Subject: NGC 7001 - NGC 7500 revised notes 3/13/05 From: Steve Gottlieb Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:23:51 -0800 To: Bob Erdmann NGC 7001 = UGC 11663 = MCG +00-53-016 = CGCG 374-037 = NPM1G -00.0540 21 01 07.7 -00 11 43 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 162d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated, weak concentration. Located between a mag 14 star 1.0' N and a mag 13 star 1.4' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7003 = UGC 11662 = MCG +03-53-008 = CGCG 448-027 21 00 42.4 +17 48 18 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 12.7; PA = 120d 13.1": very faint, small, low even surface brightness, almost round. A faint star is at the NE edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7005 21 01 57.3 -12 52 53 17.5": small very unimpressive asterism of five stars including three mag 12 stars in a 1.5' right triangle and three additional mag 14 stars. Only noticeable at all due to the three brighter stars in a small group. Discovered by d'Arrest. Described by Howe a "simply a coarse cluster, the 3 brightest stars being 9th mag. No nebulosity discernable." Similar description in Reinmuth. Corwin has "small group of 3-5 stars." ************************************************************ NGC 7006 21 01 29.3 +16 11 15 V = 10.6; Size 2.8 17.5" (8/5/94): moderately bright, small, 1.5' diameter containing a 1' core and a small halo. The core has a broad weak concentration with no nucleus. The halo is mottled but difficult to achieve clear resolution. Around the edges of the halo four or five mag 15.5 stars or fainter pop in and out of view. The easiest resolved star is just at the north edge of the halo, a close pair is at the east edge and a single star is at the SE side. An easy pair of mag 14 field stars at 20" separation is off the south side 1.6' from the center. The interacting system U11672 lies 43' E. 13": fairly faint, small, small bright nucleus, small fainter halo. Mottled and clumpy but not resolved at 360x. ************************************************************ NGC 7008 = PK 93+5.2 = PN G093.4+05.4 = "Fetus Nebula" 21 00 32.8 +54 32 36 V = 11.0; Size 98"x75" 17.5" (6/28/00): this beautiful, highly structured PN is situated just north of a wide double star (9.3/10.2 at 18"). At 280x, the annular oval is elongated SSW-NNE, ~90"x65". A bright 30" irregular knot is prominent at the NE end. The SW end of the major axis has a fainter condensation and the rim is clearly dimmest near the double star. The mag 14 central star shines steadily as does a slightly fainter mag 14.5 on the NE edge. Just off the west edge is another 14th magnitude star. The darker center is faintly luminous and the surface brightness is irregular over the entire oval giving a mottled, wispy appearance. 13": bright planetary with unusual structure and several stars involved. The striking complete annular ring is elongated SW-NE. A mag 14 central star mag is visible as well as a mag 14 star at the NE edge and a faint star is off the W edge. A small brighter knot marks the ENE end. The planetary is located just N of h1606 = 9.3/10.2 at 18" separation. 8": unusual structure, curves south on the west side. A faint star is embedded. ************************************************************ NGC 7009 = PK 37-34.1 = Saturn Nebula = PN G037.7-34.5 21 04 10.7 -11 21 49 V = 7.8; Size 30"x26" 18" (7/28/03): Viewed at 1087x in very good seeing. The 30" brighter inner oval is elongated WSW-ENE and has a noticeable irregular surface brightness (noticed for first time) with a brighter, thick rim and darker center (partially annular). Surrounding the high surface oval is a fainter, outer shell although interestingly the transition appeared more gradual than at lower power. The ansae were easily visible with very small knots marking the ends of the ansae at times. 17.5" (8/10/91): extremely bright, fairly small, very high surface brightness, blue-green color, about 30" diameter to the main oval body. At 412x, the two famous ansae are easily visible extending WSW-ENE from the oval disc using direct vision. The western extension is brighter and a very small knot is visible at moments with concentration at the tip of the west extension. A faint outer shell surrounds the bright disc. Numerous observations since 9/14/85. 13" (7/16/82 and 9/3/83): similar to 17.5", but the eastern extension is more difficult to view. 8" (10/13/81): bright, small, blue-green, high surface brighTness. Rays or ansae suspected, particularly on the western side in excellent seeing at 200x. ************************************************************ NGC 7010 = MCG -02-53-024 = NPM1G -12.0537 = IC 5082 21 04 39.5 -12 20 18 V = 13.5; Size 2.3x1.3; SB = 14.5; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, weakly concentrated. ************************************************************ NGC 7011 21 01 49.7 +47 21 15 17.5": at the NGC position are just some scattered faint stars near a mag 9.5 star located at 21 01 52 +47 24.9. These do not appear to be worth noting at all by John Herschel. About 15' NE, though, is a fairly bright scattered group located to the SE of mag 7.5 SAO 50376. This group is about 5' in length and elongated NW-SE. Near the center is the brightest star (mag 10) at 21 02 34 +47 32.7. Also of interest is the milky way which abruptly begins at the SE side of the low power field and is magnificent in this region to sweep around. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7013 = UGC 11670 = MCG +05-49-001 = CGCG 491-002 21 03 33.3 +29 53 49 V = 11.3; Size 4.0x1.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 157d 13.1": fairly bright, fairly large, elongated NNW-SSE, dominated by a bright core containing a faint stellar nucleus. A mag 9.5 star (BD+29 4291) lies just off the N edge 1.8' from center. Located less than 2? SE of the bright eastern section of the Veil nebula! ************************************************************ NGC 7015 = UGC 11674 = MCG +02-53-012 = CGCG 425-040 = LGG 442-004 21 05 37.4 +11 24 51 V = 12.5; Size 1.9x1.6; SB = 13.6; PA = 165d 13.1": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated N-S, diffuse, weak concentration. A mag 15 star is at the south edge 40" from the center. 8": very faint, small, slightly elongated N-S. ************************************************************ NGC 7016 = ESO 529-025 = MCG -04-49-013 = VV 764 21 07 16.3 -25 28 08 V = 13.9; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.5 17.5" (8/21/98): first of trio with N7017 and N7018 within Abell 3744. Appears very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, very small brighter core. Forms a close pair with N7017 1.5' SE. 17.5" (7/21/90): faint, small, round, bright core. Forms a close similar pair with N7017 1' SE with brighter N7018 3' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7017 = ESO 529-026 = MCG -04-49-014 = VV 764 21 07 20.6 -25 29 16 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 90d 17.5" (8/21/98): very faint, very small, ~30"x20". Similar to N7016 just 1.5' NW within Abell 3744. 17.5" (7/21/90): faint, small, round, bright core. Forms a close similar pair with N7016 1' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7018 = ESO 529-IG 027 = MCG -04-49-015 = VV 764 21 07 25.4 -25 25 44 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.7; PA = 86d 17.5" (8/21/98): the brightest member of Abell 3744 appeared faint, small, elongated 3:2 E-W, 30"x20", weak concentration. A mag 13 star lies 1' N. Brightest in quartet with N7016 3.2' SW and N7017 3.7' SSW. 17.5" (7/21/90): faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, weak concentration. A mag 13 star is 1.0' N. Brightest in a trio with N7016 and N7017 3' SW. Located 30' SSE of 24 Capricorni (V = 4.5). ************************************************************ NGC 7019 = ESO 529-022 21 06 25.7 -24 24 46 V = 14.2; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 12.1; PA = 137d 17.5" (7/26/95): very faint, small, round, 40" diameter, low even surface brightness, can just hold steadily with averted vision. Follows a very distinctive "V" shaped asterism of six equal mag 13-13.5 stars with the vertex at the W end. This vertex star is 3.4' due W of center. 17.5" (8/7/91): very faint, very small, round. Located 3' E of a striking line of four mag 13 stars oriented SW-NE which are equally spaced and part of a larger string. ************************************************************ NGC 7023 = LBN 487 = Cr 429 21 01 36 +68 10 Size 18x18 17.5" (8/13/88): very prominent unusual nebulosity surrounding mag 7.4 SAO 19158. A dark lane oriented SSW-NNE is following the bright star. Nebulosity may extend to a star 3' SSE which has a halo. 13" (9/11/82): bright, large nebulosity surrounding a mag 7 star. There is a sharp light cut-off on the E side near the bright star, although nebulosity extends beyond. 8" (8/28/81): nebulosity extends south of the mag 7.5 star with averted vision using 100-125x. A very faint star is at the south edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7024 21 06 09.1 +41 29 22 Size 8 17.5": this fairly rich milky way field shows up reasonably distinctly at low power with a 20 Nagler. The densest part consists of 30 mag 12-14 stars in a 6' irregular outline. There is also a looser group of stars attached to the NE extending the diameter to 15'. The group on the NE side appears part of the same stream and includes several mag 11 stars. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7025 = UGC 11681 = MCG +03-54-001 = CGCG 449-003 = LGG 442-008 21 07 47.3 +16 20 09 V = 12.8; Size 1.9x1.3; SB = 13.6; PA = 33d 13.1": fairly faint, very small, almost round, small bright nucleus. Located close following a large, scattered group of bright stars mag 8-10 (dubbed the "Toadstool" by Sue French) and just 0.7' E of a mag 9.5 star! ************************************************************ NGC 7026 = PK 89+0.1 = PN G089.0+00.3 21 06 18.6 +47 51 08 V = 10.9; Size 29"x13" 17.5" (7/9/99): fascinating object at 380x both with and without a UHC filter. The double-lobed structure is clearly visible with the western lobe slightly elongated N-S and containing a brighter center. The eastern knot also has a quasi-stellar center at moments with direct vision and the knot has an irregular outline. Using the UHC, the lobes are more cleanly separated and the small fainter halo which encases the two bright lobes is more obvious. A mag 11 star is just 0.5' NE of center. 13": at 333x appears fairly bright, very small, elongated WSW-ENE. Two brighter condensations at the opposite ends are possibly barely detached at the center. Forms a double at low power with a comparable mag 11 star 27" NE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7027 = PK 84-3.1 = PN G084.9-03.4 21 07 01.5 +42 14 10 V = 8.5; Size 18"x11" 17.5" (10/2/99): At 100x, the small greenish disc is very prominent but at higher powers appears bluish. Easily takes very high power and the view unfiltered at 380x and 500x was striking. Appears elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 0.3'x0.2', with two distinct lobes. The NW knot is slightly brighter and at times a stellar spot or star appears embedded at its SW tip. At 500x, the two knots are encased in a very small common halo which extends further out on the north side. The southern edge of both knots has a sharp, flat appearance. 13": at 288x; small, bright, unusually high surface brightness, elongated NW-SE. There are two distinct overlapping nuclei and a narrow dark lane possibly separates these two condensations. ************************************************************ NGC 7030 = ESO 598-028 21 11 13.3 -20 29 09 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 70d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core. An anonymous galaxy is 13' WNW. Located 25' E of 27 Capricorni (V = 6.2). ************************************************************ NGC 7031 = Cr 430 = Lund 979 = OCL-210 21 07 12 +50 51 V = 9.1; Size 5 17.5": at 220x, about two dozen stars mag 11-15 in a 6' diameter. At the E edge is close double star 11.4/11.8 with a third mag 11.5 star close SW. A nice string of stars is along the N side extending NW from the trio including a close double star 12/13 1' N. A mag 11 star is on S side but the rest of the stars are mag 13-15. Not very rich but stands out in a rich field. The cluster is fairly scattered except for this region with brighter stars. At 410x, used sequence of magnitudes in Clark's Visual Astronomy to positively identify a faint V = 16.1 star and suspected a V = 16.3 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7033 = MCG +02-54-002 = CGCG 426-006 = NPM1G +14.0507 21 09 36.2 +15 07 30 V = 14.1; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 12.6; PA = 170d 17.5": very faint, small, round, weak concentration, very faint stellar nucleus. Close pair with N7034 1.6' N. ************************************************************ NGC 7034 = UGC 11687 = MCG +02-54-003 = CGCG 426-007 = NPM1G +14.0508 21 09 38.2 +15 09 02 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 125d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated, weak concentration, very faint stellar nucleus. Close pair with N7033 1.6' S. ************************************************************ NGC 7035 = ESO 530-IG15 21 10 46.3 -23 08 09 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.9 17.5": brightest in a small group of galaxies - this object was quickly noticed to be double at 220x oriented WNW-ESE. The very close components are just resolved, round, ~20" diameter each and very similar in brightness. Several faint galaxies are in the field to the east including E530-018, M+05-50-004 and E530-020 (resolved triple galaxy). Discovered by Muller (II). His rough position is 21 11 -23 05. ESO/Uppsala identify N7035 = E530-IG15, a close pair of interacting galaxies at a mean GSC position of 21 10 46.3 -23 08 09 (2000). SGC lists both components as N7035a and N7035b. The RNGC identification is uncertain but may apply to a faint edge-on E530-G18 = M-04-50-005 at GSC position 21 11 21.0 -23 10 25 (or companion M-04-50-004), although the dec is 2' too far south and is closer to another eF (anonymous) galaxy. It is also possible that N7035 refers to a close chain of three galaxies 4' E of the edge-on (though Muller would have probably resolved this trio). No listing in RC3. ************************************************************ NGC 7036 21 10 12 +15 22.6 17.5": very poor scattered asterism of 10 mag 11-13 stars in a 4' diameter. This is totally unimpressive group and surprising it would be noted by John Herschel. Most of the stars form an oval outline highlighted by a tighter group of four stars within 1' diameter at the S end of the oval. There are no stars within the asterism's outline. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7037 21 10 49 +33 44.8 Size 8x3 17.5": this asterism is elongated 8'x3' in a SW-NE orientation and is situated in a fairly rich field. Consists of about 50 stars mag 11-14.5 with the brightest two mag 11/11.5 stars near the center at 50" separation. The region NE of this pair is fairly rich in mag 13 stars. Appears best at 100x where it is detached in the field. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7039 = Cr 431 = Lund 981 = OCL-203 21 10.8 +45 37 V = 7.6; Size 25 17.5": about 125 stars in a 15'-20' diameter. This is a very large, rich triangular group. Two bright mag 7.5 stars are at the SSW and NNE ends. Also two mag 9 stars are involved. Very rich in mag 12-13 stars. Pretty uniform cluster with a sprinkling of brighter stars. Excellent low power milky way field using a 20mm Nagler. ************************************************************ NGC 7040 = UGC 11701 = MCG +01-54-004 = CGCG 401-008 21 13 16.5 +08 51 54 V = 14.0; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.6; PA = 150d 17.5": faint, fairly small, diffuse, oval 3:2 NNW-SSE, low almost even surface brightness. A very faint mag 15.5 star superimposed at the south edge is identified in CGCG and UGC as an extremely compact companion with dimensions 15"x7" but NED notes this may be a close line of three stars. Forms a pair with MCG +1-54-3 9' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7042 = UGC 11702 = MCG +02-54-013 = CGCG 426-023 = LGG 442-001 21 13 45.8 +13 34 30 V = 12.0; Size 2.0x1.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, round, bright core. Forms a pair with N7043 5.4' NE. A mag 12 star lies 2.3' NE between the galaxies. ************************************************************ NGC 7043 = UGC 11704 = MCG +02-54-014 = CGCG 426-024 = LGG 442-002 21 14 04.2 +13 37 33 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.4; PA = 135d 17.5": very faint, small, round. Located 5.4' NE of much brighter N7042. ************************************************************ NGC 7044 = Lund 984 = OCL-198 21 13 09.4 +42 29 46 Size 3.5 17.5": at 100x, faint, small, a few stars are resolved over a 4' glowing spot at 220x. About 20 faint stars are resolved over background haze, 4' diameter, irregular outline. A wide pair of brighter mag 10.5/12.5 stars are at the east edge. About 10 mag 12-13 stars are clearly visible and 10 additional mag 14-15 stars are visible with averted vision. Appears like a partially resolved low surface brightness globular cluster in a rich field. 8": about 10 faint mag 12/13 stars over unresolved haze, unimpressive. Elongated N-S, small but not rich. Some scattered bright stars are in field to the NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7046 = UGC 11708 = MCG +00-54-009 = CGCG 375-020 21 14 56.0 +02 50 05 V = 13.1; Size 1.9x1.3; SB = 13.9; PA = 115d 17.5": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~E-W, very diffuse, weak concentration. Two mag 15 stars are off the N and S edges. IC 1367 is 15' NW and IC 1365 20' SE. 13": faint, very diffuse, irregularly round, even surface brightness. A group of faint stars are off the SE edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7047 = UGC 11712 = MCG +00-54-010 = CGCG 375-023 21 16 27.6 -00 49 35 V = 13.3; Size 1.2x0.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 107d 17.5": fairly faint, elongated WNW-ESE, a very faint star is at the WNW end. Appears like a small comet with a star for the head. Located 13' S of mag 7.9 SAO 145257. ************************************************************ NGC 7048 = PK 88-1.1 = Hb 9 = PN G088.7-01.6 21 14 14.2 +46 17 28 V = 12.1; Size 62"x60" 17.5": bright, fairly large, elongated N-S. Extends between a mag 10.5 star just off the S end (46" from the center) and a mag 13 star off the N end (1.0' from center). Extremely faint stars are superimposed at the W and NNE edge. Slightly brighter along the W and E side of disc and has a slightly darker center (weakly annular). No central star visible. Located 3.3' ENE of mag 8 SAO 50601. ************************************************************ NGC 7050 21 15 08 +36 10.5 Size 5 17.5": this interesting asterism consists of three distinct groups of stars each about 4' apart from the other two groups. The S group has five stars including the brightest mag 10 star. The W group has four stars in a small clump with a detached wide pair a couple of arc minutes S. Finally, the richest group is on the E side with 15 stars mag 12.5-15 in a 2' circle. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC . ************************************************************ NGC 7051 = MCG -02-54-004 21 19 51.4 -08 46 53 V = 12.8; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.1 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, oval ~E-W, halo gradually increases to a small bright core containing a stellar nucleus. An extremely faint star is possibly involved at the E side. A wide double star is 2' W (mag 11/13.5 at 26"). ************************************************************ NGC 7052 = UGC 11718 = MCG +04-50-006 = CGCG 471-005 21 18 33.0 +26 26 49 V = 12.4; Size 2.5x1.4; SB = 13.8; PA = 64d 13.1": moderately bright, pretty edge-on WSW-ENE. Bulging bright core contains a substellar nucleus, fainter extensions. At 220x an extremely faint mag 15 star is visible off the NE edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7053 = UGC 11727 = MCG +04-50-009 = CGCG 471-008 = NPM1G +22.0620 = II Zw 124 21 21 07.6 +23 05 05 V = 13.0; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.5 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, small bright core. A mag 11 star is 45" SW. Located 12' NNW of a mag 7.9 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7055 21 19 25 +57 35.4 Size 3 17.5": this is a small, unimpressive group of just 10 stars mag 12-14.5 in a 3' region. The group is only distinguishable because it is detached in the field. There are some brighter scattered stars to the south which John Herschel's diameter of 8' may include. Appears to be fully resolved and just an asterism. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. Interestingly, there is a large, fairly bright and rich star field about 30' SW centered about 21 16.5 +57 28" (2000) which appears to be a cluster but is not listed in the Lynga catalogue. ************************************************************ NGC 7056 = UGC 11734 = MCG +03-54-008 = CGCG 449-019 = IC 1382 21 22 07.5 +18 39 56 V = 12.9; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 12.7 17.5": fairly faint, small, almost round. A small brighter core appears offset to the W which gives the impression that the galaxy is slightly elongated. ************************************************************ NGC 7058 21 21 39.8 +50 50 17 17.5": bright, scattered group including mag 7.9 SAO 33352 and four other mag 9.5-10 stars in a 4'-5' region forming the borders of the group. There are roughly two dozen stars mag 13-14.5 in the immediate vicinity but the density of the fainter stars is actually lower than other rich regions in the same low power field. So, only distinguishable because of the grouping of brighter stars which may form a physical group. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7062 = Cr 434 = Lund 988 = OCL-205 21 23 27 +46 22.7 V = 8.3; Size 7 17.5": about 30 stars mag 10 and fainter in a 5' diameter at 220x. The brightest stars form a parallelogram enclosing the cluster. A mag 10 star is at the east end and a mag 11 star is at the west end. Most of the cluster stars in the interior are mag 12.5-14. 8": rich, small. Includes many mag 12-13 stars over haze, very mottled and dense. ************************************************************ NGC 7063 = Cr 435 = Lund 990 = OCL-192 21 24 21 +36 29.2 V = 7.0; Size 8 17.5": about 35 stars mag 9-15 in a 10' region. Very bright, fairly large, elongated ~N-S. Includes about ten bright stars mag 9-10.5. This is a scattered group with no rich sections. A line of four bright stars is at the west edge and a curving arc of bright stars is just following. Includes a triple star consisting of a close well-matched mag 12.5 double star and a wider third member. ************************************************************ NGC 7065 = MCG -01-54-017 = NPM1G -07.0504 21 26 42.4 -06 59 43 V = 13.3; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 13.0; PA = 25d 17.5": fairly faint, extremely small, round, bright stellar nucleus or star superimposed, just non-stellar (only core visible). Located 4.7' WSW of mag 8.8 SAO 45403 and 10.3' W of mag 7.6 SAO 45409. Forms a pair with N7065A 4.2' ESE. The RNGC positions are offset 2' S from the GSC 2000 positions given below: N7065 21 26 42.4 -06 59 42 =M-01-54-017 N7065A 21 26 57.8 -07 01 18 =M-01-54-018 Coincidently, this causes the RNGC declination to actually match that of N7065A although the RNGC orientation is correct. Dreyer attributed N7065 to both Marth (m440) and d'Arrest although he noted a slight discrepancy in their position. He decided to use d'Arrest's position in NGC. Their positions for 2000 are: m440 21 26 58 -07 02 d'A 21 26 45 -07 00.1 Comparing these positions with the GSC strongly suggests that while d'Arrest observed the galaxy identified as N7065, Marth actually recorded the companion galaxy N7065A! Both of these faint galaxies were visible in my 17.5" and neither was significantly more prominent. So, it is possible that N7065A = M- 01-54-018 should have been included by Dreyer as a separate entry from Marth. The RNGC positions for N7065/7065A are 2' too far S and listed in RNGC Corrections #4. ************************************************************ NGC 7065A = MCG -01-54-018 = NPM1G -07.0505 21 26 57.8 -07 01 18 V = 13.1; Size 1.5x1.3; SB = 13.7 17.5": very faint, fairly small, weak concentration, very low surface brightness diffuse glow. Collinear with mag 8.8 SAO 145403 2.7' N and a mag 11 star 6.0' N. Also a mag 11 star is 3.1' E and mag 7.6 SAO 45409 is 6.3' E! Close to the mag 11 star which follows are two fainter mag 13 and 14 stars. Forms a pair with brighter N7065 4.2' W. ************************************************************ NGC 7066 = UGC 11741 = MCG +02-54-025 = CGCG 426-054 = II Zw 130 21 26 13.8 +14 10 57 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.6 17.5": fairly faint, very small, elongated, stellar nucleus. A mag 12 star is just N. ************************************************************ NGC 7067 = Cr 436 = Lund 989 = OCL-208 21 24 23 +48 00.6 V = 9.7; Size 3 17.5": about 20 stars in a 3' field. Faint but fairly rich, most stars very faint. Superimposed over unresolved background haze. The two brightest mag 12 stars are at the SW and NE corners. A rich string of very faint mag 14-15 stars oriented NW-SE is in the center as well as two mag 13 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 7068 = MCG +02-54-027 = CGCG 426-055 21 26 32.4 +12 11 03 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.3; SB = 12.4; PA = 165d 17.5" (8/1/89): very faint, small, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE. A mag 14 star is at the NNE edge 20" from center. Located just 1.1' SSE of a mag 9.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7069 = UGC 11747 = MCG +00-54-019 = CGCG 375-040 21 28 05.9 -01 38 49 V = 13.4; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.4; PA = 20d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7073 = MCG -02-54-010 = Mrk 899 21 29 26.0 -11 29 17 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 13.0 17.5": very faint, small, round, very low even surface brightness. A mag 14.5 star is off the SE end. ************************************************************ NGC 7074 = CGCG 401-027 = II Zw 133 21 29 38.8 +06 40 57 V = 14.0; Size 0.7x0.3; PA = 110d 17.5" (10/17/98): faint, small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE, very weak concentration. A mag 13.5 star lies 1.4' NE. Located 7' NNE of mag 6.6 SAO 126834. 17.5" (9/2/89): faint, small, round, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7075 = ESO 343-004 = MCG -07-44-020 = LGG 445-011 21 31 33.0 -38 37 05 V = 12.7; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 116d 17.5": very faint, small, round, small bright core. Located 3.8' S of a mag 9.5 star (9.9/11.1 at 5") and 10' ENE of mag 7.5 SAO 213054 at the W edge of 220x field. ************************************************************ NGC 7076 = PK 101+8.1 = Abell 75 = PN G101.8+08.7 21 26 23.6 +62 53 33 V = 14.5; Size 67"x47" 18" (10/9/04): picked up at 73x (31 Nagler) as a fairly small (for an Abell planetary), fairly faint disc, perhaps 35"-40" in diameter. Appears evenly illuminated at low power. Viewed unfiltered at 160x and a couple of faint stars are embedded, one at the east edge and another at the north. Only a weak contrast gain using the OIII filter and easier to view unfiltered at 225x. At this power the shape appears irregular and brighter along the east side. Neither of the two stars appear to be the central as they're situated at the edge of the halo. A number of 13-15th magnitude stars are in the field including a couple of 14th mag stars 1' and 2' N and a small, fainter trio close west. Located 56' ENE of mag 2.5 Alpha Cephei (Alderamin). 17.5" (7/5/86): fairly faint at 79x using an OIII filter, slightly elongated, moderately large, estimate V = 13.5-13.8. Faintly visible unfiltered. At 222x two stars are superimposed; a faint star near the center (central star?) and one at the north edge. On line with two mag 14 stars 1' N and 2' N. Located 15' SE of mag 7.2 SAO 19386. Identified as Abell 75 in CGPN and ESO-Strausberg catalogues. This object was first recorded by WH as III 936. His position was 7 min 54 sec following Alpha Cephei and 16' north. This places it at 21 26.5 +62 51 (2000). Just 2' N of this position is the planetary Abell 75 which was rediscovered by Abell but not associated with the NGC number. The ESO-Strausberg planetary catalogue also uses the Abell designation. RNGC lists N7076 as a diffuse nebula instead of a planetary and furthermore the declination is 6' too far S. The ESO-Strausberg catalogue gives a precise 2000 position 21 26 24.1 +62 53 27. I found the equivalency N7076 = Abell 75 and listed it in the 3rd RNGC Corrections list. ************************************************************ NGC 7077 = UGC 11755 = MCG +00-54-028 = CGCG 375-047 = Mrk 900 = NPM1G +02.0497 21 29 59.6 +02 24 51 V = 13.1; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 12.5; PA = 160d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, diffuse, fainter than N7081 21' ENE. Located 4.5' SW of mag 8.2 SAO 126846 at the Pegasus border. ************************************************************ NGC 7078 = M15 21 29 58.3 +12 10 01 V = 6.3; Size 12.3 17.5" (8/5/94): extremely bright with a halo extending to about 11' diameter and a 3' very bright core containing a 30" intense nucleus. The halo is very highly resolved into fairly bright stars although the stars are irregularly scattered in the outer halo. The halo extends 85% to mag 7.7 SAO 107179 just off the NNE edge of the halo and many stars in the halo appear to be arranged in loops and strings. The core is extremely densely packed with stars down to a very small intense glow at the center. This 30" nucleus is concentrated to the geometric center. The faint PN Pease 1 is situated just 30" NNE of center (see observation). 13": very bright, very large, very small intense nucleus surrounded by a bright core. Superb resolution down to the center of core. 8": very bright, large, intense core is very compact and dense, surrounded by inner halo with many stars superimposed, outer halo well resolved into long distinct streamers. A mag 7.6 star is at the NNE edge of the halo. ************************************************************ NGC 7080 = UGC 11756 = MCG +04-50-012 = CGCG 471-011 = NPM1G +26.0474 21 30 01.9 +26 43 04 V = 12.3; Size 1.8x1.7; SB = 13.4 13.1": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus or star superimposed, diffuse outer halo. Two mag 14 stars are off the NE and E edges 52" and 66" from the center, respectively. ************************************************************ NGC 7081 = UGC 11759 = MCG +00-54-030 = CGCG 375-049 21 31 24.1 +02 29 29 V = 12.7; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, broad concentration. A double star mag 13.5/15 at 16" separation is 1' SSE and is collinear with the galaxy. Pair with U11760 4.6' SE and N7077 is 21' W. Located at the Pegasus border. ************************************************************ NGC 7082 = Lund 992 = OCL-209 21 29 17 +47 07.6 V = 7.2; Size 25 17.5": fairly bright, large, 15' diameter, scattered, no distinct borders, in very rich field. Two mag 8.5 star are on the W side, a mag 9 star is on the N side and also a mag 9 star is off the E edge. Not impressive and except for five or six brighter stars mag 8.5-9.5 at the edges this cluster would be just a weak field enhancement in the milky way. ************************************************************ NGC 7084 21 32 33 +17 30.5 Size 20 17.5": there is no clustering visible at JH's position but about 5' E is a mag 10 star which is within a 20' string of mag 10-13 stars oriented N-S. At the N and S end of this long string are two additional rows of stars oriented NW to SE and SW to NE, respectively, which intersect 10' E of the mag 10 star and together form the outline of a large isosceles triangle. The star at the N tip is a close faint triple star. Most of the stars in this scattered group form the triangle with very few in the central portion. Does not appear to be a cluster but rather a unimpressive random grouping, noticeably aligned in lanes. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7085 = MCG +01-55-001 = CGCG 402-002 = NPM1G +06.0539 21 32 25.2 +06 34 53 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 147d 17.5": extremely faint, small, slightly elongated. Located just S of a 7' line of mag 11-13 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 7086 = Cr 437 = Lund 993 = OCL-214 21 30 27 +51 36.0 V = 8.4; Size 9 17.5": about 75 stars mag 10-14 in a 10' diameter. Fairly rich and contains six brighter stars. Most stars are located in a compact rich 5' group. A second group is to the north. A straight line of stars trails off to the SE with a mag 9.5 star at the end of the string. Includes several faint double stars. There are two large dark voids to the NE. This is a pretty cluster at low power using a 20mm Nagler. ************************************************************ NGC 7087 = ESO 343-008 = MCG -07-44-025 = LGG 445-008 21 34 33.4 -40 49 07 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 12.5; PA = 39d 17.5": Just picked up at lower elevation limit of Ray's mount! Appeared very faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, brighter core. Seeing too mushy at low elevation for good view. Nearby E343-007 to the west was not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 7089 = M2 21 33 27.2 -00 49 23 V = 6.6; Size 16 17.5" (8/2/86): over 100 stars resolved over the entire disc at 286x. Superb view at this magnification. 13": high resolution at edges, partially resolved core, symmetrical halo. 7/16/82 and 11/5/83 8" (10/4/80): intense core, faint halo. Faint stars are resolved in the outer halo. ************************************************************ NGC 7090 = ESO 188-012 = AM 2133-544 21 36 28.9 -54 33 26 V = 10.7; Size 7.4x1.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 127d 11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): moderately bright, fairly large, edge-on 5:1 NW-SE, 4.0'x0.8', broad concentration but there is no distinct core. Irregular surface brightness with a mottled appearance at 127x. Appears to fade suddenly in a couple of spots (possibly due to dust) including just SE of a mag 13.5-14 star which is superimposed on the SE side. Viewed at an elevation of 13?. ************************************************************ NGC 7091 = ESO 403-008 = MCG -06-47-007 = IC 5114 21 34 07.6 -36 39 12 V = 12.9; Size 2.1x1.7; SB = 14.1; PA = 86d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Requires averted vision and finder chart to pinpoint location but once identified could nearly hold continuously. Probably only viewed core as listed dimensions are much larger. Located 7' W of mag 6.9 SAO 213103. Not found on a previous attempt. ************************************************************ NGC 7092 = M39 = Cr 438 21 31.7 +48 25 V = 4.6; Size 32 17.5": very bright, very large, about 30' diameter, scattered. Includes 18 bright stars mag 7-8. Most of the brighter stars form a triangular outline although a few bright stars are inside and outside. The bright star at the SE corner has about six faint stars close following. Includes several wide double stars. The bright stars are superimposed on a background of 100-150 faint stars. Fairly uniformly distributed though many stars are in short arcs and winding lanes. The faint stars are no richer than the milky way concentration. Best view with 20 Nagler at 100x. 8": very bright, very large, 30' diameter, triangle shape, includes four bright stars mag 7 and ten fairly bright stars mag 8-9. Large and scattered so needs very low power. Partial resolution in 8x50 binoculars. Naked-eye cluster in a dark sky. ************************************************************ NGC 7093 21 34 20 +45 59.7 Size 5 17.5": fairly well detached but scattered group highlighted by mag 8.5 SAO 51043 at the W edge. There is also a mag 10 star on the south side and a total of about two dozen stars in a 5' region. Shows best at 100x and at 220x but does not look at all like a cluster and only distinguished by the few brighter stars. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7094 = PK 66-28.1 = PN G066.7-28.2 = K 1-19 21 36 52.9 +12 47 19 V = 13.7; Size 99"x91" 18" (10/9/04): picked up at 73x using the OIII filter as a fairly faint, round, evenly lit 90" disc. Good contrast gain with the filter. Faintly visible unfiltered at 160x as a moderately large but low surface brightness halo surrounding the 13.5 magnitude central star. A faint mag 14.5 star is atf the NE edge of the halo. A string of 3 mag 14-15 stars is ~2' NE. Images show the a complex multi-rim structure (brighter along the west side) with a darker center, but visually the planetary appeared pretty featureless. Located 7' S of a mag 10 star (SAO 107277). 17.5" (10/2/99): at 100x and OIII filter appears fairly faint, round, moderately large, 1.5' diameter, even glow. At 220x without filter, the central star is easily visible surrounded by a round, low surface brightness glow. A very faint star is at the NE edge. No annularity seen. 13" (6/18/85): at 62x with filter appears faint, moderately large, round. Without a filter the faint mag 13.7 central star is visible surrounded by a very low even surface brightness halo 1.5' in diameter. ************************************************************ NGC 7099 = M30 = E531-SC21 21 40 22.0 -23 10 45 V = 7.4; Size 12.0 17.5" (8/17/01): viewed at 575x in excellent seeing. Very irregular appearance with strings of stars emanating from a irregular bright, partially resolved core. A prong off the W side heads NW with three equally spaced similar stars with a 4th star a close triple. Another bright line of three stars heads due north with a fainter bent elbow of stars angling towards the NE. Roughly a dozen stars trail to the east with a large gap towards the edge of the halo. A fairly well defined semi-circle of stars open to the north passes directly through the core and off the SE side. The outer halo is peppered with dozens of faint stars over a dim background haze and with concentration the overall diameter increases significantly to at least 10'. 17.5" (7/5/86): the small bright core is not resolved but the halo is well resolved into 50-60 stars. A small circular detached piece is E of the core with resolved stars. Along the N side the resolved stars are brighter and arranged in lanes. 13" (9/29/84): fascinating view at 350x; ~25 stars resolved in the outer halo. A few stars (half dozen) are bunched together near the bright, unresolved irregular core over a fainter diffuse halo. 13": three star lanes are obvious on the N side. Good resolution in the halo and outer stragglers. The core appears on the verge of resolution at 288x. 8": two short straight star lanes to N and NW give a unique "prong" appearance. A few faint stars are resolved SE of the core. ************************************************************ NGC 7101 = MCG +01-55-007 = CGCG 402-012 = NPM1G +08.0499 21 39 34.6 +08 52 37 V = 13.9; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, broad concentration. Located 20' SSW of EE Pegasi. Discovered by Marth (m448). Because of a mix-up in the original published positions of N7100 and N7101 (Marth's dec was 6' in error), N7101 = M+01-55-007 is identified in CGCG and PGC as N7100 instead of N7101 (MCG gives the correct ID although listed as uncertain). RNGC identifies N7101 with an extremely faint companion close NW of the real N7101 (which is misidentified as N7100). See RNGC Corrections #2 although my conclusions are not valid. This galaxy is not listed in UGC or RC3. ************************************************************ NGC 7102 = UGC 11786 = MCG +01-55-008 = CGCG 402-013 = IC 5127? 21 39 44.7 +06 17 10 V = 13.5; Size 1.7x1.1; SB = 14.0; PA = 153d 17.5": moderately large but very diffuse, gradually brightens in the middle, slightly elongated NW-SE. A mag 10 star is 3.5' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7103 = ESO 531-015 = NPM1G -22.0349 21 39 51.4 -22 28 26 V = 12.6; Size 1.4x1.2; SB = 13.0 17.5" (10/13/90): faint, small, round, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Brightest in a group of four with N7104 4.0' NE, IC 5122 4.2' NNW, and IC 1393 6.4' NE. Globular cluster M30 lies 45' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7104 = ESO 531-G018 = MCG -04-51-008 = NPM1G -22.0351 21 40 03.2 -22 25 29 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 13.7; PA = 51d 17.5": faint, very small, round, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Second brightest of four with N7103 4.0' SW, IC 1393 2.7' ENE and IC 5122 4.2' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7105 = MCG -02-55-001 21 41 41.3 -10 38 08 V = 13.0; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.0; PA = 135d 18" (7/30/03): at 257x appears faint, small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 0.6'x0.4', contains a small brighter core. Situtated just 33" SE of a mag 10 star which detracts from viewing! This galaxy is located 25' SE of Leavenworth's position but was positively identified as N7105 using the Leander-McCormick sketch. Discovered by Leavenworth. Not found by Howe on 3 nights (IC 2 notes) who noted it might be a double star in the vicinity. Listed as nonexistent in the RNGC. Based on the Leander-McCormick sketch this number was identified as M-02-55-001 by Corwin. ************************************************************ NGC 7108 = N7111 = MCG -01-55-002 21 41 53.8 -06 42 32 See observing notes for N7111. Discovered by Marth at 21 40 55 -06 46 (2000). There is no object at this position but exactly 1.0 tmin E is N7111, correctly placed by Stephan at 21 41 53.8 -06 42 32 (2000). The galaxy identified as N7108 in the RNGC is a virtually stellar galaxy surrounded by several faint stars and located over 20 arcmin following Marth's position and 12' ESE of N7111. The simplest solution here is to assume a 1.0 min error in RA by Marth, and equate N7108 = N7111 Listed as N7108 in the ESGC (Marth has the prior discovery) with N7111 as the secondary ID although either primary ID is justified. Listed in RNGC Corrections #5. ************************************************************ NGC 7109 = ESO 403-015 = MCG -06-47-011 = VV 376 21 41 58.5 -34 26 45 V = 13.4; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, small, round, low even surface brightness. An wide evenly matched double star (mag 13.5-14 at 36") is 4' E. N7110 is 17' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7110 = ESO 403-016 = MCG -06-47-012 = LGG 445-016 21 42 12.1 -34 09 44 V = 13.4; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 76d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 ~E-W, broad concentration, low surface brightness. A wide double star 11.5/11.5 at 48" separation is 4' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7111 = MCG -01-55-002 = N7108 21 41 53.7 -06 42 32 V = 12.8; Size 1.3x0.8; SB = 12.7; PA = 45d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated SW-NE. The nucleus appears offset to the NW side. Member of Abell 2366. ************************************************************ NGC 7112 = MCG +02-55-009 = CGCG 427-016 = N7113 21 42 26.6 +12 34 07 See observing notes for N7713. Malcolm Thomson: N7112, N7113 were discovered by Swift in July 1886 and Marth in April 1863, respectively. Their discovery positions (precessed to 2000) and descriptions are as follows: N7112 21 42 20 +12 34 47 eeF, S, R, pB* with dist companion close p; v diff. N7113 21 42 27 +12 37 vF, S, stell The RNGC and CGCG identify these numbers with the following two galaxies: (R)N7112 21 42 22.9 +12 29 54 U11794 = M+02-55-010 = Z427-014 (R)N7113 21 42 26.7 +12 34 09 M+02-55-009 = Z427-016 MCG does not assign a NGC number to the first galaxy but identifies the second galaxy as N7112. Marth's position for N7113 is 3' S of M+02-55-009 but is an exact match in RA. Swift's RA for N7112 matches M+02-55-010 although his declination would then be 5' off and actually matches N7113. Furthermore, his description "pB* with dist companion p" applies to N7113 as mag 8.7 SAO 107337 is located 1' preceding. This bright star also has a "distant companion", which is a mag 13 star 53" ENE. Finally, if Swift was not aware of Marth's discovery then he most likely recorded the brighter of the pair which is N7113. So, based on Swift's visual observation it appears likely that N7112 = N7113. ************************************************************ NGC 7113 = MCG +02-55-009 = CGCG 427-016 = N7112 21 42 26.6 +12 34 07 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.5 17.5" (9/2/89): faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, weak concentration, faint stellar nucleus. Located 1' E of mag 8.7 SAO 107337. A mag 13 star is 1' NW. Forms a pair with N7112 5' SSW. 17.5" (7/16/88): faint, small, round. ************************************************************ NGC 7115 = ESO 531-025 = MCG -04-51-011 = VV 800 21 43 39.3 -25 21 07 V = 13.7; Size 1.5x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 66d 17.5": faint, fairly small, edge-on 4:1 WSW-ENE, 0.8'x0.2', brighter core. A very faint mag 15 star is involved at the WSW end. ************************************************************ NGC 7116 = UGC 11796 = MCG +05-51-001 = CGCG 493-005 21 42 40.2 +28 56 48 V = 13.3; Size 1.1x0.4; SB = 12.4; PA = 105d 17.5": fairly faint, thin edge-on WNW-ESE, small, weak concentration. Located 24' NW of Mu 1 Cygni (V = 4.8). ************************************************************ NGC 7120 = MCG -01-55-006 21 44 33.2 -06 31 23 V = 14.4; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 135d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7121 = MCG -01-55-008 21 44 52.6 -03 37 11 V = 13.8; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 165d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, 1.5'x0.75', weak concentration. A mag 11.5 star is 1.5' ESE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7123 = ESO 075-027 = LGG 447-003 21 50 46.4 -70 19 59 V = 12.2; Size 3.0x1.4; SB = 13.7; PA = 146d 18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x, appears moderately bright and large, elongated 5:3 NW-SE, 2.2'x1.2', fairly sharply concentrated with a bright core and much fainter extensions. Located 5.2' WNW of mag 7.8 SAO 257969. This galaxy is an early-type spiral with a sharp, narrow dust lane (not seen) similar to N7814. ************************************************************ NGC 7127 = Lund 997 = OCL-219 21 43 41 +54 37.7 Size 3 17.5": at 220x, 15 stars mag 11-14 are visible in a 3' diameter. Course but evenly spaced and doesn't stand out in the field, appears fully resolved. The brightest mag 11 star forms the center of fairly striking "stick figure" with six stars or else a 5-pointed "star". Mag 7 SAO 33682 lies 10' WSW. About 4' NW is a more scattered group of 10 slightly brighter stars. 8": compact, about 10 stars mag 10-13 but not rich. Located 10' E of a mag 7 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7128 = Cr 440 = Lund 998 = OCL-218 21 43 57 +53 42.9 V = 9.7; Size 3 17.5": 22 stars mag 11-13 in rich and compact 2.5' region. Most stars are arranged in oval ring NW-SE. A mag 11.5 star at the E edge has several very faint companions. Two mag 11 stars are on the south side. A double star mag 12/12 is on the west side as well as a few other double stars. A string of stars oriented SW-NE is just NW of the oval ring. 8": 15 faint stars, small, rich, over background haze, two mag 11 stars are at the S edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7129 = LBN 497 = IC 5134 = IC 5132 = IC 5133 21 42 59 +66 06.8 Size 8x7 17.5" (10/17/98): fairly high surface brightness nebulosity ~3'x2', surrounding three mag 9.5-10.5 stars at 220x. At 280x, the brightest region surrounds the southern star (also the brightest star) and the star to the NE. Just preceding this second star is a small knot which does not appear to be surrounding a star. A 3rd involved star on the preceding side has the weakest halo. There is an additional pair of stars nearby to the SW but they do not appear to be surrounded by halos. The entire group is encased in a diffuse glow and the surrounding region appears to be dusty. IC 5132/5133 are very weak nebulae surround mag 12 stars ~5' NNW. 17.5" (9/23/89): fairly bright reflection nebula surrounded three bright stars. The brightest portion includes the southern star. Also a bright knot is at the N end which is not surrounding a star (or the star is embedded). 13" (7/20/85): fairly bright with 0III filter but dims using a Daystar 300 filter. This nebulous region includes four or five stars and appears brighter around these stars. A small knot is at the north end and a second knot is at the south end. ************************************************************ NGC 7130 = ESO 403-032 = AM 2145-351 = LGG 445-017 = IC 5135 21 48 19.5 -34 57 06 V = 12.1; Size 1.5x1.4; SB = 12.7 17.5" (8/6/97): moderately bright, moderately large, round, ~1.5' diameter. Well concentrated with a prominent core and much fainter halo. N7135 lies 19' ENE. 17.5" (7/16/93): moderately bright, moderately large, slightly elongated ~N-S, large bright core. Appears to have a knot or star superimposed at the N edge. Second of three with N7135 19' ENE and IC 5131 11' NW. 13": faint, small, round, N7135 in field 19' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7131 = MCG -02-55-002 = NPM1G -13.0540 21 47 36.1 -13 10 57 V = 13.7; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 14.1; PA = 115d 17.5": faint, small, almost round, bright core. A mag 14.5 star is 35" SSE of center. A bright pretty double star (?2826 = 8.3/9.0 at 4") is located 5' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7132 = MCG +02-55-013 = CGCG 427-024 21 47 16.6 +10 14 28 V = 14.2; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.8; PA = 114d 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated E-W, small bright core. An extremely faint star is possibly involved. A mag 10.9 star is located 1.1' W. ************************************************************ NGC 7134 21 48 55.8 -12 58 28 Size 0.5 17.5": interesting asterism consisting of a very tight group of four mag 14/15 stars in a 30" arc concave to the south. Situated just 30" S of a mag 12 star. The brightest star is 25" due S of the mag 12 star and the faintest mag 15 star is at the W end of the arc. Nicely resolved at 280x and 410x. N7131 lies 23' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7135 = ESO 403-IG 035 = MCG -06-48-001 = AM 2146-350 21 49 45.6 -34 52 33 V = 11.7; Size 3.0x1.9; SB = 13.5; PA = 47d 17.5" (8/6/97): moderately bright, moderately large, ~2' diameter, irregularly shaped bright core. The halo appears to have an uneven or mottled surface brightness. A mag 14-15 star is embedded at the W edge [34" from center]. Located just following a bright triangle of mag 9.5-10.5 stars. N7130 lies 19' WSW. 17.5" (7/16/93): fairly faint, fairly small, round, broad weak concentration, small bright core. Follows an isosceles triangle of mag 9.5-10.5 stars including mag 9.4 SAO 213316 5' NW, a mag 10 star 3.3' SW and a mag 11 star 2' N. Third of three with N7130 19' WSW. 17.5" (7/30/92): fairly faint, fairly small, round, broad mild concentration. Unusual as three stars mag 9-10 just W form a right triangle. The galaxy is just E of a line connecting the two stars on the E side of the triangle. 13": faint, small, round, similar to N7130 19' WSW. A triangle of stars precedes the galaxy. ************************************************************ NGC 7137 = UGC 11815 = MCG +04-51-005 = CGCG 472-008 21 48 13.0 +22 09 38 V = 12.4; Size 1.6x1.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 36d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, oval SSW-NNE. Mottled appearance with an irregular surface brightness and an impression of knots involved. 8": very faint, small, round, diffuse. ************************************************************ NGC 7138 = UGC 11817 = MCG +02-55-014 = CGCG 427-025 21 49 01.1 +12 30 51 V = 14.2; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 13.4; PA = 177d 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated NNW-SSE. A mag 13.5 star is at the NW end 27" from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 7139 = PK 104+7.1 = PN G104.1+07.9 21 46 08.6 +63 47 29 V = 13.4; Size 86"x70" 18" (8/17/04): easily picked up at 115x unfiltered. At 225x appears moderately bright and large, slightly elongated ~N-S, ~1.2'x1.0'. A mag 13.5 star is just off the SE end. The rim appears to be slightly brighter, particularly along the SE side towards the mag 13.5 star. 17.5" (10/13/01): easily picked up sweeping at 100x without a filter. Appears moderately bright, round, 1.2' diameter, crisp-edged. A mag 13.5 star is off the SE edge. Excellent view at 280x without filter. The surface brightness appears irregular with a slightly brighter rim, particularly along the eastern half of the rim. An extremely faint star is intermittently visible right at the NE edge. A nice, elongated group of 6-8 stars follows the planetary in the same high power field. Central star not seen at 280x. 17.5" (8/8/91): moderately bright, fairly large, slightly elongated, 1.2' diameter. A mag 13.5 star is just off the SE edge 40" from the center. A slightly darker center is visible with an OIII filter at 140x but the annularity is subtle. No central star visible. 8" (8/28/81): extremely faint, moderately large, round, difficult, a faint star is near the south edge. Located about 4' NW of a faint curving arc of stars and 23' E of mag 7 SAO 19595. This is one of the faintest planetaries observed with the C8. The declination given incorrectly at +63? 39' (2000) in the RNGC, SC2000, Strausberg, Hynes, N2000 and U2000. The position is correct in the NGC, PK and Skiff. Error discovered by KW and verified on POSS, SG. Exact position 21h 44m 49.8s +63? 33' 33" (1950). ************************************************************ NGC 7142 = Cr 442 = Lund 1000 = OCL-241 21 45 09 +65 46.5 V = 9.3; Size 4 13.1" (7/20/85): fairly rich but somewhat scattered in parts, large. Includes three brighter mag 10 stars but otherwise fairly uniform and rich in mag 12.5- 13.5 stars. 8": large, spread out. There is a string of stars on the E and SE edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7143 21 48 53.9 +29 57 24 18" (10/25/03): this is a faint, very close pair of mag 15 stars which are just resolved at 257x. At first glance at 215x, this pair appeared nebulous. Also, an easier distinctive pair of mag 14 stars is just 2' E. Located 28' SW of mag 5.1 14 Pegasi. ************************************************************ NGC 7144 = ESO 237-011 = LGG 448-001 21 52 42.4 -48 15 14 V = 10.8; Size 3.7x3.6; SB = 13.6 11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): moderately bright and large, round, 1.5' diameter, increases to a very small brighter nucleus. This galaxy has a high surface brightness. A mag 11 star lies 3' NNE. In the same 38' field at 127x as N7145, situated 23' NNE. Brightest in a small group along with N7155 and N7151 (not viewed). ************************************************************ NGC 7145 = ESO 237-013 = LGG 448-002 21 53 20.2 -47 52 57 V = 11.2; Size 2.5x2.4; SB = 13.1 11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): moderately bright and large, round, 1.2' diameter, small bright core. Bracketed by mag 13 stars just 0.8' SE and 1.3' NW of center. A mag 11 star lies 2.4' SSE. Forms a wide pair (same field) as N7144 23' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 7146 = MCG +00-55-024 = CGCG 376-044 21 51 47.4 +03 01 01 V = 14.3; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 80d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated ~E-W. A brighter star is at the E end. Forms a pair with N7147 4.3' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7147 = MCG +00-55-025 = CGCG 376-045 = NPM1G +02.0511 21 51 58.4 +03 04 18 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, weak concentration. Forms a pair with N7146 4.3' SW. Located 14' S of N7149. ************************************************************ NGC 7149 = UGC 11835 = MCG +00-55-026 = CGCG 376-047 = NPM1G +03.0571 21 52 11.7 +03 18 04 V = 13.2; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.4; PA = 25d 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration. On a line close S are two stars; a mag 14 star 0.8' SSW and a mag 12 star 1.4' SSW of center. Brightest of three with N7146 and N7147 15' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 7152 = ESO 466-013 = MCG -05-51-020 21 53 59.0 -29 17 21 V = 13.6; Size 1.2x0.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 17d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 3:2 N-S. A mag 14 star is at the SW end 34" from center and a mag 14.5 star is just off the SE end. A pair of mag 12-13 stars lie 3.5' N. N7153 is 15' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7153 = ESO 466-016 = MCG -05-51-022 21 54 35.4 -29 03 49 V = 13.4; Size 1.9x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 68d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 WSW-ENE, brighter core. Located 10' NNW of mag 9.2 SAO 190727. N7152 lies 15' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 7154 = ESO 404-008 = MCG -06-48-005 = LGG 450-001 21 55 21.0 -34 48 51 V = 12.4; Size 2.1x1.6; SB = 13.6; PA = 102d 13.1": very faint, elongated 3:2, low even surface brightness, diffuse, requires averted. ************************************************************ NGC 7156 = UGC 11843 = MCG +00-55-029 = CGCG 376-053 21 54 33.6 +02 56 35 V = 12.5; Size 1.6x1.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 105d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, weak concentration, irregular surface brightness, appears mottled. ************************************************************ NGC 7157 = ESO 532-003 = MCG -04-51-015 = AM 2154-253 21 56 56.7 -25 21 02 V = 14.1; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 5d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, round, 0.7' diameter, low even surface brightness. A mag 14.5 star is 1.9' N of center. Located 2.7' ENE of mag 9.3 SAO 190762. Uncertain NGC identification as no "bright double star preceding". ************************************************************ NGC 7159 = CGCG 428-003 21 56 25.6 +13 33 45 V = 14.3; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 168d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated ~N-S. A mag 14.5 star at the S end interferes with viewing. ************************************************************ NGC 7160 = Cr 443 = Lund 1002 = OCL-236 21 53 40 +62 36.2 V = 6.1; Size 7 18" (8/17/04): at 160x, ~40 stars are visible in a 8'x6' group, extended SW-NE. The cluster is dominated by two mag 7 and 8 stars that are separated by 1'. Both of these stars have much fainter companions. Another nice, mag 13 pair is SW of the mag 7 star. Stands out well in the field. 17.5" (10/5/91): about three dozen stars in a 7' diameter. Very bright, elongated SW-NE although scattered outliers make the cluster rounder. Includes several fairly bright stars with two stars mag 7.0/7.9 at 1.0' separation NE of center which are surrounded by a semicircle of nine stars. Includes several double stars with a mag 10 star which has a very faint companion on its W side. Not rich but distinctive. Mag 6.8 SAO 19698 is 11' NW at the edge of the field. 8" (10/31/81): about two dozen stars in a bright cluster, not dense, includes two mag 8 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 7161 21 56 57.2 +02 55 39 18" (10/25/03): this is a close pair of faint mag 15 stars at 9" separation, situated nearly at the midpoint of two mag 13 stars ~2' N and 2' S. Resolved at 250x, but the faint pair appears nebulous at lower powers. Located 10' N of a distinctive equilateral triangle of stars highlighted by mag 8.9 SAO 127184. ************************************************************ NGC 7163 = ESO 466-030 = MCG -05-51-035 21 59 20.3 -31 52 55 V = 13.3; Size 1.9x1.1; SB = 14.0; PA = 101d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, irregularly round, low surface brightness, diffuse with ill-defined edges, weakly concentrated but no core, requires averted to see well. Located 7.5' W of a mag 9.5 star. The N7172-N7176 group is 35'-40' E. ************************************************************ NGC 7164 = CGCG 377-006 = NPM1G +01.0536 21 56 23.6 +01 21 50 V = 14.2; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 55d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, low surface brightness. Five stars mag 11-15 in a string to the NE are almost collinear with N7164. Located 12' from core of ARC 2397 (possible member?) ************************************************************ NGC 7165 = MCG -03-56-002 21 59 26.1 -16 30 44 V = 13.2; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 67d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, even concentration, small bright core. Located equidistant from a mag 13 star 2.1' WNW and a mag 12.5 star 2.0' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7167 = ESO 532-009 = MCG -04-52-001 = AM 2157-245 22 00 30.9 -24 38 00 V = 12.5; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 13.2; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval 3:2 WNW-ESE, weak concentration. A mag 10.5 star is off the E end 1.3' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 7168 = ESO 237-026 = AM 2158-515 22 02 07.4 -51 44 35 V = 11.9; Size 2.0x1.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 68d 18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 228x, moderately bright, fairly small, round, 1' diameter, sharply concentrated with a very small bright core. A mag 14.5 star is close SE, just 43" from the center. Located 27' S of brighter IC 5152. A faint companion (identified as APMBGC 237+008+104 in NED) is located 3' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7170 22 01 26.3 -05 25 58 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.6; PA = 158d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, broad concentration. A nice double star is 5' W consisting of a mag 12/13 duo at 9" separation. ************************************************************ NGC 7171 = MCG -02-56-005 22 01 02.0 -13 16 11 V = 12.2; Size 2.6x1.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 120d 13.1" (9/3/83): faint, very diffuse, moderately large, weakly concentrated but no nucleus, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE. Appears fainter than the V magnitude suggests. ************************************************************ NGC 7172 = ESO 466-038 = MCG -05-52-007 = AM 2159-320 = LGG 450-006 = HCG 90a 22 02 01.7 -31 52 18 V = 11.9; Size 2.5x1.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 100d 13.1": moderately bright, fairly large, elongated, fairly diffuse. Brightest of four in HCG 90. The compact trio consisting of N7173, N7174, N7176 is roughly 7' S. 8": very faint, fairly small, elongated E-W. ************************************************************ NGC 7173 = ESO 466-039 = MCG -05-52-008 = UGCA 422 = VV 698 = LGG 450-007 = HCG 90c 22 02 03.4 -31 58 27 V = 12.0; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 12.1; PA = 143d 13.1": faint, small, round. Similar in size and brightness to N7176 1.5' SE in a compact trio with N7174 1.3' SE. Member of the HCG 90 = N7173 group. 8": faint, small. The RNGC reverses the identification of N7173 and N7174. JH's position (h3909) matches E466-039 = Hick 90c = M-05-52-008 in a tight group. RNGC reverses the identifications of N7173 and N7174 making N7173 and N7176 the contact pair instead of N7174/7176 as described by h. Observed and measured by Burnham (Publ of Lick Observatory, II) who identified the gx's correctly. See RNGC Corrections #1. ************************************************************ NGC 7174 = ESO 466-040 = MCG -05-52-010 = VV 698 = LGG 450-004 = HCG 90d 22 02 06.8 -31 59 37 V = 13.3; Size 2.3x1.2; SB = 14.3; PA = 88d 13.1": fairly faint, small. Virtually in contact with N7176 on the NE edge 26" separation. In compact trio with N7173 1.3' NW in the N7172 group. The identifications of N7173 and N7174 are reversed in the RNGC. JH position is exact. The RNGC reverses the identifications of N7173 and N7174. N7174 forms a close pair with N7176 (as described by JH) whereas the RNGC makes N7173 /7176 the contact pair. See RNGC Corrections #1. Only a combined position for N7174/7176 in GSC. ************************************************************ NGC 7175 21 58 51.5 +54 49 01 17.5": at 100x there is no noticeable clustering at the John Herschel's position centered on a mag 9 star at 21 58 51.5 +54 49 01. Appears to be simply a rich milky way field over unresolved haze. Herschel's description appears to apply to rich star fields in this area and no specific cluster. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7176 = ESO 466-041 = MCG -05-52-011 = UGCA 423 = VV 698 = LGG 450-008 = HCG 90b 22 02 08.4 -31 59 30 V = 11.3; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 11.1 13.1": faint, small, round, similar to N7173 1.5' NW. Forms a contact pair with N7174 at the SW edge in the N7172 group = HCG 90. 8": faint, small. Component of an unresolved pair with N7174. ************************************************************ NGC 7177 = UGC 11872 = MCG +03-56-003 = CGCG 451-002 22 00 41.2 +17 44 17 V = 11.2; Size 3.1x2.0; SB = 13.0; PA = 90d 17.5": very bright, moderately large, elongated 2:1 E-W, 2'x1'. Unusual appearance as the very bright core is elongated at nearly a 45? angle (SW-NE) to the major axis and contains a stellar nucleus. There is a hint of an irregular surface brightness in the outer halo. 13": moderately bright, brighter core, elongated WSW-ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7178 = ESO 404-022 = MCG -06-48-016 22 02 25.2 -35 47 26 V = 14.0; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 172d 17.5": extremely faint, small, round, 30" diameter. Appears as a difficult low surface brightness patch with no concentration. Located 2.6' N of mag 8.1 SAO 213493. mag 8 star 2' S. Much more difficult to view than IC 5157 located 53' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7179 = ESO 108-011 = LGG 452-001 22 04 49.5 -64 02 49 V = 12.8; Size 2.0x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 48d 18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): first in a group of 5 with brightest member N7192. At 228x, appeared moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 5:2 SW-NE, 1.8'x, 0.7', brighter core. I had the impression this was a barred spiral. A mag 13 star is just S of the SE end. Located 21' NW of N7192. ************************************************************ NGC 7180 = ESO 601-006 = MCG -04-52-008 22 02 18.4 -20 32 53 V = 12.6; Size 1.6x0.7; SB = 12.7; PA = 65d 17.5" (10/12/85): fairly faint, very small, small bulging bright core, surrounded by oval halo. Located 16' NNW of N7184 in a group. N7185 lies 10' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7181 = CGCG 377-014 = NPM1G -02.0476 22 01 43.5 -01 57 38 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 95d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, small bright core. A mag 14.5 star is just 0.6' SE of center. Forms a pair with N7182 14' S. ************************************************************ NGC 7182 = MCG +00-56-006 = CGCG 377-015 = NPM1G -02.0477 22 01 51.6 -02 11 48 V = 14.3; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 13.0; PA = 110d 17.5": faint, very small, round, easy with averted, small bright core. Forms a pair with N7181 14' N. Located 21' W of Omicron Aquarii (V = 4.7). ************************************************************ NGC 7183 = ESO 601-008 = MCG -03-56-004 22 02 21.6 -18 54 59 V = 11.9; Size 3.8x1.1; SB = 13.4; PA = 77d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, gradually increases to a small bright core. Located at the center of four stars mag 11- 13; the closest of the four is a mag 12 star 1.9' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7184 = ESO 601-009 = MCG -04-52-009 = UGCA 425 22 02 39.8 -20 48 46 V = 10.8; Size 6.0x1.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 61d 17.5" (10/12/85): bright, large, very elongated WSW-ENE, small bright core, long faint extensions 5'-6' length. A mag 12 star is off the NE edge. In a group with N7180, N7185 and N7188. 8" (8/28/81): faint, fairly large, edge-on, narrow. ************************************************************ NGC 7185 = ESO 601-010 = MCG -04-52-011 22 02 56.7 -20 28 17 V = 12.6; Size 2.3x1.5; SB = 13.8; PA = 15d 17.5" (10/12/85): fairly faint, elongated ~E-W, bright core, stellar nucleus, surrounded by faint extensions. Located within the N7184 group. Appears slightly fainter than N7180 10' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 7187 = ESO 404-024 = MCG -06-48-018 = AM 2159-330 = LGG 450-011 22 02 44.3 -32 48 11 V = 12.5; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 39' S of mag 6.7 SAO 213495. ************************************************************ NGC 7188 = ESO 601-011 = MCG -04-52-012 22 03 29.0 -20 19 05 V = 13.2; Size 1.6x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 44d 17.5" (10/12/85): very faint, small, slightly elongated, weak concentration, very diffuse. Located 10' NNE of N7185 and a member of the N7184 group. ************************************************************ NGC 7189 = UGC 11882 = MCG +00-56-007 = CGCG 377-017 22 03 16.0 +00 34 16 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 115d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated NW-SE, small bright core, stellar nucleus or faint star superimposed. Located 33' E of 28 Aquarii (V = 5.8). ************************************************************ NGC 7190 = UGC 11885 = CGCG 428-019 = NPM1G +10.0537 22 03 06.7 +11 11 57 V = 13.8; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 66d 17.5": faint, small, round, small bright core. Located in field 10' S of 21 Pegasi (V = 5.8). ************************************************************ NGC 7191 = ESO 108-013 = LGG 452-003 22 06 51.3 -64 38 03 V = 13.1; Size 1.6x0.6; SB = 12.8; PA = 136d 18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 228x, fairly faint, moderately large, elongated nearly 3:1 NW-SE, 1.4'x0.5', weak concentration. Located 19' due south of N7192 and second of 5 in a group. N7199 is located 11' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 7192 = ESO 108-012 = LGG 452-002 22 06 50.2 -64 18 57 V = 11.2; Size 2.0x1.9; SB = 12.7 18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly bright, round, 1.5' diameter, well concentrated with a very small bright core. A mag 10 star lies 5.7' E. Brightest in a group with 5 members including N7179, N7191, N7199 and N7219. ************************************************************ NGC 7193 22 03 03.8 +10 48 06 Size 8 17.5": this asterism consists of almost two dozen scattered stars mostly mag 10 and 11 in an elongated 10'x2' group oriented WNW-ESE. The stars are spread out but well-detached in the field and immediately catch the eye at low power. A faint galaxy IC 5160 lies 7' N of the center of the group. ************************************************************ NGC 7194 = UGC 11888 = MCG +02-56-008 = CGCG 428-021 22 03 30.9 +12 38 12 V = 13.1; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 20d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, weak concentration. Forms a close pair with N7195 1.5' N. ************************************************************ NGC 7195 = MCG +02-56-008 = CGCG 428-022 = NPM1G +12.0546 22 03 30.3 +12 39 39 V = 14.7; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 12.8 17.5": very faint, very small, round. Located 1.5' N of N7194. ************************************************************ NGC 7197 = UGC 11887 = MCG +07-45-005 = CGCG 530-003 22 02 58.0 +41 03 32 V = 12.8; Size 1.6x0.8; SB = 12.9; PA = 112d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE, very bright core. Located 4.1' WNW of mag 8.2 SAO 51599. Situated in a very rich star field which includes many fairly bright stars mag 10-11. ************************************************************ NGC 7198 = MCG +00-56-008 = CGCG 377-023 = NPM1G -00.0573 22 05 14.2 -00 38 54 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, sharp stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is 0.7' SE of center. Located 21' SSW of Alpha Aquarii (V = 3.0). ************************************************************ NGC 7199 = ESO 108-014 22 08 29.9 -64 42 23 V = 13.1; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 12.9; PA = 30d 18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 228x appeared fairly faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 0.8'x0.7', brighter core. A mag 11 star lies 2.7 W. Fourth of five in a group with N7191 11' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7201 = ESO 467-004 = MCG -05-52-026 22 06 31.9 -31 15 47 V = 12.8; Size 1.6x0.5; SB = 12.4; PA = 128d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core. First of three on a line in field with N7203 6.5' NNE and N7204 13.5' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7203 = ESO 467-007 = MCG -05-52-027 22 06 43.9 -31 09 45 V = 12.6; Size 1.6x0.9; SB = 12.8; PA = 72d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core. Slightly brighter than N7201 6.5' SSW. Second of three on line with N7204 7.0' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7204 = ESO 467-IG 008 = MCG -05-52-028/029 = AM 2204-311 = VV 685 22 06 54.0 -31 02 59 V = 13.5; Size 1.2x0.5; SB = 12.7 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, diffuse. Faintest and last of three with N7201 13.5' SSW and N7203 7.0' SSW. Mag 8.2 SAO 213556 is 7.2' NNE and mag 9.6 SAO 213549 5.8' N. This is an interacting double system. ************************************************************ NGC 7205 = ESO 146-009 = AM 2205-574 22 08 34.4 -57 26 33 V = 10.9; Size 4.1x2.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 73d 18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 228x, this galaxy was surprisingly bright and large, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, 3.5'x1.8'. Increases to a small bright core. The outer halo on the WSW end seems to more extensive but is a noticeably lower surface brightness. A single spiral arm appears to emerge from the core on the north side and wraps around clockwise towards the east! Situated between mag 8.9 SAO 247319 4' SW and a mag 10 star 4' NE. Straddles the border of Tucana and Indus and close to the SW corner of Grus. ************************************************************ NGC 7206 = UGC 11904 = MCG +03-56-007 = CGCG 451-006 22 05 40.9 +16 47 07 V = 13.3; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.7 17.5": faint, small, round, sharp concentration with a very small core. Pair with N7207 1.6' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7207 = CGCG 451-007 22 05 45.7 +16 46 04 Size 0.5x0.2; PA = 93d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Close pair with N7206 1.6' NW. Forms an equilateral triangle with two mag 14.5 stars 1' E. Not identified as N7207 in UGC or CGCG. ************************************************************ NGC 7208 = ESO 467-010 = MCG -05-52-032 = AM 2205-291 22 08 24.4 -29 03 04 V = 12.8; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 11.9; PA = 142d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, broad concentration but no nucleus. On a line between a mag 11.5 star 1.8' WSW and a mag 11 star 3.3' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7209 = Cr 444 = Mel 238 = Lund 1004 22 05 07 +46 29.0 V = 6.7; Size 25 17.5": 100-125 stars are resolved, bright, large. Located in a very rich field so does not stand out conspicuously. 13": about 75 stars, bright, fairly scattered. 8": fairly large, spread out, similar mags. Framed by an 8th magnitude star. ************************************************************ NGC 7211 = NPM1G -08.0602 22 06 21.9 -08 05 24 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 90d 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round, small bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 7212 22 07 02.0 +10 14 00 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x0.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 33d 17.5": extremely faint, small, diffuse. A mag 15 star is involved at the SW end. Located 16' NE of ?2857 = 7.2/9.0 at 20". ************************************************************ NGC 7213 = ESO 288-043 = AM 2206-472 22 09 16.3 -47 10 00 V = 10.1; Size 3.1x2.8; SB = 12.3 11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): fairly bright, moderately large, round, 1.5' diameter, increases to a small bright core. Very symmetrical appearance. Easy to located 16' SE of mag 1.7 Alpha Gruis. Forms the western vertex of an isosceles triangle with two mag 10.5 stars ~6' E and SE. 13.1": faint, small, round. Located 16' SE of Alpha Gruis (V = 1.7). This is farthest southern galaxy observed from northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 7214 = ESO 467-012 = MCG -05-52-034 = VV 700 = HCG 91a 22 09 07.6 -27 48 34 V = 12.7; Size 2.2x1.4; SB = 13.8 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated, very small very bright core, a mag 13 star is just off the SW end, 1.1' from center. This galaxy is the brightest of four in HCG 91. An almost stellar companion M-05-52-035 = HCG 91d is 30" NNE, M-05-52-036 = HCG 91c 2.2' NE and M-05-52-039 = HCG 91b 5' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7215 = CGCG 377-031 22 08 34.5 +00 30 42 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 88d 17.5": faint, small, elongated E-W, a small knot is possibly at the E end. Located 10.4' N of mag 8 SAO 27318. ************************************************************ NGC 7217 = UGC 11914 = MCG +05-52-001 = CGCG 494-002 22 07 52.4 +31 21 33 V = 10.1; Size 3.9x3.2; SB = 12.7; PA = 95d 17.5": very bright, fairly large, round, dominated by small very bright core, surrounded by larger halo. A mag 10.5 star is 3.2' SE of center. 8": fairly bright, round, moderately large, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7218 = MCG -03-56-008 22 10 11.7 -16 39 36 V = 12.0; Size 2.5x1.1; SB = 13.0; PA = 20d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, oval 2:1 SW-NE, 2.0'x1.0', broadly concentrated halo. Two mag 12.5/13.5 are just following; the brighter star is 1.0' E of center and the fainter star is at the NE tip. 8": faint, moderately large, elongated SW-NE, brighter core. 7/24/82 ************************************************************ NGC 7219 = ESO 108-019 = LGG 452-004 22 13 09.5 -64 50 49 V = 12.5; Size 1.7x1.0; SB = 13.0; PA = 27d 18" (7/6/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): last of 5 NGC galaxies in the N7192 group. At 228x it appeared fairly faint, small, round, 40" diameter. The brighter core is perhaps 15" and with averted vision the faint halo increased to ~1' diameter. A mag 13 star is less than 2' W. ************************************************************ NGC 7220 = ESO 532-028 = MCG -04-52-020 22 11 31.0 -22 57 10 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 3d 17.5": very faint, very small, irregularly round, gradually weak concentration. A mag 15 star is 1' N and a mag 12 star lies 3.0' N. ************************************************************ NGC 7221 = ESO 467-018 = MCG -05-52-043 = AM 2208-304 = LGG 454-001 22 11 15.2 -30 33 47 V = 12.1; Size 2.0x1.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 N-S, gradually brightens. A mag 13.5 star is just off the NE edge 1.3' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 7222 = UGC 11934 = MCG +00-56-012 = CGCG 377-035 = NPM1G +01.0542 22 10 51.7 +02 06 21 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x1.2; SB = 14.0; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, fairly small, diffuse, broadly concentrated. Located between a mag 12 star 1.9' S and mag 13 star 1.5' NW. A mag 11 star is 4.9' WNW. Relatively large for such a faint galaxy. ************************************************************ NGC 7223 = UGC 11931 = MCG +07-45-018 = CGCG 530-013 = Ho 788a = LGG 453-005 22 10 09.1 +41 01 02 V = 12.2; Size 1.7x1.2; SB = 12.8 17.5": moderately bright, fairly diffuse, slightly elongated ~N-S. There are two stars to the south including one at the south edge. An anonymous companion (2MASXi J2210056+410144) is 1.0' NW. 13": fairly faint, moderately large, diffuse, elongated N-S. Extends from a star on the S end in a fan-shape. A faint star is off the N end. A knot is suspected just W of the star at the N end (probably an anonymous companion). ************************************************************ NGC 7224 = UGC 11940 = MCG +04-52-004 = CGCG 473-006 = NPM1G +25.0494 22 11 35.4 +25 51 52 V = 13.2; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 13.8; PA = 110d 17.5": faint, small, irregularly round, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7225 = ESO 532-033 = MCG -04-52-023 = AM 2210-262 = LGG 457-004 22 13 08.4 -26 08 54 V = 12.2; Size 2.0x1.0; SB = 12.8; PA = 147d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, gradually increases to a small bright core. Located 12' NNE of mag 6.2 SAO 190967. ************************************************************ NGC 7226 = Cr 446 = Lund 1007 = OCL-226 22 10 26.9 +55 23 54 V = 9.6; Size 2 18" (8/17/04): at 225x, this is a small, faint group with 25-30 stars resolved in a 2'-2.5' region. The star at the NE edge is a nice, mag 12/13 double. The remaining stars are generally 14th-15th magnitude and some pop in and out of view. 17.5" (11/2/91): 15 stars resolved at 220x within a compact 2' diameter. The brightest mag 11 star is at the WNW edge and a close double star mag 12/13 at 11" is at the NE edge. The remaining dozen very faint stars are 14th and 15th mag and located along the south side. Situated in a rich star field over unresolved background haze. ************************************************************ NGC 7227 = UGC 11942 = MCG +06-48-015 = CGCG 513-012 22 11 31.3 +38 43 17 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 8d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 3:2 N-S, weak concentration, low surface brightness. View hindered by a mag 10 star at the SW end 34" from the center! Pair with N7228 3.6' ESE. Nearby are U11950 12' E and IC 5180 13' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7228 = UGC 11945 = MCG +06-48-016 = CGCG 513-013 22 11 48.6 +38 41 57 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.9; PA = 150d 17.5": faint, small, round, broad concentration, no sharp core. Close pair with N7228 3.6' WNW and U11950 also in field 8' E. ************************************************************ NGC 7229 = ESO 467-024 = MCG -05-52-051 = LGG 454-002 22 14 03.2 -29 22 58 V = 12.5; Size 1.8x1.5; SB = 13.5; PA = 157d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, round, low surface brightness, averted only. Located between two mag 14.5 stars 1.7' E and 1.2' SW. Forms the N vertex of a flat isosceles triangle with mag 9 SAO 190990 6' ESE and an evenly matched double star 5.4' SW (mag 14/14 at 18"). E467-026 = M-05-52-056 is located 15' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7230 = MCG -03-56-012 22 14 13.0 -17 04 27 V = 14.1; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.7 17.5": faint, small, round, broad concentration with no well-defined core. ************************************************************ NGC 7231 = UGC 11951 = CGCG 530-017 22 12 30.1 +45 19 42 V = 13.0; Size 1.9x0.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 88d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 E-W, unconcentrated glow. Two mag 14 stars are off the south edge. Located 15' SW of mag 5.5 SAO 51783 just off the edge of the field. This object appears as an unresolved patch in a rich milky way field (ZOA galaxy) as it is located just 9? from the galactic equator. ************************************************************ NGC 7232 = ESO 289-007 = LGG 455-002 22 15 38.0 -45 51 00 V = 12.0; Size 2.6x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 99d 13.1": faint, elongated WNW-ESE, brighter core. Forms a pair with N7233 1.9' E (not seen). Located just 3.0' SW of mag 8.5 SAO 231056 and 3.0' W of a mag 9.5 star. Brighter IC 5181 lies 26' SW. Very far south for viewing from Northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 7233 = ESO 289-008 = LGG 455-004 22 15 49.0 -45 50 47 V = 12.5; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 13.2; PA = 133d 13.1": not seen on 8/17/85. Close pair with N7232. Very far south from Northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 7234 22 12 25.0 +57 16 16 V = 7.7; Size 4 See observing notes for N7235. Discovered by WH (VIII 63): "A S Cl of pL st." Reinmuth writes "no distinct cluster" and repeated in Carlson and RNGC. Described as 8 packed stars at 255X by Ling (similar to my visual observation). GSC shows two of the stars and the position of the brightest mag 14 star is 22 12 18.0 +57 03 12. This place is 4.5' N of the NGC position. Close to the NGC position is a pair of mag 12-13 stars but no surrounding stars. See NGCBUGS as Corwin shows that N7234 is a duplicate of N7235. ************************************************************ NGC 7235 = Cr 447 = Lund 1008 = OCL-229 22 12 25.0 +57 16 16 V = 7.7; Size 4 18" (8/17/04): at 225x, nearly three dozen stars are resolved in a 4'x3' group, slightly extended E-W. The brightest mag 9 star is at the east end. A rich stream of faint stars over haze is the north side and angling WSW towards a mag 10.5 star on the west end. 17.5" (11/2/91): two dozen stars mag 9-15 in a 4' diameter at 220x. This moderately concentrated group is elongated WNW-ESE and includes several fairly bright stars. A mag 9 star is at the east end and there are eight other mag 10- 11 stars. Just west of the mag 9 star is a 1.5' circular hole with no stars. A mag 10 star at the extreme west edge has six faint stars mag 13/14 close following. A compact group of faint stars 13' S appears as a small, partially resolved nebulous glow at 100x. At 220x, 7 stars are resolved from mag 14-15.5 within a 1.5' diameter. I had taken this as N7234 but Corwin's re-reduced position from William Herschel indicates that N7234 is identical to N7235. ************************************************************ NGC 7236 = MCG +02-56-023 = CGCG 428-058 = Arp 169 = 3C 442 = II Zw 172 22 14 45.0 +13 50 48 V = 13.6; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.6 17.5": first and brightest of three with N7237 35" SE of center and an anonymous galaxy 1.2' SE, all equally spaced on a NW-SE line. Faint, very small, round, small bright core. In a common halo with N7237. Located 2.7' NE of a mag 10 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7237 = MCG +02-56-024 = CGCG 428-058 = Arp 169 = 3C 442 = II Zw 172 22 14 46.9 +13 50 27 V = 13.6; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 12.3 17.5": fainter member of a double system with N7236 35" NW of center. Very faint, extremely small, round. In a common halo with N7236. An extremely faint anonymous galaxy is also just 38" SE! Located 2.8' NE of a mag 10 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7237C = Arp 169 = II Zw 172 = 2MASXJ22144877+1350006 22 14 48.8 +13 50 01 Size 0.15x0.12 17.5": third of three in a triple system with N7236 and N7237. Located just 38" SE of N7237. Extremely faint and small, round, at visual threshold. ************************************************************ NGC 7239 = NPM1G -05.0643 22 15 01.3 -05 03 12 V = 14.0; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 75d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, bright core. Three star mag 14-15 stars on a line are close south including a mag 14 star 1.4' S and a faint mag 15 star 2.2' S. ************************************************************ NGC 7240 = MCG +06-48-024 = CGCG 513-022 = CGCG 514-002 22 15 22.5 +37 16 50 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.4 17.5" (7/15/93): faint, very small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, weak concentration. Situated between a mag 11 star 3.0' NW and three mag 13 stars about 3' SE. Fourth in the compact N7242 group. Forms a tight trio with IC 1441 1.4' NNW and IC 5192 1.7' WSW. Also nearby are N7242 3.5' ENE and IC 5191 4.1' WNW. The observed elongation is probably due to superimposed mag 16 star on the SE side. 13" (9/3/83): very faint, very small, near visual threshold. Located 3.5' W of N7242 in a compact group. ************************************************************ NGC 7241 = UGC 11968 = MCG +03-56-020 = CGCG 451-024 = II Zw 174 22 15 49.9 +19 13 56 V = 12.6; Size 3.4x1.1; SB = 13.8; PA = 20d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, very elongated or edge-on SSW-NNE. Asymmetric appearance as the galaxy appears brighter on the SSW end and very faint at the NNE end. A mag 11.5 star is just following the south end 0.8' from center and a mag 13 star is at the NW end. A mag 10 star lies 3.4' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7242 = UGC 11969 = MCG +06-48-025 = CGCG 513-023 = CGCG 514-003 = Ho 789a 22 15 39.4 +37 17 56 V = 12.9; Size 2.3x1.7; SB = 14.2; PA = 33d 17.5" (7/15/93): brightest in a group of 7 galaxies. Fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, bright core. A mag 13.5 star is at the south edge of halo 40" S of center. Two mag 14 stars are 1.1' WSW and 1.5' ENE from the center. An extremely faint stellar companion galaxy = IC 5195 is superimposed at the NE tip. Nearby are N7240 3.5' WSW, IC 1441 4.0' W, IC 5193 3.5' SSE and IC 5191 7' W. 17.5" (7/28/92): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 2:1 SW-NE. A mag 13 star is off the SE side of nucleus. A group of 10 faint stars to the E appears like a faint open cluster. Brightest of four galaxies in tight group including N7240 3.5' WSW, IC 1441 4' W, IC 5191 7' W. 13" (9/3/83): brightest in a group. Faint, moderately large, slightly elongated, N7240 3.5' W, IC 5191 7' W. Located 30' S of a mag 4 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7243 = Cr 448 = Mel 240 = Lund 1009 22 15 08 +49 53.9 V = 6.4; Size 21 17.5": at 83x, 150-200 stars are visible in a 20' field. This is a striking cluster at low power and includes a number of fairly bright stars. On the east side is the nice pair ?2890 = 9.3/9.6 at 9". Irregularly distributed into subgroups. 13": about 80 stars resolved, rich, fairly large, excellent low power field, includes double star ?2890. ************************************************************ NGC 7244 = MCG +03-56-021 = CGCG 451-025 = Mrk 303 22 16 26.8 +16 28 17 V = 13.8; Size 0.7x0.3; SB = 12.0 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7245 = Cr 449 = Mel 241 = Lund 1010 22 15 16 +54 20.2 V = 9.2; Size 5 17.5": about two dozen stars in a 2.5' diameter bordered by a mag 11 star on the W edge, a mag 10 star on the SSE edge and a mag 9 star (SAO 34240) off the NE side. A small 1' diameter core is richer. A large dust lane appears to cut through the 20' field SW-NE and passes the east side of cluster. At low power other dark patches are evident. Open cluster IC 1442 is in the low power field 20' SE. 13": about 20 fainter stars mostly in a string. Other rich enhancements are near in this milky way field. 8": 15 faint stars elongated N-S with a double star at the N edge. Includes three brighter stars mag 8-10 around the edges but the rest of the stars are mag 13 or fainter. ************************************************************ NGC 7246 = MCG -03-56-014 = IC 5198 22 17 42.7 -15 34 17 V = 12.8; Size 1.6x0.8; SB = 12.9; PA = 162d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, weak concentration, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 12.5 star is involved at the N end 1.0' NNE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7247 = ESO 533-008 = MCG -04-52-032 22 17 41.2 -23 43 52 V = 12.6; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 2d 17.5": fairly faint, slightly elongated N-S, weak concentration. A pretty double star h5324 = 9.1/10.5 at 10" is 2.5' NW! ************************************************************ NGC 7248 = UGC 11972 = MCG +07-45-022 = CGCG 530-019 = LGG 456-002 22 16 52.6 +40 30 16 V = 12.4; Size 1.7x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 133d 13.1": fairly faint, small, very elongated 5:2 NW-SE, small bright nucleus. Two faint double stars are near including a mag 13/14 pair at 12" located 2' E. N7250 lies 17' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7250 = UGC 11980 = MCG +07-45-024 = CGCG 530-022 = Mrk 907 22 18 17.8 +40 33 45 V = 12.6; Size 1.7x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 157d 13.1": fairly faint, very elongated streak NNW-SSE, small bright core. A mag 11 star is off the SSE tip 0.9' from center. Pair with N7248 17' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 7251 = MCG -03-57-002 = LGG 458-005 22 20 27.2 -15 46 21 V = 12.6; Size 1.9x1.7; SB = 13.7; PA = 0d 17.5": faint, small, round, broad concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7252 = ESO 533-IG 015 = MCG -04-52-036 = Arp 226 = LGG 457-007 22 20 44.8 -24 40 43 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x1.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 118d 13.1": fairly faint, very small, round, compact, weak concentration. Located 40' WNW of 49 Aquarii (V = 5.5). 9/9/83 ************************************************************ NGC 7253 = UGC 11984 = MCG +05-52-010 = VV 242A/B = Arp 278 = Ho 790A/B = Kara 72 566A/B 22 19 27.1 +29 23 48 V = 13.2; Size 1.7x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 126d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated WNW-ESE. Forms a double system with N7253b attached at the E end with a separation of 55" between center. A pair of mag 15 stars is at the E edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7253B = UGC 11985 = VV 242B = Arp 278 = Ho 790B = Kara 72 566B = MCG +05-52- 011 22 19 30.1 +29 23 16 V = 14.5; Size 1.6x0.5; SB = 14.1; PA = 59d 17.5": extremely faint, small, elongated SW-NE. A pair of mag 15 stars is at the NE end. Forms an interacting double with N7253B attached at the NE end with a separation of 55" between centers. ************************************************************ NGC 7254 = N7256 = E602-013 = MCG -04-52-042 22 22 36.2 -21 44 14 See observing notes for N7256. ************************************************************ NGC 7255 = MCG -03-57-006 22 23 08.0 -15 32 29 V = 14.2; Size 1.3x0.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 130d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 WNW-ESE, 1.0'x0.4', even surface brightness. Incorrectly listed as nonexistent in RNGC. Another poor position from Leavenworth (I) given roughly as 22 22 -15 34 (2000) . Not found by Bigourdan and there are no objects near Leavenworth's position. RNGC lists N7255 as nonexistent. But using Leavenworth's discovery sketch, Corwin has positively identified N7255 = M-03-57-006 at 22 23 08.0 -15 32 29 (2000). This implies that Leavenworth's position was roughly 1 tmin too far W. Not plotted on U2000.0. Incorrect PA = 57? in ESGC and from Leavenworth = 30?. ************************************************************ NGC 7256 = ESO 602-013 = MCG -04-52-042 = N7254 22 22 36.2 -21 44 14 V = 13.1; Size 1.4x0.6; SB = 12.8; PA = 122d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated WNW-ESE. A mag 15 star is involved at the NE end. ************************************************************ NGC 7257 = N7260 = MCG -01-57-003 22 22 36.4 -04 07 15 See observing notes for N7260. Marth's position for N7257 is 0.5 tmin W and 5' N of N7260 and Corwin equates these numbers in the ESGC identifications. The position of Stephan's N7260 is correct. Reinmuth places N7257 3.0' NNW of N7260. ************************************************************ NGC 7258 = ESO 467-049 = MCG -05-52-068 22 22 58.1 -28 20 43 V = 13.1; Size 1.4x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 141d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7259 = ESO 467-050 = MCG -05-52-069 = AM 2220-291 22 23 05.5 -28 57 17 V = 13.1; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 49d 17.5" (10/30/99): very faint, moderately large, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, ~1.2'x0.9', weak concentration. The nearby edge-on E467-051 was not seen. 17.5" (8/27/92): faint, fairly small, round, 50" diameter, low even surface brightness. Collinear with two mag 12 stars 3.3' NE and 6.4' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7260 = MCG -01-57-003 = N7257 22 22 36.4 -04 07 15 V = 12.9; Size 2.0x1.4; SB = 13.9; PA = 155d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small round halo although it noticeably increases in size with averted vision. Weak broad concentration, edges fade into background. ************************************************************ NGC 7261 = Cr 450 = Lund 1013 = OCL-237 22 20.2 +58 05 V = 8.4; Size 6 18" (8/17/04): at 225x, ~30 stars are resolved in an 7'x3.5' group, elongated N- S. A couple of scattered groups of stars are to the south, but are apparently detached. 7 stars on the south side form the outline of a perfect rectangle with the eastern vertex the brightest star in the cluster (mag 9.5 SAO 34332). There are no stars within the interior of this rectangle. The richest group of stars is just north of the rectangle. 17.5" (10/5/91): about 30 stars in a 7'x3' region elongated N-S. Set over a background of some unresolved haze on the N side of cluster. Includes six brighter stars with a mag 9 star on the SE side. Fairly rich in faint stars on the N side although not rich in other sections. ************************************************************ NGC 7262 = ESO 405-017 22 23 28.5 -32 21 52 V = 13.8; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.8 17.5": very faint, small, roundish, 35" diameter, low even surface brightness. Forms a near equilateral triangle with two mag 13 stars ~4' NE and 4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7263 = MCG +06-49-004 = CGCG 514-012 22 21 45.2 +36 21 00 V = 14.5; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 60d 17.5": faint, very small, round. A mag 15 star is at theNE end. In a group with N7264 6.1' ENE and N7265 12.0' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7264 = UGC 12001 = MCG +06-49-005 = CGCG 514-014 22 22 13.8 +36 23 13 V = 13.8; Size 2.2x0.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 57d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated SW-NE. A wide double star mag 12/13 at 34" separation is less than 1' N. Pair with N7263 6.1' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 7265 = UGC 12004 = MCG +06-49-006 = CGCG 514-015 22 22 27.5 +36 12 35 V = 12.2; Size 2.4x1.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 170d 17.5" (10/13/01): moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated. Contains a bright, 30" core embedded in a fainter halo extended NNW-SSE, 1.0'x0.8'. The core increases to a faint, stellar nucleus. Brightest in a group and forms a pair with U12007 2.8' ESE. Located 1.3' NNW of a mag 11.5 star. 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 11.5 star is 1.3' SSE. Brightest in a group including N7263, N7264, N7273, N7274 and 7276. ************************************************************ NGC 7266 = MCG -01-57-006 = Mrk 910 22 23 58.9 -04 04 24 V = 13.4; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 12.4; PA = 85d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, broad concentration, faint stellar nucleus. Located 5.4' SW of mag 9.5 SAO 146069. ************************************************************ NGC 7267 = ESO 405-018 = MCG -06-49-003 22 24 21.8 -33 41 39 V = 12.2; Size 1.6x1.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 6d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE, prominent bright core. Located 3.6' NE of Mag 8.4 SAO 213789. Also 2.6' SSW is a mag 11 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7268 = ESO 467-IG 057 = MCG -05-053-001/002 = AM 2222-312 22 25 41.4 -31 12 02 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 66d 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A wide double star mag 14/15 is 1' NE. Slightly brighter of pair with N7277 7.2' ENE. This is an unresolved double system. Incorrect identification in the RNGC and misplotted on the U2000. On 27 September 1834, JH described this galaxy as "vF, S, R, the preceding of 2" with N7277 and he placed it 30 tsec of RA preceding N7277 and 3' S. A later observation on 18 August 1835 confirmed this separation. In compiling the NGC, Dreyer accidentally placed N7268 1.5 tmin west of N7277 and no galaxy exists at this position. But exactly at h's original offset from N7268 is the double galaxy E467-IG 057 = MCG -05-53-001/002 at 22 25 41.0 -31 12 02 (2000). This galaxy is identified as N7268 in ESO, SGC and N2000.0. The RNGC clearly misidentifies N7268 (possibly as E467-IG55) as the stated position is 14' S and 1.0 tmin of RA preceding N7277. This galaxy is plotted too far south on the first version of U2000. Discussed in RNGC Corrections #5 and Corwin's NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 7269 = MCG -02-57-005 22 25 46.6 -13 09 59 V = 13.7; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 140d 17.5": very faint, small, almost round, even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7270 = UGC 12019 = MCG +05-52-015 = CGCG 494-021 22 23 47.5 +32 24 11 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 90d 17.5": fairly faint, small, oval E-W, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Collinear with a mag 11.5 star 1.0' WNW and mag 12.5 star 2.4' WNW. In a group with N7271 3.0' SE and N7275 6.8' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7271 = MCG +05-52-016 = CGCG 494-022 = NPM1G +32.0564 22 23 57.6 +32 22 01 V = 14.6; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 12.6 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. A mag 14 star is 0.9' W. Located 4' SE of N7270 in a group. N7275 is 6.4' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7272 = UGC 12028 = MCG +03-57-003 = CGCG 452-008 = NPM1G +16.0523 22 24 31.7 +16 35 17 V = 14.2; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 13.7; PA = 39d 17.5": very faint, small, round, even surface brightness. Located between two mag 13 stars and a mag 15 star is 30" NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7273 = MCG +06-49-012 = CGCG 514-024 = NPM1G +35.0457 22 24 09.2 +36 12 00 V = 13.7; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 12.6; PA = 6d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, small bright core. This is the northern galaxy of three on a line with N7274 4.5' S and N7276 6.8' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7274 = UGC 12026 = MCG +06-49-013 = CGCG 514-026 = NPM1G +35.0458 22 24 11.1 +36 07 33 V = 12.8; Size 1.5x1.5; SB = 13.7 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. Largest and brightest of three with N7273 4.5' N and N7276 2.4' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7275 = UGC 12025 = MCG +05-52-019 = CGCG 494-025 22 24 17.2 +32 26 47 V = 14.3; Size 0.9x0.2; SB = 12.3; PA = 37d 17.5": extremely faint, small, edge-on 4:1 SW-NE, very small brighter core. A pretty mag 13/13 double star is 2' W. Located 6.8' ENE of N7270 in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 7276 = MCG +06-49-014 = CGCG 514-025 = NPM1G +35.0459 22 24 14.4 +36 05 15 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.8 17.5": faint, very small, round, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star is 26" SE of center. This galaxy is the farthest S of three on a line with N7274 2.4' N and N7273 6.8' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7277 = ESO 467-059 = MCG -05-53-004 22 26 10.9 -31 08 43 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x0.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 125d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE. Pair with N7268 7.2' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 7279 = ESO 405-021 = MCG -06-49-005 22 27 12.6 -35 08 25 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.5; PA = 68d 17.5": extremely faint, round, 20". Appears to have a nearly stellar nucleus. A faint double lies 4.5' NW (GSC 14.2/14.9 at 23"). ************************************************************ NGC 7280 = UGC 12035 = MCG +03-57-005 = CGCG 452-011 22 26 27.6 +16 08 53 V = 12.1; Size 2.2x1.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 78d 17.5": moderately bright, small bright core, faint halo, stellar nucleus, slightly elongated WSW-ENE. Pair with MCG +03-57-006 4.9' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7281 = Lund 1015 = OCL-238 22 25.2 +57 49 Size 12 17.5": about 20 stars in a 4' diameter. A string of three mag 9-9.5 stars is on the N side aligned E-W (separation 1' between pairs) and a pair of mag 12 stars just E aligned N-S (separation 0.9'). Includes two very faint double stars. Neither rich nor distinctive. Located in a rich field so extent difficult to determine and outliers greatly increases diameter and total number of stars. ************************************************************ NGC 7282 = UGC 12034 = MCG +07-46-007 = CGCG 531-006 22 25 53.8 +40 18 53 V = 13.7; Size 2.5x1.0; SB = 14.6; PA = 0d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 3:2 N-S, low even surface brightness. A mag 15 star is at the NE edge 39" from center. ************************************************************ NGC 7283 = MCG +03-57-012 = CGCG 452-017 = NPM1G +17.0698 22 28 32.7 +17 28 13 V = 14.4; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 9d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Located 2.7' E of a mag 10 star and 19' NNE of N7290. This galaxy is 1.0 min of RA preceding and 2' S of Marth's position, so the identification is very uncertain. ************************************************************ NGC 7284 = ESO 533-IG 031 = MCG -04-53-004 = Arp 93 = VV 74b = LGG 457-002 22 28 35.9 -24 50 39 V = 12.1; Size 2.1x1.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 133d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, very compact, almost round, high surface brightness, very small very bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a contact pair with N7285 at the ENE edge with a separation of 30" between centers. ************************************************************ NGC 7285 = ESO 533-IG 032 = MCG -04-53-005 = Arp 93 = VV 74a = LGG 457-003 22 28 38.0 -24 50 27 V = 11.9; Size 2.3x1.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 65d 17.5": this is the NE member of a double system with N7284. Fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Slightly fainter than N7284 just 30" WSW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7286 = UGC 12043 = MCG +05-53-002 = CGCG 495-002 22 27 50.5 +29 05 45 V = 12.5; Size 1.7x0.7; SB = 12.5; PA = 98d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated WNW-ESE, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7287 = ESO 602-020A 22 28 48.7 -22 12 09 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.6 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated, bright core. This identification of this galaxy with N7287 is very uncertain and the number may apply to a double star at 22 27 17.2 -22 07 03. Discovered by Muller (II) and described as a "slightly nebulous **." . His position is 0.2 tmin W and 4' N of E602-020A. Identified as a double star by Howe although the seeing was poor. This galaxy is identified as N7287A = E602- 020A in RC3. ESO equates N7287 with E602-020 which is one magnitude fainter at the identical position as E602-020A. Burnham (Publ of Lick Observatory, II) found two very faint objects about 20" apart although the following one appeared to a faint star only. I only recorded a single object in my visual observation. Corwin notes N7287 may be a double (or triple) star as Muller originally stated (See NGCBUGS). But his position falls in a group of galaxies and it may have been the faint galaxy described here (Corwin feels this is less likely). ************************************************************ NGC 7288 = MCG -01-57-013 22 28 15.0 -02 53 04 V = 13.0; Size 2.3x1.5; SB = 14.2; PA = 92d 17.5": fairly faint, small, well-defined small bright core, bright stellar nucleus, faint halo slightly elongated E-W. ************************************************************ NGC 7289 = ESO 405-023 = MCG -06-49-006 22 29 20.0 -35 28 15 V = 13.2; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.5; PA = 165d 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, 40" diameter, brighter core. Halo grows to 1.0' with averted vision. Brightest in a group with an anonymous galaxy 5.2' SSE and 2.3' SW (star + galaxy?) ************************************************************ NGC 7290 = UGC 12045 = MCG +03-57-009 22 28 26.4 +17 08 51 V = 13.3; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 161d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated NNW-SSE, even surface brightness. Located 7.7' SSE of ?2908 = 7.7/9.4 at 9", a nice yellow-blue pair. ************************************************************ NGC 7291 = UGC 12047 = MCG +03-57-008 = CGCG 452-015 = NPM1G +16.0527 22 28 29.5 +16 46 59 V = 13.1; Size 1.8x1.7; SB = 14.2 17.5": faint, small, almost round, small bright core. A mag 13 star is 0.9' ENE of center. Located 22'S of N7290. ************************************************************ NGC 7292 = UGC 12048 = MCG +05-53-003 = CGCG 495-003 22 28 25.8 +30 17 33 V = 12.5; Size 2.1x1.7; SB = 13.8 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, oval WNW-ESE, broad concentration. A group of mag 13.5-14 stars are off the NW end including a two mag 13.5 stars 1.2' NW and 1.8' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7293 = PK 36-57.1 = Helical or Helix Nebula = PN G036.1-57.1 22 29 38.5 -20 50 13 V = 7.6; Size 880"x720" 17.5" (10/2/99): gorgeous view at 100x and OIII filter. This huge, annular PN is 15'x12' in size and slightly elongated E-W due to an extension on the W side. The thick annulus is mottled and irregular with brighter regions along the N, NE and SW edge. The W side is slightly weaker but very faint extensions from the N and S side towards the W, cause the rim to bulge on this side. The west edge of the halo more gradually blends into the background near a mag 11.5 star off the W side. At 220x without a filter about a dozen stars are superimposed. The mag 13.5 star is easy along with a similar star a couple of arcmin following. 13" (8/1/82): the "Helix" nebula is extremely large, about 15' diameter, clearly annular. Significant contrast gain with OIII filter permits observation even from the Bay Area. The fairly bright rim is nonuniform appearing brighter along the N side. About seven stars are superimposed including the mag 13.5 central star. Appears best at low power due to size and relative low surface brightness. Description from 8/15/82 and 8/5/83. 8": huge annular planetary is fairly bright at low power using a Daystar 300 filter. The rim has an irregular surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7294 = ESO 533-044 = MCG -04-53-009 = IC 5225 22 32 08.1 -25 23 52 V = 12.5; Size 1.9x1.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 47d 17.5": faint, small, round, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7295 22 27.9 +52 49 17.5": this asterism consists of ~10 stars including a mag 10 star at the E end and eight mag 12-13 star in an E-W string about 3' length. Located 6' SW of mag 7.6 SAO 34488. In addition, there are also several mag 15 stars surrounding the mag 10 star which are easier to view with averted vision. Appears to be an unimpressive random grouping at both 100x and 220x. Open cluster N7296 is in the same low power field 30' S. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. The identification of this asterism with N7295 is uncertain, and if John Herschel made a 30' error in position, then N7295 = N7296. ************************************************************ NGC 7296 = Cr 451 = Lund 1016 = OCL-228 22 28 02 +52 17.3 Size 4 17.5": compact group of roughly 30 stars in a 3'x2' area elongated N-S. A mag 9 star is at the NW edge. Most stars are arranged in a curved arc roughly N-S. A string of four perfectly collinear stars trail from this arc to the NE. Not particularly distinctive as located in a rich star field. Contains about ten faint stars mag 14-14.5. Located 40' E of Beta Lacertae (V = 4.4). ************************************************************ NGC 7297 = ESO 345-018 = MCG -06-49-007 22 31 10.3 -37 49 35 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.8; PA = 130d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, irregularly round, ~40" diameter. Located 2.7' WSW of a mag 13 star. Pair with N7299 4.6' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7298 = MCG -02-57-010 = Mrk 1124 = LGG 458-002 22 30 50.6 -14 11 18 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 14.0; PA = 5d 17.5": extremely faint, fairly small, very low even surface brightness, diffuse. Forms a pair with N7300 11.3' NNE. Located 22' NNE of 56 Aquarii (V = 6.4). ************************************************************ NGC 7299 = ESO 345-019 = MCG -06-49-008 = AM 2228-380 22 31 33.1 -37 48 34 V = 13.9; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.0 17.5": threshold object only glimpsed with concentration for moments, ~30" diameter. No details seen. Located 1.9' E of a mag 13 star and 4.6' ENE of slightly brighter N7297. ************************************************************ NGC 7300 = MCG -02-57-011 = LGG 458-003 = IC 5204: 22 30 59.9 -14 00 13 V = 12.8; Size 2.0x1.0; SB = 13.5; PA = 160d 13.1" (9/3/83): very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, low surface brightness. Forms a pair with N7298 11.3' SSW. N7302 lies 24' ESE. 9/3/83 ************************************************************ NGC 7301 = ESO 602-023 = MCG -03-57-015 = VV 372 22 30 34.7 -17 34 26 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 12.4; PA = 1d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7302 = MCG -02-57-013 = IC 5228 22 32 23.8 -14 07 14 V = 12.3; Size 1.8x1.1; SB = 12.8; PA = 97d 13.1" (9/3/83): faint, very small, slightly elongated E-W, small bright core. Located 3' N of mag 9 SAO 165152. ************************************************************ NGC 7303 = UGC 12065 = MCG +05-53-004 = CGCG 495-005 22 31 32.8 +30 57 22 V = 12.6; Size 1.5x1.2; SB = 13.1; PA = 125d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, diffuse, almost even surface brightness, slightly elongated NW-SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7305 = MCG +02-57-003 = CGCG 429-007 = NPM1G +11.0539 22 32 13.9 +11 42 44 V = 14.0; Size 0.25 17.5": very faint, very small, round, small bright core. A mag 15 star is 30" N. Located between two stars mag 13.5 1.6' NW and 2.1' E. ************************************************************ NGC 7306 = ESO 468-011 = VV 832 = AM 2230-273 22 33 16.5 -27 14 48 V = 12.7; Size 1.7x0.7; SB = 12.7; PA = 60d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval 2:1 SW-NE, brighter core. A mag 12 star is 2.0' WNW. Pair with M-05-53-015 6' E. ************************************************************ NGC 7307 = ESO 345-026 = MCG -07-46-003 22 33 52.5 -40 55 58 V = 12.6; Size 3.5x0.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 9d 17.5": very faint, moderately large, elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, ~2.5'x0.8', broad concentration, fades at tips. A mag 13.5-14 star is close W of the SW tip. This galaxy was difficult to view due to its very low elevation. Located ~40' SW of a mag 6 pair (Sigma 1 and 2 Gruis). ************************************************************ NGC 7308 = MCG -02-57-017 = NPM1G -13.0586 = IC 1448 22 34 32.1 -12 56 02 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 145d 17.5": faint, small, round, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7309 = MCG -02-57-016 22 34 20.6 -10 21 25 V = 12.5; Size 1.9x1.8; SB = 13.7 13.1" (9/3/83): faint, moderately large, very diffuse, slightly elongated ~E-W, even surface brightness. 9/3/83 ************************************************************ NGC 7310 = ESO 533-049 = MCG -04-53-015 22 34 36.9 -22 29 06 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 36d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, elongated SSW-NNE, very low even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7311 = UGC 12080 = MCG +01-57-009 = CGCG 404-022 22 34 06.7 +05 34 12 V = 12.5; Size 1.6x0.8; SB = 12.6; PA = 10d 17.5": moderately bright, small, very elongated ~N-S, small bright core, sharp bright stellar nucleus. This striking galaxy forms a wide pair with N7312 16.4' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 7312 = UGC 12083 = MCG +01-57-010 = CGCG 404-023 22 34 34.8 +05 49 02 V = 13.4; Size 1.4x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 83d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, diffuse, very small brighter core, slightly elongated ~E-W. Located 16.4' NNE of N7311. ************************************************************ NGC 7313 = ESO 533-052 22 35 32.6 -26 06 06 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 170d 17.5": extremely faint, small, elongated ~N-S. Pair with N7314 4.4' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7314 = ESO 533-053 = MCG -04-53-018 = AM 2233-261 = Arp 14 22 35 45.9 -26 03 01 V = 11.0; Size 4.6x2.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 3d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 3:1 N-S, 2.7'x0.9', broad concentration. A mag 15 star is just off the E side. A brighter mag 12 star lies 2.0' W of center. Forms a pair with N7313 4.4' SW. 8": faint, moderately large, elongated, diffuse. ************************************************************ NGC 7315 = UGC 12097 = MCG +06-49-037 = CGCG 514-059 = NPM1G +34.0447 22 35 31.7 +34 48 12 V = 12.5; Size 1.6x1.6; SB = 13.4 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core. A mag 15 star is 0.7' W of center. Located 30' NW of N7331. ************************************************************ NGC 7316 = UGC 12098 = MCG +03-57-020 = CGCG 452-030 = Mrk 307 22 35 56.3 +20 19 20 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 12.8; PA = 60d 17.5": faint, small, elongated SW-NE, irregular surface brightness. A mag 14 star is 50" SSW of center. An extremely faint star is possibly involved at the E end. Located 3.2' NNE of mag 6.7 SAO 90628. ************************************************************ NGC 7317 = MCG +06-49-038 = CGCG 514-060 = Arp 319 = HCG 92e = Stephan's Quintet 22 35 51.8 +33 56 42 V = 13.6; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.8 18" (6/25/04): faint, very small, round, ~20" diameter. Situated just off the SE side of a mag 13 star which detracts from viewing. This star is collinear with two mag 13.5 stars 0.7' NE and 1.7' SE with a mag 14.5 star just off this line. These and a few additional faint stars near or attached to galaxies in the group (N7320) contribute to the challenge and fascination of these five galaxies. 17.5" (9/14/85): fourth brightest of five in Stephan's quintet. Fairly faint, small, round, brighter core, easy with direct vision. A mag 13 star is at the NW edge just 16" from the center which confuses the observation. The interacting pair N7318A and N7318B is 1.6' NE and N7320 is 2.5' E. 13" (9/29/84): very faint, small, round. A star is at the NW edge. Second faintest in Stephan's quintet. 13" (8/23/84): very faint, small, round, visible without averted vision. 13" (8/5/83): extremely faint, very small, round, close following a star, requires averted vision. ************************************************************ NGC 7318 = UGC 12099 = MCG +06-49-039 = CGCG 514-061 = Arp 319 = HCG 92d = VV 288c = NPM1G +33.0464 = (R)N7318A = Stephan's Quintet 22 35 56.7 +33 57 56 V = 13.4; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.0 18" (6/25/04): this is the brighter, western component of a double system with N7318B. Appears fairly faint, slightly elongated E-W, sharply concentrated with a bright stellar or quasi-stellar nucleus. 17.5" (9/14/85): western member of a double galaxy with N7318B in Stephan's quintet. Moderately bright, elongated ~E-W. This double system appears as two stellar nuclei within a common elongated halo. The three other members are N7317 1.6' SW, N7320 1.9' SE and N7319 1.5' NE. 13" (9/29/84): faint, elongated, two stellar nuclei visible. 8" (8/28/81): extremely faint, small. This double galaxy appears as a single object. 6" (6/25/04): extremely faint, glimpsed intermittently at 105x and 140x along with N7320 using a 6" mask. ************************************************************ NGC 7318B = UGC 12100 = MCG +06-49-040 = CGCG 514-062 = HCG 92b = Arp 319 = NPM1G +33.0465 = Stephan's Quintet 22 35 58.3 +33 57 58 V = 13.1; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 13.9 18" (6/25/04): eastern component of the double system with N7318A in a common halo. Fairly faint, slightly elongated ~E-W, sharply concentrated with a stellar nucleus (not as prominent as N7318A). 17.5" (9/14/85): this is the eastern member of a double galaxy with N7318A in Stephan's Quintet. Moderately bright, elongated ~E-W. Both stellar nuclei are distinct within a common halo. 13" (9/29/84): both nuclei of this system are resolved in good seeing. 8" (8/28/81): extremely faint, small. This double galaxy appears as a single object. 6" (6/25/04): extremely faint, glimpsed intermittently at 105x and 140x along with N7320 using a 6" mask. This double system was unresolved, of course. ************************************************************ NGC 7319 = UGC 12102 = MCG +06-49-041 = CGCG 514-064 = VV 288b = Ho 792b = NPM1G +33.0466 = HCG 92c = Arp 319 = Stephan's Quintet 22 36 03.5 +33 58 33 V = 13.1; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 13.8 18" (7/20/04): at 323x appears a very faint low surface brightness glow, small, elongated 3:2 or 2:1 NW-SE, ~40"x25", very weak concentration. Three 15-16 magnitude stars are very near. This galaxy is the faintest in Stephan's Quintet. 18" (6/25/04): very faint, small, round, low surface brightness, slightly elongated, ~25"x20", very small slightly brighter core. Faintest in Stephan's quintet. 17.5" (9/14/85): faintest in Stephan's quintet. Faint, fairly small, elongated NW-SE, very low surface brightness with only a very weak concentration. Located 1.7' N of N7320 and 1.5' NE of the double system N7318A/B. 13" (7/27/84): extremely faint, fairly small, requires averted. ************************************************************ NGC 7320 = UGC 12101 = MCG +06-49-042 = CGCG 514-063 = VV 288a = Ho 792a = HCG 92a = LGG 459-002 = Stephan's Quintet 22 36 03.4 +33 56 53 V = 12.6; Size 2.2x1.1; SB = 13.5; PA = 132d 18" (6/25/04): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, ~50"x30". A mag 14 star is embedded on the SE portion of the halo, just 15" from the center. Comparable brightness to the combined glow of N7318A/B. The Quintet was viewed at 257x and 300x. 17.5" (9/14/85): brightest in Stephan's quintet consisting of five galaxies within a 4' diameter circle. Moderately bright, moderately large, brighter core, elongated 5:2 NW-SE. A mag 14.5 star is at the SE side 15" from the center. N7317 lies 2.5' W, N7318 pair is 1.7' NW and N7319 1.7' N. Located 30' SSW of N7331. 13": faint, elongated NW-SE. 8": extremely faint, small. 6" (6/25/04): marginal but definitely glimpsed at moments with a 6" mask at 115x and 140x. ************************************************************ NGC 7320A = 2MASX J22363213+3347456 22 36 32.1 +33 47 46 17.5": extremely faint, small, round, 0.2' diameter. This was a difficult object and not seen when the GSC position was first examined. Finally, with averted vision a very low surface brightness glow was occasionally glimpsed. Located 1.8' SW of a mag 10 star which hinders viewing and it is within a group of stars including mag 11 stars 2' NW and SE. This galaxy is located just 12' SE of Stephan's Quintet! On DSS, this galaxy is a thin edge-on SW-NE (I only viewed the core). ************************************************************ NGC 7320B = CGCG 514-072 22 37 28.1 +33 55 22 Size 0.8x0.2 17.5": very faint, very small, ~20" diameter, low even surface brightness. Located 40" NW of a mag 10 star which made identifying exact position fairly easy. Not difficult once identified and can hold continuously with averted vision. Located 20' E of Stephan's Quintet! On DSS, this galaxy is very elongated SW-NE, so only the core was viewed. ************************************************************ NGC 7320C = MCG +06-49-043 = NPM1G +33.0467 22 36 20.4 +33 59 06 V = 15.7; Size 0.6x0.4 17.5": at visual threshold, extremely small, round. A mag 14.5-15 star is 1' NE. Located 4' E of N7319 in Stephan's Quintet! Only glimpsed momentarily so observation not certain but repeated a few times. Observation from excellent skies in the White Mountains (12,500' elevation). ************************************************************ NGC 7321 = UGC 12103 = MCG +03-57-021 = CGCG 452-031 = Ho 793a 22 36 28.0 +21 37 19 V = 12.9; Size 1.6x1.1; SB = 13.4; PA = 12d 17.5": faint, small, elongated SW-NE, no concentration. A mag 15 star is attached at the NE end 24" from center. Four bright stars are within the 20' field; mag 9 SAO 90632 5.7' SSW and SAO 90645 9.5' NE and mag 8.5 SAO 90631 6.3' NW and SAO 90649 9.5' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7322 = ESO 405-033 = MCG -06-49-010 = N7334 22 37 51.5 -37 13 52 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 114d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Requires averted vision in poor seeing. Located just W of the midpoint of a mag 10 (SAO 213968) and 12 star oriented N-S at 14' separation. ************************************************************ NGC 7323 = UGC 12108 = MCG +03-57-025 = CGCG 452-034 = Ho 794a 22 36 53.7 +19 08 38 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.3; PA =