Subject: NGC 4001 - NGC 4500 revised notes 3/17/05 From: Steve Gottlieb Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 23:59:04 -0800 To: Bob Erdmann [This file updated by seperate e-mail dated 02/19/2006] NGC 4001 = MCG +08-22-047 = CGCG 243-033 = NPM1G +47.0214 = PGC 37656 11 58 06.8 +47 20 05 V = 14.6; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 160d 17.5": extremely faint, very small but elongation visible NNW-SSE, weak concentration. A mag 12 star is 2.1' N and a mag 11.5 star 4.2' NE of center. Located 6' NW of N4010. ************************************************************ NGC 4002 = MCG +04-28-104 = CGCG 127-116 = PGC 37635 11 57 59.3 +23 12 07 V = 14.0; Size 0.8x0.4; SB = 12.6; PA = 75d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated ~E-W, small bright core. A mag 13.5 star is 0.8' SE of center. Forms a pair with N4003 4.6' S. Located very close to Coma Berenices border. ************************************************************ NGC 4003 = UGC 06948 = MCG +04-28-105 = CGCG 127-115 = PGC 37646 11 57 59.0 +23 07 29 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x0.9; SB = 13.4; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, small, oval, weak concentration. Forms a pair with N4002 4.6' N. Incorrectly listed as identical to N4007 in the CGCG (127-115), UGC and MGC. See Malcolm Thompson's Catalogue and CGCG Corrections. ************************************************************ NGC 4004 = UGC 06950 = MCG +05-28-060 = CGCG 157-065 = Mrk 432 = VV 230 = PGC 37654 11 58 05.2 +27 52 43 V = 13.7; Size 1.8x0.6; SB = 13.6; PA = 8d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, 1.2'x0.4', no concentration. A mag 13.5 star is close following [57" SE of center]. Last and brightest of trio with IC 2982 3.1' W and N3988. ************************************************************ NGC 4005 = UGC 06952 = MCG +04-28-107 = CGCG 127-120 = N4007 = PGC 37661 11 58 10.1 +25 07 19 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x0.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 92d 17.5": fairly faint, small, oval slightly elongated E-W, bright core. Located 1.8' SE of mag 7.8 SAO 82077. This is one of the brightest members in the cluster. Discovered by WH (III 325 = N4007) although discovery attribued to Otto Struve in NGC due to a bad declination in GC and NGC (2 degrees too far south). The NGC position matches U06952 = M+04-28-107 = CGCG 127-120. This correction was noted by Dreyer in Scientific Papers. This galaxy is identified as N4005 in UGC, CGCG, MCG, RNGC, RC3. Since WH was the original discoverer of this galaxy his number III 325 = N4007 should apply by historical precedence. ************************************************************ NGC 4006 = UGC 06951 = MCG +00-31-006 = CGCG 013-015 = PGC 37655 11 58 05.8 -02 07 12 V = 12.6; Size 1.7x1.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 20d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, 0.7'x0.5', very small brighter core, faint stellar nucleus with direct vision. Near the middle of a 13' N-S string of stars concave outwards towards the east. A mag 12 star lies 1.6' NE. Forms a pair with MCG +00-31-010 7' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4007 = N4005 = U06952 = MCG +04-28-107 = CGCG 127-120 = PGC 37661 11 58 10.1 +25 07 19 See observing notes for N4005 N4007 was discovered by WH (III 325) but was reduced incorrectly and the North Polar Distance in GC and NGC is two degrees too far south (the offset is 45' south of 4 Comae). This error was caught and corrected by Dreyer in Scientific Papers of William Herschel. Struve and Rosse (object Alpha on the sketch of the cluster) later rediscovered it, so it received the second NGC number N4005, this time at the correct place. All major catalogues identify this galaxy as N4005 although you could argue that by prior discovery, III 325 = N4007 should take historical precedence. In any case, it is clear that N4005 = N4007. Unfortunately, because of the two degree error the NGC position falls close to N4003. So, Reinmuth (Die Herschel-Nebel), Carlson's NGC/IC Correction list, CGCG, UGC, MCG all equate N4007 with N4003 ignoring Dreyer's correction. See Catalogue Corrections, Malcolm Thomson and NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4008 = UGC 06953 = MCG +05-28-061 = CGCG 157-066 = PGC 37666 11 58 17.0 +28 11 33 V = 12.0; Size 2.5x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 167d 17.5": moderately bright, very elongated ~N-S with a prominent core., 1.4'x0.5'. The extensions nearly reach an extremely faint mag 15.5 star at the N edge. Initially I thought this galaxy was N4004 which is located 20' SSW. 8": faint, round, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 4010 = UGC 06964 = MCG +08-22-049 = CGCG 243-034 = PGC 37697 11 58 37.0 +47 15 37 V = 12.6; Size 4.3x0.8; SB = 13.7; PA = 66d 17.5": faint, large, edge-on WSW-ENE, weak concentration. Forms a pair with N4001 6' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4012 = UGC 06960 = MCG +02-31-006 = CGCG 069-009 = PGC 37686 11 58 27.6 +10 01 17 V = 13.4; Size 1.9x0.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 153d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated NNW-SSE, low even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4013 = UGC 06963 = MCG +07-25-009 = CGCG 215-010 = PGC 37691 11 58 31.7 +43 56 48 V = 11.2; Size 5.2x1.0; SB = 12.9; PA = 66d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large edge-on 5:1 WSW-ENE, 3.5'x0.7'. A mag 12 star is superimposed very close to the actual center masquerading as a bright stellar nucleus (similar to M108). Bulges towards center but weakly concentrated, fades towards tips. On the DSS the star is superimposed on the thin equatorial dust lane which was not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 4014 = UGC 06961 = MCG +03-31-005 = CGCG 098-012 = N4028 = PGC 37695 11 58 35.8 +16 10 38 V = 12.3; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 12.4; PA = 120d 18" (4/5/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE, 1.0'x0.5', weakly concentrated halo, rises suddenly to a very small brighter core. Forms the eastern vertex of an equilateral triangle with a mag 10.8 star 6.5' NW and a mag 12 star 6.4' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4015 = UGC 06965 = MCG +04-28-109 = CGCG 127-122 = VV 216 = Arp 138 = PGC 37702 11 58 42.6 +25 02 11 V = 13.2; Size 1.4x1.4 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated bright core. First of three with N4021 5' NE and N4023 6' SE. Located close to the Coma Berenices-Leo border. This is a double galaxy (edge-on attached on N side) within the N4007 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4016 = UGC 06954 = MCG +05-28-063 = CGCG 157-068 = Arp 305a = VV 424 = PGC 37687 11 58 29.0 +27 31 44 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 175d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated ~ E-W, 0.8'x0.5', no noticeable concentration. A mag 12 star lies 1.3' S of center. First and fainter of pair with N4017 6' SE. Discovered by Lord Rosse and placed about 5' NW of N4016. The NGC position is 16 tsec E and 1.7' N of U06954 although the positions of this interacting pair was measured accurated by Bigourdan. This galaxy is incorrectly identifed as N4017 in CGCG. MCG gives the NGC designation as uncertain. See Catalogue and CGCG Corrections, Malcolm Thomson. ************************************************************ NGC 4017 = UGC 06967 = MCG +05-28-065 = CGCG 157-069 = Arp 305b = VV 424 = PGC 37705 11 58 45.8 +27 27 10 V = 12.2; Size 1.8x1.4; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, 1.2'x0.8', weak concentration [face- on SBc spiral]. Forms a pair with N4016 6' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4018 = UGC 06966 = MCG +04-28-108 = CGCG 127-123 = PGC 37699 11 58 40.7 +25 18 59 V = 13.8; Size 1.7x0.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 163d 17.5": faint, fairly small, edge-on NW-SE. A pair of mag 13 stars at 25" separation is located 3' SSE. Member of the N4007 group with N4022 7' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4019 = IC 755 = U07001 = MCG +02-31-014 = CGCG 069-024 = FGC 1347 = PGC 37912 12 01 10.3 +14 06 16 V = 13.2; Size 2.4x0.3; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 145d 18" (4/9/05): fairly faint, edge-on NW-SE, 1.0'x0.2', low even surface brightness. A mag 10 star is 5.5' SE and 2' following this star is CGCG 069-029. The identification of this galaxy with NGC 4019 is very uncertain as it matches the description of the brighter star to the SE but is a poor match in position. Listed as nonexistent in the RNGC. Discovered by John Herschel (single observation). His description "eF; has a *9m 5' sf" points to a mag 15.0 GSC star at 11 58 41.5 +14 14 04. There is no non-stellar object near his postion. But Malcolm Thomson notes that there is a mag 10 star 5' SSE as in the description. As an alternative, Corwin equates N4109 with IC 755 which is considerably off in RA (2 min 16 sec) and Dec (6') but does have a bright star at the required separation. See NGCBUGS for discussion. This galaxy was host to supernova 1999an. ************************************************************ NGC 4020 = UGC 06971 = MCG +05-28-066 = CGCG 157-072 = LGG 279-012 = PGC 37723 11 58 56.6 +30 24 42 V = 12.7; Size 2.1x0.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 15d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 1.8'x0.9', broad concentration but no well-defined core. A mag 10.5 star lies 3.1' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4021 = MCG +04-28-112 = CGCG 127-124 = NPM1G +25.0271 = PGC 37730 11 59 02.6 +25 04 59 V = 14.5; Size 0.6x0.5; PA = 85d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated ~E-W, 0.4'x0.3'. Forms the N vertex of an equilateral triangle with N4015 5' SW and N4023 6' SSE. Member of the N4007 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4022 = UGC 06975 = MCG +04-28-111 = CGCG 127-125 = PGC 37729 11 59 01.0 +25 13 21 V = 13.0; Size 1.2x1.2; SB = 13.3 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, bright core. Contains a stellar nucleus or a star is superimposed. Member of the N4007 group with N4018 7.3' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4023 = UGC 06977 = MCG +04-28-113 = CGCG 127-127 = PGC 37732 11 59 05.5 +24 59 20 V = 13.6; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 25d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated ~N-S, weak concentration. Member of the N4007 group with N4015 7' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4024 = ESO 572-031 = MCG -03-31-004 = LGG 263-006 = PGC 37690 11 58 31.2 -18 20 50 V = 11.7; Size 1.9x1.5; SB = 12.7; PA = 70d 18" (3/19/04): moderately bright, slightly elongated, sharply concentrated with a bright 25" core which increases to the center. The fainter, outer halo measures ~1.4'x1.1'. An isosceles triangle of mag 10-11.5 stars (sides 2', 2', 4.8') lies 6' W. Located 1 degree NW of the Antennae (N4038/39) in a large group. ************************************************************ NGC 4025 = UGC 06982 = MCG +06-26-064 = CGCG 186-080 = DDO 107 = PGC 37738 11 59 10.2 +37 47 37 V = 13.6; Size 2.8x1.6; Surf Br = 15.0; PA = 40d 18" (3/30/05): picked up at 165x as a moderately large but very low surface brightness glow. At 225x, it appears ~1.5' diameter with very little concentration. The DSS images reveals a face-on irregular barred spiral with very low surface brightness arms. ************************************************************ NGC 4026 = UGC 06985 = MCG +09-20-052 = CGCG 269-029 = PGC 37760 11 59 25.0 +50 57 42 V = 10.8; Size 5.2x1.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 178d 17.5":bright, large, excellent lens-shape edge-on 5:1 N-S, 4.0'x0.8'. Sharply concentrated with a striking bulging core and non-stellar nucleus. Extensions tapers at ends. Located 7.2' SSW of mag 9.2 SAO 28211. ************************************************************ NGC 4027 = ESO 572-037/036 = MCG -03-31-008/007 = Arp 22 = VV 66 = VIII Zw 158 = UGCA 260 = PGC 37773 11 59 30.5 -19 15 44 V = 11.1; Size 3.2x2.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 167d 13.1" (2/16/85): fairly bright, round, moderately large, broad concentration, possible stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star is off the ENE edge 1.0' from center. A spiral arm is suspected north of the nucleus trailing to the east. 8" (3/28/81): faint, moderately large, no details. ************************************************************ NGC 4028 = N4014 = U06961 = MCG +03-31-005 = CGCG 098-012 = PGC 37695 11 58 35.8 +16 10 38 See observing notes for N4014. ************************************************************ NGC 4029 = UGC 06990 = MCG +01-31-008 = CGCG 041-017 = PGC 37816 12 00 03.1 +08 10 54 V = 13.5; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 150d 17.5": faint, small, elongated NNW-SSE, small bright core. A mag 13.5 star is 1.8' NE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4030 = UGC 06993 = MCG +00-31-016 = CGCG 013-033 = PGC 37845 12 00 23.5 -01 06 01 V = 10.6; Size 4.2x3.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 27d 17.5": bright, moderately large, oval SW-NE, halo increases to a small bright core, mottled halo with structure suspected. Bracketed by a mag 10.5 star 2.2' SSW and a mag 11 star just off the NNW edge 1.6' from the center. Visible in 16x80 finder. ************************************************************ NGC 4031 = MCG +05-28-075 = CGCG 157-082 = PGC 37855 12 00 31.3 +31 56 51 V = 14.3; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.3 17.5": very faint, fairly small, elongated SSW-NNE. A mag 15.5 star is at the SW end and a second mag 15 star is 0.7' N of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4032 = UGC 06995 = MCG +03-31-010 = CGCG 098-019 = N4042: = PGC 37860 12 00 32.9 +20 04 27 V = 12.3; Size 1.9x1.8; SB = 13.4 17.5": moderately bright, round, fairly small, even surface brightness. A mag 12 star is 3.4' NNE. Located W of the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4033 = ESO 572-042 = MCG -03-31-011 = PGC 37863 12 00 34.8 -17 50 34 V = 11.7; Size 2.6x1.1; SB = 12.8; PA = 47d 13.1": fairly bright, small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, small bright nucleus. Located 1? N of the "Ringtail" galaxies N4038/N4039. ************************************************************ NGC 4034 = UGC 07006 = MCG +12-11-044 = CGCG 335-002 = CGCG 334-058 = PGC 37935 12 01 29.6 +69 19 26 V = 13.5; Size 1.7x1.1; SB = 14.1; PA = 5d 17.5": extremely faint, small, very low surface brightness. A mag 14 star is 30" off the NW edge. Located 9.5' NE of mag 7.3 SAO 15686. ************************************************************ NGC 4035 = MCG -03-31-010 = LGG 263-014 = PGC 37853 12 00 29.3 -15 56 53 V = 13.4; Size 1.1x1.0; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 0d 18" (4/9/05): very faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter, very low surface brightness with little or no concentration. Located 5.8' SSW of mag 9 HD 104306. ************************************************************ NGC 4036 = UGC 07005 = MCG +10-17-125 = CGCG 292-059 = PGC 37930 12 01 26.7 +61 53 45 V = 10.7; Size 4.3x1.7; SB = 12.7; PA = 85d 17.5": very bright striking galaxy! Fairly large, very elongated 3:1 E-W, 3.0'x1.0', halo increases to a bright core, very bright nucleus. The eastern extension appears slightly brighter. N4041 lies 16' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4037 = UGC 07002 = MCG +02-31-015 = CGCG 069-027 = PGC 37928 12 01 23.7 +13 24 03 V = 11.9; Size 2.5x2.0; SB = 13.5 17.5": very faint, moderately large, low surface brightness, ill-defined, ~2' diameter, slightly elongated N-S, very weak concentration. Located 5' W of mag 9 SAO 99915. ************************************************************ NGC 4038 = ESO 572-047 = MCG -03-31-014 = UGCA 264 = VV 245e = Arp 244a = Antennae = Ring-Tail galaxy = PGC 37967 12 01 52.9 -18 52 08 V = 10.3; Size 5.2x3.1; SB = 13.1; PA = 80d 17.5" (4/29/84 and 5/14/88): fairly bright, moderately large. Forms a striking "shrimp-like" or "comma" shape with the tail attached at the E end and extending to the S. Appears clearly darker between the two objects on the W side. 13" (5/21/82): appears as two irregular galaxies connected at the E end. ************************************************************ NGC 4039 = ESO 572-048 = MCG -03-31-015 = UGCA 265 = VV 245 = Arp 244b = Ring- Tail galaxy = Antennae = PGC 37969 12 01 54.0 -18 53 03 V = 10.6; Size 3.1x1.6; SB = 12.2; PA = 130d 17.5": this is the southern member of the striking "Ring-Tail galaxy". Attached at the E side of N4038 and forms a "tail" elongated NW-SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4040 = UGC 07013 = MCG +03-31-018 = CGCG 098-028 = NPM1G +18.0316 = PGC 37993 12 02 05.4 +17 49 23 V = 13.3; Size 1.9x1.3; SB = 14.3; PA = 145d 17.5": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NW-SE, 0.8'x0.7', broad weak concentration. An isosceles triangle with sides 2'/2'/1' consisting of mag 12.5 stars is 2' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4041 = UGC 07014 = MCG +10-17-129 = CGCG 292-061 = PGC 37999 12 02 12.2 +62 08 14 V = 11.3; Size 2.7x2.5; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated 4:3 SW-NE, 2' diameter, broad concentration with an overall fairly high surface brightness. Two mag 11 and 12 stars at 1.0' separation are 3.5' SSE. N4036 lies 16' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4043 = UGC 07015 = MCG +01-31-012 = CGCG 041-026 = PGC 38010 12 02 22.9 +04 19 47 V = 13.6; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.2; PA = 135d 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4044 = UGC 07018 = MCG +00-31-020 = CGCG 013-043 = PGC 38018 12 02 29.5 -00 12 45 V = 13.0; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.2 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, almost even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4045 = UGC 07021 = MCG +00-31-022 = CGCG 013-046 = N4046 = PGC 38031 12 02 42.3 +01 58 38 V = 12.0; Size 2.7x1.9; SB = 13.6; PA = 95d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated E-W, stellar nucleus offset to the SW of faint superimposed star. Forms a close pair with N4045A 1.5' SSE. Discovered by WH (II 276). Although the NGC position is accurate, the RA in the RNGC is 1.0 tmin too far W. ************************************************************ NGC 4045A = MCG +00-31-021 = CGCG 013-045 = PGC 38033 12 02 42.7 +01 57 07 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 150d 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round. Forms a close double system with N4045 1.5' NNW. The RA in the RNGC is 1.0 minutes too far W (same offset for N4045). ************************************************************ NGC 4046 = N4045 = U07021 = MCG +00-31-022 = CGCG 013-046 = PGC 38031 12 02 42.3 +01 58 38 See observing notes for N4045. Discovered by d'Arrest. In the NGC description, Dreyer questions if identical to N4045 and Corwin concurs. Not found by the RNGC authors. ************************************************************ NGC 4047 = UGC 07025 = MCG +08-22-058 = CGCG 243-037 = PGC 38042 12 02 50.6 +48 38 10 V = 12.2; Size 1.6x1.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 105d 17.5": moderately bright and large, ~1.3'x1.1', halo slightly elongated ~E-W. Fairly well concentrated with a fainter halo surrounding a bright core and nucleus. A mag 11 star lies 3.6' WSW. Sky hazy with smoke. Discovered by WH (II 741). NGC position is accurate but there is a typo in the RNGC RA 1.0 tmin too far W (see NGC 4045/4045A) ************************************************************ NGC 4048 = UGC 07023 = MCG +03-31-020 = CGCG 098-030 = VV 384 = PGC 38040 12 02 50.0 +18 00 56 V = 13.6; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.1; PA = 92d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated 3:2 E-W, 0.5'x0.35', even surface brightness. A mag 11.5 star lies 3.0' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4049 = UGC 07027 = MCG +03-31-021 = CGCG 098-031 = PGC 38050 12 02 54.7 +18 45 09 V = 13.3; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.5; PA = 52d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.0'x0.7', weak broad concentration. A mag 11 star is 2.6' SE and another mag 11.5 star is 5' following. ************************************************************ NGC 4050 = MCG -03-31-016 = LGG 263-015 = PGC 38049 12 02 54.0 -16 22 25 V = 12.2; Size 3.1x2.1; SB = 14.1; PA = 85d 18" (3/19/04): faint, fairly large, oval 4:3 E-W, 2.0'x1.5'. Broad, weak concentration with a 15" brighter nucleus using direct vision. Located 5.8' NE of mag 8.3 HD 104656. ************************************************************ NGC 4051 = UGC 07030 = MCG +08-22-059 = CGCG 243-038 = PGC 38068 12 03 09.6 +44 31 53 V = 10.2; Size 5.2x3.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 135d 17.5": fairly bright, large, ~4.0'x2.5' NW-SE. Nearly extends to a mag 11 star 2.2' W. Very bright, very small core increasing to a bright stellar nucleus. The galaxy shows signs of spiral structure and there appears to be a short outer spiral arm attached at the SE end hooking N separated by a slightly darker region between the main body (verified on photo). NGC position is accurate. The RA in the RNGC is 1.0 tmin too far W. ************************************************************ NGC 4052 = ESO 094-SC10 = Cr 251 = OCL-870 12 02 05 -63 13.4 Size 8 13.1" (2/20/04 - Costa Rica): this cluster is located in the field, just 10' NW of mag 4.3 Theta 1 and 15' W of mag 4.7 Theta 2 Crucis in the SW portion of the constellation! At 105x, ~60 stars mag 10 and fainter are mostly scattered in a 9' diameter. More striking, though, is a dense 3' subgroup of mostly mag 12-13 stars on the SE end of the cluster over a background of haze from unresolved stars. A neat string of six stars oriented WNW-ESE is located on the south end with a brighter mag 9.5 star about 2.5' further W. ************************************************************ NGC 4053 = UGC 07029 = MCG +03-31-024 = CGCG 098-032 = PGC 38069 12 03 11.5 +19 43 43 V = 14.0; Size 1.0x0.4; SB = 12.9; PA = 109d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 WNW-ESE, 0.7'x0.3'. Brighter along the major axis and the very small core contains a stellar nucleus. A mag 15 star is 1.6' W of center. Located 33' SSW of N4065 (brightest in a large group of NGC galaxies). ************************************************************ NGC 4055 = N4061? = U07044 = MCG +04-29-006 = CGCG 128-005 = CGCG 098-040 = VV 179 = PGC 38146 12 04 01.5 +20 13 57 See observing notes for N4061. Uncertain identification. Discovered by JH (h1062). Very uncertain position given by John Herschel (along with several objects including N4057 and N4059). The tentative equivalence with N4061 was suggested by Corwin in respose to my e-mail question posed to NGC/IC group. This number is incorrectly equated with M+04-29-004 by Reinmuth although he notes that "no PB nebula in Dreyer's place". See NGCBUGS for a full discussion. ************************************************************ NGC 4057 = N4065? = U07050 = MCG +04-29-007 = CGCG 098-042 = CGCG 128-007 = VV 179 = PGC 38278 12 04 06.2 +20 14 07 See observing notes for N4065. Uncertain identification. Discovered by JH along with N4055 and N4059. His coordinates were very uncertain ("PD very doubtful") although the galaxy is described as "B". It seems very likely that these three entries are duplicates and Corwin suggests N4055 = N4061, N4057 = N4065, and N4059 = N4070 N4057 is incorrectly identified in RNGC, PGC and by Reinmuth. The object identified as N4057 in RNGC and PGC has a GSC position 12 05 15.2 +20 18 39 and is located 3.0' W of N4090. ************************************************************ NGC 4058 = UGC 07036 = MCG +01-31-017 = CGCG 041-032 = PGC 38124 12 03 49.1 +03 32 53 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x0.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 165d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, elongated NW-SE, small bright core. Located 15' W of mag 7.2 SAO 119207. ************************************************************ NGC 4059 = N4070? = U07052 = MCG +04-29-009 = CGCG 128-009 = PGC 38169 12 04 11.3 +20 24 36 See observing notes for N4070. Uncertain identification. Very poor position given by JH (h1064) along with N4055 and N4057 discovered on same sweep. Since this galaxy was described as "pB", it is probably a duplicate observation. Corwin suggests N4059 = N4070. Incorrectly identified by Reinmuth as M+04-29-012 located 5' NW of N4084. ************************************************************ NGC 4060 = CGCG 128-006 = PGC 38151 12 04 01.0 +20 20 15 V = 14.6; Size 0.4x0.3; PA = 85d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Located 2' WSW of N4066 in the N4065 cluster. Discovered by Marth on the same night with N4042, N4053 and N4056. Only N4053 has a certain identification. Marth's position is just 3 tsec W and 2.3' S of CGCG 128-006 and this is the identification adopted in RNGC, CGCG and NGCBUGS. This galaxy is not in MCG or RC3. It is also possible that N4060 = (R)N4056 as this faint galaxy is a very close match with Marth's position (although the identification of N4056 would then be unknown). Finally, it is possible that N4060 = (R)N4069 in which case Marth's position is 8 tsec W and 1.4' S, although this galaxy is fainter than CGCG 128- 006. ************************************************************ NGC 4061 = UGC 07044 = MCG +04-29-006 = CGCG 128-005 = CGCG 098-040 = VV 179 = N4055: = PGC 38146 12 04 01.5 +20 13 57 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly faint, small, almost round, brighter core. Forms a pair with N4065 1' ENE within the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4062 = UGC 07045 = MCG +05-29-004 = CGCG 158-008 = PGC 38150 12 04 03.8 +31 53 44 V = 11.1; Size 4.1x1.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 100d 17.5": fairly bright, large, elongated 5:2 WNW-ESE, 4.0'x1.6', broadly concentrated. ************************************************************ NGC 4063 = MCG +00-31-026 = CGCG 013-055 = PGC 38154 12 04 05.9 +01 50 49 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 10d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S. In a group with U07042 3.9' NW, N4073 6.0' ENE and N4139 7.5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4064 = UGC 07054 = MCG +03-31-033 = CGCG 098-044 = PGC 38167 12 04 11.2 +18 26 36 V = 11.4; Size 4.4x1.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 150d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 3'x1.5', large bright core but no nucleus, sharper light cut-off on the SW side due to dust. Two mag 14 stars are 1.6' SSW and 2.7' E of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4065 = UGC 07050 = MCG +04-29-007 = CGCG 098-042 = CGCG 128-007 = VV 179 = N4057: = PGC 38156 12 04 06.2 +20 14 07 V = 12.6; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 12.7 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, brighter core. Brightest in the N4065 cluster (a large group of NGC galaxies) with N4061 1.1' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4066 = UGC 07051 = MCG +04-29-008 = CGCG 128-008 = PGC 38161 12 04 09.4 +20 20 53 V = 12.9; Size 1.2x1.2; SB = 13.3 17.5": faint, small, round, strong bright core. In a tight trio with N4060 2' WSW and N4069 1.7' SSW. Also in the field are N4065 7' S and N4070 3.8' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4067 = UGC 07048 = MCG +02-31-019 = CGCG 069-036 = PGC 38168 12 04 11.5 +10 51 16 V = 12.5; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 12.8; PA = 35d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly small, round, bright core. Brightest in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 4068 = UGC 07047 = MCG +09-20-079 = CGCG 269-031 = IC 757 = PGC 38148 12 04 00.8 +52 35 18 V = 12.5; Size 3.3x1.7; SB = 14.3; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated SW-NE. A mag 12 star is superimposed and a mag 14 star is at the SW end 40" from the center. A string of four mag 11-13.5 stars is just NW. In a low power field with N4102 24' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4069 = PGC 38166 12 04 06.0 +20 19 26 Size 0.3x0.2 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Located 1.7' SSW of N4066. Forms an equilateral triangle with N4060 and N4066 within the N4065 cluster. The NGC identification of this number is not certain. Discovered by JH (h1070). Described as "vF, R, 4th of 5; has another on same meridian, north". Incorrectly equated with WH's III 392 by Dreyer in NGC. The NGC RA is 6 tsec east of PGC 38166. This galaxy is not listed in CGCG, MCG, UGC or RC3. But this identification is quite uncertain as nearby (R)N4060 = CGCG 128-006 is brighter. It seems unusual that JH would have picked up this galaxy instead. Discussed in NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4070 = UGC 07052 = MCG +04-29-009 = CGCG 128-009 = N4059? = PGC 38169 12 04 11.3 +20 24 36 V = 13.1; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration. Located 3.8' NNE of N4066 within the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4071 = PK 298-4.1 = E94-PN12 = PN G298.3-04.8 12 04 15.3 -67 18 35 V = 13.0; Size 80"x51" 18" (7/6/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): I had a difficult time ferreting out this faint PN that is buried within a very rich Milky Way field. It was finally picked up at 76x (27 Panoptic) and OIII filter as a faint, round disc at least 40" in diameter. Removing the filter, a faint star is superimposed within a low surface brightness glow. Also viewed unfiltered at 228x which showed the faint star and the disc more easily, though this is quite a faint NGC planetary. The best view was at 128x using an OIII filter. The disc appeared fairly faint with subtle irregularities in surface brightness and was likely brighter along portions of the rim. ************************************************************ NGC 4072 = CGCG 098-045 = CGCG 128-010 = PGC 38176 12 04 13.8 +20 12 35 V = 14.8; Size 0.5x0.2; SB = 12.2; PA = 35d 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, at visual threshold. A mag 13 star is 1.1' NE of center. Located 2.6' SE of N4065. Forms a pair with U07049 1.8' SE. Member of the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4073 = UGC 07060 = MCG +00-31-029 = CGCG 013-059 = PGC 38201 12 04 27.0 +01 53 45 V = 11.4; Size 3.2x2.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 105d 17.5": moderately bright, elongated WNW-ESE, moderately large, bright core, stellar nucleus. Brightest of six in the field including N4063 6.0' SE, N4075 11' N, N4077 7.3' SSE, N4139 = IC 2989 6.0' SSE and U07042 8' W ************************************************************ NGC 4074 = MCG +04-29-011 = CGCG 128-013 = PGC 38207 12 04 29.6 +20 18 59 V = 14.5; Size 0.4x0.2; SB = 11.6; PA = 95d 17.5": faint, very small, round, even surface brightness. Located within the N4065 cluster with N4076 7' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4075 = MCG +00-31-032 = CGCG 013-064 = PGC 38216 12 04 37.8 +02 04 22 V = 13.5; Size 1.2x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 60d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, almost round, stellar nucleus. Located 11' NNE of N4073 within a group. ************************************************************ NGC 4076 = UGC 07061 = MCG +03-31-034 = CGCG 098-046 = CGCG CGCG 128-012 = PGC 38209 12 04 32.5 +20 12 18 V = 13.3; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 12.9 17.5": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, diffuse. Located within the N4065 cluster and the eighth galaxy in the field. An anonymous companion is 2' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4077 = UGC 07063 = MCG +00-31-031 = CGCG 013-063 = N4140 = PGC 38218 12 04 38.0 +01 47 16 V = 13.1; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 15d 17.5": fairly faint, oval ~N-S. A mag 14 star is attached at the N end. Forms a pair with N4139 = IC 2989 1.3' NW. Located 7.5' NNE of N4073 in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 4078 = UGC 07066 = MCG +02-31-023 = CGCG 069-043 = N4107 = PGC 38238 12 04 47.6 +10 35 44 V = 13.2; Size 1.3x0.5; SB = 12.4; PA = 18d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, bright core. Located in a group with N4083 6.6' ENE, IC 2991 6.7' NE and N4082 7.4' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4079 = UGC 07067 = MCG +00-31-034 = CGCG 013-067 = PGC 38240 12 04 49.9 -02 22 57 V = 12.4; Size 2.2x1.6; SB = 13.6; PA = 125d 17.5": faint, fairly small, diffuse, slightly elongated NW-SE, even surface brightness. A mag 13 star is off the NW end 1.7' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 4080 = UGC 07068 = MCG +05-29-006 = CGCG 158-012 = PGC 38244 12 04 51.8 +26 59 33 V = 13.7; Size 1.4x0.7; Surf Br = 13.5; PA = 122d 18" (3/30/05): faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.4'. The core appears to be offset SE of center as the galaxy appears to extend to the NW of this spot. ************************************************************ NGC 4081 = UGC 07062 = MCG +11-15-015 = CGCG 315-010 = PGC 38212 12 04 33.7 +64 26 13 V = 12.8; Size 1.5x0.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 135d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, 1.2'x0.5'. A nice evenly matched mag 10 double star is 4.7' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4082 = MCG +02-31-026 = CGCG 069-046 = PGC 38274 12 05 11.4 +10 40 14 V = 14.4; Size 0.9x0.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 80d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Forms a faint pair with N4083 3.7' SSE within the N4067 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4083 = MCG +02-31-024 = CGCG 069-044 = NPM1G +10.0286 = PGC 38275 12 05 14.0 +10 36 47 V = 14.3; Size 0.9x0.7; PA = 45d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, even surface brightness. Located 2.2' NNW of a mag 10.5 star. Forms a faint pair with N4082 3.7' NNW. Located within the N4067 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4084 = MCG +04-29-014 = CGCG 128-017 = PGC 38272 12 05 15.3 +21 12 52 V = 14.4; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.4 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Located less than 1? N of the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4085 = UGC 07075 = MCG +09-20-086 = CGCG 269-032 = PGC 38283 12 05 22.9 +50 21 12 V = 12.4; Size 2.8x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 78d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 4:1 WSW-ENE, 2.5'x0.6', weak concentration. Forms an isosceles triangle with mag 7.6 SAO 28237 6' SW and mag 8.4 SAO 28247 7' SE. N4088 lies 11' NNE. 8": faint, small, elongated WSW-ENE. Two mag 8 stars are in the field to the SE and SW. Located 11' SSW of N4088. ************************************************************ NGC 4086 = UGC 07076 = MCG +04-29-016 = CGCG 128-018 = NPM1G +20.0305 = PGC 38290 12 05 29.3 +20 14 49 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.4; PA = 85d 17.5": faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Located 13' E of N4076. Forms a pair with N4090 3.9' N within the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4088 = UGC 07081 = MCG +09-20-089 = CGCG 269-033 = VV 357 = Arp 18 = PGC 38302 12 05 34.1 +50 32 23 V = 10.6; Size 5.8x2.2; SB = 13.2; PA = 43d 17.5": bright, fairly large, elongated 5:2 SW-NE, 5.0'x2.0', mottled patchy appearance, small elongated brighter core but no nucleus. A mag 15 star is 2' off the NW side. Faint spiral structure visible with concentration. An extremely faint arm is off the NE end curving towards a mag 14.5 star to the NE 3.7' from center and a second extremely faint arm is just visible off the SW end curving to the south. Forms a pair with N4085 11' SSW. 8": fairly bright, elongated SW-NE, weak concentration, cigar-shaped. Forms a pair with N4085 11' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4089 = MCG +04-29-017 = CGCG 128-020 = PGC 38298 12 05 37.5 +20 33 21 V = 13.7; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Forms a very close pair with N4091 37" E of center. First of six in field within the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4090 = UGC 07077 = MCG +04-29-015 = CGCG 128-019 = IC 2997 = PGC 38288 12 05 27.9 +20 18 32 V = 13.9; Size 1.2x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 38d 17.5": faint, almost round, diffuse, fairly small. A mag 14 star is 1.1' SE of center. Located 3.7' N of N4086 within the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4091 = UGC 07083 = MCG +04-29-019 = CGCG 128-022 = PGC 38308 12 05 40.1 +20 33 21 V = 14.4; Size 1.0x0.2; SB = 12.5; PA = 43d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated SW-NE. A mag 13.5 star is 1.0' S. Forms a very close pair with N4089 37" W of center and the second of six in the field within the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4092 = UGC 07087 = MCG +04-29-020 = CGCG 128-023 = PGC 38338 12 05 50.2 +20 28 38 V = 13.2; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, very small, round, weak concentration. A mag 11.5 star is close NW 0.9' from center. This galaxy is the third of six in the field with N4093 2.6' NNE in the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4093 = MCG +04-29-021 = CGCG 128-024= NPM1G +20.0306 = PGC 38323 12 05 51.4 +20 31 18 V = 14.3; Size 0.8x0.7 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. A mag 14 star is close off the NW edge 1.1' from center. Fourth of six in the field within the N4065 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4094 = MCG -02-31-016 = UGCA 269 = PGC 38346 12 05 54.0 -14 31 35 V = 11.8; Size 4.2x1.5; SB = 13.7; PA = 63d 18" (3/19/04): fairly faint, fairly large, elongated at least 5:2 SW-NE, 2.2'x0.8, fairly low even surface brightness. The NE end of the galaxy points between a mag 10.5 star just following (2.2' E of center) and a mag 11 star close N (1.7' from center). N4114 lies 28' NE. The galaxy is located 8' N of mag 9.3 HD 105063. ************************************************************ NGC 4095 = MCG +04-29-022 = CGCG 128-025 = PGC 38324 12 05 54.3 +20 34 22 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.9 17.5": faint, very small, round, small bright core. A mag 14 star is 1.0' E. Fifth of six in the field within the N4065 cluster with N4098 3.1' NE. Located between N4093 and N4098. ************************************************************ NGC 4096 = UGC 07090 = MCG +08-22-067 = CGCG 243-043 = PGC 38361 12 06 01.0 +47 28 41 V = 10.8; Size 6.6x1.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 20d 17.5": bright, very large, almost edge-on 4:1 SW-NE, sharp concentration with a very small bright core embedded within the long extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 4097 = UGC 07092 = MCG +06-27-004 = CGCG 187-004 = PGC 38363 12 06 02.5 +36 51 49 V = 13.4; Size 1.2x0.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 98d 18" (4/5/03): fairly faint, small, round, 0.5' diameter, very small brighter core, occasional faint stellar nucleus. Located 1.6' NNE of a mag 11.4 star, close to the UMa/CVn border. ************************************************************ NGC 4098 = UGC 07093 = MCG +04-29-023/24 = CGCG 128-026 = VV 61 = N4099: = PGC 38365 12 06 03.6 +20 36 28 V = 13.7; Size 0.6x0.4 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core. Last and brightest of six in the field within the N4065 cluster. Appears slightly brighter than N4092 8.4' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4099 = N4098 = U07093 = MCG +04-29-023/24 = CGCG 128-026 = VV 61 = PGC 38365 12 06 03.6 +20 36 28 See observing notes for N4098. Discovered by WH (III 384) along with N4095 (III 382) and N4098 (III 383) on 26 Apr 26 1785. Dreyer suggests in his update of WH's catalogues that possibly he observed N4093, 4095 and N4098 on that night and WH observed N4093 and N4095 in 1786. He mentions N4099 "is probably superfluous". Not found by Reinmuth. Corwin concurs that N4099 is likely a duplicate observation of N4098. ************************************************************ NGC 4100 = UGC 07095 = MCG +08-22-068 = CGCG 243-044 = PGC 38370 12 06 08.4 +49 34 59 V = 11.2; Size 5.4x1.8; SB = 13.5; PA = 167d 17.5": bright, very large, very elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, 4.0'x1.5', large brighter core, faint stellar nucleus. The northern extension appears slightly brighter. Mag 8.2 SAO 44027 is 7' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4101 = UGC 07093 = MCG +04-29-025 = CGCG 128-027 = PGC 38373 12 06 10.6 +25 33 25 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 60d 17.5": faint, small, irregularly round, 0.6'x0.5', weak even concentration to the center. ************************************************************ NGC 4102 = UGC 07096 = MCG +09-20-094 = CGCG 269-036 = PGC 38392 12 06 23.0 +52 42 40 V = 11.2; Size 3.0x1.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 38d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, oval 3:2 SW-NE, small very bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 11.5 star is at the W end 48" from the center! ************************************************************ NGC 4103 = ESO 130-SC5 = Cr 252 = Mel 109 = Lund 604 12 06 40 -61 15.0 Size 7 13.1" (2/20/04 - Costa Rica): at 105x, ~60 stars mag 9.5-13 are resolved in a 8' region including ~10 mag 10 stars. The cluster has a very interesting asymmetric arrangement with a perfect 5' string of 5 stars extending out of the cluster to the WSW. Two other short strings on the following end meet up and make a perfect arrow asterism. Located 12' ESE of mag 6.6 HD 104971. Located 2 degrees WSW of mag 3.6 Epsilon Crucis. ************************************************************ NGC 4104 = UGC 07099 = MCG +05-29-016 = CGCG 158-024 = PGC 38407 12 06 38.9 +28 10 26 V = 12.1; Size 2.6x1.5; SB = 13.4; PA = 35d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.8'x1.2', broad concentration. Forms a close pair with M+05-29-015 3.0' SW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4105 = ESO 440-054 = MCG -05-29-013 = PGC 38411 12 06 40.7 -29 45 38 V = 10.7; Size 2.7x2.0; SB = 12.5; PA = 151d 8": elongated glow resolves into N4105 and N4106 just following. N4105 is slightly brighter and larger but appears faint, small and round. ************************************************************ NGC 4106 = ESO 440-056 = MCG -05-29-014 = PGC 38417 12 06 45.3 -29 46 06 V = 11.4; Size 1.6x1.3; SB = 12.1; PA = 77d 8": faint, small, round. This is a close companion to N4105 and is the slightly fainter and smaller of the pair. ************************************************************ NGC 4107 = N4078 = U07066 = MCG +02-31-023 = CGCG 069-043 = PGC 38238 12 04 47.6 +10 35 44 See observing notes for N4078. Discovered by d'Arrest and described as a planetary ! His RA was 2 tmin too far E, but once corrected his position matches N4078 and is clinched by the "star 10-11 30.2 seconds following, 1 arcmin south." Apprently no one made this identification before Corwin who also notes that d'Arrest missed nearby N4082 and N4083 which were probably too faint. In the IC 1 notes, Burnham states "delete planetary; the star is np". This seems to imply Burnham recorded some object at the NGC position but in the IC 2 notes Dreyer comments "not found by Frost on plates of 4h exposure" [from Annals of Harvard College Observatory, Vol 88, No 1]. Reinmuth writes "=*13.5, no nebulosity seen. *10 ssf 2.6', *13.2 spp 1.4'." Also listed as a star by Carlson and in RNGC. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4108 = UGC 07101 = MCG +11-15-023 = CGCG 315-015 = PGC 38423 12 06 44.6 +67 09 47 V = 12.3; Size 1.7x1.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 105d 17.5": brightest of four with U07106 = N4108B 5' NE, U07087 = N4108A 8' NW and CGCG 315-017 15' NE. Moderately bright, small, almost round, broad concentration. A mag 11.5 star is 1.9' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4108A = UGC 07088 = MCG +11-15-021 = CGCG 315-013 = PGC 38343 12 05 51.9 +67 15 16 V = 13.8; Size 1.4x0.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 7d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated N-S. Located 8' NW of N4108 and first of four in the field. ************************************************************ NGC 4108B = UGC 07106 = MCG +11-15-025 = CGCG 315-016 = VII Zw 439 = PGC 38461 12 07 12.8 +67 14 09 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 14.0; PA = 125d 17.5": very faint, very diffuse, fairly small, irregularly round. Located 5' NE of N4108 and the third of four in the field. ************************************************************ NGC 4109 = MCG +07-25-024 = CGCG 215-027 = NPM1G +43.0210 = PGC 38427 12 06 51.1 +42 59 44 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.7 13.1": very faint, small, round. Forms a pair with N4111 5.0' NNE. N4117 lies 9' NE. Located on the Ursa Major-Canes Venatici border. ************************************************************ NGC 4110 = UGC 07102 = MCG +03-31-040 = CGCG 098-058 = PGC 38441 12 07 03.5 +18 31 54 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x0.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 128d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.5', low fairly even surface brightness. A nice mag 12/13 double lies 5.5' S [separation 14"]. Globular cluster N4147 is 43' following. ************************************************************ NGC 4111 = UGC 07103 = MCG +07-25-026 = CGCG 215-028 = PGC 38440 12 07 02.6 +43 04 01 V = 10.7; Size 4.6x1.0; Surf Br = 12.2; PA = 150d 18" (6/4/05): fairly bright, fairly large, excellent edge-on at least 6:1 NW-SE. Sharply concentrated with a very bright 20" core that increases to the center. The extensions are very thin, ~3'x0.4', with a slightly bulging core. A wide double star (8.2/10.7 at 34") to the NE is collinear with the core. 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, edge-on 5:1 NW-SE, small very bright core, long thin extensions. A double star with components mag 8.2/10.7 at 34" separation lies 3.8' NE. Brightest in a group with N4109 4.8' SW and N4117 8.7' WSW. 13" (4/12/86): fairly bright, pretty edge-on, small very bright core, faint thin arms. Located 5' SW of a mag 8 star. In a group with N4109 5' SSW and N4117 8.5' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4113 = N4122 = MCG +06-27-011 = CGCG 187-009 = PGC 38451 12 07 08.5 +32 59 46 See observing notes for N4122. Discovered by JH (h1089) and described simply as "eF". There is nothing at his place (noted by Wolf) but exactly one degree north is N4122 (also found by JH but given a poor position). Identification made by Corwin. ************************************************************ NGC 4114 = MCG -02-31-018 = NPM1G -13.0366 = PGC 38460 12 07 12.3 -14 11 08 V = 13.1; Size 1.9x0.9; SB = 13.5; PA = 135d 18" (5/8/04): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.6'. Sharply concentrated with a small, prominent core which increases to a quasi- stellar nucleus. The low surface brightness halo requires averted to view. ************************************************************ NGC 4116 = UGC 07111 = MCG +01-31-022 = CGCG 041-041 = PGC 38492 12 07 37.2 +02 41 29 V = 12.0; Size 3.8x2.2; SB = 14.1; PA = 155d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, elongated NNW-SSE. Appears brighter along the major axis. N4123 lies 14.1' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4117 = UGC 07112 = MCG +07-25-027 = CGCG 215-029 = PGC 38503 12 07 46.1 +43 07 35 V = 13.0; Size 1.8x0.9; SB = 13.4; PA = 18d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval SSW-NNE, weak concentration. Forms a close pair with faint N4118 1.6' SE and N4111 lies 8.5' WSW. The double star h2596 = 8.2/10.7 at 34" is 5' WSW. 13" (4/12/86): fairly faint, small, elongated SSW-NNE, broadly concentrated. Located on the opposite side of a mag 8 star from N4111. ************************************************************ NGC 4118 = MCG +07-25-028 = CGCG 215-030 = PGC 38507 12 07 52.8 +43 06 41 V = 14.6; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 150d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, requires averted to glimpse. Forms a close pair with much brighter N4117 1.6' NW. 13": not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 4119 = N4124 = U07117 = MCG +02-31-036 = CGCG 069-058 = IC 3011 = PGC 38527 12 08 09.7 +10 22 43 See observing notes for N4124 Discovered by WH (II 14). There was a confusion in the reference star in the sweep and the galaxy could not be recovered by Bigourdan, Reinmuth or Frost (Annals of Harvard College Observatory, Vol 88, No 1). According to Corwin (See NGCBUGS), NGC 4119 is likely N4124 as originally suggested by Dreyer in Scientific Papers. Corwin notes that "WH's final position is just 50 arcmin south of N4124, and there are no other bright galaxies nearby that he might have picked up." This galaxy was discovered on one of the early sweeps which often resulted in very rough positions. ************************************************************ NGC 4120 = UGC 07121 = MCG +12-12-001 = CGCG 335-004 = PGC 38553 12 08 31.4 +69 32 35 V = 13.5; Size 1.8x0.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 166d 17.5": very faint, thin, very elongated NNW-SSE. A mag 15 star is at the S end 0.5' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 4121 = MCG +11-15-026 = CGCG 315-018 = Ho 335b = NPM1G +65.0080 = PGC 38508 12 07 56.5 +65 06 50 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.3 17.5": fairly faint but very small, round, stellar nucleus surrounded by a small round halo. Forms a pair with bright galaxy N4125 3.6' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4122 = MCG +06-27-011 = CGCG 187-009 = N4113 = PGC 38451 12 07 08.5 +32 59 46 V = 13.9; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.6; PA = 55d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated, small bright core. Located at the NW edge of Coma Berenices border. IC 3003 lies 12' SSE (not noticed). ************************************************************ NGC 4123 = UGC 07116 = MCG +01-31-023 = CGCG 041-042 = Mrk 1466 = PGC 38531 12 08 11.2 +02 52 41 V = 11.4; Size 4.4x3.2; SB = 14.1; PA = 135d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 3'x2', small bright core. N4116 lies 14.1' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4124 = UGC 07117 = MCG +02-31-036 = CGCG 069-058 = IC 3011 = N4119: = PGC 38527 12 08 09.7 +10 22 43 V = 11.3; Size 4.3x1.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 114d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, pretty, very elongated 3:1 WNW-ESE, elongated large bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 4125 = UGC 07118 = MCG +11-15-027 = CGCG 315-019 = Ho 335a = PGC 38524 12 08 05.7 +65 10 24 V = 9.7; Size 5.8x3.2; SB = 12.9; PA = 95d 17.5": bright, moderately large, very elongated almost 4:1 E-W, 2.5'x0.7'. A very bright elongated core and nearly stellar nucleus dominates the galaxy with much fainter extensions but overall the surface brightness is high. A mag 10 star is 2.4' ESE of center. Forms a pair with N4121 3.6' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4126 = UGC 07123 = MCG +03-31-047 = CGCG 098-065 = PGC 38565 12 08 37.4 +16 08 34 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 0d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated N-S, 0.6'x0.5', weak even concentration to a faint, stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star lies 2' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4127 = UGC 07122 = MCG +13-09-012 = CGCG 352-019 = PGC 38550 12 08 26.3 +76 48 15 V = 12.7; Size 2.5x1.2; SB = 13.7; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, broad mild concentration. A mag 14.5 star is at the E end and second mag 14 star is close E. Forms the E vertex of an isosceles triangle with mag 5.8 SAO 7500 13' NW and mag 7.4 SAO 7497 13' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4128 = UGC 07120 = MCG +12-12-002A = CGCG 335-003 = Ho 337a = PGC 38555 12 08 32.4 +68 46 04 V = 12.0; Size 2.6x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 58d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, very elongated 4:1 WSW-ENE, 1.5'x0.4', very bright core and almost stellar nucleus dominates the much fainter extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 4129 = MCG -01-31-006 = N4130 = PGC 38580 12 08 53.3 -09 02 12 V = 12.5; Size 2.3x0.6; SB = 12.7; PA = 95d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated ~E-W, weakly concentrated. A mag 13 star is 3.0' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4131 = UGC 07126 = MCG +05-29-019 = CGCG 158-029 = PGC 38573 12 08 47.3 +29 18 17 V = 13.2; Size 1.3x0.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 73d 17.5": fairly faint, small, fairly high surface brightness, elongated 2:1 ~E-W, small prominent core, stellar nucleus. Located 4.0' NE of a mag 10.5 star. First of three on a line and second brightest with N4132 4.5' SE and N4134 9' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4132 = MCG +05-29-020 = CGCG 158-030 = PGC 38593 12 09 01.4 +29 15 01 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 20d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 SSW-NNE, small brighter core. Second and faintest of three with N4134 4.5' SSE and N4131 4' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4133 = UGC 07127 = MCG +13-09-013 = CGCG 352-020 = PGC 38578 12 08 49.9 +74 54 15 V = 12.3; Size 1.8x1.3; SB = 13.1; PA = 125d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, irregular surface brightness with one or two bright knots possibly including a substellar nucleus. Forms the vertex of a right angle with a mag 12 star 2.5' N and a mag 13 star 2.2' E of center. Located 18' NNW of mag 6.4 SAO 7512. ************************************************************ NGC 4134 = UGC 07130 = MCG +05-29-023 = CGCG 158-031 = PGC 38605 12 09 10.0 +29 10 37 V = 12.8; Size 2.2x0.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 150d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, broad concentration, N4132 5' NNW. Brightest and third of three spiral galaxies almost collinear in a NW-SE direction! ************************************************************ NGC 4135 = MCG +07-25-032 = CGCG 215-034 = PGC 38601 12 09 08.9 +44 00 12 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 90d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated WSW-ENE, weak concentration. Brighter of a pair with N4137 5.5' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4136 = UGC 07134 = MCG +05-29-025 = CGCG 158-034 = PGC 38618 12 09 17.7 +29 55 39 V = 11.0; Size 4.0x3.7; SB = 13.8 13.1": moderately bright, round, brighter core, stellar nucleus. N4131/N4132 pair lies 38' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4137 = UGC 07135 = MCG +07-25-033 = CGCG 215-036 = VV 454 = PGC 38619 12 09 17.6 +44 05 26 V = 14.1; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.7; PA = 100d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated ~E-W, even surface brightness. Forms a pair with N4135 5.5' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4138 = UGC 07139 = MCG +07-25-035 = CGCG 215-037 = PGC 38643 12 09 29.9 +43 41 07 V = 11.3; Size 2.6x1.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 150d 13.1": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated NW-SE, rises quickly to a small bright core, possible stellar nucleus. A mag 11 star is 2.0' NNW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4139 = MCG +00-31-030 = CGCG 013-061 = IC 2989 = PGC 38213 12 04 34.0 +01 48 05 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 30d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, small bright core. Forms a close pair with N4077 just 1.3' NW in a group. Located 6.0' SSE of N4073. Listed as "not found" in RNGC and identified as IC 2989 in UGC, MCG and CGCG as d'Arrest's RA is 5 minutes too large. The RA of this galaxy and companion N4140 (from d'A) are 5 tmin too large in the NGC! When corrected by this amount, Corwin notes the positions agree closely with those of IC 2989 and N4077. Listed as NF in RNGC and Dorothy Carlson. This galaxy is identified as IC 2989 in the CGCG (N4139 given as secondary identification). ************************************************************ NGC 4140 = N4077 = U07063 = MCG +00-31-031 = CGCG 013-063 = PGC 38218 12 04 38.0 +01 47 16 See observing notes for N4077 ************************************************************ NGC 4141 = UGC 07147 = MCG +10-17-152 = CGCG 292-074 = PGC 38669 12 09 47.5 +58 50 57 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 75d 17.5": very faint, small, round, even surface brightness. Two mag 15 stars are 1' W and 1' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4142 = UGC 07140 = MCG +09-20-102 = CGCG 269-037 = PGC 38645 12 09 30.4 +53 05 14 V = 13.3; Size 2.2x1.2; SB = 14.2; PA = 175d 17.5": faint, moderately large, diffuse, weak concentration, oval ~N-S. ************************************************************ NGC 4143 = UGC 07142 = MCG +07-25-036 = CGCG 215-039 = PGC 38654 12 09 36.1 +42 32 03 V = 10.7; Size 2.3x1.4; SB = 11.8; PA = 144d 13.1": moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated, very bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 5.0' NE of mag 7.6 SAO 44055. ************************************************************ NGC 4144 = UGC 07151 = MCG +08-22-077 = CGCG 243-048 = PGC 38688 12 09 58.5 +46 27 28 V = 11.6; Size 6.0x1.3; SB = 13.7; PA = 104d 17.5": fairly bright, very large, edge-on 5:1 WNW-ESE, 5'x1', bright core. Double star mag 13.5/13.5 at 8" separation is off the SE end 2.3' from center. Located between two mag 9 stars 8' N (double) and SAO 44057 7.7' SW. 8": faint, edge-on WNW-ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4145 = UGC 07154 = MCG +07-25-040 = CGCG 215-042 = PGC 38693 12 10 01.6 +39 52 58 V = 11.3; Size 5.9x4.3; SB = 14.6; PA = 100d 13.1": fairly faint, fairly large, very diffuse, weak broad concentration, slightly elongated E-W. Located 9' W of mag 6.9 SAO 44055 which detracts. N4151 lies 30' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4146 = UGC 07163 = MCG +05-29-028 = CGCG 158-036 = PGC 38721 12 10 18.3 +26 25 51 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter. Weak concentration in halo but direct vision revealed a very small brighter core of ~10" (this is a Seyfert galaxy). Located 22' ESE of mag 7.1 SAO 82152. ************************************************************ NGC 4147 = N4153? 12 10 06.2 +18 32 32 V = 10.2; Size 4.7 17.5" (4/13/96): moderately bright, fairly small, irregular 2'-2.5' diameter, very small bright core. A few faint stars are resolved at 220x including one brighter star at the south edge. Appears on the verge on more extensive resolution. At 280x, the halo clearly has an irregular outline and several stars are resolved in extensions or star lanes. The core is mottled and intense but not resolved. 17.5" (3/20/93): fairly bright, moderately large, round, 2.5' diameter. Approximately six faint stars are just resolved around the edges of the halo including a single easy mag 14 star at the SSW edge. The compact core is mottled and clumpy but has no clean resolution. There is an impression of several star lanes in the halo just below the limit of resolution. ************************************************************ NGC 4148 = UGC 07158 = MCG +06-27-018 = CGCG 187-016 = PGC 38704 12 10 08.0 +35 52 39 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 165d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated ~E-W, small bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is 1.4' SE and a mag 12 star 4' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4149 = UGC 07167 = MCG +10-17-155 = CGCG 292-076 = N4154 = PGC 38741 12 10 32.9 +58 18 14 V = 13.2; Size 1.3x0.3; SB = 11.8; PA = 87d 17.5": fairly faint, small, thin edge-on WNW-ESE, weak concentration. This is a pretty system. ************************************************************ NGC 4150 = UGC 07165 = MCG +05-29-029 = CGCG 158-037 = PGC 38742 12 10 33.7 +30 24 06 V = 11.6; Size 2.3x1.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 147d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, small very bright core, stellar nucleus, faint halo extends NW-SE to 2.0'x1.3'. Located 6' E of mag 9 SAO 62870. ************************************************************ NGC 4151 = UGC 07166 = MCG +07-25-044 = CGCG 215-045 = PGC 38739 12 10 31.4 +39 23 19 V = 10.8; Size 6.3x4.5; SB = 14.2; PA = 50d 13.1": very bright, very small or stellar nucleus, fainter halo. A mag 11.5 star is 2.3' N and a closer mag 13 star is 1.3' N of center. Forms a pair with N4156 5.1' NE. N4145 lies 29' N. This is a Seyfert galaxy with a variable magnitude nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4152 = UGC 07169 = MCG +03-31-052 = CGCG 098-077 = Mrk 759 = PGC 38749 12 10 37.5 +16 01 59 V = 12.2; Size 2.2x1.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 115d 17.5": moderately bright, round, ~1' diameter, moderately concentrated with a brighter core ~20" in diameter. Halo increases to nearly 1.5' diameter with averted vision. Transparency poor due to smoke. ************************************************************ NGC 4153 = N4147? 12 10 06.2 +18 32 32 See observing notes for N4147. Identification uncertain. ************************************************************ NGC 4154 = N4149 = U07167 = MCG +10-17-155 = CGCG 292-076 = PGC 38741 12 10 32.9 +58 18 14 See observing notes for N4149. Discovered by WH (III 845). Herschel's offset from Delta UMa and description (elongated E-W) points directly to U07167 = M+10-17-155 = CGCG 292-076. This galaxy was earlier found by WH and received the designation N4149 (accurate position given by JH). Interestingly, Bigourdan was not able to find this galaxy and it is described by Reinmuth as "*12?; no neb seen; BD +59 1426 nff 3.7'." Similarly listed as a star by Carlson and RNGC follows suit by listing it as nonexistent. N4154 is not equated with N4149 in any catalogue other than Corwin's NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4155 = UGC 07172 = MCG +03-31-058 = CGCG 098-082 = PGC 38761 12 10 45.7 +19 02 27 V = 13.3; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 81d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter, moderate concentration to a small bright core. Two mag 10 stars are 9'-10' SW near the edge of the 20' field. Located 31' NNE of gc N4147. ************************************************************ NGC 4156 = UGC 07173 = MCG +07-25-045 = CGCG 215-047 = PGC 38773 12 10 49.5 +39 28 22 V = 13.2; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.5 13.1": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated E-W, possible faint stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with brighter N4151 5.1' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4157 = UGC 07183 = MCG +09-20-106 = CGCG 269-038 = FGC 1380 = PGC 38795 12 11 04.9 +50 29 07 V = 11.3; Size 6.8x1.3; SB = 13.6; PA = 66d 17.5": bright, moderately large, edge-on 7:1 WSW-ENE, 5.0'x0.7', elongated bright core, extensions taper at ends. Located 4.3' SE of mag 8.0 SAO 28277. Two mag 10/10.5 stars oriented N-S are 3.8' SW and 5.1' SW and a mag 11 star lies 4.9' NE. This is a striking galaxy with several bright stars near adding to the view. 8": faint, very elongated WSW-ENE, bright core. A mag 8 star is close NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4158 = UGC 07182 = MCG +03-31-060 = CGCG 098-084 = PGC 38802 12 11 10.2 +20 10 32 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x1.7; SB = 13.2 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, broad concentration, slightly elongated ~E-W. A mag 11 star is 1.7' SE of center. Located 25' SW of 5 Comae Berenices (V = 5.6). ************************************************************ NGC 4159 = UGC 07174 = MCG +13-09-015 = CGCG 352-022 = PGC 38777 12 10 53.6 +76 07 34 V = 13.4; Size 1.3x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 35d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, low almost even surface brightness. Two mag 13 stars are 1.4' ESE and 1.0' NE of center. The galaxy is elongated in the direction of the star to the NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4161 = UGC 07191 = MCG +10-18-002 = CGCG 292-078 = PGC 38834 12 11 33.3 +57 44 14 V = 12.9; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 12.5; PA = 50d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, bright core, elongated SW-NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4162 = UGC 07193 = MCG +04-29-046 = CGCG 128-051 = PGC 38851 12 11 52.5 +24 07 25 V = 12.2; Size 2.3x1.4; SB = 13.4; PA = 174d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 ~N-S, ~2'x1.3'. Weak concentration except for a faint but distinct stellar nucleus (this is probably a superimposed star). Located nearly midway between a mag 10.5 star 2.6' SW and a mag 12 star 2.2' NE. A mag 14.5 star is 1' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4163 = UGC 07199 = MCG +06-27-026 = CGCG 187-020 = N4167 = PGC 38881 12 12 09.1 +36 10 09 V = 14.0; Size 1.8x1.6; SB = 15.1 17.5": faint, moderately large, slightly elongated, very diffuse, weak concentration, low surface brightness. Located between mag 8.7 SAO 62893 7.0' NE and a double star ?1607 = 9.3/9.8 at 27" oriented N-S located 9' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4164 = CGCG 069-076 = PGC 38877 12 12 05.4 +13 12 20 V = 14.7; Size 0.3x0.3; SB = 11.9 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, only visible with averted vision. Faintest in a trio and located 3' SSW of N4165 and 2.9' W of N4168. ************************************************************ NGC 4165 = UGC 07201 = MCG +02-31-045 = CGCG 069-078 = IC 3035 = PGC 38885 12 12 11.8 +13 14 47 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.5; PA = 160d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, round, slightly elongated, diffuse. Located 2.6' NW of N4168 in a trio with N4164. ************************************************************ NGC 4166 = UGC 07198 = MCG +03-31-068 = CGCG 098-096 = PGC 38882 12 12 09.6 +17 45 26 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 20d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter, moderate concentration to a very small brighter core. Very symmetrical appearance. ************************************************************ NGC 4167 = N4163 = U07199 = MCG +06-27-026 = CGCG 187-020 = PGC 38881 12 12 09.1 +36 10 09 See observing notes for N4163 ************************************************************ NGC 4168 = UGC 07203 = MCG +02-31-046 = CGCG 069-081 = PGC 38890 12 12 17.2 +13 12 18 V = 11.2; Size 2.8x2.3; SB = 13.2 17.5": brightest of a trio with N4164 2.9' W and N4165 2.6' NW. Fairly bright, moderately large, bright core, slightly elongated, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4169 = UGC 07202 = MCG +05-29-032 = CGCG 158-041 = HCG 61a = The Box = PGC 38892 12 12 18.7 +29 10 46 V = 12.2; Size 1.8x0.9; SB = 12.6; PA = 153d 13.1": brightest in a small group of four galaxies = HCG 61. Moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, very small bright core. Forms the W vertex of a nearly perfect rectangle with N4173 1.7' NNE, N4174 2.5' SE and N4175 2.9' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4172 = UGC 07205 = MCG +09-20-109 = CGCG 269-039 = CGCG 292-080 = PGC 38887 12 12 15.0 +56 10 38 V = 13.2; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.5 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4173 = UGC 07204 = MCG +05-29-033 = CGCG 158-043 = FGC 1382 = HCG 61b = N4171 = The Box = PGC 38897 12 12 21.6 +29 12 24 V = 13.0; Size 5.0x0.7; SB = 14.2; PA = 134d 13.1": very faint, very elongated NW-SE, low even surface brightness. Faintest in the N4169 group = HCG 61 and located just 1.7' NNE of N4169. Forms the N vertex of a rectangle with N4174, and N4175. Incorrectly listed as nonexistent in the RNGC (identical to N4170). The correct data for this galaxy is listed under d'Arrest's N4170 which is nonexistent. ************************************************************ NGC 4174 = UGC 07206 = MCG +05-29-034 = CGCG 158-044 = Mrk 761 = HCG 61d = PGC 38906 12 12 26.9 +29 08 57 V = 13.3; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 11.7; PA = 50d 13.1": fairly faint, prominent very small bright core. Slightly elongated halo is faint and small. This galaxy is the smallest in N4169 group = HCG 61. Forms a small rectangle with N4175 1.5' NE, N4175 2.5' NW and N4173 3.6' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4175 = UGC 07211 = MCG +05-29-036 = CGCG 158-045 = HCG 61c = The Box = PGC 38912 12 12 31.1 +29 10 07 V = 13.2; Size 1.8x0.4; SB = 12.6; PA = 130d 13.1": faint, edge-on NW-SE, bright core, similar in size to N4173 but fainter. Last of four in the N4169 group = HCG 61 with N4169 2.9' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4177 = MCG -02-31-021 = PGC 38937 12 12 41.2 -14 00 52 V = 12.5; Size 1.6x1.1; SB = 13.7; PA = 69d 18" (5/8/04): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, 1.0'x0.7', broad concentration. With averted vision a very faint larger halo increases the size to perhaps 1.4'x1.0'. ************************************************************ NGC 4178 = UGC 07215 = MCG +02-31-050 = CGCG 069-088 = IC 3042 = PGC 38943 12 12 46.2 +10 51 49 V = 11.4; Size 5.1x1.8; SB = 13.7; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly bright, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, very large but diffuse. Gradually increases to a small bright core and faint stellar nucleus. There appears to a probable knot(s) visible along the SW edge. Located 7.0' WNW of mag 7.6 SAO 99995. ************************************************************ NGC 4179 = UGC 07214 = MCG +00-31-038 = CGCG 013-104 = PGC 38950 12 12 52.1 +01 17 57 V = 11.0; Size 4.0x1.1; SB = 12.5; PA = 143d 17.5": bright, fairly small, very distinctive edge-on system oriented NW-SE, very bright core, sharp light cut-off along the SW flank. A string of mag 11 stars trail off to the NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4180 = UGC 07219 = MCG +01-31-025 = CGCG 041-048 = PGC 38964 12 13 03.0 +07 02 20 V = 12.6; Size 1.6x0.6; SB = 12.4; PA = 22d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, pretty edge-on SSW-NNE, small bright nuclear bulge, stellar nucleus. N4191 lies 15' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4183 = UGC 07222 = MCG +07-25-051 = CGCG 215-053 = FGC 1386 = PGC 38988 12 13 17.0 +43 41 53 V = 12.3; Size 5.2x0.8; SB = 13.7; PA = 166d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, edge-on about 7:1 NNW-SSE, 3.5'x0.5', broad concentration without a nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is superimposed at the SE edge of the core 0.8' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 4185 = UGC 07225 = MCG +05-29-038 = CGCG 158-047 = LGG 276-006 = PGC 38995 12 13 22.1 +28 30 40 V = 12.1; Size 2.6x1.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 165d 18" (4/5/03): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 4:3 ~N-S, 1.5'x1.1', broad concentration. Forms the southern vertex of a triangle with mag 7.7 SAO 82189 8.5' NW and a mag 11.5 star 10' NE. N4196 lies 16' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4186 = UGC 07240 = MCG +03-31-081 = CGCG 098-111 = N4192B = PGC 39057 12 14 06.5 +14 43 33 V = 13.8; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 13.5; PA = 60d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated. Located 11.0' SSE of M98. 13": faint, small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 11' SSE of M98. ************************************************************ NGC 4187 = UGC 07229 = MCG +09-20-117 = CGCG 269-042 = PGC 39004 12 13 29.2 +50 44 29 V = 13.2; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 145d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE, small bright core. A mag 13 star is 1.0' WNW of center. A mag 15.5 is superimposed on the S edge. ************************************************************ NGC 4188 = MCG -02-31-023 = PGC 39059 12 14 07.4 -12 35 10 V = 13.7; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 12.8 18" (5/8/04): faint, very small, round, 0.4' diameter. A mag 14 star lies 30" N of center, barely off the N edge of the galaxy. The star masks the galaxy a bit and it was not noticed initially. ************************************************************ NGC 4189 = UGC 07235 = MCG +02-31-054 = CGCG 069-092 = IC 3050 = PGC 39025 12 13 47.5 +13 25 33 V = 11.7; Size 2.7x2.2; SB = 13.1; PA = 85d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, slightly elongated WSW-ENE, broad concentration. Located NE of the N4164, N4165, N4168 group in Virgo. N4193 lies 15' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4190 = UGC 07232 = MCG +06-27-030 = CGCG 187-024 = VV 104 = PGC 39023 12 13 44.5 +36 38 05 V = 13.3; Size 1.8x1.7; SB = 14.2 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, broad weak concentration, pretty diffuse, slightly elongated N-S. Located 7' S of mag 8.5 SAO 62902. 13" (4/12/86): fairly faint, moderately large, round, diffuse. A mag 8 star lies 6' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4191 = UGC 07233 = MCG +01-31-026 = CGCG 041-049 = PGC 39034 12 13 50.4 +07 12 03 V = 12.8; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 12.6; PA = 5d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval SSW-NNE, bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 12 star is 1.9' NW. Forms a pair with N4180 15' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4192 = M98 = U07231 = MCG +03-31-079 = CGCG 098-108 = PGC 39028 12 13 48.2 +14 54 01 V = 10.1; Size 9.9x2.2; SB = 13.6; PA = 155d 17.5": bright, very large, very elongated 4:1 NNW-SSE, 6'x1.5', small bright core, stellar nucleus. A faint knot is highly suspected near the south tip. N4186 lies 11' SSE. Located 30' W of 6 Comae Berenices (V = 5.1). 13": bright, large, very elongated, small bright nucleus, impressive. ************************************************************ NGC 4193 = UGC 07234 = MCG +02-31-053 = CGCG 069-091 = IC 3051 = PGC 39040 12 13 53.6 +13 10 22 V = 12.3; Size 2.3x2.1; SB = 13.0; PA = 93d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, oval E-W, brighter core. N4189 lies 15' N over the border in Coma Berenices. ************************************************************ NGC 4194 = UGC 07241 = MCG +09-20-119 = CGCG 269-043 = Arp 160 = VV 261 = Mrk 201 = I Zw 33 = PGC 39068 12 14 09.6 +54 31 35 V = 12.5; Size 2.3x1.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 170d 17.5": moderately bright, small, elongated NW-SE, very small bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4195 = UGC 07244 = MCG +10-18-010 = CGCG 292-083 = CGCG 293-004 = PGC 39082 12 14 18.1 +59 36 55 V = 14.2; Size 1.7x1.5; SB = 14.9 17.5": extremely faint, fairly small, very diffuse, round, averted only. Collinear with two mag 14 stars to the NW. N4199 lies 18' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4196 = UGC 07245 = MCG +05-29-040 = CGCG 158-050 = LGG 276-007 = PGC 39098 12 14 29.7 +28 25 23 V = 12.8; Size 1.6x1.2; SB = 12.8; PA = 60d 18" (4/5/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, 0.5'x0.35', fairly well concentrated. Higher surface brightness than larger N4185 16' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4197 = UGC 07247 = MCG +01-31-029 = CGCG 041-052 = VV 520 = FGC 1390 = PGC 39114 12 14 38.6 +05 48 21 V = 12.8; Size 3.5x0.7; SB = 13.4; PA = 36d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, edge-on 5:1 SW-NE, low even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is S of the SW end 1.5' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 4198 = UGC 07246 = MCG +09-20-123 = CGCG 269-045 = IC 778 = PGC 39090 12 14 22.0 +56 00 42 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated NW-SE. Situated between two mag 12 and 13 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 4199 = UGC 07253 = MCG +10-18-011 = CGCG 292-084 = CGCG 293-005 = VV 183 = PGC 39135 12 14 48.6 +59 54 22 V = 14.5; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.8 17.5": very faint, very small. A mag 15 star is involved at the north end just 16" from center and a mag 16 star is involved at the east end 24" from the center. N4195 lies 18' SSW. On the POSS, the mag 16 star I recorded is actually an extremely faint and small anonymous companion! Brightest galaxy in Abell 1507. ************************************************************ NGC 4199B = VV 183b = PGC 200285 12 14 51.6 +59 54 30 Size 0.3x0.3 17.5": appears as a mag 16 stellar object at the E end of N4199. Observation verified on POSS. Located within the W edge of rich cluster Abell 1507. ************************************************************ NGC 4200 = UGC 07251 = MCG +02-31-057 = CGCG 069-096 = PGC 39124 12 14 44.2 +12 10 51 V = 13.0; Size 1.5x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 98d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 E-W, brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 4201 = MCG -02-31-024 = PGC 39120 12 14 41.9 -11 34 58 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 80d 18" (5/8/04): faint, small, slightly elongated ~E-W, 0.5'x0.4', weak concentration to a very small brighter core. An extremely faint halo was suspected. A mag 13.5 star lies 0.8' S of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4202 = UGC 07337 = MCG +00-31-046 = CGCG 013-121 = Todd 18 = PGC 39495 12 18 08.6 -01 03 52 V = 13.6; Size 1.2x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 127d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ENE, low even surface brightness. A mag 13.5 star is 2.0' NNE of center. Discovered by David Todd during his search for a trans-Neptunian planet (AN 2698). Dreyer only included eight of the 30 objects which Todd sketched as many were considered doubtful or near nebulae already catalogued. Todd's sketch of object 18, which includes several nearby field stars, clearly identifies N4202 = U07337 = M+00-31-046 at GSC position 12 18 08.6 -01 03 52 (2000). This means that Todd's rough position used in the NGC was 3 tmin too far west although a number of his entries have large errors in RA.. The RNGC misidentifies N4202 = CGCG 013-109 at 12 14.9 -02 27 (2000) and early versions of U2000.0 atlas have it misplotted at this position. I described this galaxy as nonexistent in RNGC Corrections #5 but corrected the identification in #6. Listed in NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4203 = UGC 07256 = MCG +06-27-040 = CGCG 187-029 = PGC 39158 12 15 05.0 +33 11 50 V = 10.9; Size 3.4x3.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 10d 17.5": bright, moderately large, round, sharp concentration with a prominent very bright core a much fainter halo, possible stellar nucleus. Located 3.7' SSE of mag 7.8 SAO 62912 8": fairly bright, small, small bright nucleus. A mag 5 star (SAO 62928) is 20' SE at the edge of the field. ************************************************************ NGC 4204 = UGC 07261 = MCG +04-29-051 = CGCG 128-060 = PGC 39179 12 15 14.3 +20 39 31 V = 12.4; Size 3.6x2.9; SB = 14.8; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly large, elongated 2:1 NW-SE. Brighter along the major axis but no distinct core. ************************************************************ NGC 4205 = UGC 07258 = MCG +11-15-038 = CGCG 315-027 = PGC 39143 12 14 55.3 +63 46 55 V = 12.9; Size 1.7x0.6; SB = 12.7; PA = 28d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, 1.4'x0.5', brighter along major axis. A mag 13 star is just 20" W of the NNE tip. ************************************************************ NGC 4206 = UGC 07260 = MCG +02-31-066 = CGCG 069-107 = IC 3064 = PGC 39183 12 15 16.7 +13 01 26 V = 12.2; Size 6.2x1.2; SB = 14.2; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly faint, edge-on 6:1 exactly N-S, 4'x0.7', fairly large, weak concentration. A mag 12 star lies 2.9' SE of center. N4216 lies 10' NE and N4222 is 23' NE. First of three edge-ons in a low power field! ************************************************************ NGC 4207 = UGC 07268 = MCG +02-31-069 = CGCG 069-107 = PGC 39206 12 15 30.4 +09 35 07 V = 12.5; Size 1.6x0.8; SB = 12.6; PA = 124d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval WNW-ESE, bright core. A mag 13.5 star at the WNW end 1.2' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 4208 = N4212 = U07275 = MCG +02-31-070 = CGCG 069-110 = PGC 39224 12 15 39.3 +13 54 05 See observing notes for N4212. ************************************************************ NGC 4210 = UGC 07264 = MCG +11-15-039 = CGCG 315-028 = PGC 39184 12 15 15.9 +65 59 07 V = 12.5; Size 2.0x1.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 105d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 4:3 NNW-SSE, 1.8'x1.4'. A mag 13.5 star is 1.0' off the WNW edge. Located 11' SE of mag 6.7 SAO 62870. N4221 lies 16' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4211 = UGC 07277 = MCG +05-29-042 = CGCG 158-053n = Arp 106 = VV 199a = PGC 39221 12 15 35.8 +28 10 39 V = 14.1; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.9; PA = 105d 18" (4/5/03): faint, very small, round, 25" diameter. This is a double, interacting system (Arp 106) with a small, faint companion 0.55' SE. A mag 12.4 star lies 2.8' NE. Third of three with N4196 and N4185 20' NW and 35' NW, respectively. ************************************************************ NGC 4211A = UGC 07277 = MCG +05-29-043 = CGCG 158-053S = Arp 106 = VV 199b = PGC 39195 12 15 37.3 +28 10 11 V = 15.3; Size 1.4x0.3; SB = 14.2 18" (4/5/03): this is an interacting companion to N4211 (Arp 106), situated just 33" SSE of center. At 300x, this galaxy was extremely faint and small (0.2' diameter) and just resolved from N4211. The DSS shows a faint tidal tail heading south. ************************************************************ NGC 4212 = UGC 07275 = MCG +02-31-070 = CGCG 069-110 = N4208 = PGC 39224 12 15 39.3 +13 54 05 V = 11.2; Size 3.2x1.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 75d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, 2.2'x1.4' oriented WSW-ENE. Moderate concentration to a large bright core which appears mottled. The nucleus is not well defined although the core is broadly concentrated and at times a stellar center was glimpsed. A mag 11.5 star is 2.3' S. IC 3061 lies 11' NW. Poor transparency due to smoke. ************************************************************ NGC 4213 = UGC 07276 = MCG +04-29-054 = CGCG 128-065 = PGC 39223 12 15 37.6 +23 58 55 V = 12.5; Size 1.7x1.7; SB = 13.7 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, gradually brighter halo, small bright core. Located 9.9' WNW of 7 Comae Berenices (V = 4.9) which detracts from viewing. ************************************************************ NGC 4214 = UGC 07278 = MCG +06-27-042 = CGCG 187-032 = N4228 = PGC 39225 12 15 38.9 +36 19 50 V = 9.8; Size 8.5x6.6; SB = 14.0 13.1": bright, large, slightly elongated NW-SE, bright core. There is a strong impression of curvature at the ends of the major axis. A mag 11 star lies 4.3' SE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4215 = UGC 07281 = MCG +01-31-031 = CGCG 041-055 = PGC 39251 12 15 54.5 +06 24 04 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x0.7; SB = 12.2; PA = 174d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, pretty system very elongated NNW-SSE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4216 = UGC 07284 = MCG +02-31-072 = CGCG 069-112 = PGC 39246 12 15 54.2 +13 08 59 V = 10.0; Size 8.1x1.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 19d 17.5": very bright, very large, edge-on 5:1 SSW-NNE, small very bright core. A mag 14 star is close E of the core. This is a striking galaxy and is the second of three edge-on galaxies in the same field with N4206 11' SW and N4222 12' NE in Coma Berenices! ************************************************************ NGC 4217 = UGC 07282 = MCG +08-22-087 = CGCG 243-053 = PGC 39241 12 15 50.6 +47 05 33 V = 11.2; Size 5.2x1.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 50d 13.1": moderately bright, pretty edge-on 4:1 SW-NE. A mag 9 star is off the NE edge 2.2' from the center and a mag 11.5 star is just N of the core 0.8' from center. Located 6.2' E of mag 7.3 SAO 44092. Forms a pair with N4226 7' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4218 = UGC 07283 = MCG +08-22-088 = CGCG 243-054 = PGC 39237 12 15 46.3 +48 07 53 V = 12.5; Size 1.2x0.7; SB = 12.2; PA = 142d 13.1": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE. Located 2.6' NW of mag 8.3 SAO 44096. N4220 lies 16' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4220 = UGC 07290 = MCG +08-22-089 = CGCG 243-055 = PGC 39285 12 16 11.7 +47 53 00 V = 11.4; Size 3.9x1.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 141d 13.1": moderately bright, edge-on 7:2 NW-SE, brighter core, stellar nucleus. Located 12' S of mag 8.3 SAO 44096. N4218 lies 15' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4221 = UGC 07288 = MCG +11-15-040 = CGCG 315-029 = PGC 39266 12 15 59.9 +66 13 51 V = 12.3; Size 2.2x1.7; SB = 13.7; PA = 25d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated, prominent core, stellar nucleus at moments, very faint larger halo slightly elongated SSW-NNE extends with averted to 1.5'-2.0'. N4210 lies 16' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4222 = UGC 07291 = MCG +02-31-075 = CGCG 069-119 = FGC 1396 = PGC 39308 12 16 23.0 +13 18 34 V = 13.3; Size 3.3x0.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 56d 17.5": faint, moderately large, edge-on SW-NE, very thin. A mag 15 star is at the E end. Located 5' W of mag 8.7 SAO 100016. This is the third of three edge-ons with N4206 23' SW and N4216 12' SW in Virgo. ************************************************************ NGC 4223 = UGC 07319 = MCG +01-31-038 = CGCG 041-0653 = IC 3102 = LGG 278-004 = PGC 39412 12 17 25.8 +06 41 24 V = 11.9; Size 2.6x1.3; SB = 13.2; PA = 128d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated WNW-ESE, bright core, larger faint extensions with averted. Located 5' N of mag 7.9 SAO 119308. This galaxy is identified as N4241 in modern catalogues. Forms a pair with IC 3115 = N4241 8' ESE. Discovered by WH (II 137) and reobserved by JH (h1165). However JH identified this galaxy as III 480 (N4241) which caused later confusion. In Scientific Papers of WH, Dreyer concludes h1165 = N4241 (repeated by Reinmuth and Carlson). Harold Corwin argues that WH observed both II 137 = N4223 = IC 3102 and III 480 = N4241 = IC 3115 and that the brighter, western object is II 137 (N4223). Unfortunately, because of John Herschel's mix-up III 480 was left without a number. So, modern catalogues identify N4241with U07319 = M+01-31-038 = CGCG 41-065 = IC 3102 instead of N4223. See NGCBUGS for more on the story. ************************************************************ NGC 4224 = UGC 07292 = MCG +01-31-034 = CGCG 041-060 = PGC 39328 12 16 33.8 +07 27 42 V = 11.8; Size 2.6x1.0; SB = 12.7; PA = 57d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, very elongated SW-NE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N4233 13' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4226 = UGC 07297 = MCG +08-22-090 = CGCG 243-057 = PGC 39312 12 16 26.3 +47 01 31 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 127d 13.1": faint, small, elongated NW-SE. Forms a pair with N4217 7' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4227 = UGC 07296 = MCG +06-27-043 = CGCG 187-033 = PGC 39329 12 16 33.7 +33 31 19 V = 12.7; Size 1.5x0.9; SB = 12.9; PA = 70d 17.5": fairly faint, small, strong bright core. A mag 15 star is 0.9' NE of center. Forms the brighter of a pair with N4229 2.6' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4228 = N4214 = U07278 = MCG +06-27-042 = CGCG 187-032 = PGC 39225 12 15 38.9 +36 19 50 See observing notes for N4214 ************************************************************ NGC 4229 = UGC 07299 = MCG +06-27-044 = CGCG 187-034 = PGC 39341 12 16 38.8 +33 33 39 V = 13.2; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 13.0; PA = 3d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, bright core, fairly faint stellar nucleus. Fainter of a pair with N4227 2.6' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4231 = UGC 07304 = MCG +08-22-094 = CGCG 243-060 = NPM1G +47.0223 = PGC 39354 12 16 48.9 +47 27 27 V = 13.3; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.4 13.1": faint, small, round. Forms a very similar close pair with N4232 1.1' S! N4248 lies 10' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4232 = UGC 07303 = MCG +08-22-093 = CGCG 243-059 = PGC 39353 12 16 49.0 +47 26 20 V = 13.6; Size 1.4x0.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 155d 13.1": faint, small, almost round. This galaxy is a close twin in brightness and size to N4231 located just 1.2' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4233 = UGC 07311 = MCG +01-31-037 = CGCG 041-063 = PGC 39384 12 17 07.6 +07 37 26 V = 11.9; Size 2.4x1.1; SB = 12.8; PA = 174d 17.5": moderately bright, small, slightly elongated, bright core, high surface brightness. Forms a pair with N4224 13' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4234 = UGC 07309 = MCG +01-31-035 = CGCG 041-061 = PGC 39388 12 17 09.0 +03 40 58 V = 12.7; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.1 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4235 = UGC 07310 = MCG +01-31-036 =CGCG 041-062 = IC 3098 = Ho 359a = PGC 39389 12 17 09.8 +07 11 28 V = 11.6; Size 4.2x0.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 48d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, almost edge-on SW-NE, broadly concentrated halo. Cradled along the north side by three mag 12-13 stars 2.2' NW, 1.8' N and 3.0' ENE of center. N4246 lies 12' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4236 = UGC 07306 = MCG +12-12-004 = CGCG 335-008 = PGC 39346 12 16 43.5 +69 27 34 V = 9.6; Size 21.9x7.2; SB = 15.0; PA = 162d 17.5": faint, extremely large, edge-on 5:1 NNW-SSE. Appears as a ghostly streak about 20' length with only a broad, weak concentration! Best at low power due to size and low surface brightness. 13": faint, very large, very elongated NNW-SSE, weak concentration. In a field with five mag 8-9 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 4237 = UGC 07315 = MCG +03-31-091 = CGCG 098-130 = PGC 39393 12 17 11.4 +15 19 26 V = 11.6; Size 2.1x1.3; SB = 12.6; PA = 108d 17.5": moderately bright and large, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, 1.5'x1.0'. Moderate concentration to a 30" irregular core which appears mottled. Located 15' NE of mag 6.3 SAO 100023. Poor transparency due to smoke. ************************************************************ NGC 4238 = UGC 07308 = MCG +11-15-041 = CGCG 315-031 = PGC 39366 12 16 55.8 +63 24 37 V = 13.6; Size 1.8x0.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 36d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, 1.5'x0.5', low even surface brightness, no central concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 4239 = UGC 07316 = MCG +03-31-092 = CGCG 098-129 = PGC 39398 12 17 14.9 +16 31 53 V = 12.8; Size 1.8x1.2; SB = 13.6; PA = 120d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 0.9'x0.6', weak concentration. Easy to locate as situated between two mag 10.5 stars 2.9' WSW and 2.1' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4240 = MCG -02-31-029 = N4243 = PGC 39411 12 17 24.4 -09 57 06 V = 12.7; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 12.9 18" (3/13/04): fairly faint, small, round, 30" diameter, strongly concentrated with a very small bright core and stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is barely off the W edge. Observation made through thin clouds. ************************************************************ NGC 4241 = UGC 07333 = MCG +01-31-040 = CGCG 041-069 = VV 431 = IC 3115 = PGC 39412 12 17 59.8 +06 39 16 V = 13.1; Size 1.7x1.4; SB = 13.9 17.5": extremely faint, oval, very low surface brightness. Forms a pair with N4223 8' WNW. This galaxy is identified as IC 3115 in modern catalogues and the brighter, western galaxy is listed as N4241. Discovered by WH (III 480) and reobserved by JH (h1152?). However JH confused the identifications and positions of III 480 and II 137. This galaxy is identified as IC 3115 (placed accurately by Schwassmann) in modern catalogues and the brighter galaxy of the pair is identified as N4241. See NGCBUGS for the complete story. ************************************************************ NGC 4242 = UGC 07323 = MCG +08-22-098 = CGCG 243-061 = PGC 39423 12 17 30.1 +45 37 08 V = 10.8; Size 5.0x3.8; SB = 13.9; PA = 25d 13.1": very large but very diffuse, 4' diameter, broad weak concentration, large core appears offset to the west, almost round. A mag 11.5 star lies 3.2' east of center and a faint mag 14 star is at the south edge 2.0' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 4243 = N4240 = MCG -02-31-029 = PGC 39411 12 17 24.4 -09 57 06 See observation of N4240. Discovered by Swift (III). Corwin equates this object with N4240 although Swift's position is 1.4 degrees south of this galaxy. Swift's mention of a "pB* close p" which applies to N4240 (see DSS image) so this identification is very likely. ************************************************************ NGC 4244 = UGC 07322 = MCG +06-27-045 = CGCG 187-035 = FGC 1402 = PGC 39422 12 17 29.4 +37 48 24 V = 10.4; Size 16.6x1.9; Surf Br = 14.0; PA = 48d 18" (6/4/05): beautiful, extremely large ray extends at least 3/4 across the 20' field, ~15'x1' SW-NE. Broadly concentrated, but does not contain a well-defined core or nucleus, though bulges very slightly at the center. The surface brightness is fairly low and only varies gradually over the entire length, but has an grainy texture. A mag 13.5 star is near the NE end. 13.1" (4/12/86): fairly bright, extremely large edge-on about 10:1 SW- NE. Extends to 15'-20' diameter (fades at the ends of the extensions). Appears as a narrow ray with only a weakly concentrated core. ************************************************************ NGC 4245 = UGC 07328 = MCG +05-29-049 = CGCG 158-059 = PGC 39437 12 17 36.8 +29 36 29 V = 11.4; Size 2.9x2.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly bright, elongated ~4:3 NW-SE, 1.5'x1.1', strong concentration with a prominent roundish core. The core steadily increases to a stellar nucleus with direct vision. A string of mag 11 stars from the SW leads to the galaxy. Located 29' W of N274 and 40' N of double star O? 245 = 5.7/9.8 at 9". Observed in poor transparency. ************************************************************ NGC 4246 = UGC 07334 = MCG +01-31-041 = CGCG 041-070 = IC 3113 = PGC 39479 12 17 58.1 +07 11 08 V = 12.7; Size 2.4x1.3; SB = 13.8; PA = 83d 17.5": faint, moderately large, elongated ~E-W, very low surface brightness. A mag 14 star is off the E edge 2.0' NE of center. Forms a pair with N4247 5.4' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4247 = MCG +01-31-042 = CGCG 041-071 = NPM1G +07.0288 = PGC 39480 12 17 58.0 +07 16 26 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 13.3 17.5": faint, very small, round, weak concentration, low surface brightness. Forms a pair with N4246 5.4' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4248 = UGC 07335 = MCG +08-22-099 = CGCG 243-064 = CGCG 244-001 = PGC 39461 12 17 50.4 +47 24 31 V = 12.5; Size 3.0x1.1; SB = 13.7; PA = 108d 13.1": faint, very elongated 3:1 WNW-ESE, moderately large, 1.5'x0.5'. A mag 14.5 is at the NW edge. Located 10' W of N4231 and N4232. Also in the field of M106 located 14' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4249 = MCG +01-31-039 = CGCG 041-068 = NPM1G +05.0333 = PGC 39481 12 17 59.4 +05 35 55 V = 13.9; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.2 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, low surface brightness. Forms a pair with N4252 7' ESE. Located at the W edge of the large N4261 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4250 = UGC 07329 = MCG +12-12-005 = CGCG 335-009 = VII Zw 447 = PGC 39414 12 17 26.2 +70 48 09 V = 11.8; Size 2.7x2.1; SB = 13.6; PA = 168d 17.5": moderately bright, small, round, broad concentration with overall high surface brightness. The halo appears to extend further on the N side of the core. ************************************************************ NGC 4251 = UGC 07338 = MCG +05-29-050 = CGCG 158-060 = PGC 39492 12 18 08.4 +28 10 31 V = 10.7; Size 3.6x1.5; SB = 12.4; PA = 100d 17.5": bright, moderately large, elongated ~5:2 WNW-ESE, 2.2'x0.8'. Well concentrated with a roundish prominent core within fainter extensions which dim towards the tips. At 280x the core contains a substellar nucleus. A mag 13- 13.5 star is 2.9' ESE of center and 9 Com (V = 6.3) follows by 18'. IC 777 lies 18' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4252 = UGC 07343 = MCG +01-31-045 = CGCG 041-076 = PGC 39537 12 18 30.9 +05 33 34 V = 14.0; Size 1.5x0.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 48d 17.5": extremely faint, small, edge-on SW-NE, low surface brightness. Forms a pair with N4249 7' WNW. Located at the W side of the large N4261 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4253 = UGC 07344 = MCG +05-29-051 = CGCG 158-061 = Mrk 766 = PGC 39525 12 18 26.5 +29 48 46 V = 13.1; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 12.7 17.5": fairly faint, very small, irregularly round, 20" diameter. Fairly high surface brightness, quasi-stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star lies 1' N. Located 22' NW of N474. Observation in hazy conditions. ************************************************************ NGC 4254 = M99 = U07345 = MCG +03-31-099 = CGCG 098-144 = CGCG 099-011 = LGG 285-011 = Pinwheel Galaxy = PGC 39578 12 18 49.6 +14 24 59 V = 9.9; Size 5.4x4.7; SB = 13.2 18" (4/10/04): a fairly prominent arm is attached at the SE end of the large, bright core and winds along the south side towards the west. This arm is clearly detached from the core with a dark gap between the arm and the core. The northern arm is ill-defined and appears more like a couple of short "brush- strokes" close N of the core. 17.5": very bright, large, bright core, stellar nucleus. There is an obvious spiral arm attached at the SE side of the core and winding along the south side towards the west. There is a dark gap between the spiral arm and the core along the south and west side. A second shorter, diffuse arm is visible on the north side. 13": bright nuclear region. A spiral arm is easily visible attached at the SE side of core and winding almost 180? to the west. ************************************************************ NGC 4255 = UGC 07348 = MCG +01-31-047 = CGCG 042-004 = PGC 39592 12 18 56.1 +04 47 11 V = 12.8; Size 1.3x0.5; SB = 12.3; PA = 115d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated WNW-ESE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4256 = UGC 07351 = MCG +11-15-045 = CGCG 315-032 = PGC 39568 12 18 42.9 +65 53 54 V = 11.9; Size 4.5x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 42d 17.5": bright striking galaxy, large, very thin edge-on 4.0'x0.5' SW-NE, elongated bright core, almost stellar nucleus, thin tapering extensions. N4210 lies 21' WNW and N4332 25' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4257 = MCG +01-31-049 = CGCG 042-006 = PGC 39624 12 19 06.5 +05 43 33 V = 14.0; Size 1.3x0.4; SB = 13.0; PA = 75d 17.5": very faint, small, edge-on WSW-ENE, low even surface brightness. Located in a large group with N4261 7' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4258 = M106 = U07353 = MCG +08-22-104 = CGCG 243-067 = CGCG 244-003 = VV 448 = PGC 39600 12 18 57.5 +47 18 15 V = 08.4; Size 18.6x7.2; Surf Br = 13.6; PA = 150d 18" (6/4/05): two spiral arms are evident emerging from the large, very bright core. On the west side of the core, a thin, gently sweeping arm defines the western edge of the galaxy. At the southern end of this arm is a brighter knot or HII region. On the east side of the core, a well-defined, thin arm juts out from the core towards the NNW as a linear extension. The arm is brightest where it attaches to the core. The core is concentrated to a fairly small, very bright central nucleus and the extensions/arms have a slightly mottled or lively appearance. This is a Seyfert galaxy with a very active galactic nuclei. The standard model for the core assumes a massive black hole. 17.5": very bright, very large, very elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, 14'x4', large bright core concentrated to a very small brighter central region. A thin bright spiral arm attached at the core extends towards the NNW on the following side of the galaxy. There is a sharp edge along the west side of this arm. 13" (4/12/86): bright, very large, bright core, substellar nucleus, mottling near core. A large bright knot is at end of the southern arm. 13" (3/17/86): very bright, very large, impressive! Contains a nearly stellar core in a high surface brightness oval disk. 8": bright, very large, elongated, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 4259 = UGC 07359 = MCG +01-31-051 = CGCG 042-012 = NPM1G +05.0335 = PGC 39657 12 19 22.2 +05 22 35 V = 13.6; Size 1.2x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 143d 17.5": fairly faint, small, almost round, bright core. A mag 15 star is at the NE edge 0.5' from center. First of seven in the N4273 group and forms a pair with IC 3153 3' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 4260 = UGC 07361 = MCG +01-31-054 = CGCG 042-015 = PGC 39656 12 19 22.2 +06 05 55 V = 11.8; Size 2.7x1.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 58d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated SW-NE, broadly concentrated halo. A mag 14.5 star is off the NE end 1.4' from center. Located 7' NW of mag 7.7 SAO 11933. N4261 lies 17' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4261 = UGC 07360 = MCG +01-31-052 = CGCG 042-015 = 3C 270 = PGC 39659 12 19 23.2 +05 49 29 V = 10.4; Size 4.1x3.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 160d 17.5": bright, fairly large, slightly elongated NW-SE, very bright core with stellar nucleus embedded. Brightest in large group of 13 NGC galaxies. In a field with N4264 3.4' ENE, N4257 7' SSW and CGCG 042-014 5' N. N4260 lies 17' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4262 = UGC 07365 = MCG +03-31-101 = CGCG 099-014 = PGC 39676 12 19 30.6 +14 52 39 V = 11.6; Size 1.9x1.7; SB = 12.7 17.5": moderately bright, small, slightly elongated, strong bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with IC 781 9' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4263 = MCG -02-32-001 = N4265 = PGC 39698 12 19 42.2 -12 13 32 V = 12.6; Size 1.2x0.5; SB = 12.1; PA = 125d 18" (3/13/04): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE, 0.6'x0.3', low even surface brightness. Observation made through thin clouds. ************************************************************ NGC 4264 = UGC 07364 = MCG +01-32-001 = CGCG 042-020 = PGC 39687 12 19 35.8 +05 50 48 V = 12.8; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 12.4 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, broad concentration. Located at the N edge of a large galaxy group and 3.4' NE of N4261. ************************************************************ NGC 4265 = N4263 = MCG -02-32-001 = PGC 39698 12 19 42.2 -12 13 30 See observation of N4263. ************************************************************ NGC 4266 = UGC 07368 = MCG +01-32-002 = CGCG 042-021 = PGC 39699 12 19 42.3 +05 32 18 V = 13.7; Size 2.0x0.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 76d 17.5": very faint, small, edge-on WSW-ENE. The view is hampered by mag 8.5 SAO 119331 at the NW edge of the galaxy! Faintest of 8 galaxies in the field including N4282, N4270, N4259, N4268, N4273, N4281 and IC 3153. ************************************************************ NGC 4267 = UGC 07373 = MCG +02-32-004 = CGCG 070-013 = PGC 39710 12 19 45.2 +12 47 54 V = 10.9; Size 3.2x3.0; SB = 13.3 17.5": bright, fairly small, very diffuse round halo. Sharp concentration as increases suddenly to a small very bright core and stellar nucleus. N4305/N4306 pair lies 33' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4268 = UGC 07371 = MCG +01-32-004 = CGCG 042-023 = Ho 368d = NPM1G +05.0339 = LGG 281-011 = PGC 39712 12 19 47.2 +05 17 01 V = 12.8; Size 1.6x0.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 48d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated SW-NE, brighter core. A mag 14.5 star is 0.8' NW of center. Third of seven in a group with N4273 4.3' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4269 = UGC 07372 = MCG +01-32-005 = CGCG 042-024 = PGC 39719 12 19 49.2 +06 00 54 V = 12.9; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 12.7; PA = 137d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, very small and bright core, slightly elongated. Located 1.7' SSE of mag 7.7 SAO 119333 which interferes with viewing. Forms a pair with IC 3135 1.2' SW. N4260 lies 10' WNW. Located at the N edge of the N4261 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4270 = UGC 07376 = MCG +01-32-007 = CGCG 042-026 = PGC 39718 12 19 49.5 +05 27 48 V = 12.2; Size 2.0x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 110d 17.5": fairly bright, elongated WNW-ESE, bright core, fainter arms, moderately large. Located 5.4' SSE of mag 9 SAO 119335. Fifth of seven in a group including N4273 7.5' S, N4266 4' NNW and N4281 9.4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4271 = UGC 07375 = MCG +10-18-025 = CGCG 293-010 = PGC 39683 12 19 32.7 +56 44 12 V = 12.6; Size 1.5x1.3; SB = 13.1; PA = 55d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, sharp bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 14.5 star is off the W edge 1.1' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 4272 = UGC 07378 = MCG +05-29-059 = CGCG 158-072 = PGC 39715 12 19 47.6 +30 20 20 V = 13.1; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, small, round, 30" diameter, weak concentration. A nice wide pair of mag 11 stars (47" separation) lie 5' SSE. Observation in hazy conditions. ************************************************************ NGC 4273 = UGC 07380 = MCG +01-32-008 = CGCG 042-028 = PGC 39738 12 19 56.0 +05 20 35 V = 11.9; Size 2.3x1.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 10d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 ~N-S, bright core. Forms a close pair with N4277 2' ESE. Brightest in group of 7 galaxies with N4281 6' ENE, N4268 3.8' SW and N4270 7.5' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4274 = UGC 07377 = MCG +05-29-060 = CGCG 158-071 = PGC 39724 12 19 50.6 +29 36 51 V = 10.4; Size 6.8x2.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 102d 17.5": bright, very large, elongated 5:2 ~E-W, ~5'x2' though difficult to trace full extent as outer halo fades into background. Well concentrated with a bright roundish core ~1' diameter which increases to a very small or stellar nucleus. N4253 lies 22' NW, N4245 29' W and N4278/N4283/N4286 ~20' SSE. Observation in hazy skies. ************************************************************ NGC 4275 = UGC 07382 = MCG +05-29-058 = CGCG 158-073 = PGC 39728 12 19 52.6 +27 37 16 V = 13.1; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 12.3 18" (5/30/03): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.7' diameter, brighter core, fairly high surface brightness. A mag 13 star lies 1.1' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4276 = UGC 07385 = MCG +01-32-010 = CGCG 042-032 = PGC 39765 12 20 07.4 +07 41 30 V = 12.4; Size 1.6x1.4; SB = 13.2 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, even surface brightness, no noticeable core. ************************************************************ NGC 4277 = MCG +01-32-009 = CGCG 042-029 = NPM1G +05.0340 = PGC 39759 12 20 03.7 +05 20 28 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, small, diffuse. A mag 14 star is 1.2' S of center. Located just 2.1' E of N4273. Second faintest of 7 in the N4273 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4278 = UGC 07386 = MCG +05-29-062 = CGCG 158-077 = PGC 39764 12 20 06.8 +29 16 50 V = 10.2; Size 4.1x3.8; SB = 13.1 17.5": bright, roundish, fairly large, the outer halo increasing to ~3.5' diameter with averted vision. The halo surrounds a well-defined very prominent core which increases to a quasi-stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N4283 3.5' NE. Poor transparency. ************************************************************ NGC 4279 = MCG -02-32-003 = NPM1G -11.0329 = PGC 39812 12 20 25.0 -11 40 00 V = 13.6; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 35d 18" (5/8/04): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, very small brighter core. Brighter of a close pair with N4285 4' NE. A couple of faint stars are between the two galaxies (these are possibly Swift's N4280). ************************************************************ NGC 4280 12 20 31 -11 39.1 18" (5/8/04): this number may apply to a trio of mag 15 stars situated between N4279 and N4285. The two brighter stars were noted, although I was not looking for the fainter third star. This identification is uncertain and listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 4281 = UGC 07389 = MCG +01-32-012 = CGCG 042-034 = PGC 39801 12 20 21.5 +05 23 11 V = 11.3; Size 3.0x1.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 88d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, bright core, elongated 2:1 E-W. This galaxy is the last of 7 in a 15' circle and is the brightest in the group along with N4273 6.9' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4282 = MCG +01-32-013 = CGCG 042-035 = NPM1G +05.0341 = PGC 39809 12 20 24.3 +05 34 22 V = 13.9; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 12.7; PA = 100d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated E-W, low even surface brightness. A mag 13 star is 1.8' S of center. Located in the large N4261 group with N4287 6' NE and N4270 10' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4283 = UGC 07390 = MCG +05-29-063 = CGCG 158-080 = PGC 39800 12 20 20.8 +29 18 39 V = 12.1; Size 1.5x1.5; SB = 12.9 17.5": moderately bright, round, 1' diameter. Fairly well concentrated with a small, bright core and stellar nucleus. Second of three in trio with brighter N4278 3.5' SW and N4286 5' NE. Poor transparency due to smoke. ************************************************************ NGC 4284 = UGC 07393 = MCG +10-18-026 = CGCG 293-011 = PGC 39775 12 20 12.6 +58 05 34 V = 13.5; Size 2.5x1.2; SB = 14.5; PA = 102d 17.5": faint, small, bright core, elongated NW-SE. Forms a right angle with two mag 13 stars 1.3' S and 1.1' E of center. Forms a pair with N4290 5' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4285 = MCG -02-32-004 = PGC 39842 12 20 39.8 -11 38 31 V = 14.1; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 12.8; PA = 50d 18" (5/8/04): very faint, small, elongated ~3:2 SW-NE, 35"x20", weak concentration. Forms a pair with slightly brighter N4279 4' SW. Between the galaxies are a couple of faint stars (possibly N4280). ************************************************************ NGC 4286 = UGC 07398 = MCG +05-29-065 = CGCG 158-083 = IC 3181 = PGC 39846 12 20 42 +29 20.8 V = 13.1; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 150d 17.5": very faint, very low surface brightness. No details visible but appears as an elongated haze ~N-S, located just N of a mag 15.5 star. On a line with N4283 5' SW and N4278 8.5' SW. Transparency poor. ************************************************************ NGC 4287 = MCG +01-32-014 = CGCG 042-037 = NPM1G +05.0342 = PGC 39860 12 20 48.5 +05 38 23 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x0.2; SB = 12.1; PA = 75d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated E-W, low surface brightness. A mag 14.5 star on the W edge slightly hampers the view. N4282 lies 6' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4288 = UGC 07399 = MCG +08-23-006 = CGCG 244-006 = PGC 39840 12 20 38.1 +46 17 31 V = 12.9; Size 2.1x1.6; SB = 14.1; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, oval NNW-SSE, gradually brighter halo. Located almost at the midpoint of a mag 13 star 3.3' NNW and a mag 13.5 star 3.7' SSE of center. Forms a pair with N4288A 2.3' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4288A = MCG +08-23-007 = Ho 371b = NPM1G +46.0255 = PGC 39841 12 20 40.5 +46 15 20 Size 0.4x0.4 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. A mag 13.5 star is 1.3' S. Located 2.2' S of N4288. ************************************************************ NGC 4289 = UGC 07403 = MCG +01-32-015 = CGCG 042-038 = FGC 1418 = LGG 281-010 = PGC 39886 12 21 02.3 +03 43 20 V = 13.8; Size 3.9x0.4; SB = 14.2; PA = 1d 18" (5/8/04): very faint, thin edge-on 5:1 N-S, 1.0'x0.2', very weak concentration. This delicated sliver required some care in first acquiring. A mag 8.4 star (HD 107473) just 3.1' E detracts from viewing. Located 47' SSW of M61. ************************************************************ NGC 4290 = UGC 07402 = MCG +10-18-029 = CGCG 293-012 = PGC 39859 12 20 47.5 +58 05 33 V = 11.8; Size 2.3x1.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 90d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated WSW-ENE, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N4284 4.6' W. A wide double star = M40 lies 15' E. Located 15' N of 70 Ursa Majoris (V = 5.6). ************************************************************ NGC 4291 = UGC 07397 = MCG +13-09-024 = CGCG 352-028 = PGC 39791 12 20 17.7 +75 22 15 V = 11.5; Size 1.9x1.6; SB = 12.7; PA = 110d 13.1": fairly bright, small, round, small bright nucleus, possible stellar nucleus at 312x. A mag 14 star is at the W edge 25" from the center. Form a pair with N4319 6' SE. Located 13' NNE of mag 5.4 SAO 7540. N4386 lies 20' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4292 = UGC 07404 = MCG +01-32-016 = CGCG 042-040 = NPM1G +04.0344 = PGC 39922 12 21 16.4 +04 35 44 V = 12.2; Size 1.7x1.1; SB = 12.8; PA = 7d 17.5": fairly faint, small, bright core, slightly elongated halo. Located 1.3' SSE of a mag 10 star. Forms a close pair with N4292A 2' N. M61 lies 11' SE. 13": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated ~N-S, brighter core. A mag 9 star is 1' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4292A = Ho 375b = 2MASX J12211682+0437594 = PGC 213977 12 21 16.8 +04 37 59 Size 0.35x0.35 17.5": very faint, very small, almost round, requires averted. Located 2.2' N of N4292. ************************************************************ NGC 4293 = UGC 07405 = MCG +03-32-006 = CGCG 099-023 = PGC 39907 12 21 13.0 +18 23 00 V = 10.4; Size 5.6x2.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 72d 17.5": fairly bright, large, elongated 3:1 WSW-ENE, ~4.5'x1.5'. The core is more oval, ~1.2' diameter. The galaxy has an irregular surface brightness and there appears to be a dark band following the core. A mag 13.5 star is just off the following end 2.7' from center and a trio of mag 12-13 stars are off the NE end as well as another mag 13 star 2' N of center. Located 36' N of 11 Comae Berenices (V = 4.7). ************************************************************ NGC 4294 = UGC 07407 = MCG +02-32-009 = CGCG 070-024 = PGC 39925 12 21 17.8 +11 30 37 V = 12.1; Size 3.2x1.2; SB = 13.4; PA = 155d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, 2.0'x0.7', fairly weak concentration. A mag 14.5 star is at the N end 1.1' from center. Forms a pair with N4299 5.6' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4295 = MCG +05-29-068 = CGCG 158-085 = PGC 39906 12 21 09.8 +28 09 54 V = 13.6; Size 0.6x0.5 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, weak concentration. A mag 13 star lies 3.3' NNE. Poor transparency due to smoke. ************************************************************ NGC 4296 = UGC 07409 = MCG +01-32-017 = CGCG 042-041 = PGC 39943 12 21 28.4 +06 39 12 V = 12.7; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 15d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, bright core, very faint elongated halo N-S mostly visible to the S of the core. Forms a pair with N4297 1.1' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4297 = MCG +01-32-018 = CGCG 042-041 = PGC 39940 12 21 27.4 +06 40 16 V = 14.2; Size 0.5x0.2; SB = 11.5; PA = 175d 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, requires averted. Located 1.1' N of N4296. Incorrectly listed as nonexistent by Frost (Annals of Harvard College Observatory, Vol 88, No. 1) and Carlson. Not seen visually by D'Arrest or Bigourdan. Listed as a double system with N4296 in the CGCG (1 entry) so separate magnitude not given. See Catalogue Corrections, Thomson. ************************************************************ NGC 4298 = UGC 07412 = MCG +03-32-007 = CGCG 099-024 = PGC 39950 12 21 32.8 +14 36 24 V = 11.3; Size 3.2x1.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated NW-SE, broadly brighter center. A mag 13 star is at the E end 0.8' from center. Forms a close pair with edge-on N4302 2' E. 13": fairly faint, slightly elongated NW-SE. A mag 13 star is at the E end . ************************************************************ NGC 4299 = UGC 07414 = MCG +02-32-010 = CGCG 070-025 = PGC 39968 12 21 40.8 +11 30 03 V = 12.5; Size 1.7x1.6; SB = 13.5; PA = 26d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, overall fairly diffuse with a broad concentration, slightly elongated. A group of mag 12-13 stars is SE. Forms a pair with N4294 5.6' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4300 = UGC 07413 = MCG +01-32-021 = CGCG 042-044 = PGC 39972 12 21 41.5 +05 23 05 V = 12.9; Size 1.5x0.6; SB = 12.7; PA = 42d 17.5": fairly faint, elongated SW-NE, weak concentration. Located 20' E of N4281 and 11' WNW of 17 Virginis (?1636 = 6.6/9.4 at 21"). ************************************************************ NGC 4301 = UGC 07439 = MCG +01-32-027 = CGCG 042-053 = (R)N4303A = PGC 39951 12 22 27.2 +04 33 58 V = 13.0; Size 1.5x1.3; SB = 13.6 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, almost round, fairly even surface brightness. Located 10' NE of M61. N4292 lies 11' NW. 13": faint, small, diffuse, slightly elongated, low even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4302 = UGC 07418 = MCG +03-32-009 = CGCG 099-027 = PGC 39974 12 21 42.3 +14 35 59 V = 11.6; Size 5.5x1.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 178d 17.5": fairly faint, large edge-on 7:1 N-S, 4.5'x0.6', low surface brightness, weak concentration. A mag 14 star is off the N edge 2.0' from center. Forms a close pair with N4298 2.4' W. 13": faint edge-on streak N-S close following N4298. ************************************************************ NGC 4303 = M61 = U07420 = MCG +01-32-022 = CGCG 042-045 = PGC 40001 12 21 54.9 +04 28 25 V = 9.7; Size 6.5x5.8; SB = 13.4 13.1": very bright, large, bright stellar nucleus. Two spiral arms are faintly visible; one arm is attached S of the nucleus and winds towards the W and then N. A slightly brighter arm is attached N of the nucleus and winds along the E side towards the S. In the field with N4292 11' NW and N4301 10' NE. 17.5": two or three arms visible, interesting structure. ************************************************************ NGC 4305 = UGC 07432 = MCG +02-32-013 = CGCG 070-031 = PGC 40030 12 22 03.6 +12 44 27 V = 12.6; Size 2.2x1.2; SB = 13.5; PA = 32d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated SSW-NNE, diffuse arms, weak concentration. Forms a pair with N4306 2.8' N. N4267 lies 33' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4306 = UGC 07433 = MCG +02-32-014 = CGCG 070-032 = PGC 40032 12 22 04.1 +12 47 15 V = 12.6; Size 1.6x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 140d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE, diffuse, no concentration. Forms a pair with N4305 2.8' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4307 = UGC 07431 = MCG +02-32-012A = CGCG 070-029 = Ho 380a = PGC 40033 12 22 05.6 +09 02 38 V = 12.0; Size 3.6x0.8; SB = 12.9; PA = 24d 17.5": moderately bright, large, edge-on SSW-NNE, broad moderate concentration. Forms a pair with IC 3211 3.2' S. N4316 lies 20' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4308 = UGC 07426 = MCG +05-29-069 = CGCG 158-088 = PGC 40011 12 21 56.8 +30 04 27 V = 13.4; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 12.8 17.5": faint, small, round, 30" diameter, very weak concentration. Located 13' NW of N4314. Observation hampered by poor transparency. ************************************************************ NGC 4309 = UGC 07435 = MCG +01-32-025 =CGCG 042-051 = NPM1G +07.0289 = Ho 382a = PGC 40051 12 22 12.5 +07 08 38 V = 12.7; Size 1.9x1.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 85d 17.5": faint, elongated E-W, diffuse, gradually increases to a small bright core. A mag 13 star is 2.9' E. Located 20' W of the N4343 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4310 = UGC 07440 = MCG +05-29-074 = CGCG 158-092 = N4311? = N4338: = PGC 40086 12 22 26.3 +29 12 31 V = 12.2; Size 2.2x1.2; SB = 13.2; PA = 165d 17.5" (5/23/98): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 1.2'x0.6', weak concentration. A wide pair of mag 12 stars [1.3' separation] lies 4' S. The nearer star has a mag 14 companion at 24". 17.5" (4/25/98): fairly faint, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 1.4'x0.7', broad concentration. The trio of N4278, N4283 and N4286 lies ~30' NW. Observation affected by hazy skies. ************************************************************ NGC 4312 = UGC 07442 = MCG +03-32-014 = CGCG 099-029 = PGC 40095 12 22 31.4 +15 32 16 V = 11.7; Size 4.6x1.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 170d 17.5": moderately bright and large, very elongated N-S , 2.5'x0.6', brighter the along major axis. A pair of mag 12.5/13 stars at 21" separation lies 2.5' ESE. Located 18' SSW of M100. ************************************************************ NGC 4313 = UGC 07445 = MCG +02-32-016 = CGCG 070-034 = PGC 40105 12 22 38.6 +11 48 04 V = 11.6; Size 4.0x1.0; SB = 13.0; PA = 143d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, very elongated NW-SE, very small bright core. Located 22' NE of the N4294/N4299 pair in the same low power field. ************************************************************ NGC 4314 = UGC 07443 = MCG +05-29-075 = CGCG 158-093 = PGC 40097 12 22 32.0 +29 53 44 V = 10.6; Size 4.2x3.7; SB = 13.4 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, elongated ~3:1 NNW-SSE, ~3'x1'. The halo fades at the tips and rise fairly abruptly to an oval core. A mag 13 star is at the NW tip and a mag 14/15 star is embedded on the SE side. Observation hampered by poor transparency and the faint outer halo of this barred spiral was not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 4316 = UGC 07447 = MCG +02-32-017 = CGCG 070-035 = PGC 40119 12 22 42.3 +09 19 56 V = 12.9; Size 2.5x0.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 113d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated WNW-ESE, weak concentration. A double star is off the WNW end with components 13.2/13.5 at 19". N4307 is 21' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4318 = UGC 07446 = MCG +02-32-015 = CGCG 042-059 = CGCG 070-033 = PGC 40122 12 22 43.3 +08 11 54 V = 13.3; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.1; PA = 65d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated SW-NE, bright core. Located 4.4' S of mag 8.8 SAO 119363. ************************************************************ NGC 4319 = UGC 07429 = MCG +03-09-025 = CGCG 352-029 = N4345 = PGC 39981 12 21 43.9 +75 19 20 V = 11.9; Size 3.0x2.3; SB = 13.8; PA = 160d 13.1": fairly faint, small, bright core, stellar nucleus. The quasar Markarian 205 (controversial quasar with an apparent discordant redshift) appears as a faint mag 14.5 stellar object 0.7' S of center. Forms a pair with N4291 6' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4320 = UGC 07452 = MCG +02-32-018 = CGCG 070-036 = VIII Zw 184 = NPM1G +10.0297 = PGC 40160 12 22 57.8 +10 32 55 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 170d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, bright core. Forms a pair with N4325 4.9' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4321 = M100 = U07450 = MCG +03-32-015 = CGCG 099-030 = PGC 40153 12 22 55.0 +15 49 21 V = 9.3; Size 7.4x6.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 30d 17.5": bright, very large, almost round, well-defined bright core surrounded by a large, fainter halo. Two faint galaxies N4322 and N4328 lie 5' N and 6' E, respectively. This is the brightest spiral in the Coma-Virgo cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4324 = UGC 07451 = MCG +01-32-032 = CGCG 042-063 = PGC 40179 12 23 06.2 +05 15 01 V = 11.6; Size 2.8x1.2; SB = 12.8; PA = 53d 17.5": moderately bright, small bright core, elongated WSW-ENE, fainter extensions. Located 9' ESE of double star 17 Virginis (?1636 = 6.6/9.4 at 21"). ************************************************************ NGC 4325 = MCG +02-32-019 = CGCG 070-037 = NPM1G +10.0298 = N4368? = PGC 40183 12 23 06.6 +10 37 16 V = 13.3; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, small, irregularly round, weak concentration. Forms a pair with N4320 4.9' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4326 = UGC 07454 = MCG +01-32-033 = CGCG 042-064 = NPM1G +06.0336 = PGC 40192 12 23 11.6 +06 04 19 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x1.1; SB = 13.7; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, bright core. First of three and forms a right angle with N4333 3.3' SE and N4339 5.7' E. A mag 11 star is 3.0' N. Located within the N4339 group. ************************************************************ NGC 4328 = MCG +03-32-019 = CGCG 099-034 = Ho 387d = PGC 40209 12 23 20.0 +15 49 13 V = 13.0; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 90d 18" (4/5/03): very faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~E-W, 0.8'x0.6', very low surface brightness (although catalogued sfc br is 13.1), very weak concentration. A mag 14.5 star lies 1.4' NE. Located 6.0' E of M100. 17.5": extremely faint, small, round. A mag 14.5 star is 1.4' NE of center. Located 6' due E of M100! ************************************************************ NGC 4329 = MCG -02-32-009 = PGC 40212 12 23 20.7 -12 33 31 V = 11.5; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 11.5; PA = 45d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly e