01 50 12.4 +27 11 46

V = 13.3;  Size 1.5'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 140d

 

17.5" (12/11/99): very faint, fairly small.  Appears as a low surface brightness glow, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE.  About 5' S is a distinctive group of 10 brighter stars (see Cr 21).  IC 1731 is located 34' SE of NGC 672.

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IC 1732 = UGC 1307 = MCG +06-05-016 = CGCG 522-021 = PGC 6805

01 50 47.9 +35 55 57

V = 13.9;  Size 1.5'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 62d

 

17.5" (9/19/87): faint, fairly small, edge-on WSW-ENE.  A mag 15 star is at the NE edge 18" from the center.  Located 5.3' N of mag 7.3 SAO 55026 in AGC 262.

 

13" (10/20/84): very faint, small, elongated WSW-ENE.  One or two extremely faint stars possibly involved.  Located between two stars mag 7 and 8.

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IC 1733 = UGC 13101 = MCG +05-05-016 = CGCG 503-032 = PGC 6796

01 50 42.9 +33 04 56

V = 13.3;  Size 1.2'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 50d

 

24" (9/15/12): fairly faint to moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.7'x0.6', bright core.  Forms a close pair with IC 1735 1.9' ENE.  Brightest member of AGC 260 (8 members viewed).  A mag 10.8 star 2' N forms an equilateral triangle with IC 1733 and 1735.

 

17.5" (10/5/02): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.8'x0.7, weak concentration.  Located 2.0' S of mag 10.8 SAO 55024.  This galaxy is the brightest in the galaxy cluster AGC 260.  Forms a pair with IC 1735 1.9' ENE (not seen).

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IC 1735 = MCG +05-05-018 = PGC 6803

01 50 51.7 +33 05 32

Size 0.7'x0.5';  PA = 168d

 

24" (9/15/12): fairly faint, small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 24"x18".  Forms a close pair with brighter IC 1733 1.9' WSW.  Located 2' SE of a mag 10.8 star on the west side of AGC 260.

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IC 1738 = MCG -02-05-061 = PGC 6832

01 51 07.9 -09 47 31

V = 14.5;  Size 0.9'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 80d

 

13.1" (12/22/84): faint, small, round.  Forms a pair with NGC 701 5.4' N.

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IC 1747 = PK 130+1.1 = PN G130.2+01.3

01 57 35.7 +63 19 18

V = 12.0;  Size 13"

 

48" (10/23/11): at 375x appeared as a very bright, small, bluish planetary with an irregularly brighter rim, slightly fainter on the west side of the rim.  At 488x, very interesting annular planetary with a relatively thick brighter rim that appears clumpy and a dark center.  The rim dims, though, on the west side, so the annularity is incomplete.  Overall the impression is a thick crescent spanning 270°.

 

18" (11/17/08): immediately picked up at 175x as a small, bluish disc, ~12" diameter.  Situated within a distinctive 20' curving chain of stars that passes through much of the field.  Very good contrast gain using an OIII filter.  At 450x, the planetary is slightly elongated WNW-ESE, ~15"x12", and weakly annular.  At 800x it appeared irregularly brighter along the rim with a knotty structure, particularly along the northern half.  Located 30' SE of mag 3.4 Epsilon Cassiopeiae.

 

13.1" (12/7/85): at 166x without a filter appeared moderately bright, very small, round, about 12" diameter.  Takes 360x but no structure is visible.  Surrounded by three mag 13 stars 0.8' N, 1.0' SW and 1.3' E of center.  Three collinear mag 11 stars oriented SSW-NNE begin 3' NE.  Located 30' SE of mag 3.3 Epsilon Cassiopeiae.

 

8": just non-stellar at 125x.  Definite disk at 220x and possibly slightly elongated NW-SE.  Three mag 11 stars on a line are to the NE.

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IC 1783 = ESO 354-046 = MCG -06-05-037 = LGG 052-001 = PGC 8279

02 10 06.1 -32 56 23

V = 12.5;  Size 2.0'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 3d

 

17.5" (10/8/94): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 1.5'x0.7', broad concentration.  A mag 13 star is 1.8' WSW of center.

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IC 1788 = ESO 415-015 = MCG -05-06-011 = LGG 052-003 = PGC 8649

02 15 50.0 -31 12 04

V = 12.3;  Size 2.6'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 27d

 

17.5" (12/28/94): moderately bright, fairly large, nearly edge-on 4:1 SSW-NNE, 2.5'x0.6', broad concentration.  A mag 14 star is just west of the SSW end 1.6' from the center.  A wide pair of mag 10-11 stars at 36" separation lies 10' SSE.  Relatively bright for an IC galaxy.

 

17.5" (10/29/94): fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, 2.1'x0.7', broad concentration.  A mag 14 star is just preceding the SSW tip.

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IC 1795 = LBN 645 = LBN 646 = LBN 647 = Ced 6

02 26 32 +62 02 29

Size 21'

 

18" (10/13/07): NGC 896 and IC 1795 form a bright, detailed HII region at the NW corner of the huge IC 1805 HII ring ("Heart Nebula").  This complex is split into three or 4 distinct sections by dust lanes (LDN 1359).  The largest section is IC 1795, which extends mostly north of a mag 10 star for ~8'.  To the west of the mag 10 star is a  dust lane oriented NW-SE and beyond this lane to the west is a small, moderatly high surface brightness patch (NGC 896) of 2' diameter.  To the east of the star is another broad dust lane extending N-S and following this lane is a fainter wash of nebulosity that streams to the north for over 15' in length.  It passes through mag 9 SAO 12287 and just north of this star the nebulosity has a small, brighter patch.  Initially, I thought the complex ended here on the NE side, but then additional fainter nebulosity was noticed spreading out to the west for several arc minutes increasing the total size to 15'-20' for both N-S and E-W directions.

 

17.5" (11/27/92): observation at 100x using an OIII filter.  This is the northeastern section of a large emission complex with NGC 896.  Very large, about 10' diameter, roundish, fainter than NGC 895 but still moderately bright.  A mag 9.5 star is embedded at the SE edge and several fainter stars are superimposed.  A small detached piece of nebulosity is visible about 10' N with a mag 11.5 off the south edge and several fainter stars are at the edges or superimposed.  NGC 896 and IC 1795 form the NE component with the IC 1805 ("Heart Nebula") complex spread out to the SE.

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IC 1799 = UGC 1943 = MCG +08-05-012 = CGCG 553-014 = PGC 9432

02 28 46.0 +45 58 14

V = 13.6;  Size 1.1'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 34d

 

17.5" (8/5/97): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 SW-NE, broad concentration to a brighter core.  A mag 14 star is at the west edge [not on DSS, although a faint star is off the following side].  Viewed after glimpsing NGC 920 which is just 9.5' W. Interestingly, NGC 920 was a very difficult visual target, and it seems strange that Swift would have been missed this much brighter galaxy.

 

17.5" (11/26/94): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 SSW-NNE, 1.0'x0.4', broad concentration to a fairly bright core and occasional stellar nucleus.  A mag 14 star is very close west and a mag 12 star (unequal double) is 1.4' NNW.  Located in a rich star field 11' WSW of a mag 7 SAO 38067.  Brighter of a pair with NGC 933 6.6' ESE and NGC 920 lies 9.5' W (position not examined).

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IC 1801 = Arp 276 = VV 238b = UGC 1936 = MCG +03-07-016 = PGC 9392

02 28 12.9 +19 34 60

V = 13.8;  Size 1.3'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 30d

 

17.5" (1/20/90): very faint, very small, elongated SW-NE, low surface brightness.  Forms a double system very close off the SE end of NGC 935!

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IC 1805 = Heart Nebula = LBN 656 = Ced 7 = Sh 2-190 = LBN 654 = Cr 26 = Mel 15

02 32 42 +61 27

V = 6.5;  Size 100'x80'

 

18" (10/13/07): IC 1805 is a cluster (Cr 26 = Melotte 15) involved with a huge emission complex (LBN 654) dubbed the "Heart Nebula". The central cluster, Cr 26, was striking at 73x, consisting of a 20' scattered group of mag 8 and fainter stars (I estimated 17 stars mag 8-10.5). Embedded within the group is a smaller, fairly rich, 4'x2.5' oval ring with over three dozen stars. Most of the stars are located along the irregular ring, itself, and not in the interior. On the SW side is the brightest member, mag 8 HD 15558, which has a mag 10.5 companion at 10" separation (ADS 1920). The central region is richest around this pair with 9 or 10 stars in total packed into a 1.6' region.

 

Adding an OIII filter, the cluster was encased in a fairly bright, irregular glow, ~12-15' in diameter and extending mostly to the east of the cluster. There appears to be dark lanes or obscuring dust involved as the surface brightness is irregular with brighter filaments within the glow. Fainter nebulosity extends to the east and then abruptly bifurcates into two branches, one heading NE and the other SE. There's a sharp border to the nebulosity at the split as the sky directly east immediately darkens, adding to the contrast.

 

Following the stream of nebulosity to the NE, it extends roughly 20' in that direction but then curves back sharply towards the west where it meanders for 30'-40', ending about 30' N of the cluster. Only 20' E of the bend at the NE corner is the fairly large open cluster, NGC 1027 (see notes) .

 

The southern river of nebulosity can be followed around in a huge loop. First it gently curves to the south or SSE for ~40' and then loops back sharply towards the west (this band forms the southern boundary of the "Heart") for at least 40', heading towards a distinctive N-S string of 5 stars with a length of 6'. This group is catalogued as Markarian 6 = Stock 7. At the south end of Mrk 6 are two doubles, ∑264 = 8.6/9.8 at 17" and ∑263 = 10/11 pair at 17".

 

At this point, the rim bends to the north and brightens noticeably in a 10' patch. It dims and continues on further to the north, passing about 25' W of the cluster and fades out pretty close to NGC 896, a nearly isolated bright patch to the NW of the main structure.  Near the northwest end of IC 1805 is Tombaugh 4, a low surface brightness cluster that requires high power to partially resolve.

 

I had now traced around the entire outline of the "Heart Nebula" visible on wide-field images, scanning over a degree and a half from north to south and perhaps 1.25° in extent from west to east. The entire outline, including the weaker interior glow, was also visible at 12.5x in my 80mm finder using an OIII filter, although without the detail visible in the main scope.

 

NGC 896 and IC 1795 are parts of a fairly bright, detailed region at the NW corner of this huge ring. The complex appears split into three or 4 distinct sections by dust lanes (LDN 1359). The largest section is IC 1795, which extends mostly north of a mag 10 star for ~8'. To the west of the mag 10 star is a dust lane oriented NW-SE and beyond this lane to the west is a small, moderately high surface brightness glow (NGC 896) of 2' diameter. To the east of the star is another broad dust lane extending N-S and east of this lane is a fainter wash of nebulosity that streams to the north for over 15' in length. It passes through mag 9 SAO 12287 and just north of this star the nebulosity has another small, brighter patch. Initially, I thought the complex ended here on the NE side, but additional fainter nebulosity was noticed spreading out to the west, increasing the total size to 15'-20' for both N-S and E-W directions.

 

Comparing my descriptions to the MegaStar outline, I noticed that the cluster Mrk 6 (perhaps it's an asterism) is not plotted, although the brighter stars are, of course. Secondly, the outline shows a large gap between the NW end of the Heart and NGC 896. Visually, it appeared the Heart Nebula extended closer to 896. Finally, I picked up additional nebulosity to the north of NGC 896 not shown on MegaStar.

 

17.5" (11/27/92): about 125 stars forming a bright, very large 40' field at 100x.  In the center is an oval ring consisting of about 30 stars within a 4'-5' diameter including a bright 8th magnitude multiple star (Stein 368).  The brighter stars in the outer region form a rough incomplete circular outline.  Using 100x with an OIII filter, the associated nebulosity (LBN 654) is clearly entwined within a large portion of the cluster.

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IC 1815 = UGC 2047 = MCG +05-07-014 = CGCG 505-0 13 = PGC 9794

02 34 20.0 +32 25 46

V = 12.9;  Size 1.7'x1.6';  Surf Br = 13.8

 

18" (1/26/11): fairly faint to moderately bright, fairly small, round, 35" diameter, even moderate concentration to a small bright core and stellar nucleus.  Located 3.5' SE of mag 7.6 HD 15896 and 4.5' S of NGC 973.  I'm surprised Swift missed this galaxy but picked up NGC 973, a lower surface brightness edge-on.

 

17.5" (11/30/91): fairly faint, small, irregularly round, small bright core, stellar nucleus.  Located 3.5' ESE of mag 7.5 SAO 55664.  Smaller but higher surface brightness than NGC 973 4.5' N.

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IC 1827 = UGC 2152 = MCG +00-07-075 = CGCG 388-089 = PGC 10087

02 39 46.5 +01 33 30

V = 13.7;  Size 1.1'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.0;  PA = 154d

 

17.5" (11/26/94): faint, small, very elongated 3:1 NW-SE, 0.6'x0.2', bright core.  A mag 13 star is very close to the SE end 28" from the center.  Forms a pair with NGC 1038 5.6' SE.

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IC 1830 = ESO 416-006 = MCG -05-07-012 = UGCA 37 = IC 1826 = PGC 10041

02 39 03.7 -27 26 37

V = 12.8;  Size 1.7'x1.4';  Surf Br = 13.5

 

17.5" (12/9/01): moderately bright and large, elongated 4:3 WNW-ESE, 1.2'x0.9', brighter core.  A mag 10.5 star (SAO 167947) lies 1.3' W of center.

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IC 1848 = Soul Nebula = LBN 667 = Sh 2-199 = Ced 9 = Cr 32 = Cr 33 = Cr 34 = Baby Nebula

02 51 12 +60 24

V = 6.5;  Size 100'x50'

 

18" (10/13/07): I only took a fairly quick look at this huge HII region ("Soul Nebula" or "Baby Nebula") at the end of the evening after a long examination of IC 1705 ("Heart Nebula").  In comparison, portions of this object clearly have a higher surface brightness using an OIII filter at 73x.  Near the center is an E-W elongated, scattered group of stars (Cr 32), ~10'x4' in size.  On the west end are two mag 7/8.3 with a number of fainter stars huddled nearby.  About 60' to the ENE is another larger, scattered group (Cr 34).  Weak nebulosity is evident throughout the field without a filter.

 

Adding an OIII filter greatly increases the contrast and nebulosity is fairly prominent in several different sections.  About 20' E of Cr 32 is a brighter, elongated patch.  To the east of this patch is a dark lane or intrusion and on the eastern side is a brighter, 10' circular glow (IC 1871) with an irregular outline. IC 1871 is located roughly 45' ENE of Cr 32.  This patch is irregular in surface brightness with brighter streaks.  A larger region spreads out to the east of the cluster increasing the total length to over 1.5 degrees.  I also noticed brighter regions of nebulosity to the west of Cr 32, but didn't take notes on this area or try to follow the entire outline of the complex.

 

17.5" (10/2/99): at 100x, this large but weak grouping is dominated by a 2' pair of mag 7/8 stars which are both surrounded by several close, faint companions.  The surrounding one degree field is undistinguished but it appears weakly concentrated around the bright pair.  Faint nebulosity is visible in portions of the field.  At 220x, the view is striking with ~12 stars huddled around the southern mag 9 star including a nice pair of mag 12 stars nearly collinear and equally spaced.  The brighter mag 7 star (∑306) is surrounded by 8-10 companions.  The 20' field is fairly rich but scattered with a matched pair of mag 9 stars ~10' N.

 

Using a UHC filter at 100x, the field is immersed in a very large, faint nebulosity about a degree in length, elongated E-W.  A large, bright region elongated N-S is at the east end, ~35  following the core, and seems detached from the main cloud.  It surrounds a weak scattered group (Cr 34) which is void of stars in the center.  The main body of nebulosity has a sharper border and is generally brighter to the north of the core and fades into the background on the south side.  The outline is interesting on the north side with irregular extensions and bulges.  A small brighter circular patch stands out at the west end about 10' W of the core.

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IC 1853 = MCG -02-08-006 = LGG 076-001 = PGC 10595

02 48 04.3 -13 59 35

V = 14.2;  Size 1.0'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 91d

 

17.5" (12/28/94): extremely faint, very small.  Just glimpsed 2.0' SSW of NGC 1103.  Too faint to view any additional details.

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IC 1858 = ESO 416-029 = MCG -05-07-033 = PGC 10671

02 49 08.4 -31 17 24

V = 13.1;  Size 1.8'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 176d

 

17.5" (12/9/01): extremely faint, small, slightly elongated N-S, 25"x20" (viewed core only).  Faintest in a trio with IC 1859 and IC 1860 in the ACO S301 cluster.  Located 8' SW of IC 1860 and 7' S of IC 1859.

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IC 1859 = ESO 416-028 = MCG -05-07-032 = PGC 10665

02 49 03.9 -31 10 22

V = 13.2;  Size 1.2'x0.8';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 35d

 

17.5" (12/9/01): faint, small, round, 20" diameter.  Located 1.3' E of a mag 13 star.  First of three with IC 1858 and IC 1860 in the ACO S301 = Klemola 2 cluster.

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IC 1860 = ESO 416-031 = MCG -05-07-035 = PGC 10707

02 49 33.8 -31 11 23

V = 12.7;  Size 1.7'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 6d

 

17.5" (12/9/01): faint, fairly small, round, 30" diameter.  Largest and brightest in a trio with IC 1858 8' SW and IC 1859 6.5' WNW in the core of the ACO S301 = Klemola 2 cluster.  A mag 12 star is 1.7' NW.

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IC 1864 = ESO 356-017 = MCG -06-07-011 = PGC 10925

02 53 39.3 -34 11 53

V = 12.6;  Size 1.2'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.2;  PA = 63d

 

17.5" (12/9/01): faint, small, round, 25" diameter, weak even concentration.  Located 2.8° east of the Fornax Dwarf.

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IC 1886 = MCG -01-09-001 = PGC 11724

03 08 03.2 -04 23 59

Size 0.8'x0.5';  PA = 0d

 

17.5" (1/7/89): very faint, extremely small, round.  A mag 13.5 star is 0.9' S of center.  Picked up 10' SSW of NGC 1221.

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IC 1892 = VV 260 = ESO 480-036 = MCG -04-08-030 = UGCA 55 = PGC 11750

03 08 27.8 -23 03 16

V = 13.2;  Size 1.9'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 2d

 

17.5" (11/10/96): extremely faint, moderately large, very low surface brightness, no concentration, probably elongated ~N-S.  Initially suspected while viewing the NGC 1228 group and confirmed using Vicker's CCD Atlas.  Located  8.6' SSE of NGC 1228 and 6.7' SE of NGC 1229. This galaxy is the largest in the group, but is fairly difficult, though according to its recessional velocity IC 1892 is superimposed in the front of the group.

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IC 1897 = MCG -02-09-009 = PGC 11866

03 10 45.9 -10 47 46

V = 14.3;  Size 0.6'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.0

 

17.5" (12/28/94): faint, small, round, weak concentration.  A mag 13 star is 1.5' S.  Forms a pair with brighter NGC 1238 3.3' NE.

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IC 1947 = ESO 200-030 = Rose 37 = PGC 13027

03 30 32.8 -50 20 19

V = 14.8;  Size 0.5'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 131d

 

24" (4/5/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this is a faint companion to NGC 1356, located just 2.2' SW of the much brighter galaxy.  At 260x it appeared faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, ~0.5'x0.25'.  Forms the west vertex of a small triangle with a mag 12.7 star 1' NE and a mag 11.7 star 1.3' SSE.

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IC 1953 = ESO 548-038 = MCG -04-09-026 = UGCA 78 = LGG 097-021 = PGC 13184

03 33 41.9 -21 28 43

V = 11.7;  Size 2.8'x2.1';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 121d

 

13" (10/10/86): fairly faint, very large, diffuse, oval WNW-ESE, weak concentration.  Located 9' N of the bright star Tau 5 Eridani (V = 4.3) which detracts from viewing.  Member of the NGC 1332 group?

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IC 1954 = ESO 200-036 = LGG 093-002 = PGC 13090

03 31 31.4 -51 54 17

V = 11.6;  Size 3.2'x1.5';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 66d

 

24" (4/5/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x this was a surprisingly bright and detailed IC galaxy that was missed by John Herschel!  Appears elongated ~2:1 WSW-ENE, ~2.8'x1.4' with a broad concentration to a large, brighter core.  With direct vision a small brighter nucleus was visible at the center.  There was a strong impression of spiral structure with slightly enhanced arcs (probably portions of spiral arms) extending east of the core on the south side and west of the core on the north side (this is consistent with images of the galaxy).

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IC 1970 = ESO 249-007 = MCG -07-08-003 = AM 0334-440 = LGG 102-001 = PGC 13322

03 36 31.5 -43 57 25

V = 12.1;  Size 3.2'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 75d

 

24" (11/18/12 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly bright, fairly large, thin edge-on ~5:1 WSW-ENE, 2.0'x0.4', with a slightly brighter, bulging core.  Located 25' WNW of NGC 1411.  Member of the NGC 1433 subgroup of the Dorado Group complex.

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IC 1993 = ESO 358-065 = MCG -06-09-032 = AM 0345-335 = PGC 13840

03 47 04.8 -33 42 36

V = 11.7;  Size 2.5'x2.1';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 56d

 

18" (1/21/04): fairly faint, fairly large, low surface brightness glow with just a very weak concentration.  Located just 1.5' ESE of mag 9.3 SAO 194528!  Slightly elongated ~N-S, roughly 2.0'x1.7'.  Outlying member to the NE of the core of the Fornax I cluster.

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IC 2003 = PK 161-14.1 = PN G161.2-14.8

03 56 22.0 +33 52 30

V = 11.6;  Size 7"x6"

 

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 2.1'x1.8';  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.  Located at the east edge of the Fornax I cluster.

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IC 2010 = ESO 117-011 = PGC 13995

03 51 58.0 -59 55 46

V = 13.7;  Size 1.1'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 71d

 

24" (4/4/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): picked up while viewing NGC 1463 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 2041 = IC 2048 = ESO 359-028 = LGG 111-008 = PGC 14656

04 12 34.9 -32 49 03

V = 14.0;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 136d

 

48" (10/22/11): picked up in the same field with the showpiece pair NGC 1531/1532.  At 375x appeared fairly bright, fairly small, oval 3:2 NW-SE, ~35"x24", small bright core.  Located 6' WSW of mag 7.1 HD 26799 and ~7' NE of NGC 1532.

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IC 2051 = ESO 004-007 = PGC 13999

03 52 00.8 -83 49 50

V = 11.6;  Size 2.6'x1.6';  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 was a strong impression of spiral structure at the ends of the halo [confirmed on the DSS].  A mag 10.9 star lies 2' W and 4' W is a striking trio of mag 11.5 to 13.5 stars.

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IC 2063 = (R)NGC 1563 = MCG -03-12-005 = PGC 15000

04 22 40.3 -15 39 38

Size 0.8'x0.4'

 

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 west edge [a mag 15.5 star is at the west edge 8" from center].  This galaxy is misidentified as NGC 1563 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 NGC 1561 group with NGC 1564 8' SE.

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IC 2068 = ESO 303-017 = MCG -07-10-004 = PGC 15106

04 26 36.7 -42 05 37

V = 13.4;  Size 1.2'x0.8';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 153d

 

18" (12/30/08): this galaxy was picked up first while I was sweeping the NGC 1585.  At 175x it appeared faint, small, elongated NNW-SSE, 0.5'x0.3', quasi-stellar nucleus.  It's surprising that John Herschel missed this galaxy as it's only 11' NW of NGC 1585 and only slightly smaller and fainter.  A mag 10 star lies 7.8' SE and along with two stars 1.8' and 3.9' NNW, this trio leads NW to this IC galaxy.

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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 unusual yellow reflection nebula (also catalogued as Barnard 14) is embedded in Barnard 22 within 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).  Described by Barnard as a "very small, bright nebula, diameter 3"... "in the dark nebula B 22".

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IC 2098 = MCG -01-13-018 = FGC 509 = PGC 16144

04 50 44.3 -05 25 07

Size 2.3'x0.3'

 

18" (12/17/11): very faint, extremely thin edge-on, 1.2'x0.15', oriented WNW-ESE.  Generally only the slightly brighter central region was visible, roughly 0.4'x0.15', but occasionally the very thin extensions popped out and the galaxy appeared as a ghostly slash.  Viewed at 225x. Located 36' E of NGC 1665 and 32' W of mag 4.4 Omega Eridani.

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IC 2099 = MCG -01-13-019 = PGC 16146

04 50 52.1 -04 53 34

V = 14.2;  Size 1.0'x0.4';  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.

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IC 2104 = MCG -03-13-034 = PGC 16367

04 56 19.7 -15 47 51

Size 1.9'x1.2'

 

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 2105 = LMC-N77A = ESO 056-EN07

04 49 26.4 -69 12 03

Size 0.4'

 

30" (11/6/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): bright, small, round, compact, high surface brightness, 25" diameter.  A mag 10.3 star lies 0.6' NW of center.  Located 5.5' SSE of NGC 1698.  The NGC 1727 complex lies ~17' SE.  This is the brightest knot in the LHA 120-N77 complex.

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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 1.7'x0.9';  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 NGC 1722.  A mag 12 star lies close SW.

 

18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): embedded within NGC 1722 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 2115

04 57 08.8 -66 23 25

 

30" (11/4/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): appears as a mag 11-12 star on the NE side of the Bean Nebula (NGC 1763).  IC 2116, just 0.8' E, was very small but clearly non-stellar.  This object just appears to be a single star, so is probably not Fleming's object.

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IC 2116 = LMC-N11A

04 57 16.2 -66 23 21

Size 0.6'

 

30" (11/4/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): bright, high surface brightness knot, ~15" diameter.  Located at the NE edge of the showpiece Bean Nebula (NGC 1763), roughly 3' NE of the center, and certainly part of the same complex.  Very faint haze at the edge of NGC 1763 appears to extend from IC 2116.  IC 2115 appears to be a mag 11 star, just 0.8' W, although there is no emission so this identification may be incorrect.

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IC 2117 = LMC-N91A = HD 32364 = LH 12

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 NGC 1770.  It is situated about 2' S of 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 54 -07 15

Size 180'x60'

 

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 2.8'x0.6';  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.  Located 14' E of the scattered group NGC 1963.  This galaxy is incorrectly identified as NGC 1963 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 1.2'x0.8';  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.  NGC 1979 lies 14' NW.

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IC 2145 = ESO 057-EN018

05 40 23 -69 40 15

 

See observing notes for NGC 2086.

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IC 2147 = ESO 424-013 = MCG-05-14-013 = PGC 17662

05 43 28.1 -30 29 42

V = 12.7;  Size 1.8'x1.4';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 90d

 

18" (12/22/11): very faint, fairly small, round, 25" diameter, low even surface brightness, no details.  I starhopped to this galaxy from NGC 2049, located 25' N.  Mag 6.2 HD 38138 lies 16' WSW.

 

Discovered by Lewis Swift (XI-86) on 3 Nov 1897.  His position is over 4 tmin following ESO 424-013, but Corwin notes his description on the nearby star field matches close enough to make this identification very likely.  PGC and ESO do not equate this galaxy with IC 2147

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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"

 

18" (2/14/10): easily picked up at 175x as a fuzzy bluish "star, typical of high surface brightness compact planetaries.  At 450x, the bright. mag 11.6 central star is encased in a high surface brightness, elongated halo, extending ~14"x8" E-W.  The following end is a bit tapered and the halo on this side appeared brighter with the impression of a very tiny embedded knot.  At 568x (8mm Ethos + 2x Powermate), a virtually stellar knot was definitely visible just a few arc seconds following the central star.

 

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 π 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 1.5'x0.9';  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 west of a line drawn through a 1' pair of mag 10-11 stars 5'-6' SSE.

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IC 2153 = ESO 364-IG22 = AM 0558-335 = PGC 18212

06 00 04.8 -33 55 09

V = 13.3;  Size 1.0'x0.8';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 69d

 

18" (2/5/11): very faint, very small, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, 20"x14".  A wide pair of mag 13/14 stars lie 1.5' SSE.  Located 15' W of mag 5.5 HD 41047 and 13' SE of mag 8 HD 40719.  This is a very close interacting, double system but was not resolved.  It is located near the solar antapex point in the sky (directly opposite the apparent direction that the solar system is moving towards in the sky). 

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IC 2156

06 04 51 +24 09 36

 

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 west 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 24

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 NGC 2158 (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 1.7'x1.3';  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 54 +20 24

 

17.5" (1/16/02): southern part of NGC 2174-2175.  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 = Sh 2-255 = Ced 72 = LBN 859 = PP 56 = P 9

06 13 04 +17 58 42

Size 3'

 

17.5" (3/2/02): at 100x unfiltered, IC 2162 was visible as the following of two faint, round glows surrounding mag 10.5-11 stars.  IC 2162 = Sh 2-255 was the brighter and larger of the pair, and appeared nearly 4' in diameter and quite symmetric.  Just under 5' due west is a separate 3' fainter glow (Sh 2-257).  This pair of HII knots is 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 Sh 2-254, a low surface brightness glow 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 2.2'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 98d

 

48" (2/20/12): IC 2163 was stunning at 488x, attached at the east side of NGC 2207.  The central region is very bright, round, ~1' diameter, small bright core.  Attached on the southwest side is a spiral arm that gracefully sweeps to the east while curving gently clockwise.  The arm is ~1.5' long and significantly increases the overall size to roughly 2'x1'.  Just NE of the tip of the arm is 2MASX J06163579-2122032, which appears as a faint, very small knot.

 

18" (2/5/11): forms the eastern component of an impressive interacting pair with NGC 2207.  At 225x, IC 2163 is an elongated glow embedded on the east side of the halo of the brighter galaxy.  IC 2163 appears fairly faint, moderately large, oval E-W, 1.0'x0.7', weakly concentrated.

 

13.1" (1/28/84): this is a colliding system with NGC 2207.  A double nucleus is visible and an extension just seen to the east 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 3463 = MCG +10-10-001 = PGC 19064

06 26 55.8 +59 04 48

V = 12.4;  Size 3.0'x2.1';  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 west 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 903 = Ced 78 = vdB 76 = vdB 77 = vdB 78

06 31 12 +09 54

Size 25'x20'

 

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 (illuminating star) which is part of a 10' N-S string of four brighter stars on the east side. Nearby reflection nebulae include NGC 2245 ~30' NE, IC 446 35' N and NGC 2247 40' NE (this group forms the association Monoceros R1).

 

IC 2169 is located 2° due west of the Christmas Tree cluster and the whole region of bright and dark nebulosity is part of the same molecular cloud complex Mon OB1.

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IC 2174 = UGC 3666 = MCG +13-06-002 = PGC 20252

07 09 06.0 +75 21 11

V = 13.5;  Size 1.0'x0.9';  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 NGC 2314.

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IC 2177 = LBN 1027 = Gum 2 = RCW 1 = Sh 2-296 = Ced 89c = Eagle or Seagull Nebula

07 05 06 -10 42

Size 120'x40'

 

13x80mm (1/17/09): excellent view using of the Seagull Nebula using the 80mm finder with a 24mm Panoptic and a NPB filter.  This long sinuous river of nebulosity winds for approximately two degrees ~N-S beginning just south of open cluster NGC 2335 and curving to the west of a 4' pair of mag 5.4/7.7 stars, midway along its length.  The south end is skewed and curves towards the SE.  The nebula is brighter along a central filament, particularly near the midway point and a dark notch intrudes on the west side just south.  Although the 18" at 73x and UHC filter added more detail and structure only half of the entire Seagull could be viewed in one field.

 

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 NGC 2335 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 NGC 2327 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 3750 = MCG +11-09-038a = PGC 20516

07 15 32.4 +64 55 34

V = 12.4;  Size 1.1'x1.1';  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 NGC 2347 13' S.

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IC 2193 = UGC 3902 = MCG +05-18-018 = PGC 21276

07 33 23.8 +31 28 59

V = 13.4;  Size 1.5'x0.9';  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 north 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 1.0'x0.3'

 

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 3910 = MCG +05-18-021 = PGC 21300

07 34 09.8 +31 24 20

V = 12.7;  Size 1.4'x1.1';  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 3915 = MCG +05-18-022 = PGC 21328

07 34 55.8 +31 16 35

V = 13.1;  Size 1.1'x0.6';  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 west.  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 1.3'x0.7';  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 NGC 2417.

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IC 2209 = UGC 4093 = Mrk 13 = PGC 22232

07 56 14.4 +60 18 14

V = 13.7;  Size 1.1'x0.9';  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 NGC 2460 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° north of the naked-eye open cluster NGC 2516.  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 NGC 2516.  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 4278 = MCG +08-15-052 = CGCG 236-036 = FGC 730 = PGC 23071

08 13 59.0 +45 44 38

V = 12.6;  Size 4.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 172d

 

48" (4/15/10): this remarkably thin, beautiful superthin edge-on extends 4.0'x0.25' (~15:1 axial ratio) NNW-SSE.  Contains a brighter elongated central region with a slightly brighter nucleus (though no bulge).  The overall surface brightness is fairly low and the galaxy gradually dims near the ends of the extensions.  The center is situated only 0.9' SW of a mag 10 double (a mag 13.5 companion lies 13" away) and the orientation aligns with the center of the galaxy.  Roughly midway along the northern extension is a mag 14 star.  Beyond this star the galaxy gradually fades to the tip, extending to within 0.6' of a faint star off the NNW tip.  On the south extension, the galaxy also fades, but after nearly dimming out there is a feeble glow at the very tip which is slightly angled or bent towards the east.  Located 17' SE of the Bear-Paw galaxy.

 

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 north tip and a mag 11/14 double star at 13" separation is off the east side 1.0' from center.  Located 17' SSE of NGC 2537.  This galaxy is one of the thinnest known.

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IC 2293 = MCG +04-20-024 = CGCG 119-054 = PGC 23352

08 19 32.1 +21 23 39

V = 14.0;  Size 0.9'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 123d

 

18" (2/26/11): faint, small, round, 20" diameter, low even surface brightness.  This member of the Cancer I cluster is located 5.6' SE of brighter NGC 2557.

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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 2.1'x1.9';  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 south is a 10' distinctive semicircle of stars leading to NGC 2566 located 7.6' S.  Second brightest member of the Klemola 10 quartet (2 fainter E-galaxies to the SW not seen).

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IC 2338 = UGC 4383a = MCG +04-20-044 = CGCG 119-080sw = Arp 247 = PGC 23546

08 23 32.7 +21 20 18

V = 14.8;  Size 0.5'x0.4'

 

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 4383b = MCG +04-20-045 = CGCG 119-080ne = Arp 247ne = PGC 23542

08 23 34.2 +21 20 51

V = 14.0;  Size 1.1'x0.6'

 

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 4384 = MCG +04-20-046 = CGCG 119-081 = PGC 23552

08 23 41.4 +21 26 05

V = 13.6;  Size 1.3'x0.6';  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 2.4'x1.7';  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 west 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

V = 15.3;  Size 0.5'x0.45';  PA = 163d

 

18" (2/26/11): extremely faint to very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter.  Forms the NW vertex of an equilateral triangle with IC 2378 2.2' ESE and IC 2376 2.3' SSE.  CGCG 149-028 lies 1.4' NNE.  In the dense core of the challenging cluster AGC 671

 

17.5" (2/22/03): marginal object in AGC 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 19.7 -13 18 11

V = 13.1;  Size 1.9'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 83d

 

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 0.7'x0.45';  PA = 65d

 

18" (2/26/11): faint to very faint, very small, elongated SW-NE, 18"x12".  Located 25" NW of a mag 13.7 star and 1.8' SW of IC 2378 in the core of AGC 671. 

 

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 AGC 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

Size 0.7'x0.4';  PA = 36d

 

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

V = 14.0;  Size 1.1'x0.8';  PA = 30d

 

18" (2/26/11): faint to fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 45"x35", low surface brightness halo with only a broad weak concentration, then sharply concentrated with a very small brighter nucleus.  This is the largest and brightest galaxy in the core of AGC 671 with a number of faint galaxies nearby including IC 2374 2.2' WNW, IC 2376 1.8' SW, IC 2380 3' SE, CGCG 149-28 and CGCG 149-35.

 

17.5" (2/22/03): very faint, small, round, 25" diameter, low even surface brightness.  Brightest in AGC 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 0.9'x0.5';  PA = 144d

 

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 = PGC 23777

08 28 43.9 +30 24 16

V = 14.4;  Size 0.75'x0.6';  PA = 169d

 

18" (2/26/11): faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, weak concentration.  Situated 1.4' NE of a mag 12 star and 3' SE of brighter IC 2378.

 

17.5" (2/22/03): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter.  Second brightest in AGC 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 west.

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IC 2388 = CGCG 089-063

08 39 56.5 +19 38 43

Size 0.5'x0.3'

 

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 4576 = MCG +12-09-011 = CGCG 331-064 = CGCG 332-011 = PGC 24711

08 47 58.2 +73 32 18

V = 13.4;  Size 1.6'x0.3';  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.  NGC 2646 lies 11' SE.

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IC 2391 = ESO 165-SC4 = Cr 191 = Omicron Velorum Cluster

08 40 18 -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 20mm 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 30

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 west side.  Resolved in the 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.  NGC 2660 is located 48' S.

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IC 2398 = MCG +03-23-003 = CGCG 090-006 = PGC 24664

08 46 44.6 +17 45 18

V = 14.9;  Size 0.6'x0.3';  PA = 8d

 

48" (4/4/11): moderately bright, oval 5:3 N-S, 30"x18", broad concentration, brighter core.  Three mag 12.5-14 stars within 1' cradle the galaxy to the NE, SE and south.  Located 2.2' NNW of a mag 10.9 star.  The faint planetary Abell 30 lies 8' NNE.

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IC 2421 = UGC 4658 = MCG +06-20-013 = CGCG 180-019 = Ho 101A = PGC 24996

08 54 21.6 +32 40 51

V = 13.3;  Size 2.2'x2.0';  Surf Br = 14.8;  PA = 147d

 

18" (4/4/12): at 175x appeared faint, moderately large, roundish, ~40" diameter.  Pretty low nearly even surface brightness with very weak concentration and no distinct core or zones, so appears fainter than V mag suggests.  This pretty face-on two-armed spiral is located 49' SE of NGC 2683 and 9' SW of mag 7.4 HD 76069.

 

 

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IC 2431 = "Browning" = VV 645 = UGC 4756 = MCG +03-23-030 = CGCG 090-063 = Mrk 1224 = SDSS CGB6 = PGC 25476

09 04 35.4 +14 35 39

V = 14.0;  Size 0.55'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 32d

 

48" (2/21/12): at 488x this compact 25" quartet resolved into a trio of adjacent, extremely small "knots" (galaxies) each ~8" diameter, within a common halo.  One or two seem to have stellar nuclei including the knot on the south side, which corresponds with SDSS J090434.82+143536.3 (V = 15.7).  The other two knots are very close west and NW.  A mag 12 star is 1.7' NNE.  The seeing was fairly poor at the time of the observation, so I needed to wait for steady moments.

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IC 2437 = ESO 564-021 = MCG -03-23-020 = PGC 25518

09 05 33.1 -19 12 26

V = 12.9;  Size 1.8'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 123d

 

17.5" (2/8/97): brightest of three galaxies in field including NGC 2754 and NGC 2758 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 north 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 NGC 2758 9.7' N and NGC 2754 8.9' NW.

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IC 2448 = PK 285-14.1 = ESO 061-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 = HCG 37B = NGC 2783B = UGC 4856 = MCG +05-22-017 = CGCG 151-026 = Ho 113b = FGC 857 = PGC 26012

09 13 32.9 +29 59 59

V = 14.3;  Size 1.9'x0.2';  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 NGC 2783.  HCG 37c is 1.0' E of center.

 

Discovered by Javelle (1081) on 15 May 1903.  There is nothing at his position but Malcolm Thomson found that reversing the offset for his RA separation results in IC 2449 = UGC 4856 = HCG 37B.  Javelle also viewed NGC 2783 = HCG 37A.

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IC 2458 = NGC 2820A = MCG +11-12-005 = UGCA 159 = Mrk 108 = VII Zw 276 = PGC 26485

09 21 30.3 +64 14 20

V = 15.0;  Size 0.5'x0.2';  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 NGC 2820 and 2.3' between centers.  In a close trio with NGC 2814 3' NW in the NGC 2805 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 4.7'x1.0';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 37d

 

18" (3/17/07): moderately bright, 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 0.5'x0.2'

 

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 NGC 2885 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 24

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 north 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 north and south 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 north Velorum.  The irregular planetary, NGC 2899, lies 51' N.

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IC 2493 = MCG +06-21-056 = CGCG 181-065 = PGC 27322

09 36 17.5 +37 21 50

V = 14.1;  Size 0.6'x0.5';  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.  NGC 2922 lies 21' NNE.

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IC 2497 = PGC 165538

09 41 04.1 +34 43 58

V = 15.1;  Size 0.6'x0.3';  PA = 116d

 

48" (4/1/11): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated WNW-ESE, 0.4'x0.3', brighter core.  This galaxy is located just 20" N of Hanny's Voorwerp!  2MASX 094106.75+3443565 lies 33" E.

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IC 2501 = PK 281-5.1 = ESO 126-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 1.3'x0.7';  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 2.9'x0.6';  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 NGC 3038 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 1.5'x0.3';  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.  NGC 3038 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 2.8'x2.0';  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 1.3'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 25d

 

17.5" (3/28/87): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated.  One or two faint stars are off the east 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 6.9'x0.6';  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 1.8'x1.3';  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 NGC 3095.

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IC 2536 = ESO 374-026 = PGC 29157

10 03 30.1 -33 57 00

V = 13.8;  Size 1.9'x0.4';  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 NGC 3120.

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IC 2537 = ESO 499-039 = MCG -04-24-015 = UGCA 197 = LGG 185-009 = PGC 29179

10 03 51.9 -27 34 15

V = 12.1;  Size 2.6'x1.7';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 26d

 

18" (2/19/09): relatively bright IC galaxy that was missed by John Herschel.  At 175x it appeared fairly faint, moderately large, oval 3:2 SSW-NNE, ~2'x1.5', broad weak concentration.  The Antlia Dwarf lies 15' NNE.

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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 1.5'x0.8';  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 = ESO 127-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 NGC 3211 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 3.1'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 7d

 

24" (4/4/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x this is 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 it was 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 NGC 3136.

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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 3.2'x2.0';  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 5636 = MCG +05-25-008 = PGC 30562

10 25 07.3 +28 05 40

V = 14.3;  Size 0.9'x0.5';  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 NGC 3235.

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IC 2574 = Coddington's Nebula = UGC 5666 = MCG +12-10-038 = CGCG 333-031 = DDO 81 = VII Zw 330 = PGC 30819

10 28 22.4 +68 24 58

V = 10.4;  Size 13.2'x5.4';  Surf Br = 14.8;  PA = 50d

 

48" (2/21/12): This large, low surface brightness dwarf irregular in the M81 group is dominated by a giant star forming/HII complex near the NE end of the galaxy.  At 375x, four separate, compact knots were easily resolved within a 1.2' region, though the brighter glow from the entire complex spans roughly 1.5'x1.0' from WSW to ENE.  The brightest and largest knot is IC 2574:[HK83] #15, from Hodge and Kennicutt's "An Atlas of H II regions in 125 Galaxies" in AJ, 88, 296 (1983).  This high surface brightness knot is very bright, slightly elongated, 20"x15" N-S, and is situated at the NW vertex of the four knots.  #13/34 is a fainter irregular knot of ~12" at the NE vertex.  #35 forms the SE vertex and appears as a faint, round knot, only 8"-10" in size, just 24" SSW of #13/#34.  The knot at the SW vertex is not listed in the H-K atlas, but is catalogued in NED as radio source NVSS J102844+682809.  It appeared similar to #35, though slightly elongated, and is situated only 20" S of #15.  At 488x, a 5th knot was seen ~30" SW of #15, and appeared as a very faint, ill-defined 15" glow (this region contains #17 and #19).  The glow of the galaxy extends roughly 10'x4' SW-NE with only a weak, broad concentration.

 

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 2580 = ESO 436-025 = MCG -05-25-004 = PGC 30814 = Klemola 11B

10 28 18.0 -31 31 05

V = 12.5;  Size 1.9'x1.7';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 154d

 

18" (4/25/09): faint, moderately large, round, 50" diameter.  Appears as a diffuse, low surface brightness hazy glow with only a weak central brightening.  Located 9.4' NW of brighter ESO 436-027 in the southern group Klemola 11.  A 35" pair of mag 9.6/10.8 stars lies 9' SW.

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IC 2597 = HCG 48A = ESO 501-058 = MCG -04-25-051 = PGC 31586

10 37 47.3 -27 04 53

V = 11.8;  Size 2.6'x1.8';  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 AGC 1060 whose core is located just 30' SSW.

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IC 2602 = ESO 093-SC002 = Cr 229 = Southern Pleiades

10 43 00 -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).  Many of the stars are located in a string to the north and SW of Theta and in a rectangular group on the east end of the cluster.  Melotte 101 lies 40' SSW.

 

 

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IC 2621 = PK 291-4.1 = ESO 093-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 2.4'x2.3';  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 = PGC 34038

11 11 37.9 +12 07 19

V = 14.9;  Size 0.8'x0.6';  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 = Ced 112

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 although he picked up NGC 3620, a faint galaxy 32' NE.  IC 2631 is not plotted in Tirion's Sky Atlas 2000, Uranometria 2000 (both 1st and 2nd editions) nor the Millennium Star Atlas. Immediately to the 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 18

Size 12'

 

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this was a surprisingly appealing cluster, roughly 13' in diameter and framed nicely 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 6364 = MCG +06-25-048 = PGC 34772

11 21 04.0 +34 20 37

V = 14.5;  Size 1.0'x0.2';  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 AGC 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 0.5'x0.5';  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 west edge 35" from the center.  Second of six in the core of AGC 1228 with IC 2735 4.0' WSW and IC 2744 4.0' E.  Mag 9 SAO 62507 lies 3.5' directly north.

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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 0.5'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

17.5" (3/12/88): very faint, very small, round.  A mag 13.5 star is close off the south edge 35" from the center.  Third of six on a line in the core of AGC 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 0.4'x0.3'

 

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 AGC 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 0.3'x0.3';  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 NGC 3651.

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IC 2764 = ESO 439-008 = PGC 35222

11 27 05.0 -28 58 49

V = 12.2;  Size 1.6'x1.4';  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 0.7'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.1

 

18" (5/3/11): faint, very small, round, 15" diameter.  Located 0.5' NW of mag 14 star.  First of 6 IC galaxies in the IC 698 group.

 

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 6470 = MCG +02-29-031 = Ho 257c = PGC 35302

11 28 14.9 +09 08 48

V = 13.7;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 15d

 

18" (5/3/11): faint to fairly faint, small, oval 3:2 SSW-NNE, ~25"x15", slightly brighter core.  Located less than 1' SSW of a mag 10 star  (SAO 118877) that hampers the view.  A mag 13.5 star is a similar distance east, forming a small equilateral triangle with the galaxy.  Furthest NW in the IC 698 group.  The SDSS shows a nice barred spiral with a more prominent arm emerging from the south end of the bar.

 

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 6475 = MCG +02-29-033 = FGC 1253 = Ho 257e = PGC 35320

11 28 31.1 +09 06 14

V = 14.5;  Size 1.9'x0.2';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 161d

 

18" (5/3/11): extremely faint, moderately large, edge-on NNW-SSE, required averted and can only glimpse for moments so not well seen.  Located 2.2' W of IC 696 and 1.3' S of a mag 13.5 star.  This is the faintest of 6 galaxies in teh IC 698 group.

 

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 north 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 0.4'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.1

 

17.5" (3/19/88): very faint, very small, round, weak concentration.  Forms a close pair with brighter NGC 3759 located 2' SE.  Member of AGC 1318.

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IC 2944 = ESO 094-SC004 = OCL-862 = RCW 62 = Gum 42 = Ced 118

11 36 36 -63 02

V = 4.5;  Size 75'x50'

 

13.1" (2/18/04 - Costa Rica): this is a bright and fascinating HII region SE of Lambda Centauri using an OIII filter and a 20mm Nagler combination!  Surrounds open cluster Cr 249 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.

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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): this is a bright and fascinating HII region SE of Lambda Centauri using an OIII filter and a 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 6688 = MCG +03-30-061 = CGCG 097-082 = PGC 36436

11 43 24.5 +19 44 59

V = 13.6;  Size 1.4'x0.7';  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 east edge 41" from the center.  Forms a close pair with UGC 6683 2' W within AGC 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 0.2'x0.2';  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 NGC 3862 in AGC 1367, situated just 0.9' NNW of NGC 3862.

 

13.1" (2/25/84): very faint, extremely small, round, requires averted.  Located just off NNW edge of NGC 3862.

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IC 2966 = ESO 094-EN008 = VdBH 56 = Ced 121

11 50 13.5 -64 52 23

Size 3'x2'

 

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly faint, fairly large elongated glow surrounding a 43" pair of stars oriented E-W (viewed unfiltered).  This reflection nebula extends at least 2'x1' and perhaps 2.5'x1.25'.  Located 22' NW of mag 4.9 HD 103079 (close double COO 130 = 5.2/7.4 at 1.6").

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IC 2968 = CGCG 127-085 = PGC 37192

11 52 30.5 +20 37 31

Size 0.9'x0.4';  PA = 80d

 

17.5" (4/7/89): very faint, small, very elongated E-W.  Located 3' W of NGC 3937 in a group.

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IC 2979 = UGC 6925 = MCG +05-28-054 = CGCG 157-059 = PGC 37559

11 56 54.3 +32 09 33

V = 13.5;  Size 0.8'x0.7';  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 NGC 3955 group with NGC 3986 8' S and NGC 3966 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 0.4'x0.3';  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 NGC 3995 group.  Incorrectly identified as NGC 3966 in modern sources.

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IC 2982 = NGC 4004B = CGCG 157-063 = PGC 37636

11 57 51.3 +27 52 07

Size 0.4'x0.25'

 

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 NGC 4004 and 6.0' W of NGC 3988.

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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 3.2'x1.0';  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 1.5'x0.4';  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 south edge.  Located 17' SW of NGC 4105/4106 pair.

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IC 3010 = ESO 441-006 = MCG -05-29-020 = LGG 270-005 = PGC 38511

12 07 57.4 -30 20 22

V = 12.2;  Size 1.9'x1.8';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 84d

 

18" (5/28/06): fairly faint, moderately large, round, fairly low surface brightness, 1' diameter, broad concentration to an ill-defined core.  A 9' string of a half-dozen mag 13/14 stars extends to the SSW from the galaxy.  Located 38' SE of IC 3010.

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IC 3015 = ESO 441-009 = MCG -05-29-023 = LGG 271-009 = PGC 38588

12 09 00.3 -31 31 12

V = 12.3;  Size 2.9'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 166d

 

18" (5/28/06): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, 1.2'x0.4', bulging center, even surface brightness.  A mag 13 star is just off the SSE extension [45" from center].  Located 3.7' W of a mag 9.6 star and 19' ESE mag 6.8 HD 105330.

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IC 3061 = UGC 7255 = MCG +02-31-063 = CGCG 069-101 = FGC 167A = PGC 39152

12 15 04.5 +14 01 44

V = 13.6;  Size 2.2'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 122d

 

17.5" (4/25/98): very faint, small, elongated NW-SE, 0.9'x0.4'.  Picked up with averted vision 11' NW of NGC 4212.  Precedes a pair of evenly matched stars [mag 13/14 at 22"] by ~2'.  Observation in poor transparency.

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IC 3074 = UGC 7279 = MCG +02-31-071 = PGC 39233

12 15 46.3 +10 41 50

V = 14.2;  Size 2.3'x0.3';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 160d

 

17.5" (5/14/88): very faint, moderately large, thin edge-on NNW-SSE.

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IC 3134 = CGCG 070-003 = PGC 39593

12 18 56.1 +08 57 42

V = 14.2;  Size 0.7'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.4

 

17.5" (5/14/88): faint, very small, round, broad concentration.  A mag 15 star is 30" NE.  Forms a pair with IC 776 6' SSE.

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IC 3153 = CGCG 042-019 = Ho 368g = PGC 39693

12 19 36.8 +05 23 52

 

17.5" (3/28/87): very faint, small, almost round, diffuse.  Located 3' E of NGC 4259 in the NGC 4261 group and second faintest of 8 in the field.

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IC 3155 = MCG +01-32-003 = CGCG 042-022 = Ho 365b = PGC 39708

12 19 45.3 +06 00 21

V = 14.0;  Size 1.0'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.0

 

17.5" (3/24/90): very faint, very small, slightly elongated SW-NE, even surface brightness.  Located 2.2' SSW of mag 7.7 SAO 119333.  Forms the fainter member of a pair with NGC 4269 1.1' NE.

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IC 3211 = (R)NGC 4307A = UGC 7430 = MCG +02-32-012 = Ho 380b = PGC 40034

12 22 07.3 +08 59 26

V = 14.5;  Size 0.9'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.9

 

17.5" (3/24/90): extremely faint and small, round.  Located 3' S of NGC 4307.  Identified in the RNGC as NGC 4307A.

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IC 3253 = ESO 380-024 = MCG -06-27-021 = LGG 280-004 = PGC 40265

12 23 45.2 -34 37 20

V = 11.6;  Size 2.5'x1.1';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 23d

 

18" (5/28/06): very faint, fairly large, ~2'x0.8' SSW-NNE, very ill-defined glow without a well defined edge, low surface brightness, broad concentration but no core.  Viewed at a low elevation west of the meridian which may have compromised the view.

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IC 3258 = UGC 7470 = MCG +02-32-021 = PGC 40264

12 23 44.5 +12 28 41

V = 13.1;  Size 1.6'x1.4';  Surf Br = 13.8

 

17.5" (4/18/87): very faint, small, round, very diffuse.  Forms a pair with NGC 4351 16' SSE.

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IC 3259 = UGC 7469 = MCG +01-32-040 = PGC 40273

12 23 48.6 +07 11 11

V = 13.5;  Size 1.7'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 15d

 

17.5" (3/28/87): faint, fairly large, very diffuse.  Located 3.2' ENE of a mag 10 star and 5' NNW of NGC 4341 = IC 3260 in the NGC 4343 group.

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IC 3267 = UGC 7474 = MCG +01-32-044 = PGC 40317

12 24 05.6 +07 02 27

V = 13.4;  Size 1.2'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.7

 

17.5" (3/28/87): faint, moderately large, round, quite diffuse, low even surface brightness.  Last of five galaxies in the NGC 4343 group.  Located 5.0' SSE of NGC 4341 = IC 3260 and 6.6' E of NGC 4342 = IC 3256.

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IC 3274 = (R)NGC 4360B = MCG +02-32-027 = CGCG 070-050 = Ho 393b = PGC 40344

12 24 14.7 +09 16 00

V = 14.6;  Size 0.5'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.4

 

17.5" (3/24/90): very faint, extremely small, round, low surface brightness, just non-stellar.  Located just 2' SW of brighter NGC 4360.

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IC 3290 = ESO 322-004 = MCG -06-27-024 = LGG 298-001 = PGC 40470

12 25 09.0 -39 46 32

V = 12.0;  Size 2.0'x1.4';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 43d

 

18" (3/28/09): faint, fairly small, round, 25" diameter.  Located just 2' SW of NGC 4373, though missed by John Herschel.

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IC 3303 = UGC 7500 = MCG +02-32-035 = PGC 40485

12 25 15.3 +12 42 51

V = 13.8;  Size 1.0'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 73d

 

17.5" (4/25/87): very faint, very small, slightly elongated, can just hold steadily with averted.  Located 8.4' WNW of NGC 4388 and 10' SSE of M84 in the central core of the Virgo cluster.

 

17.5" (1/31/87): very faint, very small, elongated.

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IC 3310

12 25 55.3 +15 40 49

 

17.5": this is probably a mag 14 star at the NW end of NGC 4396 just 1.1' from center.  Although this identification does not match the IC position, it agrees if Bigourdan's offsets apply to the same reference star he used for NGC 4396.

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IC 3370 = ESO 322-014 = MCG -06-27-029 = LGG 298-029 = PGC 40887

12 27 37.3 -39 20 17

V = 11.0;  Size 2.9'x2.3';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 45d

 

18" (3/28/09): fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 4:3 SW-NE.  Unusually bright for an IC galaxy that was missed by John Herschel.  Located 28' NW of mag 7.8 HD 108684 and 36' NE of NGC 4373 in a subgroup on the NW side of the Centaurus Cluster (AGC 3526).

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IC 3381 = UGC 7589 = MCG +02-32-074 = PGC 40985

12 28 14.9 +11 47 22

V = 13.4;  Size 1.2'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 110d

 

17.5" (4/18/87): faint, small, slightly elongated, weak concentration.  Located 2.2' S of a mag 7.7 SAO 10014 which detracts from viewing.  Forms a pair with NGC 4452 7.2' ESE.

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IC 3392 = UGC 7602 = MCG +03-32-049 = PGC 41061

12 28 43.3 +14 59 58

V = 12.2;  Size 2.3'x1.0';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 40d

 

17.5" (5/23/87): faint, fairly small, elongated SW-NE, weak concentration.  Located 14' E of NGC 4419.

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IC 3442 = CGCG 070-144 = MCG +02-32-111 = PGC 41435

12 31 20.2 +14 06 55

V = 13.5;  Size 0.9'x0.7';  PA = 20d

 

18" (5/12/07): this Virgo cluster dwarf was surprisingly faint and appeared extremely faint, small, round, 20" diameter, low surface brightness.  Located 20' SW of M88.

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IC 3476 = UGC 7695 = MCG +02-32-125 = PGC 41608

12 32 42.0 +14 03 01

V = 12.7;  Size 2.1'x1.8';  Surf Br = 14.0;  PA = 30d

 

17.5" (4/25/87): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~N-S.  Appears diffuse with just a weak concentration.  Forms a pair with IC 3478 8' N.

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IC 3528 = MCG +03-32-074A = CGCG 099-095 = Ho 421b = PGC 41882

12 34 55.9 +15 33 56

V = 14.4;  Size 0.5'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.7

 

17.5" (5/23/87): extremely faint and small, round.  Forms the fainter member of a pair 2' ENE of NGC 4540.

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IC 3546 = NGC 4565B = MCG +04-30-005 = CGCG 129-009 = CGCG 159-020 = Ho 426c = PGC 41976

12 35 41.7 +26 13 20

V = 14.3;  Size 0.8'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

17.5" (5/13/88): very faint, very small, roundish.  Forms the east vertex of an equilateral triangle with two mag 15 stars 1.3' WSW and 1.3' WNW.  Located 17' NW of NGC 4565.

 

17.5" (5/10/86): faint, small, roundish at 222x.

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IC 3556 = MCG +05-30-029 = CGCG 159-025 = PGC 42005

12 35 58.5 +26 57 57

Size 0.8'x0.5';  PA = 177d

 

18" (5/12/07): very faint, small, slightly elongated N-S, 20"x15".  Located 2' SE of NGC 4558 in the NGC 4556 group.  This galaxy is misidentified in CGCG, MCG, UGC, and PGC as NGC 4563 or NGC 4558.

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IC 3559 = MCG +05-30-031 = PGC 42012

12 36 03.4 +26 59 14

Size 0.5'x0.2';  PA = 69d

 

18" (5/12/07): this marginal object was only glimipsed knowing the exact location in the NGC 4556 group.  Located 2.4' E of NGC 4558 and 1.7' NE of IC 3556 in a tight group of a half dozen galaxies.

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IC 3561 = MCG +05-30-032 = CGCG 159-026 = PGC 42013

12 36 04.8 +26 53 58

Size 0.6'x0.2';  PA = 71d

 

18" (5/12/07): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter.  Located 4.2' ESE of NGC 4556 in a small group of galaxies.

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IC 3568 = Theoretician's Planetary = Lemon Slice Nebula = PK 123+34.1 = UGC 7731 = PGC 41662 = PN G123.6+34.5

12 33 06.7 +82 33 50

V = 10.6;  Size 18"

 

18" (11/7/07): at 450x unfiltered a very bright, high surface brightness disc less than 10" in diameter is surrounded by a much fainter 15" halo.  With direct vision, the difficult mag 13.5 central star is sometimes visible within the very high surface brightness glow.  The outer envelope is round, though with a uneven or fuzzy edge.  A mag 13.5-14 star is close off the west edge just 15" from the center and a mag 11.5 star lies 1.6' SSW.

 

18" (2/16/07): at 323x unfiltered, this small planetary is dominated by a 6"-8" high surface brightness disc.  Surrounding this well-defined disc is a much fainter, round outer halo of 15"-18".  A mag 13.5 star is just off the west edge of this outer halo.  With direct vision what appears to be the central star occasionally pops out in the center of the very high surface brightness glow.

 

17.5" (5/15/99): at 220x unfiltered, appears as a very small, high surface brightness disc, ~10" diameter with a mag 13.5-14 star close off the west edge.  At 380x, the disc is concentrated to a quasi-stellar nucleus, but it was difficult to distinguish the central star due to the high surface brightness glow.  Surrounding the central region is a much fainter, round, outer shell which increases the diameter to 15"-20".  Seeing not steady enough for higher power.

 

13": bright, small, round, high surface brightness disc 15" diameter.  A mag 13.5 star is almost in contact at the west edge 15" from the center. 

 

8": just non-stellar at 100x, definite disc seen at 165x.  This planetary can take high power due to its high surface brightness.

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IC 3585 = UGC 7783 = MCG +05-30-035 = CGCG 159-028 = PGC 42067

12 36 39.9 +26 49 48

V = 13.4;  Size 1.1'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 126d

 

18" (5/12/07): faint, small, round, 20" diameter, weak even concentration.  A mag 12-12.5 star lies 0.8' S.  Located 13' SE of NGC 4556 in a group.

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IC 3600 = MCG +05-30-041 = CGCG 159-035 =  PGC 42161

12 37 41.1 +27 07 44

Size 0.7'x0.4';  PA = 134d

 

18" (5/12/07): very faint, extremely small, round, 10" diameter.  Located to the NE of the core of the NGC 4556 group (29' NE of NGC 4556).

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IC 3668 = 2MASX J12413292+4107257

12 41 32.9 +41 07 27

V = 14.9;  PA = 31d

 

18" (5/15/10): extending mostly to the south side of the central bar of NGC 4618 is a faint, beefy arm that often appears detached and barely connected on the east end of the central region.  This broad arm winds counterclockwise from east to south roughly 100° with the brightest region or knot = IC 3668 near the south end of the arm, ~1.8' from the center of the bar.

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IC 3806 = UGC 7974 = MCG +03-33-006 = CGCG 100-008 = PGC 43303

12 48 55.5 +14 54 28

V = 13.6;  Size 1.5'x0.5';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 177d

 

17.5" (5/14/94): faint, small, elongated 2:1 N-S, 1.0'x0.5', no concentration.  A mag 10 star is 9.1' SSE.  Picked up viewing NGC 4710 19' NE.

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IC 3827 = MCG -02-33-021 = IC 3838 = PGC 43487

12 50 52.1 -14 29 31

V = 13.4;  Size 1.0'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 60d

 

18" (5/16/09): very faint, small, slightly elongated ~N-S, 24"x20".  A mag 14.7 star is just 34' S of center.  Located 10' S of the NGC 4724/4727 duo.  IC 3831 lies 8' SE.

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IC 3831 = MCG -02-33-027 = PGC 43536

12 51 18.6 -14 34 25

V = 12.6;  Size 1.4'x0.9';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 151d

 

18" (5/16/09): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 NW-SE, gradually increases to the center with a small bright core.  IC 3827 lies 8' NW.

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IC 3834 = NGC 4740? = MCG -02-33-030 = PGC 43559

12 51 32.3 -14 13 15

V = 13.6;  Size 0.8'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 85d

 

18" (5/16/09): faint, small, round, low even surface brightness.  A mag 15 star lies 43" W of center.  Located 11' NE of NGC 4727/4724 pair.

 

See Corwin's notes.

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IC 3864

12 54 12.3 +18 57 05

V = 17.9;  Size 0.2'x0.15';  PA = 146d

 

48" (4/2/11): IC 3864 is one of the very faintest entries in the entire IC.  This galaxy is located at the west end of AGC 1638 in a 5' oval group containing a half-dozen members of AGC 1638.  Extremely faint and small, 5" diameter.  A brighter mag 16.4 star lies 30" S.

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IC 3867 = PGC 87471

12 54 19.6 +18 56 30

V = 15.6;  Size 0.5'x0.3';  PA = 115d

 

48" (4/2/11): fairly faint, small,oval 4:3 NW-SE, 20"x15".  Brightest of 7 in AGC 1638 along with IC 3864, IC 3869, IC 3871, IC 3872, IC 3874 and IC 3886.  Six of these galaxies (with the exception of IC 3886) form the outline of a 5' oval centered about 6' WSW of a mag 10 star.  Jimi Lowrey and I tracked down this group as IC 3886, IC 3864 and IC 3874 are among the faintest galaxies in the IC (discovered photographically, of course)!

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IC 3869 = PGC 87472

12 54 21.3 +18 58 17

V = 16.4;  Size 0.3'x0.2'

 

48" (4/2/11): very faint, very small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 0.3'x0.2'.  Located 1.8' NNE of IC 3867 in a faint group of IC galaxies within AGC 1638.

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IC 3871

12 54 25.7 +18 55 45

V = 15.9;  Size 0.4'x0.4';  PA = 13d

 

48" (4/2/11): faint, very small, round, 9" diameter.  Located 1.6' SE of IC 3867 in a 5' group of 6 IC galaxies at the west side of AGC 1638

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IC 3872

12 54 30.6 +18 57 47

V = 15.9;  Size 0.3'x0.3'

 

48" (4/2/11): faint, very small, round, 12" diameter.  IC 3874 lies 1' ESE.  A mag 16-16.5 star lies 1.2' ESE. Located on the west side of AGC 1638 in a 5' group of a half-dozen IC galaxies.

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IC 3874 = PGC 87473

12 54 34.4 +18 57 25

V = 15.9;  Size 0.4'x0.3';  PA = 101d

 

48" (4/2/11): faint, very small, round, 12" diameter.  Similar IC 3874 lies 1' WNW.  This pair of galaxies is at the east end of 5' circlet of 6 IC galaxies on the west side of AGC 1638.  A mag 16.3 star lies 22" SE of center.

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IC 3886

12 55 00.3 +19 00 42

V = 17.4;  Size 0.2'x0.2'

 

48" (4/2/11): extremely faint and small, 6" diameter.  This galaxy was chosen to track down as it one of the faintest galaxies listed in the IC!  Located 17' ESE of mag 7.1 HD 112084 and 3.4' NE of a mag 10.3 star.  This galaxy is on the NE side of AGC 1638 with several additional faint but easier IC galaxies packed into an compact arrangement (ring) ~9' SW.

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IC 3896 = ESO 219-012 = PGC 44180

12 56 43.2 -50 20 49

V = 10.9;  Size 2.5'x1.9';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 10d

 

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x, this galaxy appeared fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 ~N-S, 1.2'x0.8'.  Sharply concentrated with a very small, very bright core ~10" diameter.  IC 3896A lies 20' NW and ESO 219-021, a large elongated galaxy, lies 54' E.  This bright IC galaxy is located 1.7° SW of NGC 4945.

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IC 3900 = MCG +05-31-009 = CGCG 160-019 = PGC 44068

12 55 41.4 +27 15 02

V = 14.0;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 0d

 

17.5" (5/14/94): fairly faint, very small, round, high surface brightness, weakly concentrated, occasional stellar nucleus.  Collinear with a mag 13 star and a mag 10.5 star 1.3' S and 3.1' S of center, respectively.  Easily picked up 14.5' SW of NGC 4798 in AGC 1656.

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IC 3943 = CGCG 160-069 = PGC 44485

12 58 36.4 +28 06 49

V = 14.5;  Size 0.7'x0.2';  PA = 59d

 

18" (4/20/12): at 282x this Coma cluster member appeared faint, small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 21"x10".  Situated at the midpoint of a mag 14.8 star 1.3' SSW and a mag 13.5 star 1.3' NNE.

 

17.5" (4/21/90): very faint, very small, slightly elongated.  Located between two mag 13 and 15 stars.  Member of AGC 1656 with the NGC 4858/NGC 4860 pair 6' E.

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IC 3946 = MCG +05-31-050 = CGCG 160-210 = PGC 44508

12 58 48.7 +27 48 37

V = 14.0;  Size 0.7'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.5;  PA = 80d

 

17.5" (4/21/90): very faint, small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE.  A mag 14 star is 1.1' NW.  Located in AGC 1656 with IC 3949 2.1' NE and IC 3947 1.7' SSE.

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IC 3947 = CGCG 160-211 = PGC 44515

12 58 52.1 +27 47 05

V = 14.5;  Size 0.3'x0.2'

 

17.5" (4/21/90): extremely faint and small, round.  Located in AGC 1656 with IC 3946 1.7' NNW and IC 3949 3.0' NNE.

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IC 3949 = UGC 8096 = MCG +05-31-052 = PGC 44524

12 58 56.1 +27 49 59

V = 14.3;  Size 1.0'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 73d

 

17.5" (4/21/90): very faint, fairly small, edge-on SW-NE, weak concentration.  A mag 12.5 star is 1.5' N.  Located in a rich section of AGC 1656 with IC 3946 2.1' SW, IC 3960 2.9' NE and IC 3947 3.0' SSW.

 

13" (4/29/84): very faint, elongated.  Situated between two stars in AGC 1656.

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IC 3955 = CGCG 160-216 = PGC 44544

12 59 06.0 +27 59 48

V = 14.4;  Size 0.6'x0.4';  PA = 41d

 

18" (4/20/12): faint, small, elongated 5:3 SSW-NNE, ~20"x12".  Located 7' WNW of NGC 4872 and 2' NW of NGC 4864/4867 in the Coma cluster.

 

17.5" (4/21/90): extremely faint and small, round.  Located 2' NW of the NGC 4864/NGC 4867 pair and 7' WNW of NGC 4872 in a rich portion of AGC 1656.

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IC 3957 = MCG +05-31-060 = CGCG 160-217 = PGC 44554

12 59 07.5 +27 46 04

V = 14.8;  Size 0.4'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.7

 

17.5" (4/28/90): extremely faint and small, round.  In a close trio with IC 3959 1.0' N and IC 3963 1.4' ENE within AGC 1656.

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IC 3959 = MCG +05-31-059 = CGCG 160-218 = PGC 44553

12 59 08.2 +27 47 02

V = 14.3;  Size 0.5'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.8

 

17.5" (4/21/90): very faint, very small, round.  A mag 12.5 star is 1.6' NNW.  In a close trio with IC 3957 1.0' S and IC 3963 1.3' SE, also IC 3947 lies 3.5' W.  Located in a rich section of AGC 1656.

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IC 3960 = MCG +05-31-055 = CGCG 160-219 = PGC 44551

12 59 07.9 +27 51 18

V = 14.9;  Size 0.4'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.7

 

17.5" (4/21/90): extremely faint, very small, round.  Located 8.8' SW of NGC 4874 in the core of AGC 1656.  Forms a pair with IC 3949 2.9' SW.

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Mrk 59 = PGC 93120

12 59 00 +34 51

Size 0.35'x0.30'

 

17.5" (1/23/93): this is a high surface brightness knot at the SSW end of NGC 4861.  Easily takes up to 410x.  Fairly bright, very small, 15" diameter, estimate mag 12.0-12.5.  Appears more prominent than the low surface brightness galaxy NGC 4861!  Slightly fainter than the mag 12 star at the NE end of NGC 2366 but slightly brighter using an OIII filter.

 

13.1" (2/23/85): attached to the south end of NGC 4861, stellar at low power, slightly nebulous at 166x, definite nonstellar knot at 312x.  This knot is an unusually bright HII region and is identified as NGC 4861 in the UGC and CGCG.

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IC 3963 = MCG +05-31-061 = CGCG 160-220 = PGC 44567

12 59 13.5 +27 46 28

V = 14.8;  Size 0.7'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.8

 

17.5" (4/28/90): extremely faint and small, elongated E-W.  Third of three in equilateral triangle with IC 3959 1.4' WNW and IC 3957 1.4' WSW in AGC 1656.

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IC 3973 = CGCG 160-228 = PGC 44612

12 59 30.8 +27 53 03

V = 14.4;  Size 0.5'x0.3';  PA = 160d

 

18" (4/20/12): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, 20"x15".  Situated 4.7' SSW of NGC 4874 in the swarm of small galaxies that surround 4874 in the Coma cluster.

 

17.5" (4/21/90): very faint, very small, slightly elongated WNW-ESE.  Located in the central core of AGC 1656 just 4.6' S of NGC 4874.  Also first of three on a SW-NE line with NGC 4875 2.1' NE and NGC 4876 3.5' ENE.  IC 3976 lies 2.1' S.

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IC 3976 = CGCG 160-226 = PGC 44603

12 59 29.4 +27 51 00

V = 14.7;  Size 0.5'x0.2';  PA = 160d

 

18" (4/20/12): very faint, small, oval NNW-SSE, 18"x12".  Located 2' SSW of brighter IC 3973 in the Coma cluster.

 

17.5" (4/21/90): very faint, extremely small, elongated NW-SE.  Located in core of AGC 1656 6.7' SSW of NGC 4874.  IC 3973 lies 2.0' N.

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IC 3986 = ESO 443-032 = MCG -05-31-016 = PGC 44905

13 01 32.2 -32 17 28

V = 12.3;  Size 1.7'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 126d

 

17.5" (5/22/93): fairly faint, small, round, weak concentration, crisp-edged.  Forms part of the "Bowl" of a "Dipper" asterism formed by an 8' group of stars mostly to the south.  Member of AGC 3537 (part of the Hydra-Centaurus Supercluster).  HCG 63 lies 30' SSE.

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IC 3998 = CGCG 160-236 = PGC 44664

12 59 46.8 +27 58 26

V = 14.6;  Size 0.8'x0.5';  PA = 10d

 

18" (4/20/12): one of the numerous galaxies in the halo of NGC 4874 (2.6' ENE of center), this member of the Coma cluster is located about a third of the way from NGC 4874 to NGC 4889.  At 322x it appeared faint, small, oval 4:3 N-S, 16"x12", contains a very small brighter nucleus.

 

17.5" (4/21/90): located in the central core of AGC 1656 between NGC 4874 and NGC 4889.  Extremely faint and small, round.  Forms a close pair with PGC 44652 = Goodwin #458 1.1' SSE.  Located 2.6' ENE of NGC 4874 and a swarm of galaxies are in the field surrounding NGC 4874.  Also located 4.7' due west of NGC 4889 (brightest in AGC 1656).

 

13" (4/29/84): extremely faint, very small, between NGC 4874 and NGC 4889 in core of AGC 1656.

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IC 4011 = CGCG 160-242 = PGC 44705

13 00 06.4 +28 00 14

V = 15.1;  Size 0.5'x0.5'

 

17.5" (4/28/90): extremely faint and small, round, barely non-stellar, visible with averted vision only.  Located 1.6' N of NGC 4889 in the dense central core of AGC 1656 with numerous galaxies nearby including NGC 4886 1.1' SSW and NGC 4883 2.9' NW.

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IC 4012 = CGCG 160-244 = PGC 44714

13 00 08.0 +28 04 43

V = 15.0;  Size 0.5'x0.4'

 

18" (4/20/12): very faint, very small, round, 12" diameter.  Located 6' due north of NGC 4889 in AGC 1656.

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IC 4021 = MCG +05-31-080 = CGCG 160-246 = PGC 44726

13 00 14.8 +28 02 28

V = 14.8;  Size 0.4'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

18" (4/20/12): this member of the Coma cluster lies 1.7' WNW of slightly brighter IC 4026 and 4' NNE of NGC 4889.  At 322x it appeared extremely faint, very small, round, 12" diameter.  A mag 15 star lies 50" E, near the midpoint of IC 4021 and IC 4026.

 

17.5" (4/28/90): extremely faint and small, round.  Located 4.1' NNE of NGC 4889 in the core of AGC 1656 and similar to IC 4026 1.6' ENE.

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IC 4026 = CGCG 160-250 = PGC 44749

13 00 22.1 +28 02 49

V = 14.6;  Size 0.3'x0.3'

 

18" (4/20/12): located 5' NE of NGC 4889 in the core of the Coma cluster, this galaxy appeared very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter.  Slightly fainter IC 4021 lies 1.7' WSW and a faint mag 15 star is squeezed between the pair of galaxies.

 

17.5" (4/28/90): located in the core of AGC 1656 and form a pair with IC 4021 1.6' WSW.  Extremely faint and small, round, 15" diameter, even surface brightness. 

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IC 4030 = PGC 44763

13 00 27.8 +27 57 21

V = 15.4;  Size 0.5'x0.35'

 

18" (4/20/12): extremely faint and small, round, 8"-10" diameter, requires averted.  Located 4.6' ESE of NGC 4889 and 2.2' E of NGC 4898 in the core of AGC 1656.  This is one of the fainter Coma cluster members I picked up this evening (B = 16.4).

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IC 4033 = PGC 44771

13 00 28.4 +27 58 20

V = 15.2;  Size 0.5'x0.28';  PA = 101d

 

18" (4/20/12): extremely faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, required averted vision at 322x.  Forms a difficult pair with IC 4033 1.0' N.  Located just  4.4' E of NGC 4889 in AGC 1656.

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IC 4040 = MCG +05-31-085 = CGCG 160-252 = PGC 44789

13 00 37.9 +28 03 27

V = 14.8;  Size 0.7'x0.3';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 160d

 

18" (4/20/12): very faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, 25"x8".  Located 8' NE of NGC 4889 in the Coma cluster and surrounded by several IC galaxies in an oval chain of galaxies to the east of 4889.

 

17.5" (4/21/90): very faint, small, elongated NNW-SSE.  Located in the core of AGC 1656 6.9' NE of NGC 4889.with IC 4045 3.1' NE and NGC 4908 3.1' ESE.

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IC 4041 = MCG +05-31-086 = CGCG 160-254 = PGC 44804

13 00 40.9 +27 59 47

V = 14.3;  Size 0.7'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.4

 

18" (4/20/12): very faint, very small, slightly elongated, 10" diameter.  Located 7.3' ENE of NGC 4889 in the large oval ring of galaxies that lie east of the giant cD.  Also situated 1.5' N of slightly brighter IC 4042 and 3.1' WSW of brighter IC 4051.

 

17.5" (4/28/90): extremely faint and small, round.  Located in the core of AGC 1656 7.3' ENE of NGC 4889.  Nearby galaxies include IC 4042 1.6' SSE and IC 4051 2.9' E.

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IC 4042 = CGCG 160-255 = MCG +05-31-086 = PGC 44808

13 00 42.8 +27 58 16

V = 14.3;  Size 0.5'

 

18" (4/20/12): at 322x, faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, easisly visible.  Forms a close pair with PGC 44809 = IC 4042A 30" S.  Located 7.6' due east of NGC 4889 in the core of the Coma cluster.

 

17.5" (4/21/90): very faint, extremely small, round.  Located in the core of AGC 1656 7.6' E of NGC 4889.  Nearby galaxies include IC 4051 3.2' NE and IC 4041 1.6' NNW.

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IC 4045 = MCG +05-31-088 = PGC 44818

13 00 48.7 +28 05 26

V = 13.9;  Size 0.8'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

18" (4/20/12): faint to fairly faint, small, slightly elonagted, 20"x15".  Located 4' S of brighter NGC 4907 in the Coma cluster and in a line with IC 4051 2.9' SSE and NGC 4908 5.2' SSE.

 

17.5" (4/21/90): very faint, extremely small, slightly elongated, very small bright core.  Located in the central region of AGC 1656 with NGC 4907 5' N, IC 4040 3' SW and NGC 4908 3' SSE.

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IC 4051 = MCG +05-31-090 = CGCG 160-258 = PGC 44828

13 00 51.5 +28 02 34

V = 13.6;  Size 1.0'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.6

 

18" (4/20/12): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 24"x20", very small brighter nucleus.   Forms a pair with slightly brighter NGC 4908 2.2' SSE (the identifications of IC 4051 and NGC 4908 are reversed in most catalogues).  Located 10' NW of NGC 4889 in the Coma cluster.

 

17.5" (4/21/90): located on the east side of the core of AGC 1656.  Faint, small, slightly elongated.  A mag 15 star is attached at the NW edge.  Nearby cluster galaxies incude IC 4045 3' NNW, NGC 4908 2.2' SSE and IC 4040 3' WNW.  This galaxy is identified as NGC 4908 in most modern catalogues (except MCG).

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IC 4071 = MCG -01-33-073 = PGC 44956

13 02 04.0 -07 36 10

V = 14.0;  Size 0.6'x0.4'

 

17.5" (5/22/93): faint, small, round.  A mag 13 star is just off the north edge 40" from the center.  Forms a pair with NGC 4925 6.8' SSE.

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IC 4088 = UGC 8140 = MCG +05-31-102  = CGCG 160-102 = PGC 44921

13 01 43.4 +29 02 41

V = 13.8;  Size 1.4'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 89d

 

18" (4/30/11): faint, fairly small, elongated at least 2:1 E-W (sometimes appear nearly 3:1), ~0.6'x0.25', fairly low surface brightness.  Located 5.6' SSE of NGC 4913 = IC 843 and 5.6' NW of mag 8.9 HD 113242.

 

Probably discovered by Lawrence Parsons on 24 Apr 1865, though it did not receive a NGC designation.  He assumed this galaxy was NGC 4914 but he was off by 8 degrees in declination.  At the same time he discovered NGC 4913 = IC 843, NGC 4916 = CGCG 160-107 and independently found NGC 4912 = NGC 4922.  See notes for NGC 4912.  Bigourdan independently found this galaxy on 13 May 1895.  The IC position is 10 tsec too large.

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IC 4107 = PGC 87149 = PGC 86643

13 02 41.9 +21 59 51

V = 17.9;  Size 0.7'x0.6';  Surf Br = 17.0

 

48" (4/2/11): this galaxy is one of faintest galaxies in the entire IC.  Wolfgang Steinicke lists it as the faintest at V = 17.9, and is certainly one of the very lowest in surface brightness.  It appeared extremely faint and small, round, ~10" (on the SDSS image, it has an extremely low surface brightness but appears larger).  Requires averted vision and only occasionally glimpsed but position and glow were verified so I felt confident of the sighting.  Located 1.4° ENE of M64, the Black-Eye Galaxy.

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IC 4191 = PK 304-4.1 = ESO 096-PN2 = PN G304.5-04.8

13 08 47.4 -67 38 37

V = 10.6;  Size 18"x11"

 

18" (7/7/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this bright, compact planetary was picked up by blinking with an OIII filter at 128x.  IC 4191 forms the northern vertex of a small, distinctive triangle with a mag 10.6 star 1.1' SE and a slightly fainter mag 11 star 1.6' SSW.  Excellent contrast gain of 2-3 magnitudes using the OIII filter.  Without a filter, the planetary has that distinctive bluish color of planetaries and is slightly non-stellar with an extremely high surface brightness.  At 293x a very small disc, perhaps 4"-5" in size is visible.  The magnitude appears very similar to the mag 10.6 star 1.1' SE.  Located 40' WNW of mag 4.8 Eta Muscae.

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IC 4234 = MCG +05-32-011 = CGCG 161-038 = PGC 46761

13 22 59.9 +27 06 59

V = 14.0;  Size 0.7'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 27d

 

18" (6/21/03): faint, very small, irregular round, 15" diameter.  Brightens somewhat to a faint stellar nucleus at 323x.  Located 8' N of NGC 5116 and 11' ESE of mag 9.2 SAO 82802.

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IC 4237 = ESO 576-048 = MCG -03-34-068 = PGC 46878

13 24 32.6 -21 08 12

V = 12.4;  Size 2.0'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 140d

 

17.5" (5/19/01): faint but moderately large glow, elongated 4:3 NW-SE, no central concentration.  Located 11' due west of brighter NGC 5134 and 15' SE of a mag 6.5 star.

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IC 4239 = MCG +05-32-015 = CGCG 161-045 = PGC 46872

13 24 25.5 +30 57 33

V = 14.3;  Size 0.8'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 145d

 

18" (6/21/03): extremely faint, very small, 0.4'x0.3'.  Low, even surface brightness, requires averted vision.  Located 6.3' ESE of NGC 5131.  IC 4240, just 1.2' NNE, was not noticed.

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IC 4261 = ESO 444-054 = MCG -05-32-032 = PGC 47392

13 29 47.6 -28 00 23

V = 13.5;  Size 1.0'x0.8';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 140d

 

17.5" (6/2/00): very faint, very small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 0.5'x0.3', low even surface brightness.  Located 14' NW of NGC 5182.

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IC 4263 = UGC 8470 = MCG +08-25-007 = CGCG 246-004 = PGC 47270

13 28 33.2 +46 55 37

V = 14.5;  Size 2.0'x0.4';  Surf Br = 14.2;  PA = 105d

 

17.5" (5/10/86): extremely faint, edge-on streak WNW-ESE, averted vision required.  Located 20' SW of M51!

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IC 4277

13 30 16.7 +47 18 51

Size 0.7'x0.2';  PA = 95d

 

48" (4/2/11): fainter of two IC galaxies very near M51.  At 488x appeared extremely faint, fairly small, edge-on 4:1 E-W, 30"x8".  Located 4' NE of the center of NGC 5195, not far from the faint streamers that extend north from NGC 5195.  This galaxy is not listed in any modern catalogue, survey or HyperLeda.

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IC 4278 = PGC 2294907

13 30 27.5 +47 14 49

V = 16.6;  Size 0.4'x0.4'

 

48" (4/2/11): brighter of two IC galaxies (along with IC 4277) very near M51, this small galaxy is located just 6.7' NW of the center of M51 and 5' ESE of NGC 5195.  At 488x it was easily visible as a faint, small, round glow, 12" diameter, contains a small bright core.  About 2' N is a triangle of mag 13.3/15.5/16 stars (sides 1'-1.5').

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IC 4296 = ESO 383-039 = MCG -06-30-016 = PGC 48040

13 36 39.1 -33 57 59

V = 10.6;  Size 3.4'x3.2';  Surf Br = 13.2

 

17.5" (4/21/01): moderately bright, moderately large, at least 2' diameter, round, bright core, stellar nucleus.  Brightest in AGC 3565 and group LGG 353 (part of the Centaurus-Hydra supercluster).  Forms a pair with IC 4299 6' SSE.

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IC 4299 = ESO 383-042 = MCG -06-30-017 = PGC 48057

13 36 47.5 -34 03 58

V = 12.6;  Size 1.8'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 58d

 

17.5" (4/21/01): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.8'.  Moderate concentration with a small brighter core.  Located 6' SSE of IC 4296 in AGC 3565.

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IC 4307 = MCG +05-32-043 = CGCG 161-088 = PGC 48032

13 36 36.1 +27 14 32

V = 14.1;  Size 0.7'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.0

 

17.5" (5/11/02): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, low surface brightness.  A mag 14 star is 1.6' W.  Located 15' SW of NGC 5251.

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IC 4329 = ESO 445-046 = MCG -05-33-019 = LGG 357-010 = PGC 49025

13 49 05.3 -30 17 45

V = 11.3;  Size 3.4'x1.9';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 63d

 

17.5" (3/12/88): fairly faint, fairly small, oval WSW-ENE, bright core, stellar nucleus.  Forms a pair with IC 4329A 3' E.  This galaxy is the brightest in the IC 4329 cluster (AGC 3574).

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IC 4342 = MCG +04-33-021 = CGCG 132-039 = PGC 49425

13 54 22.1 +25 09 11

Size 0.8'x0.3'

 

17.5" (6/8/96): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter.  Located just south of a small group of stars including mag 8.8 SAO 83071 3.3' NNE and mag 9.2 SAO 83068 4' N.  First in a group of 7 IC galaxies and HCG 69!

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IC 4343 = MCG +04-33-024 = CGCG 132-044 = PGC 49470

13 54 55.8 +25 07 22

Size 0.7'x0.4'

 

17.5" (6/8/96): very faint, small, slightly elongated, 30" diameter, very weak concentration.  Nearly collinear with two mag 10-11 stars 6.5' and 9' S.  In a group of 7 IC galaxies as well as HCG 69.

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IC 4344 = MCG +04-33-026 = CGCG 132-045 = Ho 556b = PGC 49492

13 55 12.6 +25 01 18

Size 0.9'x0.8'

 

17.5" (4/13/96): very faint, very small, round, 25" diameter, low even surface brightness.  Located 1.8' S of brighter IC 4345 and 1.1' following a mag 11.5 star.  Also in field with HCG 69 group 5' E.

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IC 4345 = MCG +04-33-025 = CGCG 132-046 = Ho 556a = PGC 95536

13 55 13.4 +25 03 07

Size 0.9'x0.9'

 

17.5" (4/13/96): brightest member of a cluster including HCG 69 close following. Fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, 0.8'x0.6'.  Sharp concentration with a very small bright core. Located 2.3' NNE mag 11.5 star.  Forms a pair with IC 4344 1.8' S.  HCG 69 is less than 5' E.  RC3 and PGC misidentify IC 4345 with HCG 69b.

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IC 4346 = MCG +04-33-029 = CGCG 132-049 = PGC 49523

13 55 40.6 +25 09 11

Size 0.8'x0.5'

 

17.5" (6/8/96): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, low even surface brightness.  First of three in a close trio with IC 4349 1.3' E and IC 4348.

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IC 4348 = MCG +04-33-030 = CGCG 132-050 = PGC 49531

13 55 45.1 +25 12 11

Size 0.3'x0.3'

 

17.5" (6/8/96): faint, small, round, 25" diameter, even surface brightness.  Located 3.1' N of IC 4386 and furthest north in a group of 7 IC galaxies and HCG 69.  Very compact CGCG 132-055 at 15.7z lies 5.5' E (not seen).

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IC 4349 = MCG +04-33-032 = CGCG 132-051 = PGC 49530

13 55 46.4 +25 09 06

Size 0.8'x0.4'

 

17.5" (6/8/96): brightest and largest of a close trio within the IC 4345 cluster.  Faint, small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 40"x25".  IC 4346 lies 1.3' W and IC 4348 3.1' N.

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IC 4351 = ESO 445-084 = MCG -05-33-034 = UGCA 376 = FGCE 1116 = PGC 49676

13 57 53.8 -29 18 55

V = 11.7;  Size 6.0'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 17d

 

13.1" (4/10/86): fairly faint, very elongated streak 5:1 SSW-NNE.  A mag 13.5 star is off the east edge of the core.

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IC 4356 = PGC 49759

13 58 45.0 +37 29 28

V = 15.3;  Size 0.4'x0.3'

 

48" (4/1/11): picked up while observing the beautiful NGC 5395/5394 interacting pair.  At 375x appeared fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 20" diameter.  Located 4' NNE of the center of NGC 5395.

 

18" (5/3/08): extremely faint and small knot, 10" diameter, required averted vision.  Located 4' NNE of NGC 5395/94 interacting pair (Arp 84).

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IC 4369 = HCG 70E = MCG +06-31-058 = PGC 50134

14 04 05.9 +33 19 14

V = 15.2;  Size 0.4'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.2

 

18" (5/15/10): at 285x, this member of HCG 70 appeared extremely faint and small, round, just 6" diameter.  Forms the western vertex of a small isosceles triangle with HCG 70B and HCG 70A/D (1.3' NW of 70B and 1.3' SW of 70A).  This galaxy and 70D are the two faintest of 4 members viewed in the compact group.

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IC 4370 = HCG 70D = MCG +06-31-060 = CGCG 191-046n = PGC 50138

14 04 09.9 +33 20 45

Size 0.4'x0.4'

 

18" (5/15/10): at 285x the "D" component of HCG 70 appeared extremely faint and small, round, just 10" diameter.  Just large enough to be distinguished as a nebulous object.  Forms a close pair with HCG 70A = UGC 8992 just 30" S.

 

17.5" (4/18/98): faintest of three members of HCG 70 viewed with certainty.  This object was just glimpsed as an extremely faint "star" just off the north side of the edge-on UGC 8990 = HCG 70A.  This "detection" was repeated several times but was much more difficult than 70A.

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IC 4371 = HCG 70B = MCG +06-31-061 = CGCG 191-045 = Ho 579a = PGC 50140

14 04 10.9 +33 18 28

V = 14.1;  Size 0.9'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.3

 

18" (5/15/10): largest and brightest member of HCG 70.  At 285x appeared faint, fairly small, sharply concentrated with a bright core and faint halo 4:3 SW-NE, ~30"x22".  A mag 11 star (SAO 63918) lies 2.3' S.

 

17.5" (4/18/98): the largest member of  HCG 70 group appears faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 40"x25".  Situated midway between the HCG 70A/D pair 2' N and a mag 10-11 2' S.

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IC 4381 = UGC 9073 = MCG +04-33-042 = CGCG 132-078 = CGCG 133-001 = HCG 71a = PGC 50629

14 10 57.2 +25 29 51

V = 13.7;  Size 1.6'x1.2';  Surf Br = 14.1;  PA = 135d

 

17.5" (6/8/96): brightest member of HCG 71 along with IC 4382 = HCG 71B 1.8' NE and the anonymous galaxy HCG 71C 2.0' SE.  Faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter, almost even surface brightness.  Located 1.5' N of a mag 10 star which is the SE of three stars in a 2.5' string with two mag 12 stars.

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IC 4382 = CGCG 132-079 = HCG 71b = PGC 50635

14 11 02.6 +25 31 10

V = 14.4;  Size 0.7'x0.2';  Surf Br = 11.9

 

17.5" (6/8/96): faint, fairly small, elongated nearly 3:1 N-S, 0.8'x0.3'.  Higher surface brightness than larger IC 4381 = HCG 71A 1.8' SW.

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IC 4383 = NGC 5504B = CGCG 103-113 = Ho 601b = PGC 50716

14 12 12.7 +15 52 08

V = 14.8;  Size 0.6'x0.45'

 

18" (6/18/04): faint, small, round, 15" diameter.  Forms a close pair with NGC 5504 1.8' SE.  CGCG and UGC misidentified UGC 9086, a fainter edge-on close NE that was not seen, as IC 4383.

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IC 4397 = UGC 9150 = MCG +05-034-012 = CGCG 163-018 = PGC 51073

14 17 58.7 +26 24 46

V = 13.1;  Size 1.1'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 165d

 

17.5" (6/2/00): faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 N-S, 1.2'x0.8', weak concentration, fairly low surface brightness.  Located 10' NW of NGC 5553.

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IC 4401 = MCG -01-36-015 = PGC 51173

14 19 25.1 -04 29 21

V = 13.4;  Size 1.5'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 21d

 

18" (6/18/04): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~SW-NE, though the orientation shifted slightly with averted vision. Weak concentration to a small, slightly brighter core. Visible with direct vision, though mostly the small core remained. Second brightest of trio with much fainter IC 997 9' ENE and IC 998.  Malcolm Thomson argues that this galaxy was likely the first of two observed by Swift and should be identified as IC 997.

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IC 4402 = ESO 272-005 = PGC 51288

14 21 13.1 -46 17 52

V = 11.6;  Size 4.2'x0.9';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 127d

 

22" (6/28/06 - Hawaii): fairly faint, large, edge-on 5:1 NW-SE, 3.5'x0.7'.  Fairly low even surface brightness with only a broad very concentration to a slightly brighter bulging core.  Faint stars at both the NW and SE ends of the galaxy and a string of 4 stars mag 13-14 begins at the star at the SE end and curves away from the galaxy towards the NE.

 

12.5" (6/24/06 - Haleakala Crater): at 180x, this edge-on appeared fairly faint, very elongated 5:1 NW-SE, ~3.5'x0.7', broad concentration to a bulging core.  Situated in a rich star field with a number of faint stars nearby including two mag 14 stars at the NW tip, a mag 13 star at off the SE end, a mag 14 star that is embedded just NW of the core and a mag 13.5 star off the NE side of the core.  Located 23' SE of mag 3.6 Iota Lupi.

 

18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 228x, this surprisingly bright and large IC galaxy seemed out of place in a very rich Lupus star field.  The galaxy is very elongated 5:1 NW-SE, 4'x0.8', with an irregular or mottled surface brightness (probably due to an equatorial dust lane which bisects the galaxy), though there was no visible core.  It nearly extends between a mag 13 star near the SE end and a pair of mag 14 stars just beyond the NE tip.  Located 6' NE of mag 9.4 HD 125568 and 23' SE of mag 3.6 Iota Lupi.

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IC 4405 = MCG +05-34-019 = CGCG 163-028 = PGC 51167

14 19 16.5 +26 17 55

V = 13.7;  Size 1.0'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 66d

 

17.5" (6/2/00): very faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.7' diameter.  Located just south of two mag 11 stars (closer star is 1.4' N).  A mag 13.5 star lies 1.3' WNW.  Located 11' E of NGC 5553.

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IC 4406 = ESO 272-PN6 = PK 319+15.1 = PN G319.6+15.7

14 22 26.2 -44 09 03

V = 10.2;  Size 100"x37"

 

18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 228x, this is a very striking planetary with an unusual appearance.  The main body is bright and boxy, roughly 25" diameter with a bluish color.  A number of mag 14 stars appear to huddle around the planetary including a mag 13.5 star at the west end and some additional mag 13 stars are within 2'.  Much fainter extensions or wings are just visible extending E-W from the main body with the western wing slightly more prominent (though this may be due to the superimposed star).  The wings are more obvious when a UHC filter is used.  At 293x, there are three collinear stars just off the west edge with the western extension encompassing the closest star.  The wings increase the overall dimensions to ~60"x25".

 

13.1" (2/20/04 - Costa Rica): at 140x this bright bipolar planetary appeared fairly small, 20"-25" diameter with a high surface brightness and a bluish color.  The outline is unusual, appearing somewhat boxy or rectangular in appearance.  A faint star is just off the west edge.  At 195x there appeared to be very faint extensions ~E-W, increasing the dimensions to 2:1.

 

13.1" (3/17/86): fairly bright and prominent with a Daystar 300 filter although viewed at a low elevation.  Fairly small, 35" diameter, smooth disc.  Visually appeared almost round although photos reveal a very elongated shape.  No central star seen at 214x.  A mag 13.5 star is just off the west edge.

 

13.1" (6/18/85): viewed for 1-2 minutes as it appeared and disappered just east of Fremont Peak from Coulter Row.  Appeared fairly bright and fairly small and roundish.

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IC 4424 = NGC 5619B = IC 1016 = MCG +01-37-014 = CGCG 047-048 = Ho 645b = PGC 51624

14 27 32.4 +04 49 18

V = 14.0;  Size 0.9'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.6

 

17.5" (6/8/91): faint, small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, weak concentration.  Second brightest in trio with NGC 5619 3.5' WSW and NGC 5619B 2' S.

 

Found by Bigourdan on 23 May 1892.  His position matches CGCG 047-048.  This galaxy was discovered earlier by Swift (X-26) on 28 Apr 1891. His position is 1.3 tmin too large in RA but his description matches.  Finally, RNGC identifies the galaxy as NGC 5619B.

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IC 4442 = VV 15 = UGC 9287 = MCG +05-34-050 = CGCG 163-060 = PGC 51725

14 28 45.3 +28 57 51

V = 14.0;  Size 1.0'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 25d

 

17.5" (6/20/98): faint, small, round, 25" diameter, weak concentration.  Forms the north vertex of an obtuse triangle with two mag 13.5/14 stars 1.3' SE and 2.2' WSW.  Located 11' NW of NGC 5641.

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IC 4461 = Arp 95 = VV 303c = Rose 21 = MCG +05-34-076 = CGCG 163-085sw = PGC 52120

14 35 00.4 +26 31 55

Size 0.4'x0.2';  PA = 115d

 

18" (5/3/08): very faint, very small, round, 12"-15" diameter.  First of three in a compact trio (Arp 95).  Located 45" SW of the center of IC 4462 and 1.6' WSW of a mag 12.5 star.  This galaxy is not identified as IC 4461 in modern catalogues although Javelle's position points exactly at this galaxy.  There is a faint star at its edge, and although I didn't record it, perhaps it contributed to the glow.

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IC 4462 = Arp 95 = VV 303a = Rose 21 = UGC 9384n = MCG +05-34-077 = CGCG 163-085ne = PGC 52119

14 35 01.9 +26 32 38

V = 14.4;  Size 0.8'x0.45'

 

18" (5/3/08): brightest in a very close trio (Arp 95).  At 260x it appeared faint, small, round, 25" diameter, low even surface brightness.  Located 1.3' W of a mag 12.5 star.  This galaxy is misidentified as IC 4461 in all modern catalogues.  IC 4461 lies 45" SW of center and MCG +05-34-078 is just 32" E of center!  The latter galaxy is misidentified as IC 4462 in modern sources.

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IC 4470 = MCG +13-10-019 = CGCG 353-040 = PGC 51696

14 28 22.8 +78 53 08

Size 0.7'x0.2'

 

17.5" (6/24/95): very faint, very small, round.  There is a mag 14.5 star just off the NE side 21" from center which confused the observation.  At moments, these appears to forms a faint double star.  Only the core of IC 4470 was viewed as there are faint extensions E-W on the POSS.  Forms a pair with NGC 5712 4.0' ESE.

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IC 4486 = CGCG 104-068 = CGCG 105-001 = PGC 52481

14 41 40.8 +18 33 26

Size 0.4'x0.25';  PA = 141d

 

18" (7/10/10): very faint, very small, round, 10" diameter.  A mag 14.3 star lies 50" N.  Located 4.4' NW of mag 7.5 HD 129391 with two mag 8/9 stars (HD 129358 and  SAO 101151) 4' W forming a striking trio.  I moved these stars outside the field before observing the galaxy.

 

Possible identification error: The IC position of 4486 corresponds exactly with the galaxy identified as IC 4487 located 3' NE (not seen).

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IC 4499 = ESO 022-SC005

15 00 18.5 -82 12 49

V = 10.0;  Size 7.6'

 

18" (7/7/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x this globular has an unusual appearance as a round glow of nearly even surface brightness, ~3.5' diameter with a single brighter mag 12 star superimposed near the very center.  A brighter mag 10.5 star is just off the south edge, 2' from the center.  Appears similar to a large, fairly low surface brightness planetary or reflection nebula.  This observation was possible compromised by some clouds as the skies completely clouded up soon afterwards, but there was no evident resolution at this power.  This is an unorthodox, young globular (3-4 billion years younger than GC's of similar metallicity).

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IC 4507 = MCG +03-38-016 = CGCG 105-027 = PGC 52834

14 47 42.2 +18 27 21

Size 0.75'x0.4';  PA = 160d

 

18" (7/13/07): extremely faint, very small, round, 12" diameter.  Located just 2.8' S of NGC 5760 and 1.6' E of a mag 10.5 star.

 

17.5" (7/16/01): extremely faint and small, round, 15" diameter, requires averted to glimpse.  Located 1' E of a mag 10.5 star and at the midpoint of NGC 5760 2.9' N and a mag 13 star a similar distance south.

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IC 4526 = HCG 73B = Arp 42 = MCG +04-35-026 = PGC 53707

15 02 38.2 +23 21 02

Size 0.4'x0.3'

 

18" (8/4/05): extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter.  Forms the northern vertex of an equilateral triangle with sides of 1' with NGC 5829 and a mag 12 star.  Once this difficult galaxy was noticed, it was visible most of the time using averted vision and concentration at 225x.

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IC 4528 = MCG +08-27-055 = CGCG 248-046 = PGC 53607

15 01 33.3 +49 06 44

V = 14.2;  Size 0.8'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.3

 

17.5" (7/17/93): faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter, weak concentration.  Located 5.2' SSE of mag 7.3 SAO 45335.  NGC 5835 lies 16' SE.  Not identified as IC 4528 in MCG or CGCG.

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IC 4534 = UGC 9713 = MCG +04-36-013 = CGCG 135-014

15 06 41.9 +23 38 29

V = 13.2;  Size 1.5'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.4;  PA = 160d

 

17.5" (6/3/00): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, brighter core.  A mag 14 star is close off the south end [1.1' from center].  At moments appears to have a fainter, outer halo.  This galaxy is identified as UGC 9713 in all catalogues and the equivalence with Javelle's IC 4534 was uncovered by Malcolm Thomson.

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IC 4537 = CGCG 021-070 = PGC 54583

15 17 32.4 +02 02 51

V = 15.0;  Size 0.7'x0.4';  PA = 45d

 

24" (7/19/12): at 260x appeared very faint, very small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 20"x10", contains a very faint stellar nucleus.  This small galaxy is located just west of the halo of M5 (in the same medium power field), 15' WSW of the center of the showpiece globular!  A mag 15 star (possibly a cluster member) lies 36" S.

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IC 4538 = ESO 514-010 = MCG -04-36-013 = UGCA 406 = LGG 398-004 = PGC 54776

15 21 11.7 -23 39 29

V = 12.1;  Size 2.6'x2.0';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 45d

 

17.5" (6/27/98): appeared as a very low surface brightness glow, perhaps 1.5' diameter, roundish but difficult to determine edge of halo, very little concentration.  The galaxy was surprisingly difficult although viewed a couple of hours past the meridian.  There are two mag 12.5 stars ~3' E and 3' NE.  The compact planetary Me 2-1 is 15' E.

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IC 4553 = Arp 220 = UGC 9913 = MCG +04-37-005 = CGCG 163-017 = VV 540 = IC 1127 = PGC 55497

15 34 57.2 +23 30 10

V = 13.2;  Size 1.5'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.7

 

24" (6/16/12): fairly faint to moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated, uneven surface brightness and irregular appearance, though the core was not resolved into two components.  Forms a pair with IC 4554 2.2' SE.

 

17.5" (4/7/89): fairly faint, almost round, even surface brightness.  This is an interacting double system with an extremely faint "knot" or extension at the south end [elongated E-W on the POSS].  IC 4554 is a separate galaxy 2.2' SE of the double system observed.

 

Considered the prototype of a megamaser with 98% of its emission in the infrared.  In addition there is a large starburst of young stars.

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IC 4554 = PGC 214390

15 35 04.8 +23 28 45

V = 15.2;  Size 0.4'x0.3'

 

24" (6/16/12):  faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, weak concentration.  Located 2' SE IC 4553 = Arp 220.  This number is often incorrectly applied to one of the components of the double galaxy IC 4553.

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IC 4562 = UGC 9928 = MCG +07-32-34 = CGCG 222-030 = I Zw 118 = PGC 55559

15 35 57.0 +43 29 36

V = 12.6;  Size 1.2'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.0

 

17.5" (6/27/98): First in a group of six galaxies discovered by Barnard with a 12" at Lick Observatory along with IC 4564/65/66/67.  Fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.7' diameter, bright core.  Stellar nucleus detected at 280x. Located between two mag 11.5-12 stars 1.3' WSW and 2.5' ENE.  Forms a close pair with IC 4562A just 1.2' NE.

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IC 4564 = UGC 9930 = MCG +07-32-036 = CGCG 222-033 = PGC 55584

15 36 27.0 +43 31 08

V = 13.4;  Size 1.3'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 70d

 

17.5" (6/27/98): faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 ~E-W, 1.0'x0.6', broad concentration.  A couple of mag 15 stars are 1' preceding.  This galaxy is the third of four on a line including IC 4562 5.6' WSW and IC 4566 3.0' ENE.

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IC 4565 = UGC 9931 = MCG +07-32-037 = CGCG 222-034 = PGC 55592

15 36 35.1 +43 25 29

Size 0.9'x0.5';  PA = 8d

 

17.5" (6/27/98): this galaxy is the faintest of six in the IC 4562 group.  Required averted vision to view this extremely faint "knot", only 5"-10" in diameter.  Nearly equally spaced with a mag 15 star 1.8' NNE and a mag 12 star 3.7' NNE.  Located 6' SSE of IC 4564.

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IC 4566 = UGC 9933 = MCG +07-32-038 = CGCG 222-035 = PGC 55601

15 36 42.1 +43 32 22

V = 13.3;  Size 1.6'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 165d

 

17.5" (6/27/98): faint, small, elongated 4:3 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.6', weak concentration.  Fourth of four on a line including IC 4564 3.0' WSW in a group of six galaxies.

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IC 4567 = UGC 9940 = MCG +07-32-040 = CGCG 222-037 = PGC 55620

15 37 13.2 +43 17 53

V = 12.8;  Size 1.4'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 125d

 

17.5" (6/27/98): last in the IC 4562 group.  Appears fairly faint, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.7', broad concentration.  Located 7' ENE of a mag 8.2 SAO 45639 and 2.4' W of a mag 11.5 star.

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IC 4568 = CGCG 166-028 = PGC 55746

15 40 07.6 +28 09 08

V = 14.2;  Size 0.6'x0.3';  PA = 40d

 

17.5" (7/3/97): extremely faint, small, slightly elongated, 0.4' diameter, low even surface brightness.  First in a group of 8 IC galaxies including IC 4569/70/72/74/80/81/82.

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IC 4569 = MCG +05-37-013 = CGCG 166-032 = PGC 55783

15 40 48.4 +28 17 31

V = 13.9;  Size 0.7'x0.7';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

17.5" (7/3/97): faint, small, round, 25" diameter, increases to a quasi-stellar nucleus. In a group of faint galaxies including MCG +05-37-012 5.0' NW.

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IC 4570 = UGC 9975 = MCG +05-37-014 = CGCG 166-035 = PGC 55797

15 41 22.6 +28 13 47

V = 14.1;  Size 0.9'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.5

 

17.5" (7/3/97): extremely faint, fairly small, ~45" diameter with averted vision, very low surface brightness with no concentration.  This is one of the larger members of the faint IC 4568-81 group.

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IC 4572 = MCG +05-37-016 = CGCG 166-037n = PGC 55817

15 41 54.2 +28 08 02

Size 0.9'x0.6';  PA = 60d

 

17.5" (7/3/97): faint, small, elongated SW-NE, 40"x25", weak concentration.  Located 9' NE of mag 8.0 SAO 83949 in a group of IC galaxies discovered by Javelle.

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IC 4574 = CGCG 166-038 = PGC 55820

15 41 59.1 +28 14 26

Size 0.3'x0.1'

 

17.5" (7/3/97): this was a marginal object with averted vision and was visible only for moments as an extremely small knot, <10" diameter.  Required GSC finder chart to pinpoint location.  Faintest of 8 galaxies picked up in a group.

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IC 4580 = CGCG 166-041 = PGC 55862

15 43 14.3 +28 21 25

V = 14.3;  Size 0.6'x0.2';  PA = 170d

 

17.5" (7/3/97): extremely faint, small, elongated 0.5'x0.2' ~N-S, no concentration.  A mag 12.5 star lies 1.8' ESE. 6th of 8 IC galaxies in a group.

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IC 4593 = "White-eyed Pea" = PK 25+40.1 = PN G025.3+40.8

16 11 44.5 +12 04 17

V = 10.8;  Size 13"x10"

 

18" (7/20/06): at 160x the 11th magnitude central star is encased by a small, oval halo, elongated NNW-SSE, ~10"x7".  The planetary has the characteristic blue glow seen in this class of objects.  Good response to OIII blinking at this power.  The central star is more prominent at 225x and 325x but there were no additional details visible in fairly poor seeing.

 

17.5" (5/10/86): at 286x a bright 11th magnitude central star is visible surrounded by a small, slightly elongated halo, bluish color.  Located 11' NW of double star ∑2016 = 8.6/10.0 at 7".  Incorrect position given in Sky Cat 2000 and plotted at the wrong position on U2000.

 

8" (6/81): stellar at 100x but a slightly elongated disc is easy to view at 220x-350x.  Located 12' NW of a mag 9 star.

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IC 4596 = ESO 516-009 = MCG -04-38-005 = PGC 57665

16 16 03.6 -22 37 31

V = 14.0;  Size 1.5'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 54d

 

17.5" (7/22/00): extremely faint, very small, elongated at least 2:1 SW-NE, ~20"x10", low even surface brightness.  A mag 14 star is close north [37" from center] and a triangle of mag 12/13 stars lies 3' NNE.  Located 25' NW of globular cluster M80!

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IC 4599 = PK 338+5.1 = He 2-155 = ESO 331-PN1 = PN G338.8+05.6

16 19 23.1 -42 15 36

V = 12.4;  Size 16"x13"

 

13.1" (3/17/86): at 79x appears as an out of focus star with an estimated V magnitude of 12.5-13.0.  Considerable contrast gain with an OIII filter.  Forms the northern vertex of a triangle with a mag 11 star 2.5' SSW and a mag 10 star 2.7' SE.  The planetary appears fainter than the two stars unfiltered but much brighter with a filter.  A small disc is clearly visible at 166x or higher.  Identified as He 2-155 in CGPN and ESO-Strausberg catalogues.

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IC 4601 = ESO 585-*N1 = Ced 129b/c = LBN 1115 = vdB 102

16 20 00 -20 02

Size 20'x10'

 

18" (7/12/10): immediately noticed at 108x while viewing Barnard 41 (about 15' NE).  This large reflection nebula contains two bright, striking pairs at 47" (SHJ 225 = 7.4/8.1) and 13" (SHJ 226 = 7.6/8.4).  Both of these pairs are encased within a large, obvious hazy glow with an irregular, elongated shape oriented NW-SE.  The glow was faintly visible in my 80mm finder at 13x.

 

13.1" (7/5/83): appears as a large, slightly milky and starless region involving two pretty double stars (SHJ 225 = 7.4/8.1 at 47" and SHJ 226 = 7.6/8.3 at 13") and a single star to the west.  This triangular region appears "lighter" than the surrounding background with a Deep Sky filter.  The north side has a more definite edge.

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IC 4603 = ESO 517-*N002 = LBN 1109 = vdB 105 = Ced 131a

16 25 26.3 -24 27 57

Size 20'x10'

 

17.5" (6/30/00): this is a large, circular glow surrounding a 4' pair of mag 8/10 stars and is part of the Rho Ophiuchi complex (2° north of Antares).  The nebulosity extends roughly 8'-10' in diameter.  The setting is quite eerie as the 50' field is nearly devoid of all stars - just two other faint stars and the field has a dull gray feel as if it was weakly luminous.

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IC 4604 = ESO 517-*N003 = LBN 1111 = vdB 106 = Ced 131b

16 25 35.1 -23 26 50

Size 60'x25'

 

17.5" (6/30/00): this northern section of the Rho Ophiuchi nebula surrounds 3 bright stars including mag 5 Rho Ophiuchi (close double at 3" separation) and two mag 7 stars 2.5' N and WSW.  The glow appears most evident around the bright star.  The dusty surrounding field (Barnard 42) is nearly empty of stars.

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IC 4605 = ESO 517-*N008 = LBN 1110 = vdB 108 = Ced 133

16 30 12.5 -25 06 55

Size 30'x30'

 

17.5" (6/30/00): this section of the Rho Ophiuchi reflection nebula surrounds 5th magnitude 22 Sco which has a faint halo.  A mag 7 companion lies 3.6' SW.  As with other sections of the nebula, the surrounding field is strangely devoid of stars and the background has a grayish sheen as if it is feebly glowing.

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IC 4610 = KUG 1632+393A = PGC 58499

16 33 39.3 +39 15 27

Size 0.6'x0.2';  PA = 45d

 

17.5" (8/21/98): first in a small trio with IC 4611 and IC 4612.  Appears extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter.  No details visible and required averted for decent view.  This galaxy is possibly slightly fainter than IC 4611.  Located 2.0' W of IC 4612 and 1.2' ESE of a mag 12 star.

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IC 4611 = MCG +07-34-112 = PGC 58498

16 33 42.3 +39 11 06

Size 0.5'x0.4'

 

17.5" (8/21/98): second of three with IC 4610 and IC 4612.  Extremely faint and small, round, 15" diameter.  Contains a very faint stellar nucleus with direct vision.  Forms the south vertex of an equilateral triangle with a mag 13.5 star 1.8' WNW and a mag 14 star 1.6' N.  Appears similar to IC 4610.  This identification assumes Javelle gave the wrong sign on the direction of offset from his comparison star.

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IC 4612 = MCG +07-34-113 = CGCG 224-072 = I Zw 157 = PGC 58505

16 33 49.7 +39 15 47

V = 13.7;  Size 0.6'x0.6'

 

17.5" (8/21/98): brightest in a trio with IC 4610 and IC 4611. Appears faint, small, round, 25" diameter, weak concentration.  Forms the southern vertex of a small equilateral triangle with a mag 13 star 1.0' NNW and a mag 14 star 1.0' NE.  IC 4610 lies 2.0' WSW and IC 4611 is 4.9' SSW.  This group is located one degree east of the core of AGC 2199 (NGC 6166) and is referenced in NED.

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IC 4614 = MCG +06-36-057 = CGCG 196-087 = PGC 58641

16 37 47.2 +36 06 54

Size 0.4'x0.4'

 

18" (6/7/08): faint (visible continuously with averted), fairly small, slightly elongated, 25"x20", low even surface brightness.  Located 2.9' NNW of brighter NGC 6196 and third of three in chain.

 

17.5" (6/6/86): faint, small, very diffuse, a larger but very faint halo is barely visible.  A mag 12.5 star lies 1.5' NW.  Faintest of three on a line with NGC 6196 2.9' SSE and NGC 6197  7.6' SSE.

 

13" (8/5/83): extremely faint, very small.  A faint star is off the NW edge 17" from the center.  Farthest north of a trio with NGC 6196 and IC 4616.

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IC 4617 = PGC 2085077

16 42 08.1 +36 41 03

V = 15.4;  Size 1.1'x0.4';  PA = 30d

 

24" (6/16/12): at 280x appeared very faint, small, very elongated 5:2 SSW-NNE, ~24"x10".  Situated just 18" W of a mag 14.7 star that forms the southwest vertex of a small trapezoid of mag 14-15 stars.

 

18" (7/23/06): viewed at both 225x and 323x and appeared as an extremely faint elongated glow just west of a mag 14-14.5 star at the SW vertex of a small trapezoidal asterism of mag 14 stars.  The galaxy required averted vision and was not held continuously but was visible as an elongated glow 2.5:1 or 3:1 SSW-NNE, ~0.3'x0.1', with a very low even surface brightness.

 

18" (7/17/04): extremely faint, very small, elongated nearly 3:1 SSW-NNE.  Visible perhaps 50% of the time at 250x with averted vision.  A mag 14 star is very close following (part of a small parallelogram).  If I moved this object NE of center, part of the outer halo of M13 was visible at the SW edge of the field providing an interesting contrast!

 

17.5" (7/16/93): extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, difficult and cannot hold continuously with averted vision.  Located about 14' NNE of the core of M13 and 15' SW of NGC 6207!  A mag 14 star is close following 19" ESE of center and this star forms the SW vertex of a small parallelogram of mag 14 stars with sides approximately 1.5'x0.5'.

 

17.5" (7/16/88): marginal object, very small, elongated SSW-NNE, mag 14 star close following.

 

17.5" (8/21/87): extremely faint, very small streak oriented SW-NE.  Located just west of a mag 14 star that forms one vertex of a small trapezoid of mag 14 stars.  Only visible part of the time (~20%) with averted.

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IC 4618 = ESO 043-009 = AM 1650-765 = PGC 59325

16 57 50.0 -76 59 35

V = 12.0;  Size 1.7'x1.3';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 118d

 

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x this highly peculiar appeared moderately bright, round, 1.1' halo, irregular surface brightness but with no distinct core.  There was hint of mottling or knotty structure.  On images this galaxy has an unusual twisted bar with distorted extensions.

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IC 4628 = Prawn Nebula = ESO 332-EN14 = Gum 56 = Ced 137b

16 57 00 -40 20

Size 90'x60'

 

18" (6/12/10): large, HII region embedded in the northern half of Tr 24, a sprawling, 60' cluster just north of NGC 6231.  At 108x and UHC filter IC 4628 stood out as a very large, fairly bright glow within Tr 24.  The main glow was elongated E-W, roughly 30'x12' with mag 7.2 HD 152723 just off the south side.  The northern side has a fairly well-defined edge and a number of mag 8-10 stars are embedded along the SW and west end of the nebulosity.  A fainter extension begins on the east end and extends NE for ~15', ending in a brighter HII patch (G345.31+01.47) peppered with several stars and involving the infrared cluster [DBS2003] 114.

 

8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): this is an emission nebula on the north side of a large open cluster Tr 24 = H12.  Appears fairly faint, very large, about 30'x10' diameter and clearly elongated E-W.  Shows up best with the UHC filter at 83x although visible without a filter.  Includes some brighter portions.  Also visible in the 16x80 finder with a UHC filter.

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IC 4630 = UGC 10607 = MCG +04-40-007 = CGCG 139-020 = VV 852 = Mrk 1111 = PGC 59257

16 55 09.6 +26 39 46

V = 13.6;  Size 0.8'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.5;  PA = 6d

 

18" (7/12/10): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~N-S, 0.6'x0.4'.  Sharply concentrated with a very small brigh core.  Forms the vertex of a flat isoceles triangle with a mag 10 star 4.4' SSW and another mag 10 stars a similar distance NE.

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IC 4634 = PK 0+12.1 = ESO 587-PN1 = PN G000.3+12.2

17 01 33.6 -21 49 34

V = 10.9;  Size 11"x9"

 

18" (8/19/09): picked up immediately at 225x as a bright, 11th magnitude, very small, bluish disc, ~8" diameter.  Responds well to blinking with an OIII filter.  At 450x, the high surface brightness 8" disc has an irregular outline and is surrounded by a thing, very faint envelope that increases the diameter to ~12".  In moments of better seeing, a very faint central star emerges within the high surface brightness glow.  A distinctive right triangle of mag 12-13 stars follows (closest star is 1.3' due east).

 

18" (7/22/06): picked up at 225x as a bright, small, blue disc of very high surface brightness.  Good contrast gain using the UHC filter.  Appears much brighter than the similar mag 11 star using the filter.  At 435x, the planetary is slightly elongated N-S, ~10"x8" with strong flash of a central star.  There appears to be a much fainter, very thin envelope encasing the high surface brightness disc.  Similar view at 565x though the elongation was clearer and the outer envelope increased in size to ~15"x11".

 

17.5" (7/16/93): very bright compact planetary.  A very small disc is visible at 220x.  At 410x, appears as a small disc about 10" diameter, slightly elongated.  Unusually high surface brightness.  Estimate V = 11-11.5.  A similar mag 11 star lies 4.6' N.

 

8" (6/19/82): fairly bright, very small, blue-green color.  Appears stellar at 100x and just non-stellar at 200x.  A small disc is clearly visible at 400x.  Located 5' S of a similar mag 11 star.

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IC 4637 = PK 345+0.1 = ESO 332-PN21 = PN G345.4+00.1

17 05 10.5 -40 53 09

V = 11.7;  Size 21"x17"

 

13.1" (4/10/86): at 166x, fairly bright, small, about 15" diameter, estimate V = 12.0.  At 214x the mag 13 central star is visible in good moments, otherwise the planetary has a brighter center.  The disc can be resolved at 79x.  Located 13' N of mag 8 SAO 227611.

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IC 4642 = PK 334-9.1 = ESO 180-PN4 = PN G334.3-09.3

17 11 45.3 -55 24 01

V = 12.4;  Size 18"x15"

 

18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly bright, small, round, compact planetary in a rich star field.  Picked up immediately at 171x and UHC filter as the 15" disc was obvious.  At 228x the surface seemed a bit irregular with a hint of a starry center.  Located just north of the midpoint connecting Beta and Zeta Arae 2° ESE and 2° WSW.

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IC 4651 = ESO 228-SC2 = Cr 327

17 24 29 -49 56 00

V = 6.9;  Size 12'

 

11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): first noticed in 10x30 IS binoculars while looking at NGC 6352 as an obvious knot 1.5 degrees to the south.  At 127x, I was surprised to find a beautifully rich open cluster with over 100 stars mag 10-13.5 in at least a 15' field.  The stars are fairly uniform in distribution with a weak central concentration, though several form loops and chains around blank areas.  The brightest mag 9 star is on the east side. This is an intermediate-age cluster (~2 billion years old).  Located one degree west of mag 2.8 Alpha Arae.

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IC 4662 = ESO 102-014A/B = PK 328-17.1 = He 2-269 = PGC 60851

17 47 06.4 -64 38 25

V = 11.3;  Size 2.8'x1.6';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 105d

 

18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x, this irregular galaxy has a disrupted appearance or else is interacting with a companion.  The structure is difficult to separate but the brighter component on the NE side is moderately bright, small, elongated WNW-ESE.  Attached on the south side is a larger, but fainter extension oriented nearly perpendicular to the brighter component.  A faint star is at the edge.  Located 10' NE of mag 3.7 Eta Pavonis which interferes with viewing.

 

According to the article "Star formation in the irregular galaxy IC 4662" in A&A, 1990, 234,99 the elongated knot on the NE side contains two giant HII regions comparable to the 30 Doradus complex!  IC 4662 is identical to He 2-269 (PK 328-17.1) which had been included by Henize (1967) in a list of planetary nebulae discovered through H-alpha emission on objective  prism plates.  In a 1970 paper, Pastoriza gave the classification as a nearby dwarf emission line galaxy with a radial velocity of ~400 km/sec (less than 10 million l.y.).

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IC 4663 = PK 346-8.1 = ESO 279-PN6 = PN G346.2-08.2

17 45 28.6 -44 54 18

V = 12.1;  Size 14"x12"

 

13.1" (7/12/86): at 166x a nice disc about 15" diameter is clearly visible.  Appears brighter than planetary Hb 4 by half a magnitude, estimate V = 12.5.  Easily takes 214x power and a mag 13 star is visible 45" ENE of center.  Located 17' N of double star h4973 = 8.3/9.1 at 13.1".  Very far south for viewing from Northern California.

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IC 4665 = Cr 349

17 46 18 +05 43

V = 4.2;  Size 41'

 

15x50mm IS binoculars (6/19/09): easy naked-eye cluster just 1.3 degrees NNE of Beta Oph.  Beautifully resolved in binoculars into 25-30 stars.

 

8" (5/80): very bright, very large, overfills 100x field (40'), scattered, includes ∑2212 = 8.5/9.0 at 3".  Naked-eye cluster with averted vision (1.3° NNE of mag 2.8 Beta Oph) and bright and resolved in 10x50 binoculars.

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IC 4669 = UGC 10992 = CGCG 300-069 = PGC 60856

17 47 12.9 +61 26 03

V = 14.1;  Size 0.7'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 94d

 

18" (6/21/03): faint, moderately large, very elongated 3:1 E-W, 1.0'x0.3'.  Low, even surface brightness.  Located 4' WSW of mag 9.7 SAO 17637.

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IC 4670 = PK 7+1.1 = Hb 6 = PN G007.2+01.8

17 55 07.0 -21 44 41

V = 13.2;  Size 5"

 

17.5" (3/20/93): at 220x appears moderately bright (estimate V = 12-12.5) and a very small disc is clearly visible.  Good response to an OIII filter.  Appears brighter than a mag 13 star 40" E and just fainter than a mag 11.9 star 2.9' E.  A double star mag 9.6/11.2 at 7" in PA 163° is 5' SSE. 

 

13" (7/12/86): at 79x, faint, stellar, verified with OIII blinking.  A mag 11 comparison star is 2.0' NW.  At 166x a very small disc is visible which is brighter at the center.  The disc is quite clear at 214x, estimate V = 12.5-13.0.

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IC 4673 = PK 3-2.3 = ESO 521-PN15 = PN G003.5-02.4

18 03 18.4 -27 06 23

V = 13.0;  Size 16"

 

18" (8/14/07): picked up at 174x as a very small, round disc.  Excellent response to a UHC filter and appeared to increase in size.  Best view at 300x which showed a well-defined 15" disc.  Located close 30" SW of a mag 12 star and 2' ENE of a mag 10 star.  The mag 12 star forms the western vertex of a small trapezoid of mag 11-12 stars with sides 1'-2'.  At 73x this planetary shares the same field, 45' N of NGC 6520 and ultradark B86.

 

18" (7/16/07): at 225x and UHC filter appears as a moderately bright mag 13 disc of just 15" diameter with a sharp, crisply defined halo.  A mag 12 star lies 33" NE.  At 323x the western side was perhaps slightly brighter.  Located 45' N of Barnard 86/NGC 6520.  A very faint planetary, M 2-26, lies 8' NNW.

 

17.5" (7/5/86): at 220x appears fairly bright and a small round disc is clearly visible about 20" diameter.  Prominent with a Daystar 300 filter and a slight oval shape is discernable at 286x and a UHC filter.  Estimate V = 12.5.

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IC 4677 = part of NGC 6543 = MCG +11-22-017 = VV 121 = PGC 61193

17 58 15.7 +66 37 59

 

48" (4/1/11): IC 4677 appeared as a prominent, triangular or wedge-shaped knot with the vertex pointing east, situated 1.8' due west of center near the edge of the outer halo. It appeared much larger than previously seen, ~50"x30", and brighter along a well-defined, straight southern edge.  The north side is brightest near the east end at the vertex.  A 15th magnitude star lies 45" NE and a mag 9.8 star is 1.2' NW.  A second fainter (uncatalogued) knot in the outer halo is located 2.6' ESE of center, just 30" N of a mag 14.5 star.  This knot was only 15"-20" in size and had a low surface brightness.

 

18" (6/20/04): easily visible at 160x using a UHC filter as a slightly elongated, low surface brightness glow 1.7' W of center of NGC 6543 and 1.5' SE of a mag 11 star which lies 2.7' WNW of NGC 6543.  This shock-excited knot in the outer halo was elongated 3:2 SW-NE, roughly 20"x13".  At 225x it was barely visible unfiltered, but could be held continuously at this power adding a UHC filter.

 

17.5" (6/3/00): at 140x with a UHC filter, this ionized knot in the outer halo of the Cat's Eye was faint but clearly visible as a low surface brightness arc, located just south of the midpoint of the line connecting the geometric center of the PN with a mag 11 star 2.7' NW.

 

17.5" (11/1/97): this unusual object is a irregular knot in the outer halo of NGC 6543 1.7' W of center and appearing visually completely detached from the bright planetary.  Suspected at 220x without filtration close to a mag 15 star located 1' NW of the planetary.  Using a UHC filter, IC 4677 is clearly visible with averted vision as a very faint elongated patch, ~25"x15" oriented SW-NE.  Requires averted for a good view but can almost hold continuously.  Also visible at 140x with OIII filter and 280x with the UHC, but 220x provided the best view.

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IC 4678 = ESO 521-N*26 = Ced 152b

18 06 36 -23 57

 

17.5" (7/20/96): at 82x, very subtle glow around a pair of mag 8.5/10 stars.  Somewhat difficult at low power to identify with certainty due to location in a rich Milky Way field and the nearby nebulous glow from M8.  Better at 140x-220x, where a fairly obvious 3' glow is visible.  No noticeable improvement with filters.

 

17.5" (6/8/96): at 220x a low surface brightness halo of 3' diameter is visible around a pair of mag 8/9 stars at 50" separation.  Very weak if any enhancement with OIII filter (reflection nebula?).  On photos the nebula is centered on the fainter SW mag 9 star.

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IC 4682 = ESO 071-005 = LGG 420-001 = PGC 61669

18 16 25.7 -71 34 53

V = 12.2;  Size 2.3'x1.6';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 144d

 

24" (4/12/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 200x appeared bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 1.5'x1.0', fairly well concentrated with a brighter core.  Several mag 13-14 stars surround the galaxy with a couple of faint stars at both the NW and NE edge of the halo.  This is fairly bright galaxy to be missed by John Herschel and 54' E is a bright pair of galaxies, IC 4704 and IC 4705, that were also missed by Heerschel.

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IC 4684 = ESO 521-N*33 = LBN 34 = Ced 154b

18 09 09 -23 26 06

Size 3'x2'

 

17.5" (7/24/95): very difficult reflection nebula surrounding a mag 9.5 star with a faint very close companion, appears ~2' diameter.  Located east of a breathtakingly rich Milky Way stream of stars.  Verified only by comparison with similar nearby stars and probably would not have suspected otherwise due to location in rich field with patches of unresolved haze.

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IC 4685 = ESO 521-N*37 = OCL-22 = IC 154c

18 09 17.7 -23 59 18

Size 10'x8'

 

17.5" (6/20/87): at 88x with UHC filter appears as a very large, extensive region of nebulosity just west of NGC 6559 and extended N-S.  A mag 7 star is involved at the west end.

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IC 4697 = MCG +04-43-013 = CGCG 142-023 = PGC 61560

18 12 26.9 +25 25 38

Size 0.8'x0.2'

 

17.5" (7/1/89): faint, very small, slightly elongated ~N-S, very small bright core.  Forms an interacting pair with UGC 11155 = (R)NGC 6581 1.3' ENE. UGC 11156 also in field 7' NNE.  A fairly bright wide double star (mag 9/10 at 43") is 5' NNW.

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IC 4699 = PK 348-13.1 = ESO 280-PN8 = PN G348.0-13.8

18 18 32.0 -45 59 02

V = 12.6;  Size 5"

 

13.1" (7/12/86): at 79x and 166x appears very faint and stellar.  Verified with both OIII and UHC filters.  Estimate V = 13.0 but may be brighter due to the very low elevation of object from Northern California.  Uncertain if a very small disc was visible at 166x or bloated due to seeing this close to the horizon.  Located 3.5' NW of mag 8.8 HD 167758 and nearly at the midpoint between mag 4.5 Epsilon and mag 3.5 Alpha Telescopii (the two stars are 2.7° apart).

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IC 4703 = Eagle Nebula = Star Queen Nebula = Ced 159 = RCW 165 = Sh 2-49 = Gum 83 = LBN 67

18 18 48 -13 48

Size 35'x28'

 

See observing notes for M16 = NGC 6611.

 

Although M16 was discovered by De Chéseaux between 1745-46, he only mentioned a star cluster and even William Herschel just described the stars using his 12-inch reflector: "Large stars with small ones among them; within a small compass I counted more than 50, and there must be at least 100 without taking a number of straggling ones, everywhere dispersed in the neighborhood.".  The nebulosity ("Eagle Nebula") was found on a plate by Roberts in 1894, and credited in the IC.   But Steinicke notes in his book on the history of the NGC that a visual discovery was made earlier by Etienne Trouvelot in 1876 with the 26-inch refractor at the USNO.  Trouvelot mentions "..described by Sir J. Herschel as a loose cluster of at least 100 stars, I have found to be involved in an extensive, although not very bright, nebula, which seems to have escaped his scrutiny.  In a study and drawing of this nebula made in 1876, its general form is that of an open fan, with the exception that handle is wanting, with deeping intended branches on the preceding side, where the brightest stars of the cluster are grouped.  From this peculiar form, this object might be appropriately be called the Fan Nebula."

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IC 4704 = ESO 071-011 = PGC 61906 = LGG 420-002

18 27 53.6 -71 36 36

V = 12.1;  Size 1.5'x1.2';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 165d

 

24" (4/12/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): moderately bright, moderately large, sharply concentrated with an intense 20" core surrounded by a much lower surface brightness halo ~1.2' in diameter, that fades out at the periphery.  In a group with IC 4705 5.1' SSE and IC 4712 16' ESE.  Located 10' SW of mag 8.4 HD 169127.

 

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x, appeared fairly bright, moderately large, sharply concentrated with a very bright 25" core and a much fainter 1' halo.  Forms the north vertex of a near isosceles triangle with mag 7.7 HD 168873 11' SE and the double star h5038 = 8.4/9.5 at 12" located 12' SW.  IC 4705 lies 5' SSE and IC 4712 is outside the field at 16' ESE.

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IC 4705 = ESO 071-012 = PGC 61914 = LGG 420-005

18 28 10.3 -71 41 38

V = 12.7;  Size 1.2'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.5;  PA = 48d

 

24" (4/12/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): moderately bright, fairly large, fairly diffuse glow with only a weak concentration, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.8'.  A 20" pair of mag 14 stars is at the south edge of the halo and two extremely faint stars are superimposed on the north side.  Located 5.1' SSE of IC 4704, nearly at the midpoint of a line connecting IC 4704 and a mag 8 star (HD 168873), located 6' SSE of IC 4705.  IC 4712 lies 14' E.

 

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x appeared fairly faint, moderately large, slightly elongated 1.0'x0.8', fairly low surface brightness with a weak central concentration.  Located 6' NNW of mag 8 HD 168873 and 5' SSE of IC 4704.

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IC 4706 = Ced 160a = Simeis 3-137 = Gum 81b

18 19 40 -16 01 54

Size 5'

 

18" (8/2/05): an identical wide pair of mag 9 stars at 1.2' separation seemed to be encased in a very faint, roundish nebulosity at 115x.  Only a weak contrast gain was noticed using an OIII filter, so this must be a low excitation region.  Nearby IC 4707 to the east was not noticed.  At the SE edge of the field a portion of M17 is visible and IC 4706 is probably an outlying patch of the Swan.

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IC 4708 = CGCG 301-024 = PGC 61605

18 13 46.2 +61 09 26

Size 0.5'x0.4'

 

24" (7/19/12): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, ~18"x15".  A mag 13 star lies 36" W.  Located on the SE side of a group of 8 NGC galaxies (all B mag 15.2 or fainter) discovered by Swift.

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IC 4710 = ESO 103-022 = PGC 61922

18 28 38.0 -66 58 56

V = 11.9;  Size 3.6'x2.8';  Surf Br = 14.3;  PA = 5d

 

24" (4/12/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly bright, large, elongated 3:2 ~NW-SE, ~2.5'x1.5', weak concentration with no distinct core. A faint star (or knot) is superimposed near the center.  Located 10.8' WSW of mag 6.6 HD 169569.

 

IC 4710 is a knotty dwarf galaxy that is dominated by a bar, much like the Large Magellanic Cloud, with a number of H II regions strung out along the bar and scattered in the outer parts.  Member of the relatively nearby NGC 6744 group (25 million light years).

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IC 4712 = ESO 071-014 = LGG 420-003 = PGC 61981

18 31 06.9 -71 41 37

V = 12.2;  Size 2.3'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 60d

 

24" (4/12/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, 1.5'x1.0', fairly weak concentration.  Unusual appearance as a brighter mag 12 is superimposed at the WSW edge.  Located 13' WNW of mag 7.0 HD 169979.  Third of three in a group with IC 4704 16' WNW and IC 4705 14' W.  This trio was surprisingly missed by John Herschel.

 

24" (4/11/08 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 260x appeared fairly bright, moderately large elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, 1.6'x0.8'.  Unusual appearance with a mag 11.5 star right at the WSW tip.  In a group with IC 4704, IC 4705 and IC 4712.

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IC 4715 = M24 = Small Sagittarius Star Cloud = Ced 162 = Mel 197

18 16 54 -18 31

Size 120'x60''

 

8": this number refers to the glorious, rich, Small Sagittarius Star Cloud.  Best view at very low power.  The rich oc NGC 6603 is embedded in the NE side.

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IC 4717 = ESO 140-024 = PGC 62024

18 33 17.2 -57 58 33

V = 13.3;  Size 1.5'x0.3';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 94d

 

30" (11/3/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): moderately bright, very elongated ~5:1 E-W, 1.3'x0.3', somewhat concentrated to a very small, slightly brighter nucleus.  Located in a fairly rich star field with a number of brighter mag 10 stars including mag 9.3 SAO 245539 situated 6' SW.

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IC 4720 = ESO 140-025 = PGC 62030

18 33 32.7 -58 24 25

V = 12.8;  Size 2.5'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 163d

 

30" (11/3/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 7:2 NNW-SSE, 1.8'x0.5', slightly brighter core.  A star is superimposed NNW of the core.  Located 8.5' NW of brighter and larger IC 4721, though both spirals have roughly similar position angles and axial ratios.  Located in a fairly rich star field.

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IC 4721 = ESO 140-027 = PGC 62066

18 34 24.1 -58 29 45

V = 11.6;  Size 5.2'x1.5';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 146d

 

30" (11/3/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly bright, large, elongated 3:1 NW-SE, 4.0'x1.3', broad concentration with a large, mottled core, irregular surface brightness with hint of spiral structure.  A faint star is embedded on the SE end and a mag 14 star is just south of the SE end.  Forms a very close pair with IC 4721A, which is just southwest of this west and 2.2' S of center of IC 4721.  Located 15' NE of mag 6.4 HD 170525 in a fairly rich star field with many mag 11-14 stars.  IC 4720, another highly inclined spiral, lies 8.5' NW.

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IC 4723 = ESO 103-027 = Sp 5 = PGC 62099

18 35 56.2 -63 22 36

V = 13.5;  Size 0.6'x0.6'

 

30" (11/3/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 30" diameter, weak concentration.  Located 23' ESE of NGC 6630.  These two galaxies have similar appearances in terms of magnitude and size.

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IC 4725 = M25 = Cr 382

18 31 36 -19 15

V = 4.6;  Size 32'

 

17.5" (8/27/92): about 100 stars in 30' field although fills 45' field at 82x.  The densest portion in the center is a group of 7 fairly bright stars situated between two bright stars mag 6.5 (U Sgr) and 8.0 oriented E-W.  U Sagittarii (6.3-7.0) is located at the east end and is the brightest star in the cluster.  Just south of this group is a long dark lane void of stars oriented E-W which appears darker than the background.  Bordering the south edge of this dark lane is an elongated group of 10 stars including a nice evenly matched double star.  To the west of this string are two mag 9 and 10 stars oriented SW-NE.  The cluster includes several colored stars and is visible naked-eye just south of a mag 5 star.

 

Naked-eye (8/31/11): very easy to see as a naked-eye "patch" (total V = 4.6) in a dark sky.

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IC 4732 = PK 10-6.1 = ESO 523-PN1 = PN G010.7-06.4

18 33 54.6 -22 38 41

V = 12.1;  Size 3"

 

13.1" (8/8/86): at 79x appears stellar and verified with OIII blinking, estimate V = 13.0.  A brighter mag 10.5 comparison star is located 2.5' W.  Appears stellar at 214x.  Planetary Pe 1-13 is located 13' ESE.

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IC 4756 = OCL-94 = Lund 851 - Cr 386

18 39 00 +05 27

Size 52'

 

15x50mm IS binoculars (6/19/09): large, naked-eye patch within the western branch of the Milky Way.  Beautifully resolved in 15x50's.

 

17.5" (7/26/95): overfills 50' field with 20 Nagler.  Contains roughly 70 stars brighter than mag 11 and too many faint stars to count.  There are two mag 6.5 stars near the NW and SE ends of the cluster at the edges of the field (46' separation).  There are no rich subgroups or central concentration but many stars are arranged in long chains and curving loops.  The most prominent is a long chain oriented NW-SE through the center.  Visible as a naked-eye patch at the edge of the Milky Way.

 

10x50 binoculars (9/9/83):very bright, very large, consists of mag 7 and fainter stars.  Includes many chains and knots over a one degree field!  Larger but not as conspicuous as nearby NGC 6633 in Ophiuchus.  Easy naked-eye cluster in dark sky.

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IC 4772 = MCG +07-38-014 = CGCG 228-020 = PGC 62217

18 39 56.5 +40 01 35

Size 0.5'x0.4'

 

17.5" (8/2/86): fairly faint, but extremely small, just nonstellar.  A mag 14 star lies 54" SSW of center.  Forms a pair with NGC 6685 2.8' S and NGC 6886 lies 7.9' NNE.  Located 6' SSE of a mag 8.0 SAO 47678.  This galaxy is incorrectly identified as NGC 6685 in the RNGC, UGC and CGCG.

 

Discovered by Howe on 7 Sep 1898.  His position matches MCG +07-38-014.  The CGCG and MCG (M+07-38-014) have reversed the identifications of NGC 6685 and IC 4772.  This galaxy is incorrectly identified as NGC 6685 in the RNGC.  See my RNGC Corrections #2, WSQJ, 4/88 and CGCG Corrections, Thomson.

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IC 4776 = ESO 396-PN2 = PK 2-13.1 = PN G002.0-13.4

18 45 50.7 -33 20 34

V = 10.9;  Size 8"

 

17.5" (8/2/86): at 105x appears bright and stellar, verified with OIII blinking.  Forms a wide 1' pair with a mag 13 star to the south.  A mag 11 comparison star for blinking is 6' ESE.  Good contrast gain with filter, extremely high surface brightness, estimate V = 11.0.  At 286x, a small bluish disc is visible unfiltered.  Located 12' ENE of a wide bright double star (7.7/9.5 at 45").

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IC 4791 = CGMW 5-07960 = PGC 1588608

18 49 01.2 +19 19 52

 

17.5" (8/2/97): this galaxy is located just 2.0' following a mag 6 star (HD 174262) and the view is severely hampered!  At 220x, this object is visible as a very faint and small, round disc, ~15" in diameter.  A better view was at 420x with the 4.8 Nagler where the unconcentrated galaxy is well separated from the bright star.  When the bright star exited the field the galaxy was quite easy to view due to its relatively high surface brightness.

 

Discovered by Burnham (Publ of Yerkes Obs, Vol 1, p296) and placed 2.0' E of a 6th magnitude star (Lalande 35032 = HD 174262).  On DSS, it is difficult to tell with certainty, but this appears to be a fairly bright compact galaxy (confirmed by Brian Skiff on POSS 2).  This galaxy is not listed in any modern catalogue except for LEDA 1588608. The IC description "Neb;* 6 f 2’" should read "* 6 p 2’".

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IC 4796 = ESO 183-028 = LGG 425-005 = PGC 62588

18 56 27.8 -54 12 50

V = 12.3;  Size 1.6'x0.9';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 140d

 

30" (11/3/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.6', moderately concentrated to a very small bright core.  A mag 12 star is north of the NW tip [0.9' NW of center].  Forms a pair with IC 4697 5.5' S.  Starhopped over from NGC 6707 located 27' NNW.

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IC 4797 = ESO 183-029 = LGG 425-003 = PGC 62589

18 56 29.7 -54 18 21

V = 11.3;  Size 3.0'x1.3';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 146d

 

30" (11/3/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): brighter of a pair with IC 4796 5.5' N.  Appears bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 1.8'x0.8', sharply concentrated with a very bright, high surface brightness core.  A mag 13 star is to the north of the NW end, 1.4' NNW of center, and a fainter star is just 35" N of center.  A mag 10 star lies 9' WNW, forming the western vertex of an isosceles triangle with IC 4796 and 4797.

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IC 4800 = ESO 104-025 = LGG 422-015 = PGC 62637

18 58 43.5 -63 08 21

V = 12.8;  Size 1.8'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 164d

 

30" (11/3/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, 1.6'x0.8', well concentrated with a small bright core and fainter halo.  The major axis is collinear with a mag 14.3 star and a mag 12.8 star, 0.8' and 1.3' NNW of center, respectively.  NGC 6706 lies 12.5' WSW.  At the southern vertex of a large isosceles triangle with mag 6.5 HD 174877 23' NW and mag 6.8 HD 175782 23' NE.

 

This galaxy is as bright as NGC 6706, so it's surprising that it wasn't picked up by John Herschel.

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IC 4801 = ESO 104-028 = LGG 422-020 = PGC 62655

18 59 38.4 -64 40 31

V = 12.6;  Size 1.7'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 89d

 

30" (11/3/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): bright, fairly large, oval 3:2 E-W, 1.5'x1.0', sharply concentrated with a very bright core surrounded by a fairly large, relatively faint halo.  Located 4' SE of mag 9.5 HD 175283.  NGC 6722 lies 29' SE.

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IC 4802 = ESO SO 523-*15

18 55 07.0 -22 41 54

 

18" (7/15/07): easily resolved very close pair of mag 13-14 stars at high power at the NE side of NGC 6717.

 

17.5" (7/20/98): this is a very close pair of mag 13.5 stars at the NE edge of NGC 6717 (Palomar 9) just 20" from the center.  Bigourdan recorded this object as a "Neb[ulous] *13, 15" nf NGC 6717".

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IC 4806 = ESO 141-020 = PGC 62689

19 01 30.7 -57 31 55

V = 12.2;  Size 2.3'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.4;  PA = 9d

 

30" (11/6/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 4:1 SSW-NNE, 0.8'x0.2', sharply concentrated with a very small, bright core and stellar nucleus.  A brighter star is superimposed on the SE edge and a very faint star is at the NNE tip.  Located 14' NNE of the large spiral NGC 6721 and 6' SE of mag 9.5 HD 176085.

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IC 4823 = ESO 104-IG45 = AM 1907-640 = PGC 62894

19 12 15.7 -63 58 34

V = 13.8;  Size 1.1'x0.8';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 18d

 

30" (11/6/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly faint, moderately large,, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 45"x30", relatively low even surface brightness.  Forms a double with ESO 10-45A barely off the SE end [27" between centers].  The small companion is very faint, extremely small, round, 10" diameter.  On first glance this double system could be mistaken for a single elongated oval as they may have a common envelope 1.1'x0.6'.  Located 18' SE of NGC 6744 and 8.5' SW of mag 8.0 HD 178534.

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IC 4842 = ESO 141-052 = LGG 427-007 = PGC 63065

19 19 24.6 -60 38 40

V = 12.4;  Size 1.5'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 20d

 

18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this galaxy is located 8' SE of NGC 6771 in a group and appears fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, 1.2'x0.8', slightly brighter core.

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IC 4846 = PK 27-9.1 = PN G027.6-09.6

19 16 28.3 -09 02 37

V = 11.9;  Size 2"

 

13.1" (7/85): bright stellar planetary, appears as a mag 11.5-12 "star" which blinks well with an OIII filter at 79x.  Located in a rich star field 20' S of mag 7.3 SAO 143200.

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IC 4926 = ESO 339-018 = MCG -06-44-005 = PGC 63961

20 00 12.1 -38 34 43

V = 12.8;  Size 1.2'x1.0';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

17.5" (8/3/94): moderately bright, round, 1.2' diameter, even concentration to a bright core.  A stellar nucleus is visible with direct vision.  Forms a similar pair with IC 4931 7.5' E and an anonymous galaxy lies 11' SE.  Also ESO 339-017 lies 3.7' N (not seen).  Member of the rich galaxy cluster AGC 3656.

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IC 4931 = ESO 339-023 = MCG -06-44-008 = PGC 63976

20 00 50.3 -38 34 30

V = 11.9;  Size 2.4'x1.9';  Surf Br = 13.4

 

17.5" (8/3/94): moderately bright, elongated 3:2 E-W, sharply concentrated with a small bright core and a stellar nucleus at moments.  The fainter halo is roughly 1.2'x0.8'.  Brightest in a trio with IC 4926 7.5' W and an anonymous galaxy 7.3' S.  Located 4.4' W of mag 7.7 SAO 211734 = HDO 294 (8.1/8.9 at 1.0").  Brightest member in rich galaxy cluster AGC 3656.

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IC 4933 = ESO 185-055 = PGC 64042

20 03 29.0 -54 58 48

V = 12.3;  Size 2.3'x1.9';  Surf Br = 13.8;  PA = 0d

 

30" (11/5/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly bright, large, oval 5:4 ~N-S, ~1.8'x1.4'.  Sharply concentrated with a very small bright core, increasing to the center.  The outer halo shows weak spiral structure (two arms), though they can't be easily traced.  A mag 12.7 star lies 1.6' S.  Forms a nice pair with NGC 6850 8' N.

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IC 4943 = ESO 233-028 = LGG 430-002 = PGC 64102

20 06 28.2 -48 22 33

V = 12.7;  Size 1.5'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 38d

 

18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): At 128x, this member of the Telescopium Group = ACO S851 appeared faint, small, round, 25" diameter.  A mag 12.8 star lies 0.9' N of center. Located 8.5' W of NGC 6861 (second brightest of four in field).  Forms the southern vertex of a triangle with an extremely faint anonymous galaxy 2.8' N and a mag 10 star 3.8' NE.

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IC 4944 = ESO 185-067 = PGC 64129

20 07 08.8 -54 26 49

V = 13.7;  Size 1.0'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 6d

 

30" (11/5/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, 0.7'x0.4', weak concentration.  Located 14' SE of NGC 6854.

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IC 4946 = ESO 285-007 = A2020-44 = Shapley-Ames 5 = LGG 434-002 = PGC 64614

20 23 58.1 -43 59 43

V = 11.8;  Size 2.5'x1.0';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 68d

 

18" (8/19/09): at 175x appeared fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, 1.0x'0.4', broad weak concetration.  Located 2.7' W of a wide pair of mag 10/12 stars at 52" separation.  Observed at only 9° elevation.

 

IC 4946 is probably identical with Shapley-Ames 5 (description matches) assuming Lewis Swift made an 18 time-min error in RA!

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IC 4954 = LBN 153 = Ced 175

20 04 48 +29 15

Size 1'

 

17.5" (9/26/92): this moderately bright reflection nebulosity forms a fairly striking compact pair with IC 4955 2.5' SE.  Very small, round, 15"-20" diameter.  Appears to surround a mag 13 star.  A distinctive group of five stars just south are arranged in two parallel rows of three stars and two stars.  No contrast gain with OIII or Deep Sky filter.

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IC 4955 = Ced 175

20 04 54 +29 11

Size 2'

 

17.5" (9/26/92): at 140x appears as the larger and slightly brighter of a pair of reflection nebulae with IC 4954 2.5' NW.  Surrounds a mag 12 star, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 1' diameter.  A line of three mag 13.5 stars is close SE.  No contrast enhancement with OIII or Deep Sky filter.

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IC 4970 = VV 297b = ESO 073-IG033 = PGC 64415

20 16 57.6 -70 44 59

V = 13.9;  Size 0.7'x0.2';  Surf Br = 11.6;  PA = 90d

 

18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this is an interacting companion of NGC 6872, situated just 1.1' N of center within the Pavo Group.  At 171x, it appeared faint, very small, slightly elongated, 20"x15".  A mag 10.4 star lies 1.8' SW.  Images reveal a distorted bridge and plumes due to interaction with NGC 6872.

 

18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this small companion to NGC 6872 appeared faint, small, slightly elongated, ~20"x15".  Located 1' N of the core of NGC 6872.

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IC 4972 = ESO 073-034 = PGC 64436

20 17 42.9 -70 54 53

V = 14.5;  Size 1.1'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 15d

 

18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this is the faintest of 8 members of the Pavo Group observed and is situated 4.7' SW of NGC 6876.  With averted vision at 171x, an extremely faint, ghostly streak was just visible oriented SSW-NNE, ~0.5'x0.1' with a low, even surface brightness.

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IC 4981 = ESO 073-IG038 = LGG 432-003 = PGC 64486

20 19 39.9 -70 50 57

V = 13.1;  Size 0.9'x0.3';  Surf Br = 11.5;  PA = 135d

 

18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this Pavo Group member is a faint companion of NGC 6880 and is situated just 1.1' NE of NGC 6880.  At 171x it appeared very faint, very small, 20" diameter.

 

18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): extremely faint, small.  Situated close NE of NGC 6880.  A very faint star is superimposed on the north side.

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IC 4991 = ESO 340-011 = MCG -07-41-024 = PGC 64450

20 18 23.3 -41 03 01

V = 11.6;  Size 2.6'x1.8';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 145d

 

18" (8/19/09): fairly faint, moderately large, oval 3:2 NW-SE, 1.5'x1.0'.  Broad concentration to a large, brighter core.  Located 8.5' S of mag 8.3 HD 192815.  Forms a pair with ESO 340-13 2.7' E (not seen at a low viewing elevation).

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IC 4996 = OCl 158 = C 2014+374 = Cr 418

20 16 30 +37 38 00

V = 7.3;  Size 6'

 

18" (8/14/04): beautiful open cluster at 225x with perhaps three dozen stars resolved in fairly poor seeing.  Appears small, but rich and quite elongated SSW-NNE, ~4'x2'.  Includes three bright mag 8.5-9.5 stars (ADS 13626) forming an obtuse isosceles triangle with the brightest star at the vertex.  A 4th fainter star to the west forms a trapezoid with this trio.  Two of the stars in the triangle are close, unequal doubles (including ß422 Aa, 9.7/10.8 at 4") and the single star has a 13th magnitude close pair nearby!  The remainder of the stars in the cluster are generally mag 13 and fainter.  There are sprays of stars to the north and south giving the elongated appearance.  Located 1.1° SE of the Crescent Nebula and 1.7° SW of M29.

 

13.1" (8/25/84): ~40 stars at 144x.  Rich in faint stars using averted vision.

 

13.1" (9/9/83): 30-40 stars at 160x, appears very rich, includes several very faint stars, elongated SSW-NNE.  The brightest stars are three mag 8.5-9 stars in a tight grouping in the center.

 

8" (8/28/81): consists of three mag 9 stars with a string of stars to the stars, over haze, appears rich with averted.

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IC 4997 = PK 058-10.1 = PN G58.3-10.9 = HD 193538 = QV Sge

20 20 08.7 +16 43 54

V = 10.8;  Size 2"

 

17.5" (8/18/01): the PN appears as an unusually bright mag 11 "star" (V = 10.8) at 100x in a rich star field.  Verified with OIII blinking.  An excellent comparison star is a mag 10 star just 1' SW.  A 12th mag star 2' WSW completes a distinctive obtuse triangle.  With the filter the PN is nearly one magnitude brighter than the 10th mag star.  At 280x, the PN is bluish and a tiny disc was highly suspected, perhaps 2"-3".

 

13" (7/85): bright stellar planetary at all powers, confirmed with an OIII blinking from El Cerrito.  A slightly brighter mag 10.4 star for comparison blinking is 1.1' SW.

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IC 4999 = ESO 527-021 = MCG -04-48-004 = LGG 436-001 = PGC 64613

20 23 56.3 -26 00 54

V = 12.5;  Size 1.8'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 92d

 

18" (9/3/08): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 E-W, broad weak concentration.  Two or three faint stars are at the edges of the halo; the brightest is a mag 14.5 star at the NE edge of the halo (45" from the center), a faint star at the west edge (40" from center) and a faint star off the north side.  Located 14' SW of mag 7 HD 194102.  IC 5005 lies 22' NE.

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IC 5005 = ESO 528-004 = MCG -04-48-007 = AM 2022-255 = LGG 436-002 = PGC 64657

20 25 20.2 -25 49 44

V = 12.7;  Size 1.9'x1.4';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 67d

 

18" (9/3/08): fairly faint, moderately large, slightly elongated, 1.0'x0.8', weak concentration.  The edge of the halo is ill-defined.  A star is at the NW end [brighter of a wide, 28" pair with a  slightly fainter star further NW].  Located 9.7' due east of mag 7 HD 194102 and 3' N of a mag 10 star.  IC 4999 lies 22' SW.

 

17.5" (8/8/02): faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.8'.  Fairly low, nearly even surface brightness.  A faint star is close NNW.  Located 3' due north of a mag 10 star.

 

17.5" (8/6/97): fairly faint, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.4'x1.0'.  Very weak or no concentration. A mag 13.5 star (which has a faint companion preceding) is at the NW edge [35" from center].  Located 2.8' N of a mag 10 star.

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IC 5013 = ESO 400-029 = MCG -06-45-003 = IC 5011 = PGC 64772

20 28 33.8 -36 01 38

V = 11.7;  Size 2.4'x1.2';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 19d

 

17.5" (8/6/97): fairly bright, moderately large, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, 2.0'x0.7'.  Sharp concentration and dominated by a striking bright core with much fainter extensions.  Located 10' N of a mag 7.5 star (SAO 212153).  A companion at the south edge was not seen.

 

17.5" (8/3/94): fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE.  Sharply concentrated with a very bright core which appears elongated at 225x or double at moments.  The much fainter halo gradually fades into the background.  A mag 7.5 star is 10' S near the edge of the field.

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IC 5020 = ESO 400-034 = MCG -06-45-006 = PGC 64845

20 30 38.5 -33 29 08

V = 12.3;  Size 3.0'x2.1';  Surf Br = 14.2;  PA = 153d

 

17.5" (8/6/97): moderately bright, moderately large, irregularly round, gradually increases to a brighter center, 1.5' diameter.  Located in a stream of stars flowing ~E-W through the 22' field and a second curving lane of stars heading south (includes a brighter mag 11 star) is close following the galaxy.

 

17.5" (8/3/94): fairly faint, slightly elongated ~E-W.  Broad concentration with no distinct core but the nucleus appears offset to the west side giving an asymmetric appearance.  A flipped "?" asterism (reversed N-S) is just following with the hook ending just east of the galaxy with a mag 14 star.

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IC 5039 = ESO 463-020 = MCG -05-49-001 = IC 5046 = IC 5003 = IC 5029 = PGC 65249

20 43 14.3 -29 51 12

V = 12.7;  Size 2.4'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 156d

 

17.5" (8/6/97): moderately bright, fairly large edge-on, 2'x0.5' NNW-SSE, broad concentration.  A faint star is very close to the SE extension [36" from center].  In field with IC 5041 10' NNE.

 

17.5" (8/5/91): faint, moderately large, very elongated 3:1 NW-SE, sharp concentration.  A mag 15 star is at the SE end and a 14th magnitude star is 1.7' ENE of center.  Forms a pair with IC 5041 10.0' NNE.

 

Discovered by Swift (XI) - position corrected by Howe. IC position matches E463-020 = M-05-49-001.  This galaxy was observed and recorded separately 4 times by Swift, so has 4 IC numbers!  See Corwin's comments.

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IC 5041 = ESO 463-021 = MCG -05-49-002 = IC 5047 = IC 5007 = IC 5030 = PGC 65258

20 43 34.4 -29 42 13

V = 12.6;  Size 2.6'x1.5';  Surf Br = 13.9;  PA = 28d

 

17.5" (8/6/97): fairly faint, irregularly round, broad concentration with large ill-defined core.  At least 2' diameter though hard to estimate diameter and slowly fades at periphery.  Forms a pair with brighter IC 5039 10' SSW.

 

17.5" (8/5/91): very faint, fairly small, irregularly round, low surface brightness.  Pair with IC 5039 10' SSW.

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IC 5052 = ESO 074-015 = AM 2047-692 = PGC 65603

20 52 06.3 -69 12 14

V = 11.2;  Size 5.9'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 143d

 

18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 128x this galaxy appears as a beautiful, narrow edge-on streak with little or no central concentration.  It is elongated ~10:1 NW-SE, ~5'x0.5', with a slightly bulging core and a gradual tapering towards the tips.  A mag 10 star lies 5' N.  Located 30' SE of mag 5.4 Sigma Pavonis.  NGC 6943 lies 43' NW.

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IC 5065 = ESO 463-030 = MCG -05-49-004 = AM 2048-300 = PGC 65580

20 51 45.8 -29 50 50

V = 13.7;  Size 1.1'x0.9';  Surf Br = 13.5

 

18" (7/11/10): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 ~N-S, 0.7x0.5, sharply concentrated with a small bright core.  Situated just 4.1' SSE of a mag 7 star and best viewed with the star removed from the field.

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IC 5068 = LBN 328 = Ced 183b

20 50 29 +42 30

Size 30'

 

18" (9/25/06): IC 5068 is the second of three very large emission nebulae roughly one degree south of the southern end of the Pelican Nebula.  At 113x and an OIII filter, this object appears very large, diffuse, irregular glow, roughly 25'x20'.  It is noticeably brighter in a 12' circular region about 10' N of a mag 7.3 star (HD 198690) and a group of brighter stars that are near the southeast side of the nebula.

 

To the northwest is a second large patch of nebulosity, generally designated IC 5068B, though if Espin's declination was off by 1.5°, this may be IC 5067.  This piece is very large and elongated NW to SE, extending perhaps 40'x15'.  It contains a bright circular 10' patch to the south of a mag 8 star (SAO 50061).  A broad river of faint nebulosity streams away towards the northwest from this brighter region.

 

To the east of IC 5068 is the least conspicuous section, dubbed IC 5068C.  This detached piece extends 30'x15' (elongated E-W) and overall has a low surface brightness appearing as a hazy glow.  A mag 6.7 star is at the southwest end and a mag 7 star is at the eastern edge.

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IC 5070 = Pelican Nebula = LBN 350 = Ced 183c

20 50 48 +44 21

Size 80'x70'

 

18" (7/17/07): The huge Pelican Nebula overfilled the 67' field in the 31 Nagler.  The UHC filter gave a higher contrast than the OIII filter.  Several brighter sections were noted on the close-up chart A1 in the U2000 atlas.  One of the brightest pieces is the "neck" of the Pelican located 20'-25' W of mag 4.8 57 Cygni and collinear with two mag 8/9 stars 10' and 12' due west.  The glow extends 10' in length.  To the SW of the mag 4.8 star is the large "beak" section that streams from NW to SE and extends roughly 20'x8', widening a bit at the SE end.  The west side of the beak is defined by a dark lane that parallels the nebulosity and the large, faint body of the Pelican is west of this lane and includes 5.1-magnitude 56 Cygni (the nebulosity is very weak here).  The brightest section of the body is a large, circular patch at the south end, ~12' diameter, and located 30' SE of 56 Cygni and 55' S of the "neck".

 

18" (9/25/06): This was the first observation of the Pelican Nebula in quite awhile and I forgot about this huge, interesting emission nebula.  The view was fascinating at 113x with an OIII or UHC filter as this object overfilled the 44' field.  I started exploring to the west of 4.8-magnitude 57 Cygni.  The brightest section is possibly on a line with this star and a mag 7.2 star further east and corresponds with the neck portion on the Pelican.  This is where the ionization front is most evident on photographs.  The elongated "beak" of the Pelican also begins to the west of the bright star and streams off in a wide river of nebulosity towards the southeast and passing out of the field.  A long darker lane apparently free of nebulosity isolates the "neck" from the main body of the Pelican.  The irregular body spreads out to the south of the neck well beyond the southern edge of the eyepiece field and extends at least 65' from the neck terminating at the SE end with a roundish bright patch of nebulosity ~12' in diameter.  The Pelican is located directly west of the North American Nebula and part of the same huge complex of nebulosity in this region (separated by the dark cloud LDN 935).

 

13.1" (7/5/83): the entire body of the "Pelican" is easily visible at 62x and a UHC filter.  The "head and neck" section is easy to view along with the fainter "bill" and a long body extending from head.  Located west of the North America Nebula in a rich field between two mag 7 stars.

 

8" (6/22/81): faint, surrounding scattered group of stars at 50x and UHC filter.  Appears as a bright patch to the west of two bright stars (neck section).

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IC 5076 = LBN 394 = Ced 185

20 55 54 +47 25

Size 9'x6'

 

17.5" (10/24/92): fairly faint, fairly large, 4' diameter.  Extends west of mag 5.7 SAO 50246.  The vicinity is fairly rich in arcs of stars.  The nebulosity is on the west side of a striking 5' group of stars that are centered on the bright star.  Ten of the stars surrounding the mag 5.7 star form a semi-circle including a tight quadruple 2' SE.  A scattered group of stars (h2091 = NGC 6991) is 10' WSW.

 

13" (8/25/84): fairly faint, extends generally west of the mag 5.7 star although the border is irregular.

 

8" (8/28/81): mag 6 star surrounded by very faint reflection nebula at low power using a Daystar 300 filter.

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IC 5078 = MCG -03-53-021 = UGCA 419 = PGC 65960

21 02 31.3 -16 49 06

V = 12.7;  Size 4.1'x1.1';  Surf Br = 14.2;  PA = 85d

 

17.5" (8/11/96): very faint, fairly small, elongated ~2:1 WSW-ENE, low surface brightness.  The view is severely hampered by a mag 12 star superimposed on the SW side of the galaxy.  The extension following the star is easier to view, but still requires attention and could easily be passed over.  The galaxy is sandwiched between a mag 12 star 1' SE and a brighter mag 11 star 1' NW [not in GSC].

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IC 5083 = CGCG 425-038 = PGC 66011

21 03 51.5 +11 45 49

Size 0.5'x0.5'

 

17.5" (11/25/00): faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, faint but sharp stellar nucleus.  Located 4' due west of mag 8.8 SAO 106811.  Forms a close pair with a mag 14 star just following.

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IC 5086 = ESO 464-025 = MCG -05-50-002 = PGC 66179

21 08 32.0 -29 46 09

V = 12.8;  Size 1.5'x1.5';  Surf Br = 13.6

 

17.5" (8/6/97): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter.  Evenly concentrated down to a faint stellar nucleus but there is no well-defined core region.  Forms the west vertex of an isosceles triangle with two similar mag 12 stars 5.8' E and 4.0' NE.

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IC 5090 = UGC 11691 = MCG +00-54-003 = CGCG 375-006 = PGC 66299

21 11 30.5 -02 01 57

V = 13.5;  Size 1.2'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 26d

 

17.5" (8/8/02): fairly faint, very elongated 4:1 SSW-NNE, 1.0'x0.25', increases to a brighter core. Forms a pair with MCG +00-54-002 5.7' W.

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IC 5104 = UGC 11731 = MCG +03-54-007 = PGC 66622

21 21 29.4 +21 14 28

V = 13.4;  Size 1.6'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 173d

 

17.5" (7/26/95): very faint, fairly small, edge-on 6:1 N-S, 1.2'x0.2', no concentration.  An unequal double star is 1.2' E and a brighter easy pair is 2.4' SSW.  Located 4.6' S of mag 8.2 SAO 89645.

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IC 5105 = ESO 342-039 = MCG -07-44-001 = LGG 445-004 = PGC 66694

21 24 22.0 -40 32 16

V = 11.6;  Size 2.6'x1.6';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 40d

 

13.1" (10/20/84): faint, small, round, brighter core.  Just visible continuously with direct vision.

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IC 5117 = PK 89-5.1 = PN G089.8-05.1

21 32 31.0 +44 35 48

V = 11.5;  Size 2"

 

18" (11/17/08): picked up at 175x in a rich star field by blinking with an OIII filter.  Excellent contrast gain using the filter.  Forms the fainter component (V = 11.5) of a "double star" with a mag 10 star 21" ENE, but with the filter the planetary dominates the star.  Interestingly, there is similar double (Es 1339 = 10.8/11.5 at 24") in terms of separation and position angle ~3' NE!  Without a filter at 175x, IC 5117 has a soft, bluish appearance.  Using 450x, a very small 2" disc was clearly visible but too small for any details.

 

13.1" (8/7/85): appears as mag 11.5 "star" without a filter.  Forms a 20" double with a mag 10 star just east.  Using an OIII filter the planetary is brighter than the star by one magnitude (contrast gain of roughly 2.5 magnitudes).

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IC 5122 = ESO 531-G14 = MCG -04-51-006 = PGC 67123

21 39 45.9 -22 24 23

V = 15.4;  Size 0.8'x0.4';  Surf Br = 14.0;  PA = 55d

 

18" (8/9/10): extremely faint, very small, round, 12" diameter, requires averted vision.  Located 4' NNW of NGC 7103, the brightest galaxy in cluster ACO S963.  IC 5122 is collinear with a mag 14 star 2' ENE and a mag 13.3 star 4.7' ENE.

 

18" (8/12/07): extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter, requires averted vision.  Located 4.2' NNW of NGC 7103 in cluster ACO S963.

 

17.5" (10/13/90): extremely faint, very small, round, cannot hold steadily with averted.  Faintest of four in ACO S963 and forms the west vertex of an equilateral triangle with NGC 7103 4.2' SSE and NGC 7104 4.2' ESE.  IC 1393 lies 6.5' E.

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IC 5131 = ESO 403-027 = MCG -06-47-014 = PGC 67352

21 47 25.3 -34 53 01

V = 12.3;  Size 1.4'x1.4';  Surf Br = 12.9

 

17.5" (7/16/93): fairly faint, small, round, small bright core, stellar nucleus.  Situated at the midpoint on a line connecting two stars mag 13.5 and 14.5 separation 3.0' oriented SW-NE.  1st of 3 with NGC 7130 11' SE and NGC 7135 29' E.

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IC 5132 = Bernes 41

21 42 40.3 +66 10 07

Size 1'

 

18" (10/29/11): faint, small glow surrounding a mag 12 star about 4' NNW of the main section of NGC 7129.  IC 5133, a slightly fainter glow and central star lies 1' NE.

 

17.5" (10/17/98): IC 5132 and IC 5133 refers to faint nebulosity surrounding a pair of mag 12 stars at 1' separation situated ~5' NNW of NGC 7129 (same complex of reflection nebulae).  It was difficult to verify with certainty as the background sky around six stars arranged in two parallel rows each ~2' in length appears to be weakly glowing.  IC 5132 and 5133 are surrounding the two stars closest to NGC 7129 and the background glow does appear very slightly enhanced around these stars.

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IC 5133 = Bernes 41

21 42 47.1 +66 10 52

Size 1'

 

18" (10/29/11): very faint, small glow surrounding a mag 12 star about 5' NNW of the main section of NGC 7129.  IC 5132, a slightly brighter glow and central star lies 1' SW.

 

17.5" (10/17/98): IC 5132/5133 are very weak nebulae surrounding mag 12 stars ~5' NNW.

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IC 5139 = ESO 466-011 = MCG -05-51-017 = PGC 67447

21 50 25.6 -30 59 41

V = 12.3;  Size 2.1'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 33d

 

17.5" (8/6/97): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.5', weakly concentrated.  A faint star appears is attached at the NE end (just visible on DSS).

 

17.5" (7/25/95): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.5', fairly high surface brightness, broad concentration to a brighter core.  There appears to be an extremely faint star or knot at the NE end.  Bracketed by two mag 14.5 stars 2' NE and two similar stars 2' SW.

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IC 5146 = Cocoon Nebula = Ced 198 = LBN 424 = Cr 470 = Sh 2-125

21 53 24 +47 16

Size 12'x12'

 

17.5" (8/8/91): at 82x using an H-Beta filter, the Cocoon Nebula appears fairly bright, very large, about 10' diameter.  Surrounds six stars including two bright mag 9-10 stars embedded near the center and at the south edge.  Has an irregular round shape with a very irregular surface brightness with dark mottling and brighter regions.  The nebula is quite prominent using an H-Beta filter which gives an excellent contrast gain (higher than OIII). The nebulous glow is superimposed on a scattered star group and is situated at the east end of long dark lane = B168 which extends 1° WNW! (excellent in binoculars).  There is a distinctive edge to the Milky Way on the north edge of lane.

 

8" (8/12/83): about 20 stars over a very faint "milky" region, fairly large, just slightly higher contrast than Milky Way background.  A short arc of stars is off the west edge.  A long starless dark lane extends west.  Two bright stars oriented N-S are just east.

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IC 5148 = IC 5150 = Spare Tyre Nebula = PK 2-52.1 = ESO 344-PN5 = PN G002.7-52.4

21 59 35.1 -39 23 08

V = 11.0;  Size 120"

 

18" (8/30/08): viewed from Lake Sonoma at a very low elevation, though in a dark portion of the southern sky.  Beautiful view at 115x using an OIII filter as a 2' annular ring with a relatively thick rim and 30" central hole.  A mag 10.5 star is close off the SSW side (1.8' from the center).

 

18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x and UHC filter, this beautiful planetary appears as a large round ring, nearly 2' diameter, with a bright, thick annulus that is irregularly lit.  The rim is slightly brighter and thicker along the SE side and also appeared slightly enhanced on the NW side.  The central hole appears 25"-30" diameter and is dark except for a central star that was intermittently visible with averted vision at 228x unfiltered, although it is listed with a magnitude of 16.5!  Good contrast enhancement with a UHC filter.  A mag 10.5 is off the SSW side, 1.8' from the center.

 

17.5" (10/30/99): Even at -39° declination, this moderately large planetary is a beautiful annular ring at 100x with an OIII filter.  Appears round, ~100" diameter, the annulus has an irregular surface brightness.  The central "hole" is perhaps 25" in diameter and fairly dark.  A mag 10.5 star is close off the SSW edge.

 

17.5" (8/20/88): perfect annular 2' ring visible at 82x using an OIII filter.  A mag 10.5 star is just off the SSW edge 1.8' from the center.  The ring-shape is clearly visible with direct vision.

 

17.5" (7/22/87): beautiful ring at 140x with an OIII filter.  Appears fairly large, fairly bright with a mag 11 star off the south edge.

 

13.1" (8/17/85): fairly faint with OIII at 79x, fairly large.  Appears clearly annular with averted vision.  The central hole is possibly elongated N-S. A mag 11 star is off the south edge.  Similar view on 7/20/85.

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IC 5152 = ESO 237-027 = AM 2159-513 = PGC 67908

22 02 41.9 -51 17 44

V = 10.6;  Size 5.2'x3.2';  Surf Br = 13.5;  PA = 100d

 

11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): at 127x appeared moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 ~E-W, ~2.5'x1.3', broad weak concentration to a slightly brighter core.  An 8th magnitude star is superimposed just north of the west end of the galaxy and detracts from viewing.  With averted vision the glow appears to extend slightly west of the bright star and the core is just a small brightening to the east of the star.

 

18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this nearby Irregular galaxy (probably just outside the Local Group) was viewed at 171x and 228x.  It appeared bright, large, elongated 2:1 ~WNW-ESE, ~3'x1.5'.  A mag 7.9 star (HD 209142) is perched on the NW end and detracts from viewing.  It's very surprising that John Herschel missed this galaxy as it is quite large and relatively prominent.  Gradually concentrated to a brighter 45" core.

 

This galaxy is often listed as a Local Group member though is likely outside the Local Group.

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IC 5156 = ESO 404-025 = MCG -06-48-019 = PGC 67932

22 03 14.9 -33 50 18

V = 12.6;  Size 2.2'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 175d

 

18" (7/21/04): fairly faint to moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 5:2 N-S, 1.4'x0.5', brighter core and fairly easy stellar nucleus.  A wide pair of mag 12/13 stars lies 7'-8' E.  Forms a pair with ESO 404-023 situated 7' WNW.  Also ESO 404-019 lies 23' WSW.

 

13.1" (10/20/84): faint, small, slightly elongated N-S, weakly concentrated.

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IC 5157 = ESO 404-026 = MCG -06-48-020 = PGC 67941

22 03 27.0 -34 56 31

V = 12.7;  Size 1.4'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.4

 

17.5" (9/23/95): fairly faint but surprisingly bright for an IC galaxy at a fairly low elevation.  Appears round, 1.2' diameter, even concentration to a small bright core and occasional stellar nucleus.  Precedes a line (5' length) of three equally spaced mag 12-13 stars with the closest 2.6' NE.

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IC 5160 = UGC 11884 = CGCG 428-018 = PGC 67929

22 03 04.8 +10 55 29

Size 1.1'x0.8';  PA = 21d

 

18" (8/8/10): faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~N-S, ~27"x20".  Exhibits a weak, even concentration to the center but no core or zones.  Located 16' E of mag 6.4 HD 209288 and 16' S of NGC 7190.  Roughly 6' S is NGC 7193, a distinctive asterism of a dozen mag 11-12 stars that is very elongated NW to SE, extending ~6'x1'.

 

UGC reverses the identifications of NGC 7190 and IC 5160

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IC 5179 = ESO 405-005 = MCG -06-48-031 = IC 5183 = IC 5184 = PGC 68455

22 16 09.1 -36 50 37

V = 11.8;  Size 2.3'x1.1';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 57d

 

17.5" (9/23/95): moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 2.0'x1.0', broad concentration to a large brighter core.  Unusually bright for an IC galaxy.  Forms the north vertex of a triangle with a mag 10 star 4.6' SW and a mag 11 star 5.8' SSE.

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IC 5180 = UGC 11938 = MCG +06-48-012 = CGCG 513-011 = PGC 68234

22 11 12.0 +38 55 37

V = 13.3;  Size 1.0'x0.8';  Surf Br = 13.1

 

17.5" (7/30/92): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 ~N-S, gradually increases to a very small bright core, stellar nucleus.  Located in a rich star field.  Brighter of a pair with MCG +06-48-014 3.2' SE.  NGC 7227 lies 13' SSE.

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IC 5181 = ESO 289-001 = LGG 455-001 = PGC 68317

22 13 21.7 -46 01 03

V = 11.5;  Size 2.6'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.2;  PA = 74d

 

13.1" (8/11/85): moderately bright, elongated spiral with bulging brighter core and fainter extensions SW-NE.  Located 14' SSW of mag 7.6 SAO 231040 and 8.6' SW of mag 8.5 SAO 231041.  Surprisingly bright for an IC galaxy and easily visible for so low an elevation from Northern California.

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IC 5186 = ESO 405-007 = MCG -06-49-001 = PGC 68548

22 18 46.5 -36 48 06

V = 11.9;  Size 1.9'x1.2';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 112d

 

17.5" (7/20/96): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, broad concentration.  Located 1.7' E of a mag 12 star (appeared mag 13).  The outer halo (not seen) changes orientation of the major axis.

 

Discovered by Swift (XII-36) on 19 Jul 1897, the same night he discovered IC 5184 = IC 5179 = IC 5183 (recorded 3 times by Swift!).  His poor position is 2.5 tmin W and 2.5' S of ESO 405-007 but his description "eeF, S, R, F * nr p, * 8 np" applies to ESO 405-007. This galaxy was independently recorded by Stewart in 1899.

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IC 5191 = UGC 11963 = MCG +06-48-021 = CGCG 513-020 = PGC 68399

22 15 02.5 +37 18 01

Size 1.0'x0.2';  PA = 67d

 

17.5" (7/15/93): first of 7 in the NGC 7242 group.  Very faint, small, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE.  Located near the intersection of two collinear rays of stars.  A mag 11 star is 1.7' NE at the intersection point.  Located 7.4' W of NGC 7242.

 

17.5" (7/28/92): very faint, small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE.  A mag 11 star is 1.5' NE.  First in the NGC 7242 group and second brightest in a group with NGC 7240 3.5' ESE, IC 1441 3' E and NGC 7242 7' E.

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IC 5192 = MCG +06-48-022 = PGC 68407

22 15 14.5 +37 16 18

Size 0.4'x0.2'

 

17.5" (7/15/93): extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated.  Second of seven in the NGC 7242 group and first of three in a close trio with NGC 7240 1.5' ENE and IC 1441 1.5' NNE.  IC 5191 lies 2.8' NW.  Photographs reveal three very faint stars are superimposed which may have confused the observation.

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IC 5193 = MCG +06-48-026 = PGC 68436

22 15 43.6 +37 14 35

Size 0.3'x0.3'

 

17.5" (7/15/93): last of seven in the NGC 7242 group.  Extremely faint and small, round.  Forms the SE vertex of a small parallelogram with three mag 13 stars just preceding (sides are 1.3' by 0.8').  Located 3.4' SSE of NGC 7242.

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IC 5195 = Ho 789b = IV Zw 90

22 15 41.5 +37 18 11

Size 0.15'x0.15'

 

17.5" (7/15/93): appears as a mag 16 "star" superimposed at the NE edge of NGC 7242.  Visible with averted vision less than one-quarter of the time.  I could not clearly distinguish if this object appeared nonstellar.  Dreyer's IC description "0.5' S of 7242" is incorrect.

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IC 5210 = ESO 602-012 = MCG -03-57-004 = PGC 68674

22 22 31.1 -18 52 11

V = 13.0;  Size 1.2'x1.1';  Surf Br = 13.1

 

17.5" (8/6/97): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter.  With direct vision a stellar nucleus is easily visible. Located 2.3' NNE of a mag 11 star.  Forms a pair with IC 5211 2.9' ESE.

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IC 5211 = ESO 602-014 = MCG -03-57-005 = PGC 68695

22 22 43.0 -18 52 49

V = 13.6;  Size 1.1'x0.7';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 161d

 

17.5" (8/6/97): faint, small, elongated 3:2  NNW-SSE, 0.9'x0.6', weak concentration.  Forms a pair with IC 5210 2.9' WNW.

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IC 5217 = PK 100-5.1 = PN G100.6-05.4

22 23 55.7 +50 58 01

V = 11.3;  Size 8"x6"

 

18" (7/2/08): picked up easily at 174x as a "soft" mag 11.5 with a pale blue color.  Good contrast gain blinking with an OIII filter.  A brighter mag 10 comparison star lies 1.8' S but blinking with the filter the planetary switches apparent brightness with this star.  At 435x appeared as an 7"x5" blue disc, slightly elongated SSW-NNE.  With direct vision, a slightly brighter quasi-stellar center was visible suggesting the central star was just below the threshold of visibility.

 

18" (12/08/07): picked up at 115x as a soft blue-grey "star".  Good contrast gain using a NPB filter.  Without a filter, a brighter mag 10 star lies to the south though with the filter the planetary matches the star.  At 225x a definite small disc is visible, crisp-edge, round, ~6" diameter.  Seeing too soft for high power.

 

13.1" (10/10/86): at 166x appears fairly bright but just non-stellar.  Good contrast gain with OIII filter.  A bright compact bluish disc is visible at 214x, slightly elongated.  Estimate V = 11.5 and 5" diameter.  Located 1.3° due south of mag 4.4 Beta Lac.

 

8": stellar planetary at 100x, slightly fuzzy at 220x and an easy ellipse is visible at 400x.

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IC 5231 = MCG +04-53-004 = CGCG 474-007 = Mrk 913 = PGC 69166

22 34 00.7 +23 20 19

V = 14.5;  Size 0.7'x0.6'

 

18" (9/26/11): faint to fairly faint, small, irregularly round, 20" diameter.  Has a relatively high surface brightness with a very small brighter nucleus.  Located 0.9° SW of NGC 7332/7339, a distinctive pair of edge-on galaxies.  PGC 1685715, an extremely compact companion just 40" W, was not seen.

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IC 5240 = ESO 290-002 = PGC 69521

22 41 52.4 -44 46 02

V = 11.9;  Size 2.8'x1.9';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 100d

 

18" (11/14/09): fairly faint, fairly small, bright core appears to contain a brightening or bar ~E-W, 1.0'x0.8'.  Surrounding the core is a faint, small halo.  Located 32' SSW of mag 6.1 HD 214987 and 2.1 degrees north of mag 2.1 Beta Gruis.

 

The "bar" feature was verified afterwards on the DSS, which is surprising as the galaxy was very low in the sky.

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IC 5242 = UGC 12148 = MCG +04-53-010 = CGCG 474-020 = PGC 69487

22 41 15.2 +23 24 25

V = 13.7;  Size 0.8'x0.7'

 

18" (9/26/11): faint, fairly small, round, 0.4'. A mag 13.4 star is attached at the north end.  Forms a pair with IC 5243 2.8' SE.  Located 4' N of a distinctive string of 4 stars including mag 9.4 SAO 90705.  Located 0.9° SE of NGC 7332/7339, a striking pair of edge-on galaxies.

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IC 5243 = UGC 12153 = MCG +04-53-011 = CGCG 474-021 = II Zw 185 = PGC 69495

22 41 24.6 +23 22 29

V = 14.5;  Size 0.7'x0.6'

 

18" (9/26/11): faint, small, round, 20" diameter, very small brighter nucleus.  Although listed as 0.8 mag fainter than IC 5242 (2.8' NW), IC 5243 has a higher surface brightness but is slightly smaller.  Located 2.2' NE of mag 9.4 SAO 90705.  This star is also the closest in a 2' string of four stars extending further southwest.

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IC 5261 = ESO 603-026 = MCG -04-54-001 = PGC 69969

22 54 25.2 -20 21 46

V = 13.2;  Size 1.5'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 135d

 

17.5" (8/6/97): faint, moderately large, round, 1.5' diameter.  Located 5' ENE of mag 9 SAO 191476.  This diffuse glow exhibited only a broad very weak concentration.  A mag 14.5-15 star is close off the east edge 1.1' from center.

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IC 5262 = ESO 406-020 = MCG -06-50-009 = PGC 70007

22 55 21.3 -33 53 29

V = 13.3;  Size 1.0'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 142d

 

17.5" (8/6/97): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 N-S, 0.9'x0.7'.  A mag 12 star lies 1.4' N and a mag 11 star 1.9' NE.  This appears to be a double galaxy on DSS.  Nearby MCG -06-50-010 and -011 not seen.

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IC 5264 = ESO 406-029 = MCG -06-50-014 = PGC 70081

22 56 53.0 -36 33 15

V = 12.6;  Size 2.5'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 82d

 

18" (10/25/08): fairly faint, moderately large, edge-on 5:1 WSW-ENE, ~1.5'x0.3'.  Located 6.5' SW of IC 1459 in the Grus Chain.

 

17.5" (8/6/97): fairly faint, fairly large, edge-on 6:1 WSW-ENE, nearly 3.0'x0.5' in size.  Appears as a long thin streak of nearly uniform surface brightness and slightly tapering towards the tips.  Forms the fainter member of a pair with IC 1459 6' NNE.

 

17.5" (7/22/87): faint, moderately large, thin edge-on 5:1 WSW-ENE.  A mag 14 star is off the east tip.  Located 6' SSW of brighter IC 1459.

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IC 5267 = ESO 290-029 = MCG -07-47-007 = LGG 464-003 = PGC 70094

22 57 13.6 -43 23 46

V = 10.5;  Size 5.2'x3.9';  Surf Br = 13.7;  PA = 140d

 

18" (11/14/09): fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 4:3 or 3:2 NNW-SSE.  Contains a relatively large, 1' bright core that gradually increases to a faint stellar nucleus.  A much fainter halo fades gradually into the background, but appears to extend along the major axis for roughly 2.5'x1.7'.  NGC 7412 lies 48' NNW and IC 5267A = ESO 290-026 is 14' WSW.  This is one of the brighter IC galaxies that was missed by John Herschel.

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IC 5269 = ESO 406-032 = MCG -06-50-017 = LGG 465-003 = PGC 70110

22 57 43.6 -36 01 34

V = 12.2;  Size 1.8'x0.8';  Surf Br = 12.5;  PA = 51d

 

18" (10/25/08): fairly faint, small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 40"x20", weak concentration.  IC 5270 at the north end of the Grus Chain lies 10.5' NNE.

 

13.1" (10/20/84): faint, small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE, brighter center.  Forms a pair with IC 5270 11' NNE and IC 1459 lies 26' SSW.

 

13.1" (7/20/85): fairly small, elongated SW-NE, brighter center.

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IC 5270 = ESO 406-033 = MCG -06-50-018 = PGC 70117

22 57 54.9 -35 51 29

V = 12.3;  Size 3.2'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.9;  PA = 103d

 

18" (10/25/08): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:1~ E-W, 1.2'x0.4'.  This galaxy sits at the north end of the Grus Chain that extends to NGC 7421 ~1.5 degrees south.

 

13.1" (7/20/85): faint, edge-on ~E-W, even surface brightness.  Otherwise similar in size and brightness to IC 5269 11' SSW.  The IC orientation for the pair is incorrect.  This galaxy is the furthest north in a string of ~10 galaxies stretching south to IC 5273.

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IC 5271 = ESO 406-034 = MCG -06-50-019 = PGC 70128

22 58 01.8 -33 44 32

V = 11.6;  Size 2.6'x0.9';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 138d

 

17.5" (8/6/97): bright, large, very elongated 3:1 NW-SE.  Contains a large, bright bulging core. Seems nearly 3.0' in length and 1.0' across at the core, although this is a bit larger than the listed dimensions.  Impressive for an IC galaxy!

 

13" (10/20/84): fairly faint, very elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, small bright nucleus, easy at 166x.

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IC 5273 = ESO 346-022 = MCG -06-50-020 = PGC 70184

22 59 26.7 -37 42 10

V = 11.4;  Size 2.7'x1.8';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 56d

 

13.1" (10/20/84): moderately large, very diffuse, broad concentration, irregularly round or slightly elongated.  Slightly brighter than NGC 7421 which lies 20' NW.  Furthest southern member in the nearly  2° N-S string of 7 brighter galaxies (9 total) in Grus and Pisces Austrinus (Grus Chain)

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IC 5283 = MCG +01-58-026 = CGCG 405-027 = Ho 803b = Arp 298 = PGC 70350

23 03 18.0 +08 53 37

V = 13.8;  Size 0.8'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.4;  PA = 54d

 

17.5" (11/1/86): very faint, small, round, diffuse, even surface brightness.  Forms a close pair with much brighter NGC 7469 and located 1.3' NNE of center.

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IC 5285 = UGC 12365 = MCG +04-54-026 = PGC 70497

23 06 59.1 +22 56 10

V = 12.6;  Size 1.6'x1.2';  Surf Br = 13.1;  PA = 100d

 

13.1" (9/22/84): faint, very small, almost round, slightly elongated ~E-W, possible faint stellar nucleus.  A very faint mag 14.5 star is at the west edge 23" from center.  Forms a pair with NGC 7489 6' ENE.  This object is an unusual ring galaxy.

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IC 5297 = CGCG 475-055 = PGC 70875

23 15 58.4 +25 01 31

Size 0.8'x0.6'

 

17.5" (9/23/89): very faint, very small, round, weak concentration.  Picked up 7' NE of mag 8.5 SAO 091128 while starhopping to NGC 7548 to the NW.

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IC 5305 = MCG +02-59-021 = CGCG 431-037 = PGC 70987

23 18 06.2 +10 18 00

Size 0.5'x0.35'

 

17.5" (11/18/95): faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, weak concentration.  Located 3.8' NNE of a mag 11.5 star and 1.9' W of NGC 7594.  Collinear with two mag 14 stars 45" SSW and 1.4' SSW.  IC 5306 lies 3.4' SSE and IC 5307 5.5' SE.

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IC 5306 = MCG +02-59-022 = CGCG 431-036 = PGC 70992

23 18 11.3 +10 14 46

Size 0.6'x0.25';  PA = 0d

 

17.5" (11/18/95): extremely faint and small, round, 15" diameter, low surface brightness.  Situated on a line with IC 5305 3.4' NNW and two mag 14 stars 2.0' NNW and 2.7' NNW.  Located 2.0' E of a mag 11.5 star.  A mag 15.5 star is less than 1' WSW.  In a group with IC 5307 2.7' ESE.

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IC 5307 = PGC 214932

23 18 22.1 +10 14 08

Size 0.3'x0.25'

 

17.5" (11/18/95): extremely faint and small, round, 15" diameter.  Faintest of four in NGC 7594 group and requires averted to glimpse.  Located 2.7' ESE of IC 5306 and 4.3' SE of NGC 7594.

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IC 5309 = UGC 12498 = MCG +01-59-042 = PGC 71051

23 19 11.8 +08 06 33

V = 13.7;  Size 1.3'x0.6';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 23d

 

17.5" (9/14/85): faint, very elongated SSW-NNE.  A mag 14 star is at the south edge 22" from the center.  Located 7' NW of NGC 7611 in the Pegasus I cluster.

 

13" (9/22/84): very faint, very small, elongated 5:2 ~N-S.  Low surface brightness and requires averted vision.  A faint star is off the south end.  Similar size to NGC 7611 7' SE.

 

13" (11/5/83): very faint, diffuse, faint stellar nucleus.

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IC 5325 = ESO 347-018 = MCG -07-48-004 = LGG 472-009 = PGC 71548

23 28 43.3 -41 20 00

V = 11.3;  Size 2.8'x2.5';  Surf Br = 13.2;  PA = 8d

 

18" (10/16/09): moderately bright, slightly elongated NW-SE, 1.5'x1.2', irregular.  Located just 1' NE of an 11th magnitude star (not in GSC).  This object appears more like an emission nebula than a galaxy with a slightly brighter region that seems offset to the north side.  This object is brighter than most of the NGC galaxies in the area and was surprisingly missed by John Herschel.

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IC 5328 = ESO 291-029 = PGC 71730

23 33 16.4 -45 00 57

V = 11.4;  Size 2.5'x1.5';  Surf Br = 12.8;  PA = 40d

 

13.1" (9/3/86): fairly faint, fairly small, oval ~E-W, brighter core.  Located 7' NE of mag 7 SAO 231655.  Very low elevation from Northern California.

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IC 5332 = ESO 408-009 = MCG -06-51-012 = LGG 478-001 = PGC 71775

23 34 27.5 -36 06 04

V = 10.5;  Size 7.8'x6.2';  Surf Br = 14.5

 

13.1" (10/20/84): extremely faint, at visual threshold.  At 74x and 88X appears as a large, very diffuse hazy region with averted vision only.  Not seen at 166X although viewed at a low elevation.  Located 12' NE of the double star SEE 489 = 7.0/11.7 at 20".

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IC 5341 = MCG +04-55-035 = CGCG 476-087 = PGC 71981

23 38 26.8 +26 59 06

Size 0.25'x0.25'

 

17.5" (8/10/91): very faint, extremely small, round.  Located 2.8' SSW of NGC 7720 in the core of AGC 2634.  First of three very close extremely faint and small galaxies with MCG +04-55-037 = CGCG 476-090 40" SE and CGCG 476-092 1.7' E.

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IC 5342 = MCG +04-55-039 = CGCG 476-094 = PGC 71984

23 38 38.8 +27 00 40

V = 14.6;  Size 0.3'x0.3';  Surf Br = 11.6

 

17.5" (8/10/91): very faint, small, round, bright core.  Located 2' N of a mag 11 star and 2.4' SE of NGC 7720 in the core of AGC 2634.  An anonymous galaxy is 1.5' NNW.  This galaxy is probably the brightest of several close companions to NGC 7720.

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IC 5349 = ESO 471-011 = MCG -05-56-005 = PGC 72358 = PGC 72359

23 46 23.0 -28 00 15

V = 14.2;  Size 0.9'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.3;  PA = 20d

 

24" (8/16/12): faint, small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 25"x12".  This is a contact double system (PGC 72358 and 72359) with the nuclei separated by just 12"!  At 282x the cores were just resolved, though the galaxy was on the NNE end was nearly stellar.  The two cores or "knots" were similar in brightness.  PGC 85740 lies 2.9' ENE.

 

18" (8/25/06): faint, very small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 20"x10", weak concentration.

 

17.5" (11/1/97): very faint, small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, weak concentration.  Initially, this galaxy required averted to view but with concentration it could almost be held continuously.  Located at the west end of AGC 4038. (first of 11 viewed).

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IC 5350 = ESO 471-014 = MCG -05-56-009 = PGC 72396

23 47 14.7 -27 57 28

V = 13.5;  Size 0.7'x0.6';  Surf Br = 12.5

 

24" (8/16/12): fairly faint, small, round, 20" diameter, gradually increases to a very small bright nucleus.  PGC 85755 lies 2.0' SE.  Located 10' NNW of IC 5353.

 

18" (8/25/06): faint but readily visible at 220x, very small, round, 20" diameter.  Furthest northern member in the core of AGC 4038.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): faint, very small, round, increases to a very small brighter core and stellar nucleus.  Forms the vertex of an isosceles triangle with a mag 10 star 5' N and a mag 11 star 4.5' ESE. Located on the north side of galaxy cluster AGC 4038 with the central region (IC 5353, IC 5354, IC 5358) about 10' S.

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IC 5351 = MCG -01-60-032 = HCG 97d = Shkh 30-2 = PGC 72404

23 47 18.9 -02 18 50

V = 13.6;  Size 0.5'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.0;  PA = 177d

 

18" (9/3/05): very faint, small.  Appears as a low surface brightness glow or extension attached at the north side of a mag 11-12 star that significantly detracts from viewing.  In a group of four IC galaxies (HCG 97 = Shkh 30).

 

17.5" (9/3/94): this is the third brightest galaxy in HCG 97 group = Shkh 30.  Extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter.  Attached at the north side of a mag 11 star which makes viewing very difficult.  Located 1.3' SW of IC 5357.  IC 5356 lies 2.5' SE and IC 5359 is 4.7' E.

 

17.5" (10/21/95): extremely faint and small, round.  Attached at the north side of a mag 12 star which detracts from viewing.

 

This very small galaxy has a very dominant nucleus.  Using the 5mm TeleVue Radian (528x) give some extension to the galaxy to about 20”.  This small elliptical lies 1’ SW of IC 5357.

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IC 5353 = ESO 471-017 = MCG -05-56-010 = AM 2344-282 = PGC 72421

23 47 28.6 -28 06 33

V = 13.0;  Size 1.4'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.3;  PA = 140d

 

24" (8/16/12): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 25" diameter, very small bright core.  Located in the core of AGC 4038 4.1' NW of IC 5358.  Forms a close pair with PGC 72423, just  42" E.  IC 5354 lies 1.6' S.  This galaxy is one of the brightest in the cluster along with IC 5358.

 

18" (8/25/06): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE, very small brighter core, stellar nucleus.  The halo increases in size with averted vision to ~30"x25".  With careful viewing an extremely faint companion was glimpsed close east.  Located in the core of AGC 4038 with IC 5354 1.6' S.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): very faint, fairly small, irregular shape, halo grows in size with averted vision, weak concentration to a brighter core.  Located in the core of AGC 4038 with IC 5354 1.6' S and IC 5358 3.9' SE.  A mag 11 star lies 4' NE and a mag 15 star is 1.0' NNE.

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IC 5354 = ESO 471-016 = MCG -05-56-011 = AM 2344-282 = PGC 72416

23 47 28.6 -28 08 09

V = 14.0;  Size 0.8'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.6;  PA = 66d

 

24" (8/16/12): faint, small, round, 18" diameter, very small bright nucleus.  Located in the rich core of AGC 4038 and 1.6' S of IC 5353.  This is a double system with a small galaxy (ESO-LV 4710161) on the northeast edge, but I didn't look for the tiny companion.

 

18" (8/25/06): very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, weak concentration.  Located 1.6' S of brighter IC 5353 and 3.5' W of IC 5358.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): extremely faint, very small, round.  This member of AGC 4038 required averted vision to view.  A faint companion at the NE edge was not seen.  Located just 1.6' S of IC 5353 and 3.5' W of IC 5358.

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IC 5356 = MCG -01-60-034 = HCG 97c = Shkh 30-3 = PGC 72409

23 47 23.8 -02 21 04

V = 14.1;  Size 0.8'x0.4';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 33d

 

18" (9/3/05): fairly faint, small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, even surface brightness.  Located 2.7' SW of a mag 10 star and 3' S of IC 5357 in HCG 97.  Four faint stars are near including three mag 14.5 stars running SW to NE with the galaxy nearly between two of these stars.

 

17.5" (9/3/94): second brightest galaxy in HCG 97 group.  Very faint, very small, slightly elongated (although difficult to pin down direction), very weak concentration.  Located between two mag 14 stars off the SW and NE ends and 3.0' due south of IC 5357.  Forms the southern vertex of an isosceles triangle with a mag 11 star 2.5' NW and a mag 10 star 2.6' NE.  IC 5351 lies 2.5' NW and IC 5359 is 4.0' NE.

 

17.5" (10/21/95): very faint, small, round.  A mag 14.5 star is 45" SSW.

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IC 5357 = MCG -01-60-033 = HCG 97a = Shkh 30-1 = PGC 72408

23 47 22.9 -02 18 02

V = 12.9;  Size 0.9'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.0;  PA = 150d

 

18" (9/3/05): brightest in quartet of IC galaxies forming HCG 97 = Shkh 30.  At 225x appeared moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 4:3 NNW-SSE, 0.8'x0.6', broad concentration.  Located 3' NW of a mag 10.5 star and 1.3' NE of a mag 11.5 star.

 

17.5" (9/3/94): brightest of four IC galaxies in HCG 97 = Shkh 30.  Faint, small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 0.7'x0.4', gradually brightens to a small bright core and an almost stellar nucleus.  A mag 11 star (with IC 5351 attached) is 2' SW.  IC 5351 lies 1.3' SW, IC 5356 3.0' S and IC 5359 3.8' ESE. IC 5352 = HCG 97E not seen.

 

17.5" (10/21/95): faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 NNW-SSE.

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IC 5358 = ESO 471-019 = MCG -05-56-013 = AM 2344-282 = PGC 72441

23 47 44.2 -28 08 22

V = 12.6;  Size 2.5'x1.0';  Surf Br = 13.6;  PA = 122d

 

24" (8/16/12): this cD galaxy is at the center of AGC 4038.  At 282x appeared fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, ~50"x25", sharply concentrated with a bright 15" core and much fanter extensions.  A companion (IC 5358A = PGC 72423) is attached on the southwest side, 25" between centers.  IC 5358A appeared faint, very small, round, 15" diameter (similar in size to the core of IC 5358).  IC 5353 lies 4' NW, with a faint companion following.

 

18" (8/25/06): this double galaxy is the brightest in AGC 4038 and appeared as a fairly faint glow, fairly small, elongated ~5:3 WNW-ESE, small bright core.  With careful viewing a very faint, very small companion was attached on the southwest side.

 

17.5" (11/1/97): initially seen as a single irregular-shaped galaxy but after careful viewing this double system was resolved into two nearly tangent objects oriented WSW-ENE (the brighter, larger object to the NE is IC 5358).  At moments both objects can be seen to have nearly stellar nuclei.  This cD galaxy is the brightest in AGC 4038 = Klemola 44.

 

17.5" (10/25/97): this faint galaxy is the largest of ten viewed in AGC 4038.  Appeared faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 NW-SE, 1.2'x0.9', weak concentration.  Nearby is IC 5353 3.9' NW, IC 5354 3.5' W and PGC 72436 2.0' S.  Located 16' W of Delta Sculptoris (V = 4.5).

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IC 5359 = MCG -01-60-036 = HCG 97B = Shkh 30-5 = PGC 72430

23 47 37.9 -02 19 00

V = 14.7;  Size 1.1'x0.2';  Surf Br = 12.8

 

18" (9/3/05): extremely faint, small, very low surface brightness glow 1.5' following a mag 10 star.  In fairly poor seeing, the image was too unsteady to see the elongation well.

 

17.5" (9/3/94): faintest of four galaxies in the HCG 97 compact group.  Extremely faint, small, very elongated 4:1 NW-SE.  Only visible with averted vision and cannot be held steadily.  Located 1.6' ENE of a mag 10 star which also detracts from viewing.  Last in a group with IC 5351 4.7' W, IC 5357 3.8' WNW and IC 5356 4' SW.

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IC 5362 = IC 5363 = ESO 471-026 = MCG -05-56-023 = PGC 72648

23 51 36.7 -28 21 54

V = 12.8;  Size 1.3'x1.3';  Surf Br = 13.3

 

18" (10/29/11): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 30" diameter, weak even concentration to a small bright core and faint stellar nucleus.  Located 4.5' SW of SEE 497, a close, very unequal mag 8/11 pair at 5" that was resolved.

 

Although centered in AGC 4049, IC 5362 appears to be foreground object at a similar redshift as AGC 4038, which is located about 0.9° WNW.

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IC 5369 = CGCG 498-055 = CGCG 499-027 = PGC 73190

23 59 50.6 +32 42 08

V = 14.2;  Size 0.9'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 85d

 

17.5" (10/4/97): extremely faint, very small, elongated WSW-ESE.  Requires averted at 280x for clear view, so doesn't appear as bright as CGCG magnitude (15.3z).  Collinear with two mag 10.5 stars (~3' S) which are two vertices of a nice equilateral triangle of similar bright stars with sides 1'.  First of five in the IC 5370 cluster.

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IC 5370 = MCG +05-01-018 = CGCG 498-056 = CGCG 499-028 = PGC 5

00 00 09.2 +32 44 18

V = 14.1;  Size 0.6'x0.5';  Surf Br = 12.7;  PA = 117d

 

17.5" (10/4/97): very faint, very small, slightly elongated, very small bright core. Halo increases to ~40" with averted vision. There are several stars to the west including a mag 13.5 star 1.4' W.  Brightest in a group including IC 5369, IC 5371, IC 5372 and IC 5373.

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IC 5371 = CGCG 499-030 = CGCG 498-058 = PGC 24

00 00 14.9 +32 49 55

Size 0.4'x0.3'

 

17.5" (10/4/97): extremely faint, very small, round, 20" diameter.  Located 1.4' NW of a mag 14 star.  This is the furthest north of five galaxies in the IC 5370 group.  Similar IC 5372 lies 2.4' S.

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IC 5372 = PGC 2801010

00 00 16.3 +32 47 34

Size 0.5'x0.4'

 

17.5" (10/4/97): extremely faint and small (required averted vision), round, 15" diameter, no concentration.  Located 40" NW of a mag 12.5 star which is 2' due west of IC 5373 in the IC 5370 group.

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IC 5373 = MCG +05-01-019 = CGCG 498-059w = CGCG 499-031w = PGC 36 = PGC 48

00 00 28.9 +32 46 56

V = 14.7;  Size 0.6'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 150d

 

17.5" (10/4/97): very faint, very small, round, 25" diameter, weak concentration.  Second brightest in the IC 5370 group.  Situated between two mag 12.5 stars 2.1' W and 2.7' E and 6' SW of a mag 9.1 star. IC 5370 lies 5' SW.  This is a double galaxy, although I probably only viewed the brighter western component.

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IC 5378 = Arp 130 = VV 263 = UGC 1 = MCG +03-01-015+16 = CGCG 456-018 = PGC 178

00 02 37.9 +16 38 38

Size 0.6'x0.6'

 

18" (11/14/09): faint, small, round, 20" diameter, two mag 14 stars [23" separation] are close precediing [nearer star is 30" west].  The fainter companion attached on the north side was not seen.  Located 30' NNW of NGC 7814.

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IC 5381 = UGC 7 = MCG +03-01-019 = CGCG 456-023 = PGC 212

00 03 11.3 +15 57 54

V = 13.8;  Size 1.4'x0.4';  Surf Br = 13.0;  PA = 54d

 

13.1" (10/10/86): very faint, small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE.  Located just NW of a small isosceles triangle of mag 12-13 stars with side about 1' with the closest star 43" SE.  Can just hold steadily with averted.  Forms a pair with NGC 7814 10' N.

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