Subject: NGC 7501 - NGC 7840 From: Steve Gottlieb Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:38:58 -0800 To: Bob Erdmann NGC 7501 = MCG +01-59-007 = CGCG 406-008 = NPM1G +07.0509 23 10 30.4 +07 35 21 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.4 17.5" (8/1/87): very faint, very small, round, very small brighter core. Faintest in trio with N7499 2.1' WSW and N7503 3.2' ESE. Located in the core of the Pegasus II galaxy cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 7503 = MCG +01-59-008 = CGCG 406-012 = NPM1G +07.0512 23 10 42.3 +07 34 04 V = 13.2; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.4 17.5" (8/1/87): faint, small, round. Third of three in trio with N7501 3.2' WNW and similar to N7499 5.0' WNW but with a more compact core. Located in the core of the Pegasus II cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 7505 = CGCG 431-009 23 11 00.7 +13 37 54 V = 14.7; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 111d 18" (10/25/03): very faint, extremely small, 10" diameter. At 257x, a very faint faint stellar nucleus was clearly visible embedded in a small halo. Located 22' WSW of N7511. ************************************************************ NGC 7506 = UGC 12406 = MCG +00-59-005 = CGCG 380-006 23 11 41.0 -02 09 36 V = 12.9; Size 1.7x1.1; SB = 13.5; PA = 103d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated WNW-ESE, bright core, fainter extensions. N7517 lies 23.5' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7507 = ESO 469-019 = MCG -05-54-022 = AM 2309-284 23 12 07.6 -28 32 26 V = 10.4; Size 2.8x2.7; SB = 12.5 17.5" (10/13/90): bright, fairly small, round, unusually bright compact core, stellar nucleus. Located 6' NW of a mag 10 star. N7513 lies 18' NE. 8" (7/24/82) : fairly bright, small, small very bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7508 = UGC 12408 = MCG +02-59-005 = CGCG 431-011 23 11 49.2 +12 56 25 V = 14.8; Size 1.0x0.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 160d 17.5": very faint, very small, edge-on 4:1 NNW-SSE, very thin extensions from stellar nucleus. A mag 11 star is 2.5' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7509 = MCG +02-59-006 = CGCG 431-013 = NPM1G +14.0571 23 12 21.4 +14 36 34 V = 13.7; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.8 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, weak gradual concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7510 = Cr 454 = Lund 1030 = OCL-256 23 11 04 +60 34.3 V = 7.9; Size 4 18" (10/9/04): beautifully rich, small cluster with a triangular or wedge-shaded outlilne. Roughly 50 stars are resolved in a 4'x2' region with additional sprays of stars extending to the SW and NE. There is a well-defined border of brighter stars running SW-NE along the south side of the wedge with the brightest mag 9.6 member at the east end of this string. There are several 11- 12th mag members, but most seem mag 13 and fainter. The north end of the giant HII complex, Sh 2-157, lies ~30' E. 17.5" (10/17/98): very pretty triangular wedge of stars in a 5x2' group. There are brighter stars at the W and E vertex with the brightest star at the following end. Within the triangle are two dozen stars oriented SW-NE including a number of mag 14-15 stars on the eastern side. Just following the main grouping are another 8 or 9 stars which may be part of the cluster. Picked up while viewing nearby Sh2-157. 13" (9/9/83): striking at 62x, about two dozen stars in a wedge-shape elongated SW-NE. Compact cluster Mrk 50 and HII region LBN 11 is ~30' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 7511 = UGC 12412 = MCG +02-59-007 = CGCG 431-012 23 12 26.3 +13 43 35 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 133d 17.5" (7/19/90): faint, small, elongated 2:1 NW-SW, even surface brightness. A mag 15 star is at the south end. A distinctive line of five stars mag 12-13 oriented NW-SE follows. 17.5" (9/23/89): very faint, very small, slightly elongated, almost even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7512 = UGC 12414 = MCG +05-54-046 = CGCG 496-054 23 12 20.9 +31 07 32 V = 12.6; Size 1.5x1.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, almost round, small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7513 = ESO 469-022 = MCG -05-54-023 = UGCA 437 = AM 2310-283B 23 13 14.0 -28 21 27 V = 11.4; Size 3.2x2.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 108d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, bright core. Located 3' NNW of a wide bright pair consisting of mag 8.1 SAO 191733 and a mag 10 star at 52" separation. N7507 lies 18' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7514 = UGC 12415 = MCG +06-50-026 = CGCG 515-027 23 12 25.9 +34 52 53 V = 12.5; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 12.6; PA = 132d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval WNW-ESE, weak concentration. Located 3.2' SSE of mag 8.5 SAO 73084. ************************************************************ NGC 7515 = UGC 12418 = MCG +02-59-008 = CGCG 431-015 = NPM1G +12.0583 = LGG 471- 002 23 12 48.7 +12 40 45 V = 12.4; Size 1.7x1.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 15d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, oval ~N-S, bright core. Collinear with a bright wide double star 8' SSE (8.9/9.0 at 27"). ************************************************************ NGC 7516 = UGC 12420 = MCG +03-59-010 = CGCG 454-006 23 12 51.9 +20 14 54 V = 13.3; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 110d 17.5": faint, small, irregularly round, small bright core, faint halo. ************************************************************ NGC 7517 = MCG +00-59-008 = CGCG 380-010 = NPM1G -02.0506 23 13 13.8 -02 06 02 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 12.3; PA = 148d 17.5": faint, very small, round, seen with direct vision. A mag 13 star is 0.9' WNW. Located 2.3' S of mag 8.8 SAO 146567. Located in the N7556 group with N7506 23.5' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 7518 = UGC 12422 = MCG +01-59-012 = CGCG 406-020 = Mrk 527 = LGG 473-002 23 13 12.7 +06 19 18 V = 13.4; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 13.7; PA = 126d 17.5": faint, fairly small, diffuse, very slightly elongated, small weak concentration. Forms a pair with edge-on U12433 6.6' N. Observation in poor seeing. ************************************************************ NGC 7519 = UGC 12424 = MCG +02-59-009 = CGCG 431-016 23 13 11.3 +10 46 20 V = 14.0; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 14.0; PA = 165d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, almost round, diffuse. Located 6' N of a wide double star mag 9/11 at 21". ************************************************************ NGC 7521 = MCG +00-59-009 = CGCG 380-011 23 13 35.3 -01 43 53 V = 13.9; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.3; PA = 165d 17.5" (8/1/87): fairly faint, very small, round, very small bright core, stellar nucleus. N7524 not seen 2.8' E. N7517 lies 22' SSW. Located within the N7556 group. 17.5" (7/20/90): similar appearance as earlier observation by N7524 also observed. ************************************************************ NGC 7523 = CGCG 431-018 23 13 34.7 +13 59 12 V = 14.8; Size 1.1x0.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 3d 17.5": very faint, very small, round (must have viewed the core only). A mag 14/15 double star is off the N edge. Forms a close pair with N7525 2.5' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7524 = MCG +00-59-010 23 13 46.6 -01 43 48 V = 15.1; Size 0.9x0.3; SB = 13.6; PA = 172d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Located 2.8' E of N7521 in the large N7556 group. This pair of galaxies was discovered by Marth, who placed N7521 (m535) at 23 13 35 -01 44 (2000) and N7524 (m537) at 23 13 47 -01 44. This puts N7521 due W of N7524 by 12s of RA. His positions and relative separation very accurately match N7521 = M+00-59-009 at 23 13 35.3 -01 43 53 (2000) and N7524 = M+00-59-010 at 23 13 46.6 -01 43 49. The RNGC positions need to be slightly modified to N7521 at 23 12.3 -01 52 (1975) and N7524 at 23 12.5 -01 52. The CGCG completely misplaces the position of N7524 by over 5° and apparently this large error was repeated in the RNGC rectangular coordinates for N7524. Listed in the CGCG as Z380-046 but incorrectly placed at 23h 19.8m +03° 13'. See RNGC Corrections #5. ************************************************************ NGC 7525 = CGCG 431-019 = NPM1G +13.0560 = Mrk 316 23 13 40.4 +14 01 16 V = 14.2; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 13.2 17.5": faint, very small, round, weak concentration, extremely faint star involved or faint stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N7523 2.5' SW. The GSC has a mag 15.4 star 13" N of center, on the DSS is an extremely compact companion. ************************************************************ NGC 7525 NED02 23 13 40.3 +14 01 29 17.5": I recorded an extremely faint star involved with N7525 (or possibly this was a faint stellar nucleus). On the DSS, there is an extremely compact companion just 13" N of center which may have been what I picked up. ************************************************************ NGC 7527 = UGC 12428 = MCG +04-54-031 = CGCG 475-045 = NPM1G +24.0528 23 13 41.8 +24 54 08 V = 13.3; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.5; PA = 165d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7528 = 2MASX J23142026+1013531 23 14 20.3 +10 13 53 V = 15.1; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, low surface brightness. Located 5.5' NNE of mag 8.9 SAO 128054. ************************************************************ NGC 7529 = UGC 12431 = MCG +01-59-014 = CGCG 406-024 23 14 03.2 +08 59 33 V = 14.1; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 13.5 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, almost round, almost even surface brightness. Located 14.5' E of mag 7.6 SAO 128037. ************************************************************ NGC 7530 = MCG -01-59-004 = NPM1G -03.0672 23 14 11.8 -02 46 46 V = 14.6; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 120d 17.5" (8/1/87): faint, small, slightly elongated ~E-W, very small brighter core. First in a trio on a SW-NE line with N7532 4.1' NE and N7534 6.1' NE in the N7532-N7556 group. 13" (9/29/84): faint, diffuse, even surface brightness, slightly smaller than N7534 4.1' NE. Member of the N7532/N7556 group. ************************************************************ NGC 7531 = ESO 291-010 = MCG -07-47-025 = AM 2312-435 = LGG 472-002 23 14 48.5 -43 36 00 V = 11.3; Size 4.5x1.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 15d 13.1": moderately bright, fairly small, oval ~N-S, brighter core. Located 7.0' due W of mag 8.0 SAO 231518. Appears bright for such a low elevation galaxy from Northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 7532 = MCG -01-59-005 = Mrk 529 23 14 22.2 -02 43 41 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.5; PA = 150d 17.5" (8/1/87): brightest and largest of three on a line with N7530 4.1' SW and N7534 2.1' NE. Fairly faint, fairly small, elongated NW-SE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 6.8' SE of mag 7.5 SAO 146580. 13" (8/1/87): very faint, small, round. Second of three with N7530 3' SW and N7534 2' NNE. Located SE of a mag 7 star in the N7532/7556 group. 13" (9/29/84): brightest and largest of trio, fairly faint, small bright core, slightly elongated. ************************************************************ NGC 7533 = CGCG 380-013 = NPM1G -02.0507 23 14 22.1 -02 02 01 V = 14.7; Size 0.7x0.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 135d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated WNW-ESE, small brighter core. Located 5.6' NW of mag 8.9 SAO 146588 in the N7556 group. ************************************************************ NGC 7534 = MCG -01-59-006 23 14 26.6 -02 41 54 V = 13.5; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.3; PA = 15d 17.5" (8/1/87): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated N-S. A mag 15 star is just off the south edge 30" from the center. Third of three on a line with N7532 2.0' SW and N7530 6.1' SW. Located 6.3' SW of a mag 7.5 star in the N7556 group. 13" (9/29/84): faintest of three in a group. Faint, very small, possibly slightly elongated. Located 3' NE of N7532. ************************************************************ NGC 7535 = UGC 12438 = MCG +02-59-010 = CGCG 431-023 = LGG 471-003 23 14 12.7 +13 34 54 V = 13.7; Size 1.5x1.5; SB = 14.4 17.5": faint, fairly small, very diffuse, sharp stellar nucleus or star superimposed. Pair with N7536 9.2' S. ************************************************************ NGC 7536 = UGC 12437 = MCG +02-59-011 = CGCG 431-022 = LGG 471-004 23 14 13.3 +13 25 38 V = 13.4; Size 1.9x0.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 56d 17.5": faint, fairly small, oval SW-NE, bright core. A group of five stars are within a 3' radius including a mag 13 star 1.3' NW, a mag 12 star 2.5' NE and a mag 11 star 2.4' SSW. Pair with N7335 9.2' N in the N7556 group. ************************************************************ NGC 7537 = UGC 12442 = MCG +01-59-016 = CGCG 406-028 = Ho 805b 23 14 34.5 +04 29 54 V = 13.2; Size 2.2x0.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 79d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:1 WSW-ENE, 1.5'x0.5', much brighter core has a fairly high surface brightness, narrow faint extensions from core. Forms a striking pair with N7541 3.1' NE. 13" (9/3/83): faint, small, elongated ~E-W, thin extensions, slightly brighter core, 3' SW of brighter and larger N7541. ************************************************************ NGC 7538 = LBN 542 = Sh 2-158 23 13 38 +61 30.7 Size 10x5 17.5" (8/10/91): fairly large elongated emission nebula 2.0'x0.75' oriented NW- SE. Surrounds two mag 11.5 stars oriented SW-NE (PA = 35°) with a separation of 30". The nebulosity extends SW of the pair and is brightest just west of the pair. A mag 15 star is at the SW end and a mag 14 star is 30" W of the southern mag 11.5 star. At 100x using an OIII filter the nebulosity is very bright and a fainter glow also extends east of the pair to a size of 3'x2'. 8": faint nebulosity with two mag 12 stars involved. Appears elongated and fairly large. Easy to view with averted. ************************************************************ NGC 7539 = UGC 12443 = MCG +04-54-035 = CGCG 475-048 23 14 29.5 +23 41 05 V = 12.5; Size 1.5x1.2; SB = 13.0; PA = 165d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated NW-SE, small bright core, stellar nucleus, diffuse elongated halo. ************************************************************ NGC 7540 = CGCG 454-010 23 14 36.1 +15 57 01 V = 14.7; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 13.0 17.5" (7/17/93): very faint, very small, round, very small slightly brighter core. A mag 13 star is 1.9' ENE of center. Forms a pair with N7551 11.1' E. 17.5" (7/19/90): very faint, very small, round, small bright core. A mag 13 star is 2' E. N7567 lies 25' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 7541 = UGC 12447 = MCG +01-59-017 = CGCG 406-030 = Ho 805a = N7581 23 14 43.9 +04 32 04 V = 11.7; Size 3.5x1.2; SB = 13.2; PA = 102d 17.5" (8/10/91): bright, fairly large, edge-on 4:1 WNW-ESE, 3.0'x0.75', large slightly brighter middle bulges. Has an irregular surface brightness with mottling and appears brighter on the W side. A mag 12 star is off the E edge 2.1' from center. Forms a striking pair with N7537 3.1' SW. 8" (11/08/80): faint, fairly large, edge-on E-W. A mag 12.5 star is close E. Forms a pair with N7537 3' SW. Located in the Pisces Circlet. ************************************************************ NGC 7542 = CGCG 431-025 23 14 41.6 +10 38 36 V = 14.7; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 13.0; PA = 117d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 7543 = UGC 12450 = MCG +05-54-052 = CGCG 496-065 = NPM1G +28.0480 23 14 34.6 +28 19 38 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 12.9; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NW-SE, bright core, stellar nucleus. Pair with Z496-062 7.5' NNW. Located 17' W of 61 Pegasi (V = 6.5). ************************************************************ NGC 7544 = NPM1G -02.0508 23 14 56.9 -02 11 58 V = 15.1; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 58d 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A string of four stars mag 13 oriented N- S is 3' E including a pair at 23" separation. Member of the N7556 group. ************************************************************ NGC 7545 = ESO 347-004 = MCG -07-47-026 = AM 2312-384 23 15 32.0 -38 32 03 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 12.6; PA = 80d 17.5": extremely faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, low surface brightness. A mag 10.5 star is attached at the W end 27" from the center. Very difficult to view due to poor seeing at a low elevation. ************************************************************ NGC 7546 = MCG -01-59-007 23 15 05.6 -02 19 29 V = 15.1; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 14.7; PA = 5d 17.5" (8/1/87): extremely faint, fairly small, almost round, can barely hold steadily with averted. Located in the N7532-N7556 group with N7556 10.3' ESE. 13" (9/29/84): very faint, very diffuse, fairly small. Located 10' WNW of N7556. ************************************************************ NGC 7547 = UGC 12453 = MCG +03-59-013 = CGCG 454-011 = Arp 99 = HCG 93c 23 15 03.4 +18 58 24 V = 13.7; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 106d 17.5" (9/7/96): faint, small, elongated 2:1 E-W, weak concentration with a slightly brighter rounder core. First of five in HCG 93 with N7550 3.0' ESE. 17.5" (9/23/89): faint, small, oval ~E-W, weak concentration. First of three with N7549 5.2' NE and N7550 3.0' E in the HCG 93. ************************************************************ NGC 7548 = UGC 12455 = MCG +04-54-036 = CGCG 475-050 23 15 11.1 +25 16 55 V = 13.3; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 15d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, broad concentration. Located 23' SSE of mag 6.7 SAO 91126. ************************************************************ NGC 7549 = UGC 12457 = MCG +03-59-014 = CGCG 454-013 = Arp 99 = HCG 93b 23 15 17.2 +19 02 30 V = 13.0; Size 2.8x0.7; SB = 13.7; PA = 8d 17.5" (9/7/96): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 N-S, very weak concentration. Situated 1.3' following a mag 10.5 star within the HCG 93 quintet and 4.8' N of N7550 = HCG 93a. Listed dimensions includes extremely faint plumes not seen visually. 17.5" (9/23/89): fairly faint, fairly small, oval ~N-S, almost even surface brightness. Located 1.3' ESE of a mag 10.5 star. Second brightest in HCG 93 with N7550 4.8' S and N7547 5.2' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7550 = UGC 12456 = MCG +03-59-015 = CGCG 454-012 = Arp 99 = HCG 93a 23 15 16.0 +18 57 42 V = 12.2; Size 1.4x1.2; SB = 12.6 17.5" (9/7/96): moderately bright, fairly small, halo elongated 4:3 N-S, 1.5'x1.2', sharply concentrated with a round, bright core and nearly stellar nucleus. Brightest in HCG 93 quintet. HCG 94 lies only 32' SE! 17.5" (9/23/89):brightest in group of 11 NGC galaxies and HCG 93. Moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated ~N-S, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a triple system with N7549 4.8' N and N7547 3.0' W. Also nearby is N7558 5.9' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7551 23 15 21.9 +15 56 27 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, very small brighter core, stellar nucleus. Located 11.1' E of N7540. The RNGC incorrectly identifies N7551 as a very compact galaxy just E of N7540. (R)N7551 is a very compact galaxy just east of N7540. The galaxy identified here (and in Reinmuth) is a perfect match to Marth's position and also in separation from N7550. See Thomson's Catalogue Corrections and Corwin's NGCBUGS. Incorrect identification in RNGC, N2000 and DSFG. ************************************************************ NGC 7552 = ESO 291-012 = MCG -07-47-028 = VV 440 = IC 5294 = LGG 472-003 23 16 11.0 -42 34 59 V = 10.6; Size 3.4x2.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 1d 13.1": fairly faint, small, elongated E-W, small bright nucleus. A mag 10 star lies 4.4' W. The trio of galaxies N7582, N7590 and N7599 are roughly 35' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7553 = CGCG 454-015 = NPM1G +18.0582 = HCG 93d 23 15 33.1 +19 02 53 V = 14.7; Size 0.7x0.6; SB = 13.6 17.5": very faint, very small, round. Located 3.9' E of N7549 = HCG 93b. An extremely faint and close double star ~1.5' SE also appears as a nebulous object at times. Faintest of five (along with N7558) in HCG 93. This object was discovered at Birr Castle although the sketch is not a good match with this galaxy (CGCG 454-015), so the NGC identification is uncertain. This object was discovered by the Rosse observers in a group of galaxies with brightest member N7550 = Hickson 93A. Neither Rosse nor Schultz, who also examined the field, gave specific positions for this object so I'm not sure how Dreyer arrived at the NGC position. A diagram of the field was made at Birr Castle on 6 Oct 1877 and confirmed on 10 Oct 1877 and the four galaxies, N7547, N7549, N7550 and N7553 are shown. Although the direction of drift shown is somewhat off, it is easy to match the sketch with the POSS except for N7553. The brightest galaxy near Rosse's position is CGCG 454-015 at 23 15 33 +19 03.0 (2000) and this is the galaxy identified as N7553 in RNGC (with imprecise coordinates). It is certainly possible that this was the object seen at Birr Castle (although very faint it was clearly seen in my 17.5"!) , the sketch does not match up well with CGCG 454-015 and actually falls closer to an extremely faint star and galaxy at 23 15 38.7 +18 58 25 (2000). This latter object may be too faint to have been picked up visually, though. Finally, there is a close double star near CGCG 454-015 at 23 15 36.3 +19 01 54 (2000) which is also a possible candidate. ************************************************************ NGC 7554 = NPM1G -02.0510 = II Zw 99 23 15 41.3 -02 22 43 V = 14.9; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, very small, round, low even surface brightness. Forms a close pair with much brighter N7556 47" ESE. Located in a large galaxy group. Misidentification (or poor position) in the RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7556 = MCG -01-59-009 23 15 44.4 -02 22 53 V = 12.7; Size 2.5x1.6; SB = 14.1; PA = 123d 17.5" (8/1/87): moderately bright, moderately large, oval ~E-W, bright core. Forms a close pair with N7554 47" WNW of center. Brightest in large N7532-N7556 group. 13" (9/29/84): moderately bright, moderately large, almost round, brighter core. NGC position is exact. The RNGC dec is 3' too far N. ************************************************************ NGC 7557 = MCG +01-59-021 = CGCG 406-035 = NPM1G +06.0598 = LGG 473-016 23 15 39.7 +06 42 30 V = 14.1; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 13.0 17.5" (8/27/87): faint, small, round, small brighter core. A mag 15 star is 1' S. Located 4.7' WNW of much brighter N7562. 17.5" (11/1/86): faint, small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, diffuse. Preceeds M7562 by 5'. ************************************************************ NGC 7558 = MCG +03-59-016 = NPM1G +18.0584 = HCG 93e 23 15 38.2 +18 55 11 V = 14.9; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.7 17.5" (9/7/96): extremely faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Collinear with a pair of mag 14.5 stars oriented N-S which lie 2.5' S. This galaxy and HCG 93D = Z454-015 = N7553 (NGC identification uncertain) are the two faintest members of the HCG 93 quintet. Located 6' SE of N7550 = HCG 93A. 17.5" (9/23/89): extremely faint, very small, round. An easy pair of mag 14.5 stars with separation 22" oriented N-S lies 2.5' S. Located 5.8' ESE of N7550 in HCG 93 and faintest of four viewed. ************************************************************ NGC 7559 = UGC 12463 = MCG +02-59-013 = CGCG 431-028 23 15 46.6 +13 17 25 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 14.0 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, bright core, oval SW-NE. Forms a pair with N7563 6.1' SSE. This is a double system (unresolved). ************************************************************ NGC 7562 = UGC 12464 = MCG +01-59-024 = CGCG 406-039 = LGG 473-003 23 15 57.5 +06 41 15 V = 11.6; Size 2.2x1.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 83d 17.5" (8/27/87): fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated ~E-W, bright core, stellar nucleus. 17.5" (11/1/86): fairly bright, fairly small, strong bright core, fainter halo slightly elongated ~E-W. Forms a pair with N7557 4.7' WNW. N7591 lies 35' ESE and N7564 36' N. ************************************************************ NGC 7563 = UGC 12465 = MCG +02-59-015 = CGCG 431-029 = LGG 471-007 23 15 55.9 +13 11 46 V = 12.8; Size 1.9x1.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 155d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 2.3' WNW of a mag 10 star. Pair with N7559 6.1' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7566 = MCG -01-59-010 23 16 37.4 -02 19 50 V = 13.3; Size 1.3x0.7; SB = 13.0; PA = 115d 17.5" (8/1/87): fairly faint, small, oval. Bracketed by two mag 14.5 stars 37" WNW and 27" E of center. Also a mag 14 star is 1.1' SW. Located 13' ENE N7556 in the N7532-N7556 group. 13" (9/29/84): within a triangle of 3 faint stars, elongated ~WNW-ESE, diffuse. ************************************************************ NGC 7567 = UGC 12468 = MCG +03-59-019 = CGCG 454-016 23 16 10.8 +15 51 03 V = 14.4; Size 0.9x0.2; SB = 12.4; PA = 76d 17.5": very faint, very small, very elongated 4:1 WSW-ENE. A mag 14 star is off the ENE end. N7540 lies 5' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7568 = UGC 12469 = CGCG 475-058 = N7574? 23 16 24.9 +24 29 49 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.6; PA = 120d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NW-SE, very low even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7569 = UGC 12472 = MCG +01-59-026 = CGCG 406-041 = III Zw 100 23 16 44.5 +08 54 20 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 14.0; PA = 88d 18" (10/25/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 E-W, 0.8'x0.6'. A distinctive group of four mag 12-13 stars is SE. The closest star is 2' SE while the other three are 4' SE and arranged in a distinctive right triangle with sides ~1'. Discovered by Swift (IV). There is a mag 14 star less than 1' N of Swift's published position. But, according to Corwin there was a two-degree error in Swift's declination and his description is a good match with U12472. See NGCBUGS. Listed as nonexistent in the RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7570 = UGC 12473 = MCG +02-59-018 = CGCG 431-032 = LGG 471-005 23 16 44.7 +13 28 59 V = 13.2; Size 1.5x0.9; SB = 13.4; PA = 30d 17.5": faint, fairly small, oval SW-NE, fairly low surface brightness except for small bright core. N7559 is located 20' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7571 = N7597?? = MCG +03-59-032 = CGCG 454-032 23 18 30.3 +18 41 19 See observing notes for N7597. Identification very uncertain. =**?, Bigourdan and Reinmuth. =N7578, JS. ************************************************************ NGC 7572 = MCG +03-59-023 = CGCG 454-021 23 16 50.4 +18 28 59 V = 14.4; Size 0.9x0.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 162d 17.5": very faint, very small, irregularly round, broad weak concentration. A mag 12 star is 1.3' NE. Located in the N7550 group. ************************************************************ NGC 7573 = ESO 604-008 = MCG -04-54-017 = AM 2313-222 = NPM1G -22.0395 23 16 26.3 -22 09 16 V = 13.6; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 42d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 50"x40", no concentration, very low surface brightness. Located 4.4' ENE of a mag 11 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7574 = N7568? = U12469 = CGCG 475-058 23 16 24.9 +24 29 49 See observing notes for N7568. NGC identification very uncertain. ************************************************************ NGC 7575 = CGCG 406-044 = MCG +01-59-028 = Ho 807a 23 17 20.9 +05 39 39 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.4; SB = 12.8; PA = 108d 18" (10/25/03): faint, small, slightly elongated, ~20"x15". Difficult to pin down orientation, though appears roughly E-W. Forms a 1' pair with fainter MCG +01-59-028. Discovered by Marth (m553). Not found by Reinmuth. Listed as a star by Carlson. There are no galaxies near Marth's place although there are mag 15 stars 2' NW and 3' ESE. Instead Corwin suggests that N7575 is MCG +01-59-028 (brighter of a pair with -029) which is located one degree south of Marth's position (digit error). See NGCBUGS for discussion. ************************************************************ NGC 7576 = MCG -01-59-012 23 17 22.7 -04 43 40 V = 12.9; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 12.9; PA = 165d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, round, even concentration to a bright core containing a stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N7585 10.7' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7577 23 17 17.1 +07 21 56 Size 0.3x0.2 17.5" (11/18/95): extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter. Forms a close pair with a mag 15 star off the ENE edge 23" from center which confuses the observation. Cannot hold steadily with averted at 220x but observation certain. Faintest in trio and located 8.8' due W of N7583 and 9.5' SW of N7604. This galaxy is not listed in CGCG, MCG or RC3. ************************************************************ NGC 7578 = UGC 12478 = MCG +03-59-025 = CGCG 454-024 = VV 181a = Arp 170 = (R)N7578A = HCG 94a 23 17 13.6 +18 42 29 V = 13.3; Size 1.0x1.0 17.5" (9/7/96): fairly faint, small, round, 45" diameter. A mag 14 star is at the NE edge and a second mag 14 star 0.9' S. Forms a double system with U12477 = HCG 94b on the SW side of the halo. The brighter cores of the galaxies are cleanly resolved but both appear to be encased in a common outer halo. The faintest member, HCG 94c, lies 2.2' NE. HCG 93 lies only 32' NW! 17.5" (9/23/89): this is the brightest member of the HCG 94 compact group in Abell 2572 (identified as N7578B in RC2, UGC and HCG). Faint, small, slightly elongated SW-NE. Attached to fainter N7578A = HCG 94b just 34" SW of center in a common halo. A mag 15 star is at the NE edge 15" from center and a mag 14 star is off the S side 52" from center. ************************************************************ NGC 7578sw = UGC 12477 = MCG +03-59-024 = CGCG 454-022 = VV 181b = Arp 170 = HCG 94b 23 17 12.0 +18 42 04 V = 14.0; Size 1.4x1.4 17.5" (9/7/96): very faint, very small, round. This galaxy forms a double system with N7578 within HCG 94 and is situated just off the SW end. The cores are clearly resolved but the halos appear to merge. This galaxy is identified as N7578A in RC2 and HCG (in order of RA but not brightness). HCG 94c lies 2.8' NE. 17.5" (9/23/89): fainter member of the double system N7578 and second brightest in HCG 94 within Abell 2572. Extremely faint and small, round. Attached at the SW end of brighter N7578B in common halo 34" between centers. ************************************************************ NGC 7579 = MCG +01-59-031 = CGCG 406-046 = NPM1G +09.0599 23 17 38.8 +09 26 00 V = 14.1; Size 0.4x0.3; SB = 11.6; PA = 39d 17.5" (10/28/89): very faint, very small, slightly elongated. This Pegasus I member forms a trio with N7584 3.5' E and CGCG 406-050 4.2' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7580 = UGC 12481 = MCG +02-59-019 = CGCG 431-034 = Mrk 318 = LGG 471-006 23 17 36.4 +14 00 04 V = 13.7; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 12.8; PA = 45d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated SW-NE, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7581 = N7541 = U12447 = MCG +01-59-017 = CGCG 406-030 = Ho 805a 23 14 43.9 +04 32 04 See observing notes for N7541. ************************************************************ NGC 7582 = ESO 291-016 = MCG -07-47-029 = Grus Quartet = LGG 472-004 23 18 23.5 -42 22 14 V = 10.6; Size 5.0x2.1; SB = 13.0; PA = 157d 13.1": fairly large, diffuse, elongated NNW-SSE. First of three in the field with N7590 9.8' NE and N7599 12.6' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7583 = MCG +01-59-034 = CGCG 404-047 = N7605 23 17 52.8 +07 22 46 V = 13.8; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.8 17.5": faint, small, round, well-defined 30" halo. Weak concentration to a small brighter core. A mag 14 star is 1.1' W of center. Brightest of trio with N7604 = M+01-59-033 = Z406-048 3.0' N and N7577 8.8' W. Discovered by Marth (m555). His declination is 2' too far N. MCG (+01-59-034) identifies this galaxy as N7583 but CGCG lists this galaxy as anonymous (404- 047) and CGCG 406-033 3' N is identified as N7583. This latter galaxy is probably N7604. Marth's position actually matches CGCG 406-033 in declination but considering that Marth only found one object this night, it is reasonable that he picked up the brightest of the trio, M+01-59-034. Reinmuth also gave this identification. Marth probably reobserved this galaxy later as m568 = N7605 but the RA was 1.0 tmin too large. See DSS image. ************************************************************ NGC 7584 = MCG +01-59-035 = CGCG 406-049 23 17 53.0 +09 26 00 V = 14.4; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.1 17.5" (10/28/89): very faint, very small, round. A mag 15.5 star is off the SW edge. A mag 14 star is 1.3' ENE. Forms a trio with CGCG 406-050 1.1' NNE and N7579 3.5' W. Located 4.6' SSW of mag 7.6 SAO 128095 in the Pegasus I cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 7585 = MCG -01-59-015 = Arp 223 23 18 01.2 -04 38 58 V = 11.4; Size 2.3x2.0; SB = 13.0; PA = 105d 17.5": bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, small very bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 8.0' SSE of mag 8.5 SAO 146621. Forms a pair with N7576 10.7' SW. N7592 lies 15' NE. 8": faint, small, small bright nucleus. Two mag 8 stars are in the field to the N and NW. 9/25/81 ************************************************************ NGC 7586 = NPM1G +08.0552 23 17 55.6 +08 35 03 Size 0.5x0.4 17.5" (11/18/95): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, slight central brightening. Located 3.8' NW of mag 9 SAO 128097 and collinear with a mag 12 star 1.3' SE of the mag 9 star. RNGC and CGCG incorrectly identify N7586 as CGCG 406-045 which is located 20' further S. N7586 is not listed in any modern catalogue but it is situated within Pegasus I cluster. Discovered by Marth (m557) and placed at 23 17 54 +08 36 (2000). His position is an excellent match with an anonymous galaxy at GSC position 23 17 55.6 +08 35 03 (J2000). Bigourdan also made two observations of this galaxy although N7586. Reinmuth apparently also identified this galaxy correctly. RNGC, CGCG and DSFG misidentify N7586 with a double system CGCG 406-045 located at 23 17 39.2 +08 15 10 (2000) which is 20' south of Marth and Bigourdan's position. See article in Q. Jl R. astr. Soc. (1991), 32, 17-24 and Catalogue and CGCG Corrections, Thomson. ************************************************************ NGC 7587 = UGC 12484 = MCG +01-59-037 = CGCG 406-052 23 17 59.1 +09 40 49 V = 13.9; Size 1.3x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 123d 17.5" (10/28/89): faint, fairly small, very elongated NW-SE, weak concentration. Forms a close pair with Z406-051 0.9' S in the Pegasus I cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 7588 = MCG +03-59-031 = CGCG 454-030 = NPM1G +18.0587 23 17 57.8 +18 45 08 V = 14.8; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 12.6 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. This member of Abell 2572 is located on a line with a mag 13 star 1.0' SE and mag 8.8 SAO 108523 2.1' SE. Also lies 3.1' N of mag 8.6 SAO 108518. ************************************************************ NGC 7589 = MCG +00-59-019 = CGCG 380-024 = NPM1G -00.0622 23 18 15.6 +00 15 40 V = 14.1; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 102d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated SW-NE, weak concentration. Located 1.2' W of a double star with components mag 11/14 at 18" separation. Forms a pair with N7603 8' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 7590 = ESO 347-033 = MCG -07-47-030 = LGG 472-005 = Grus Quartet 23 18 54.8 -42 14 21 V = 11.5; Size 2.7x1.0; SB = 12.5; PA = 36d 13.1": faint, small, elongated SW-NE. A star is at the NE edge. Forms a pair with N7599 4.9' ESE. Second of three with N7582 9.8' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7591 = UGC 12486 = MCG +01-59-038 = CGCG 406-053 23 18 16.3 +06 35 09 V = 13.0; Size 1.9x0.8; SB = 13.3; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated NW-SE, weak concentration. Located 34' ESE of N7562. ************************************************************ NGC 7592 = MCG -01-59-017 = VV 731 23 18 22.5 -04 24 59 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.7; PA = 57d 17.5": faint, small, round. Just resolved is a very faint and extremely small companion (only nucleus observed) attached at the west edge. N7585 lies 17' SW. This is an interacting/colliding pair on the POSS with nuclei only 15" apart! ************************************************************ NGC 7593 = UGC 12483 = MCG +02-59-020 = CGCG 431-035 23 17 57.0 +11 20 57 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 104d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, even surface brightness. A mag 15 star is at the NE edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7594 = UGC 12485 = MCG +02-59-023 = CGCG 431-037 = IC 1478 23 18 13.9 +10 17 54 V = 13.7; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 13.9; PA = 30d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 2:1 ~N-S, 0.8'x0.4', broad weak concentration. The outer halo increases in size with averted vision. Brightest in quartet with IC's 5305, 5306, 5307. This galaxy is identified as IC1478 in UGC, MCG, CGCG and RC3. An imprecise discovery position was given by Common at 23 18 28 +10 12 (2000). RC3, MCG, RNGC and DSFG incorrectly identify the double system IC 5306 (located 3' S) as N7594, an elongated system 0.7x0.3 roughly E-W. CGCG also catalogues this galaxy, but as IC 5306. Common's original description (Dreyer cut it down) reads: "F, R, f 3 stars in a line 90 degrees pointing to another fainter nebula s(outh)." This description makes it clear that N7594 = Bigourdan's IC 1478 as there are two stars preceding (and IC 5305) which are collinear with IC 5306 to the south. Kobold's position for group members IC 5305/06/07 are all exact. Identification originally found by Corwin and I independently uncovered the same identifications when examining Vicker's CCD Atlas. This galaxy is identified as IC 1478 in all of the modern catalogues. See RNGC Corrections #7 and NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 7595 23 18 30.2 +09 55 57 Size 0.4x0.4 17.5" (11/18/95): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Collinear with two mag 14 and 15 stars 0.8' and 1.4' due S, respectively. A group of four mag 11/12 stars lie ~3' NE. Located about 20' S of the N7594 group (including IC's 5305, 5306 and 5307) in the northern part of Pegasus I cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 7596 = MCG -01-59-011 = IC 1477 23 17 12.0 -06 54 43 V = 14.2; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 34d 17.5": faint, small, round, 30" diameter, very weak concentration. Located nearly at the midpoint of two mag 13.5 stars 1.1' W and 1.4' E. Two similar star are also 1.3' S and 2.3' SE. The PGC magnitude (B = 12.9) appears to be too bright. ************************************************************ NGC 7597 = MCG +03-59-032 = CGCG 454-032 = N7571?? 23 18 30.3 +18 41 19 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.5 17.5": very faint, small, round, small bright core. Located between two mag 14 stars 1.2' SW and 1.3' NE. Brightest of trio with N7598 3.7' NNE and N7602 3.2' ENE in Abell 2572. ************************************************************ NGC 7598 = MCG +03-59-033 = CGCG 454-033 23 18 33.3 +18 44 58 V = 14.9; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 13.5 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. This member of Abell 2572 is located 2.2' NE of a mag 9.5 star. In a close trio with N7597 3.7' SSW and N7602 3.9' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7599 = ESO 347-034 = MCG -07-47-033 = IC 5308 = LGG 472-006 = Grus Quartet 23 19 21.1 -42 15 25 V = 11.5; Size 4.4x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 57d 13.1": extremely faint, fairly large, very elongated SW-NE, at visual threshold. Located 4.9' ESE of N7590. Faintest of three nearly edge-on galaxies in field. Observation hampered by very low elevation from Northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 7600 = MCG -01-59-019 23 18 53.8 -07 34 50 V = 11.9; Size 2.5x1.1; SB = 12.9; PA = 69d 13.1": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. A group of bright stars mag 8-9 to the NW forms a "V" asterism pointing to the E; includes mag 7.8 SAO 146629 12' NW, mag 8.3 SAO 146619 16' WNW, mag 8.8 SAO 146626 16' NW and mag 8.5 SAO 146625 21' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7601 = UGC 12487 = MCG +01-59-039 = CGCG 406-056 23 18 47.0 +09 14 01 V = 14.0; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.9; PA = 90d 17.5" (10/28/89): very faint, fairly small, slightly elongated oval ~E-W, diffuse, even surface brightness. A mag 11.5 star is 1.4' N of center. Forms a pair with Z406-063 7.1' NE in the Pegasus I cluster. N7584/N7579 pair lies 18' NW. First observation on 10/12/85. ************************************************************ NGC 7602 = MCG +03-59-034 - CGCG 454-034 = NPM1G +18.0588 23 18 43.5 +18 41 54 V = 14.3; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round, very faint stellar nucleus. A mag 15 star is 38" NNW of center. Located 3.2' NNW of mag 8 SAO 108536. In a trio with N7597 3.2' WSW and N7598 3.9' NW within Abell 2572. ************************************************************ NGC 7603 = UGC 12493 = MCG +00-59-021 = CGCG 380-026 = Arp 92 = Mrk 530 23 18 56.6 +00 14 38 V = 13.2; Size 1.5x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 165d 17.5" (8/1/87): moderately bright, fairly small, oval ~N-S, sharp concentratioon, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N7589 8' WNW. Located 5.1' SW of a mag 9.5 star. This is a Seyfert galaxy. 13" (8/11/85): faint, small, round, sharp concentration, stellar nucleus. Located ~5' W of a mag 9 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7604 = MCG +01-59-033 = CGCG 406-048 23 17 51.9 +07 25 48 V = 14.5; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 12.4; PA = 90d 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round, 15" diameter, appears to brighten slightly at the center. Can just hold steadily with averted vision. Forms a pair with N7583 = N7605 3.0' S. Marth's RA for N7604 is exactly 1.0 tmin larger than M+01-59-033. But assuming the same mistake was made on m568 = N7605 (observed on same night) then N7605 matches brighter N7583 which Marth discovered on an earlier sweep, so this identification is reasonable. Reinmuth (and RNGC) also give this identification. MCG lists this galaxy as anonymous M+01-59-033 and CGCG identifies this galaxy (406-048) as N7583. RNGC identification is correct. GSC position 23 17 51.9 +07 25 48. ************************************************************ NGC 7605 = N7583 = MCG +01-59-034 = CGCG 404-047 23 17 52.8 +07 22 46 See observing notes for N7583. ************************************************************ NGC 7606 = MCG -02-59-012 23 19 05.1 -08 29 05 V = 10.8; Size 5.4x2.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 145d 13.1": fairly bright, large, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, weak concentration, diffuse halo, possible faint stellar nucleus. Bracketed between two mag 12/13 stars which lie 3' N and 2.5' S of center. 11/5/83 8": faint, elongated. 11/8/80 ************************************************************ NGC 7608 = UGC 12500 = MCG +01-59-044 = CGCG 406-062 = LGG 473-004 23 19 15.3 +08 21 01 V = 14.2; Size 1.5x0.4; SB = 13.6; PA = 20d 17.5" (9/14/85): very faint, small, diffuse, very elongated ~N-S, even surface brightness, requires averted. IC 5309 lies 14' S. Collinear with mag 8.5 SAO 128112 7' SSW and mag 9 SAO 28111 8' SSW. A second wide bright pair lies 5.5' SE (mag 10/11 at 42"). Member of the Pegasus I cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 7609 = MCG +01-59-047 = CGCG 406-065 = Arp 150 = VV 20 = HCG 95a 23 19 30.0 +09 30 30 V = 14.1; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 14.3 17.5" (9/7/96): very faint, small, elongated 4:3 WSW-ENE, 40"x30", very little concentration. This is an interacting pair with HCG 95c attached at SE end (not seen) and HCG 95b lies just 1.2' SE. In the background of the Pegasus I cluster. 17.5" (10/28/89): very faint, very small, stellar nucleus or star superimposed. Located 18' NNE of N7601 in the Pegasus I cluster. On the POSS this is a close double galaxy with stellar nuclei. Brightest in HCG 95. ************************************************************ NGC 7610 = UGC 12511 = MCG +02-59-025 = CGCG 431-042 = LGG 473-010 = N7616? 23 19 41.4 +10 11 06 V = 13.0; Size 2.5x1.9; SB = 14.5 17.5" (8/27/92): faint, moderately large, 1.5' diameter, low surface brightness, no central concentration. A mag 12 star is just off the SW edge 1.1' from the center. Located at the N edge of the Pegasus I cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 7611 = UGC 12509 = MCG +01-59-049 = CGCG 406-066 = LGG 474-006 23 19 36.6 +08 03 48 V = 12.5; Size 1.5x0.6; SB = 12.3; PA = 139d 17.5" (9/14/85): fairly faint, small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, stellar nucleus. N7619 lies 12.7' NE. Located 5.5' NNW of mag 7.1 SAO 128119 in the Pegasus I cluster. 13" (9/22/84): faint, small, round, stellar nucleus, slightly elongated. A mag 7 star is 5' S. N7619 is 12' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7612 = UGC 12512 = MCG +01-59-050 = CGCG 406-068 = LGG 473-008 23 19 44.2 +08 34 35 V = 12.8; Size 1.6x0.8; SB = 12.9; PA = 2d 17.5" (9/14/85): fairly faint, small, elongated, small bright core. Member of the Pegasus I cluster with N7615 11' S. 13" (11/5/83): faint, very small, almost round, small bright nucleus, compact. Located 15' NW of N7623. ************************************************************ NGC 7615 = MCG +01-59-051 = CGCG 406-070 23 19 54.4 +08 23 58 V = 14.3; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 152d 17.5" (10/12/85): Appears slightly brighter than N7608, elongated ~NW-SE. A faint star is off the east edge. 17.5" (9/14/85): very faint, diffuse, slightly elongated. A mag 14 star is off the E edge 1.0' from the center. This member of the Pegasus I cluster is located 6' WNW of N7621 and 7.5' W of N7623. 13" (11/5/83): extremely faint, at visual threshold, possibly slightly elongated. A mag 14 star is off the edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7616 = N7610?? = U12511 = MCG +02-59-025 = CGCG 431-042 = LGG 473-010 23 19 41.7 +10 11 06 See observing notes for N7610. (R)N7616 not found 8/27/92, Grandview. RNGC identification unlikely as Common placed N7616 following N7610. Discovered by Common (Copernicus list). His position is 28 tsec E and 1' S of N7610 (in same list). RNGC identifies an extremely faint galaxy located 12 tsec W and 1' S (4' SW) of N7610. Although these aren't large differences in RA, this would have placed N7616 on the W side of N7610. It is possible that Common reobserved the same galaxy but with different positions. Listed as a dubious NGC object by Hagen. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 7617 = MCG +01-59-051A = CGCG 406-072 = NPM1G +07.0516 23 20 09.0 +08 09 57 V = 13.8; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 42d 17.5" (9/14/85): faint, small, slightly elongated oval, brighter core. Forms a pair with much brighter N7619 2.8' NNE in the Pegasus I cluster. 13" (11/5/83): very faint, very small, round. ************************************************************ NGC 7618 = UGC 12516 = MCG +07-47-013 = CGCG 532-014 23 19 47.2 +42 51 09 V = 13.0; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 3:2 N-S, 0.9'x0.6', weak even concentration to a brighter core. Situated midway between a mag 7.5 SAO 52915 6.8' N and a wide double star mag 9/11 at 26" located 8' S. ************************************************************ NGC 7619 = UGC 12523 = MCG +01-59-052 = CGCG 406-073 = LGG 473-011 23 20 14.5 +08 12 22 V = 11.1; Size 2.5x2.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 30d 17.5" (9/14/85): bright, elongated, bright core, stellar nucleus. This galaxy is the brightest and largest member of the Pegasus I cluster along with N7626 6.9' E. Forms a close pair with N7617 2.8' SSW. N7626 lies 11.0' E and difficult UGC 12518 lies 9.4' NW. 13" (9/22/84): bright, small prominent core, largest in cluster. 8" (9/25/81): faint, small, small bright nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 7620 = UGC 12520 = CGCG 476-008 = Mrk 321 23 20 05.7 +24 13 16 V = 13.1; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.2 17.5": faint, fairly small, almost round, brighter center surrounded by a small halo. ************************************************************ NGC 7621 = MCG +01-59-055 = CGCG 406-074 23 20 24.6 +08 21 59 V = 14.7; Size 0.7x0.2; SB = 12.4; PA = 177d 17.5" (9/14/85): very faint, small, elongated N-S. Requires averted vision. Located 2.2' SW of N7623 and 2.0' NE of a mag 12 star in the core of the Pegasus I cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 7623 = UGC 12526 = MCG +01-59-056 = CGCG 406-075 = NPM1G +08.0554 = LGG 473- 012 23 20 30.0 +08 23 45 V = 12.8; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 12.8; PA = 175d 17.5" (10/12/85): bright core, stellar nucleus, very faint extensions ~N-S. 17.5" (9/14/85): fairly bright, small, elongated, small bright core. Forms a close pair with N7621 2.2' SW in the Pegasus I cluster. 13" (11/5/83): fairly faint, small, round, very small bright core. 8" (7/24/82): very faint, small. ************************************************************ NGC 7624 = UGC 12527 = MCG +04-55-004 = CGCG 476-012 = Mrk 323 23 20 22.6 +27 18 56 V = 13.1; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 12.6; PA = 30d 17.5" (10/13/01): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~SSW-NNE, weak concentration. Follows a group of four mag 12/13 stars. 17.5" (8/26/00): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, weak concentration. A few times I had an impression of a slightly brighter arc along the west edge. 17.5" (9/23/89): fairly faint, fairly small, oval SSW-NNE, smooth surface brightness. A group of four stars mag 12-13 precede; the closest is a mag 12 star 1.5' W. ************************************************************ NGC 7625 = UGC 12529 = MCG +03-59-038 = CGCG 454-043 = Arp 212 = VV 280 = III Zw 102 23 20 30.1 +17 13 32 V = 12.1; Size 1.6x1.4; SB = 12.8; PA = 60d 13.1": fairly bright, small, round, bright core. Located 6.8' WSW of mag 6.6 SAO 108560. ************************************************************ NGC 7626 = UGC 12531 = MCG +01-59-057 = CGCG 406-076 = LGG 473-007 23 20 42.3 +08 13 02 V = 11.1; Size 2.6x2.3; SB = 13.1 17.5" (9/14/85): bright, slightly elongated 4:3, brighter core (although less intense than N7619), substellar nucleus. This is the second brightest in the Pegasus I cluster and appears similar to N7619 6.9' W. 13" (9/22/84): bright, small prominent core, fainter halo, similar to N7619. 8" (9/25/81): faint, small, bright core. A mag 6.5 star is at the S edge of the 40' field. ************************************************************ NGC 7627 = N7641? = U12556 = MCG +02-59-029 = CGCG 431-047 23 22 30.7 +11 53 31 See observing notes for N7641. The identification of this galaxy with N7641 is uncertain. ************************************************************ NGC 7628 = UGC 12534 = MCG +04-55-005 = CGCG 476-014 23 20 54.9 +25 53 55 V = 12.7; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 117d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 7629 = MCG +00-59-031 = CGCG 380-040 = NPM1G +01.0587 23 21 19.3 +01 24 11 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 170d 17.5": faint, very small, round. A mag 14 star is 1.2' NE of center. Similar to N7642 22' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7630 = UGC 12540 = MCG +02-59-027 = CGCG 431-044 23 21 16.3 +11 23 50 V = 14.2; Size 1.1x0.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 162d 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated ~N-S, low surface brightness. Located 2' E of an unequal double star mag 11/13 at 20" separation. IC 1483, IC 1484 and IC 1485 lies ~20' ESE (Common's N7638 and 7639 may be identical to IC 1483 and 1485). ************************************************************ NGC 7631 = UGC 12539 = MCG +01-59-060 = CGCG 406-083 = LGG 473-013 23 21 26.7 +08 13 03 V = 13.1; Size 1.8x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 79d 17.5" (9/14/85): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated E-W, gradually brightens but no nucleus, fainter extensions. Located 11.0' E of N7626 in the Pegasus I cluster. 13" (11/5/83): faint, weak concentration, elongated ~E-W. ************************************************************ NGC 7634 = UGC 12542 = MCG +01-59-062 = CGCG 406-085 = LGG 473-009 23 21 41.7 +08 53 13 V = 12.6; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 12.5; PA = 95d 17.5" (9/14/85): moderately bright, very small, small bright core, round. A mag 14 star is close S 20" SSE of center. Located 40' N of N7619/N7626 in the Pegasus I cluster. 13" (11/5/83): fairly faint, small, slightly brighter core. A star is off the S edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7635 = Bubble Nebula = Hb 11 = LBN 548 = Sh 2-162 23 20 45 +61 12.7 V = ~10.5; Size 15x8 17.5": the "Bubble Nebula" extends mainly north [center 5.5' NE] of the involved illuminating mag 8.4 star SAO 20575. There are suspected dark lanes to the north with very faint nebulosity just north of this gap. The main piece curves away from the involved star towards the east but appears brightest at the western edge near the bright star. Only a portion of the rim of the "Bubble" was viewed. The view improved with OIII and UHC filters but not dramatically. M52 lies 35' NE. 13" (9/29/84): unusual appearance - surrounds a mag 8 star with a mag 7 star nearby to the SW. The nebulosity mostly appears north of the mag 8 star with a suspected dark lane to the north of this nebulosity. Very faint nebulosity appears close north of this lane. The main section hooks around the involved star to the east. ************************************************************ NGC 7636 = ESO 470-002 = MCG -05-55-005 23 22 33.0 -29 16 51 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.8; PA = 30d 17.5": very faint, very small, weak concentration, low surface brightness. N7645 is 17.3' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 7638 = MCG +02-59-030 = CGCG 431-046 = IC 1483 23 22 33.1 +11 19 44 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 13.1 17.5": very faint, small, round, 30" diameter, low even surface brightness. Located 8' N of mag 8.3 SAO 108572. A wide pair of mag 11/13 stars is 1.5' S. First in faint group with IC 1484 and IC 1485 = N7639 (uncertain ID). The NGC identification of this galaxy is uncertain but IC 1483 applies. ************************************************************ NGC 7639 = MCG +02-59-032 = CGCG 431-050 = NPM1G +11.0570 = IC 1485 23 22 48.2 +11 22 22 V = 14.6; Size 0.6x0.5; PA = 123d 17.5": very faint, small, round, 30" diameter. Similar size as IC 1483 = N7638 but contains a very small brighter core which makes it a little easier to view. Just preceding a small triangle of mag 12-14.5 stars. Also collinear with a wide pair 5' SW near IC 1483. Brightest in a trio with IC 1484 2.1' WNW and IC 1483 4.5' SW. IC 1483 identification from Javelle is certain but NGC 7639 identification from Common is uncertain. ************************************************************ NGC 7640 = UGC 12554 = MCG +07-48-002 = CGCG 532-017 = CGCG 533-001 23 22 06.6 +40 50 44 V = 11.3; Size 10.5x2.0; SB = 14.5; PA = 167d 17.5": moderately bright, very large, very elongated 4:1 N-S, 7.0'x1.5', large slightly brighter middle bulges. A mag 13.5 star is at the SE edge of the core 33" from the center. Bracketed by two mag 11 stars at the N end 3.0' NNW of center and just W of the S end 2.6' SSW of center. An extremely faint mag 15 star is embedded near the N end. 8": faint, large, very elongated streak N-S. There are faint stars at both the N and S end. 11/8/80 ************************************************************ NGC 7641 = UGC 12556 = MCG +02-59-029 = CGCG 431-047 = N7627 23 22 30.7 +11 53 31 V = 13.9; Size 1.7x0.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 144d 17.5": very faint, small, low even surface brightness, elongated 5:2 NW-SE. Located 8' SW of N7643. ************************************************************ NGC 7642 = UGC 12560 = MCG +00-59-035 = CGCG 380-048 23 22 53.4 +01 26 34 V = 13.7; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.1 17.5": faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Appears about a half a magnitude fainter than the CGCG mag 14.5z. ************************************************************ NGC 7643 = UGC 12563 = MCG +02-59-033 = CGCG 431-051 = N7644? 23 22 50.5 +11 59 20 V = 13.2; Size 1.4x0.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 45d 17.5" (10/28/89): faint, fairly small, very elongated SW-NE, weak concentration. Pair with N7641 8' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7644 = N7643?? = U12563 = MCG +02-59-033 = CGCG 431-051 23 22 50.5 +11 59 20 See observing notes for N7643. The identification of this number is uncertain but may apply to N7643 if Swift made a 2 degree error in dec. Swift discovered both N7644 and N7651. N7651 appears as #96 in list 4 at 23h 21.9m +13d 42' and N7644 later appears as #100 in list 5 in AN 2762 with 1950 coordinates of 23h 20.7m +13d 42'. The double system M+02-59-036 = CGCG 431-055 at 23 21 54.6 +13 41 58 (1950) is an excellent match with N7651. The RNGC entries for N7644 and N7651 both refer to the components of this system. But due to relatively large difference in RA, Swift was probably referring to two distinct galaxies. It's possible that N7644 refers to a faint galaxy located W of N7651 at 23 23 28.5 +13 58 40 (2000), which is a good match with Swift's position but Corwin feels this galaxy is too faint and small to match Swift's description. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 7645 = ESO 470-003 = MCG -05-55-007 23 23 47.3 -29 23 12 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x1.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 165d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE, weak concentration. N7636 lies 17.3' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7646 = MCG -02-59-015 = IC 5318 23 24 06.9 -11 51 38 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 135d 17.5": very faint, very small, probably elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 30"x20". View severely hindered by mag 10 star attached at the NW end! Difficult to determine dimensions and orientation due to glare from star and faintness of galaxy. Listed as IC 5318 in ESGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7647 = UGC 12576 = MCG +03-59-055 = CGCG 454-063 23 23 57.4 +16 46 38 V = 13.6; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 14.0; PA = 170d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S. A mag 13 star is 1.5' ENE. Appears unusually faint for 15.2z due to low surface brightness. This galaxy is the brightest in Abell 2589 although the observation may refer to a fainter member (possibly PGC 71319). ************************************************************ NGC 7648 = UGC 12575 = MCG +01-59-072 = CGCG 406-096 = Mrk 531 = LGG 473-015 = IC 1486 23 23 54.0 +09 40 03 V = 13.0; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 85d 13.1": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated, gradually increases to a small bright core. A mag 15 star is 30" E of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7649 = UGC 12579 = MCG +02-59-035 = CGCG 431-054 = IC 1487 23 24 20.1 +14 38 49 V = 14.0; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 14.1; PA = 80d 17.5" (8/22/98): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~E-W, 0.9'x0.6'. Located <3' SW of a mag 11 star. This galaxy was the brightest of four members viewed in Abell 2593 in Jim Shield's scope at 220x. 17.5" (7/19/90): faint, fairly small, almost round, weak concentration. A mag 11 star is 2.8' ENE of center. Brightest of five in the core of Abell 2593. Surrounded by three anonymous galaxies 1.0' NE, 2.6' SW and 3.6' NNE and M+02- 59-037 lies 5' ESE. Located 9' N of mag 7.9 SAO 108595. ************************************************************ NGC 7651 = MCG +02-59-036 = CGCG 431-055a 23 24 26.0 +13 58 20 V = 14.0; Size 0.7x0.5; PA = 100d 17.5" (7/17/93): faint, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter, very small brighter core, diffuse halo gradually fades into background. A companion at the S end was missed. 17.5" (8/27/92): fairly faint, small, round, halo gradually increases to a small bright core. Forms a double system with a companion attached at the SSW end. Appears brighter than 15.0z. ************************************************************ NGC 7651B = CGCG 431-055B = MCG +02-59-036B 23 24 25.7 +13 58 03 Size 0.3x0.2 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, just nonstellar. This difficult galaxy is forms a double system with brighter N7651 at the NNE side. ************************************************************ NGC 7653 = UGC 12586 = MCG +02-59-038 = CGCG 431-058 23 24 49.3 +15 16 32 V = 12.7; Size 1.6x1.4; SB = 13.5 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, broad concentration to a small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7654 = M52 23 24 48 +61 35.6 V = 6.9; Size 13 13.1" (9/29/84): 150-175 stars in a 15' diameter, beautiful, appears fully resolved. Includes a few rich clumps near the center. A mag 8 star is on the west side. The "Bubble Nebula" N7635 lies 35' SW. 17.5" (8/2/86): fills 21' field, fully resolved at 105x. ************************************************************ NGC 7656 = ESO 605-IG 005 = MCG -03-59-008 = VV 669 = NPM1G -19.0676 23 24 31.4 -19 03 33 V = 13.3; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.5 17.5": very faint, small, round, 30" diameter. Contains a very small brighter core surrounded by a very faint halo. This is an unusual, distorted interacting system with loops and filaments. ************************************************************ NGC 7659 = UGC 12595 = MCG +02-59-040 = CGCG 431-064 23 25 55.7 +14 12 35 V = 14.0; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 12.5; PA = 110d 17.5": faint, small, very elongated 3:1 WNW-ESE, even concentration to a small brighter core. This galaxy has a fairly high surface brightness for CGCG mag = 15.1z. ************************************************************ NGC 7660 = UGC 12594 = MCG +04-55-012 = CGCG 476-035 23 25 48.7 +27 01 48 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.1; PA = 35d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, small bright core. A mag 11.5 star is 1.7' W of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7662 = PK 106-17.1 = PN G106.5-17.6 = Blue Snowball 23 25 53.9 +42 32 05 V = 8.3; Size 32"x28" 17.5" (10/13/01): at 500x, this blue high surface brightness planetary has a beautiful double-shell structure with a small, dark center. The bright inner structure has a delicate, embedded thinner ring of very high surface brightness which is weaker at the following end. In the center of this ring is a small, darker hole. The fainter, outer envelope is elongated SW-NE, ~35"x25", giving an asymmetric appearance with the outline of the inner ring. 17.5" (10/12/85): extremely bright, very high surface brightness, fairly small, easily takes very high power. At 410x, the planetary appears weakly annular with a slightly darker center. There is a second outer shell which exhibits subtle structure due to an irregular surface structure, blue-green color is evident. Central star not seen. 13" (9/11/82): darker center, faint outer shell. 8" (9/25/81) : slightly darker center at 300-400x, irregular surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7663 = MCG -01-59-023 23 26 45.2 -04 57 59 V = 14.5; Size 0.4x0.4 17.5": this observation refers to M-01-59-022 which is located 4.4' W of (R)N7663 = M-01-59-023. Extremely faint and small, round, 20" diameter, very weak concentration to an occasional 10" core. Located on a line between a mag 14 star 1.2' NW and mag 9.5 SAO 146709 3.6' SE. A mag 14 double at 16" separation lies 6' ENE. Only M-01-59-022 was seen in fair seeing ************************************************************ NGC 7664 = UGC 12598 = MCG +04-55-013 = CGCG 476-038 = LGG 474-004 23 26 39.8 +25 04 49 V = 12.7; Size 2.6x1.5; SB = 14.0; PA = 90d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, oval E-W, brighter core. A mag 14 star is just off the S edge 1.0' from center and a mag 15 star is just off NE edge 38" from center. Located midway between mag 6.8 SAO 91256 15' SW and 69 Pegasi (V = 5.9) 15' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 7665 = MCG -02-59-019 23 27 14.8 -09 23 13 V = 12.7; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 12.3 17.5": faint, very small, round, small bright core. Located 2.9' WNW of mag 9.1 SAO 146713. ************************************************************ NGC 7667 = UGC 12578 = MCG +00-59-038 = CGCG 380-050 = VV 613 23 24 23.1 -00 06 29 V = 14.0; Size 1.6x1.1; SB = 14.5; PA = 90d 17.5": very faint, very diffuse, elongated 3:2 E-W. A faint star is 2' N and another 6' ENE (mag 14.5/15 double at 16"), U12589 12' NE. Very uncertain NGC identification and this galaxy is not identified as N7667 in the UGC, MCG, CGCG or ESGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7671 = UGC 12602 = MCG +02-59-044 = CGCG 431-069 23 27 19.3 +12 28 03 V = 12.8; Size 1.4x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 138d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval NW-SE, prominent small bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 11 star is 2.1' W. Pair with N7672 5.7' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7672 = MCG +02-59-045 = CGCG 431-070 23 27 31.4 +12 23 07 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 36d 17.5": very faint, small, round, low surface brightness, no central brightening. Pair with N7671 5.7' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7673 = UGC 12607 = MCG +04-55-014 = CGCG 476-042 = Mrk 325 = IV Zw 149 = LGG 474-001 23 27 41.4 +23 35 20 V = 12.8; Size 1.3x1.2; SB = 13.1 13.1": moderately bright, small, weak concentration, round. Forms a pair with N7677 7' SE. Located 4' W of mag 7.9 SAO 91280 and 5' WNW of mag 8.6 SAO 91282. Upsilon Pegasi (V = 4.4) is 33' WSW in a low power field. ************************************************************ NGC 7674 = UGC 12608 = MCG +01-59-080 = CGCG 406-112 = HCG 96a = Arp 182 = VV 343a = Mrk 533 23 27 56.7 +08 46 44 V = 13.2; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.2 17.5" (11/28/97): fairly faint, small, roundish, 0.6' diameter, increases to a very small brighter core and a stellar nucleus. Forms a very close pair with M+01-59-081 = HCG 96c close off the NE side. Brightest of three visible in group. CGCG 406-113 is also in the field 8.5' due north. 17.5" (7/16/93): brightest in HCG 96. Fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, bright core, substellar nucleus. A companion (HCG 96c) is just visible at the NE edge of the halo <1.0' from the center. A possible threshold star mag 16-16.5 is also superimposed at the NE edge. N7675 lies 2.5' ESE. 17.5" (11/1/86): moderately bright, slightly elongated WNW-ESE, weak concentration. Forms a pair with N7675 2.5' ESE. Seeing poor. ************************************************************ NGC 7675 = MCG +01-59-083 = CGCG 406-114 = NPM1G +08.0559 = Arp 182 = VV 343 = HCG 96b 23 28 05.9 +08 46 07 V = 14.9; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 35d 17.5" (11/28/97): faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, very small brighter core. At 280x a stellar nucleus is visible. Located 2.4' WSW of N7674 in HCG 96. 17.5" (7/16/93): faint, small, round, broad concentration, substellar nucleus. Second brightest in N7674 group = HCG 96 group with N7674 2.5' WNW. Appears brighter than listed magnitude. 17.5" (11/1/86): fairly faint, very small, round, weak concentration, slightly smaller and fainter than N7674 2.5' WNW. Poor seeing ************************************************************ NGC 7677 = UGC 12610 = MCG +04-55-015 = CGCG 476-043 = Mrk 326 = VV 619 = LGG 474-002 23 28 06.2 +23 31 53 V = 13.2; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 35d 13.1": faint, small, almost round. Located 6.6' SE of brighter N7673. Two bright stars to the N interfere with viewing! Mag 8.6 SAO 91282 lies 2.7' N and mag 7.9 SAO 91280 is 3.8' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7678 = UGC 12614 = MCG +04-55-017 = CGCG 476-045 = Arp 28 = VV 359 = LGG 474-003 23 28 27.9 +22 25 16 V = 11.8; Size 2.3x1.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 5d 13.1": faint, moderately large, diffuse, slightly elongated ~N-S, 1.8'x1.4', weak concentration. Located within a thin isosceles triangle of mag 10.5-11 stars with the vertex at the S end and height 2.5'. The mag 11 star just off the S end is just 1.1' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 7679 = UGC 12618 = MCG +00-59-046 = CGCG 380-061 = VV 329a = Arp 216 = Mrk 534 23 28 46.7 +03 30 41 V = 12.9; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 93d 17.5" (8/1/87): moderately bright, very small, round, very small bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N7682 4.3' ENE. A mag 12 star lies 2.4' WNW. Located 5.3' SE of a mag 9.5 star. 13" (9/3/83): fairly faint, extremely small, dominated by a very small intense nucleus. 8" (8/15/82): faint, small bright nucleus surrounded by a small halo. ************************************************************ NGC 7680 = UGC 12616 = MCG +05-55-023 = CGCG 497-025 = LGG 475-002 23 28 35.1 +32 24 57 V = 12.6; Size 1.9x1.9; SB = 13.8 17.5": moderately bright, very bright core, moderately large halo slightly elongated SSW-NNE. Several faint stars are near including two 14 stars 40" S and 1.2' E of center. In a trio with Z497-024 7' NW and an anonymous galaxy 4' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7681 = UGC 12620 = MCG +03-59-063 = CGCG 454-074 23 28 54.9 +17 18 35 V = 14.4; Size 1.6x1.4; SB = 15.2; PA = 42d 17.5": faint, very small, round, small prominent core with stellar nucleus. A wide pair of stars mag 11.5 and 13 at 25" separation is 2.5' NE. JH's mean position from two observations of h2247 = N7681 is 23 26 23 +17 01 38 (1950). Bigourdan also measured the position of N7681 as 23 26 21 +17 02 52. U12620 = M+03-59-063 = CGCG 454-074 is located at 23 26 24.0 +17 02 00 (1950), in excellent agreement with h's and Bigourdan's measurements. Despite this match RNGC, RC3, CGCG, UGC notes and N2000 all misidentify this number with M+03-59-060. This galaxy is located 6.2' WSW of N7681 and is much fainter than U12620. Finally, h mentions "near a double star" which agrees with my visual observation of U12620 as a pair of 11-12 magnitude stars lie 2' NE. This identification was confirmed by Thomson and Corwin (NGCBUGS). MCG is the only catalogue to identify N7681 = U12620. The V magnitude = 14.8 and B = 15.7 given in the RC3 must be incorrect. The PGC gives B = 14.8. ************************************************************ NGC 7682 = UGC 12622 = MCG +00-59-047 = CGCG 380-062 = VV 329 = Arp 216 = NPM1G +03.0615 23 29 03.9 +03 32 00 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.3 17.5" (8/1/87): fairly faint, small, elongated 4:3 ~N-S, brighter core, faint stellar nucleus. Larger of a pair with N7679 4.3' WSW. 13" (9/9/83): very faint, diffuse, slightly elongated. ************************************************************ NGC 7683 = UGC 12623 = MCG +02-59-048 = CGCG 431-074 23 29 03.8 +11 26 43 V = 12.5; Size 1.9x1.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated NW-SE, weak concentration, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is 1.2' NNW. Located 6.0' SE of mag 8.7 SAO 108630. ************************************************************ NGC 7684 = UGC 12637 = MCG +00-59-050 = CGCG 380-065 23 30 32.0 +00 04 52 V = 13.6; Size 1.4x0.4; SB = 12.9; PA = 21d 17.5": fairly faint, small, very elongated ~N-S, small intense core. A mag 12 star is just off the NW side 45" from center. A faint companion 5' NNW (15.6z) not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 7685 = UGC 12638 = MCG +01-59-087 = CGCG 406-121 23 30 33.5 +03 54 06 V = 13.2; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 14.1; PA = 170d 17.5": faint, moderately large, round, diffuse. Located within the Pisces circlet. ************************************************************ NGC 7686 = Cr 456 = Lund 1037 = OCL-251 23 30 07 +49 08.0 V = 5.6; Size 15 17.5" (7/31/92): about 75 stars in a 15' field surrounding mag 6.3 SAO 53088, elongated E-W. A group of seven faint stars to the W of the mag 6 star is the only fairly rich portion. There is a large region almost devoid of stars to the N and NW of the bright star consisting of two circular blank holes in contact. A string of stars extends out from cluster to the W. 8" ( 8/15/82): about three dozen stars resolved including three bright stars mag 6.5/7.5/8.5 and many faint stars over haze, elongated E-W, irregular outline. ************************************************************ NGC 7687 = MCG +00-59-051 = CGCG 380-066 = NPM1G +03.0621 23 30 54.4 +03 32 48 V = 13.4; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 75d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated, small brighter core. A mag 12 star is 1.5' N of center. Located 27' E of N7682. ************************************************************ NGC 7688 = CGCG 454-080 = CGCG 455-004 = NPM1G +21.0593 23 31 05.5 +21 24 42 V = 14.6; Size 0.4x0.4 17.5": faint, small, round. A mag 14 star is 1.4' SSW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7691 = UGC 12654 = MCG +03-60-001 = CGCG 455-009 = LGG 477-001 23 32 24.4 +15 50 52 V = 12.9; Size 2.1x1.6; SB = 14.0; PA = 175d 17.5": faint, fairly small, almost round, diffuse, low surface brightness. Forms vertex of an obtuse triangle with a mag 10.5 star 1.3' SSW and a mag 11.5 star 1.7' E which detract from viewing. ************************************************************ NGC 7692 = MCG -01-60-003 23 32 46.8 -05 35 49 V = 13.0; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 11.1; PA = 80d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Located 4.9' NNW of mag 9.5 SAO 146766. ************************************************************ NGC 7693 = MCG +00-60-003 = CGCG 381-006 = NPM1G -01.0596 23 33 10.5 -01 17 31 V = 13.3; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 30d 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration. A mag 13 star is 1.4' ESE. Located 15' WSW of 14 Piscium (V = 5.9). ************************************************************ NGC 7694 = MCG -01-60-004 = Mrk 931 23 33 15.8 -02 42 10 V = 13.4; Size 1.6x0.9; SB = 13.6; PA = 80d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~E-W, 1.1'x0.7', broad concentration. Almost collinear with two mag 13 stars 1.8' NNE and 3.0' NNE of center. Located 4.2' SW of a mag 10 star. Forms a close pair with N7695 1.1' SSW. Member of the N7701 group with N7701 20' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7695 = NPM1G -02.0521 23 33 15.0 -02 43 12 V = 15.1; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 81d 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, requires averted. Located just 1.1' SSW of N7694 in the N7701 group. Incorrectly listed as nonexistent in the RNGC. Discovered by Marth. Incorrectly listed as nonexistent in the RNGC. Identification from Corwin in ESGC. Placed by Reinmuth 1.1' SSW of N7694. Not listed in MCG, RC3 but in ESGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7696 = MCG +01-60-004 = CGCG 407-010 23 33 50.1 +04 52 15 V = 14.0; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.3; PA = 96d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, diffuse. A mag 13 star is 1.7' WSW. N7704 lies 19' E. ************************************************************ NGC 7698 = UGC 12668 = MCG +04-55-029 = CGCG 476-069 = VV 400 = NPM1G +24.0541 23 34 01.5 +24 56 41 V = 13.3; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 170d 17.5": faint, very small, round, very small bright core. A mag 14 star is 38" E of center. A wide double star mag 9/10 (1.0' separation in PA 0°) lies 5' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7699 23 34 27.0 -02 53 58 V = 15.0; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 13.7; PA = 109d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, requires averted. Located just 1.0' E of a mag 11 star. Also located just W of the midpoint of the line connecting N7700 3.2' SSE and N7701 3.0' NNE. Faintest galaxy in this trio. ************************************************************ NGC 7700 = MCG -01-60-006 23 34 30.3 -02 57 13 V = 13.8; Size 1.6x0.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 155d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, weak concentration. A mag 13 star is 2.0' SSE. In a group with N7701 6.0' N and N7699 3.3' NNW. The identifications of N7700 and N7701 are reversed in RC3, PGC and DSFG. Marth's position is exact. Corwin mistakenly reversed the data for N7700 and N7701 in the pre-publication version of the ESGC and this error was repeated in RC3, PGC and DSFG. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 7701 = MCG -01-60-007 = LGG 476-003 23 34 31.5 -02 51 15 V = 13.3; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 175d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 N-S, prominent core, stellar nucleus, halo gradually fades into background. A mag 11 star is 3.3' SW. Brightest in a group with N7700 6.0' S, N7699 3.0' SSW, N7710 19' E and N7694 20' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7703 = UGC 12676 = MCG +03-60-004 = CGCG 456-016 23 34 46.9 +16 04 33 V = 13.4; Size 2.2x0.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 147d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 NW-SE, well-defined small bright core, thin faint extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 7704 = UGC 12684 = MCG +01-60-005 = CGCG 407-014 = NPM1G +04.0613 23 35 01.0 +04 53 51 V = 13.4; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 67d 17.5" (8/27/87): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated SW-NE, small brighter core. A mag 15 star is 0.8' SE of center. In a group with N7705 5.7' S and N7706 4.7' NE. N7696 lies 19' W. 17.5" (11/1/86): fairly faint, fairly small, very little concentration, slightly elongated SW-NE. A faint star is 1' off the SE end. Observation in very poor seeing ************************************************************ NGC 7705 = CGCG 407-013 = NPM1G +04.0614 23 35 02.5 +04 48 14 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated NW-SE, just a weak concentration at the core. Located 5.7' S of N7704 in group with N7706. ************************************************************ NGC 7706 = UGC 12686 = MCG +01-60-006 = CGCG 407-015 23 35 10.4 +04 57 51 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 120d 17.5" (8/27/87): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated WNW-ESE, broad concentration. A mag 14 star is 27" SW of center. Similar in size and brightness to N7704 4.7' SSW but a weaker concentration. 17.5" (11/1/86): similar in size and brightness to N7704 but contains a slightly brighter core. Slightly elongated NW-SE, a faint star is 1' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7707 = UGC 12683 = MCG +07-48-012 = CGCG 533-014 = NPM1G +44.0415 23 34 51.4 +44 18 15 V = 13.4; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.6; PA = 45d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 4:3 SSW-NNE, 1' diameter, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. The impression of elongation may be due to a mag 15 star at the NNE tip. Located 53" SE of a mag 10.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7708 23 34 08 +72 54.9 17.5": large, scattered group which requires at low power. At 100x, about 30 stars are spread out in 15' triangular outline (borders are arbitrary) elongated NW-SE. Includes one bright star (mag 7.6 SAO 10785) and a number of mag 11 stars. There are also two mag 8 and 9 stars (SAO 10788 and 10791) at the south vertex of the triangle. There are no rich spots but the group appears somewhat detached in the field at low power. Catches the eye because of the brighter stars although appears to be just an asterism due to lack of any concentration or rich spots. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7709 = MCG -03-60-002 23 35 27.5 -16 42 18 V = 12.7; Size 2.6x0.8; SB = 13.3; PA = 54d 17.5": fairly faint, small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7710 = MCG -01-60-010 23 35 46.1 -02 52 51 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 13.4; PA = 135d 17.5": faint, small, 40"x30" halo extended NW-SE, broad concentration to a slightly brighter core. Situated in a poor star field at 220x with only scattered mag 14-15 stars. Located 19' following N7701 (which is the brightest of a trio). ************************************************************ NGC 7711 = UGC 12691 = MCG +02-60-004 = CGCG 432-007 = LGG 477-003 23 35 39.4 +15 18 07 V = 12.2; Size 2.6x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 95d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 E-W, sharp bright core, fainter extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 7712 = UGC 12694 = MCG +04-55-030 = CGCG 476-073 23 35 51.6 +23 37 08 V = 12.7; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 12.1 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, weakly concentrated. ************************************************************ NGC 7713 = ESO 347-028 = MCG -06-51-013 = AM 2333-381 = LGG 478-002 23 36 15.2 -37 56 22 V = 11.2; Size 4.5x1.8; SB = 13.3; PA = 168d 17.5" (10/20/90): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, broad concentration. A mag 13 star is at the N tip. Located just E of two mag 10 and 11 stars; the closer mag 11 star is 2' W of center. 8" (8/15/82): very faint, elongated NNW-SSE, weak concentration. Located 40' ESE of Beta Sculptoris (V = 4.4). ************************************************************ NGC 7714 = UGC 12699 = MCG +00-60-017 = CGCG 381-011 = Arp 284 = VV 51a = Mrk 538 = LGG 479-002 23 36 14.1 +02 09 18 V = 12.5; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 13.4; PA = 4d 17.5": moderately bright, very small, unusually bright 13th magnitude stellar nucleus! Surrounded by a small halo slightly elongated NW-SE. Forms a close pair with N7715 1.8' E. Located 4' NW of 16 Piscium (V = 5.7) which adds to an interesting view. ************************************************************ NGC 7715 = UGC 12700 = MCG +00-60-018 = CGCG 381-012 = Arp 284 = VV 51b = LGG 479-003 = Ho 810b 23 36 22.1 +02 09 24 V = 14.2; Size 2.6x0.5; SB = 14.3; PA = 73d 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE. Located 3.2' N of mag 5.7 16 Piscium which detracts from viewing. Forms a close pair with much brighter N7714 1.8' W. ************************************************************ NGC 7716 = UGC 12702 = MCG +00-60-019 = CGCG 381-013 = LGG 479-004 23 36 31.5 +00 17 50 V = 12.1; Size 2.1x1.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 35d 13.1": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter, faint stellar nucleus. Located 2.0' N of a mag 9.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7717 = MCG -03-60-008 23 37 43.7 -15 07 07 V = 12.8; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.1; PA = 8d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 4.9' WSW of mag 6.4 SAO 165808. ************************************************************ NGC 7718 = UGC 12712 = MCG +04-55-034 = CGCG 476-082 23 38 05.0 +25 43 11 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 160d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated NW-SE, even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7719 = ESO 536-012 23 38 02.6 -22 58 28 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 13.3 17.5": extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated ~N-S? [DSS orientation SW-NE], 30" diameter, can just hold steadily with averted vision. A mag 14 star is 2.2' SW. There are no stars brighter than mag 12 in the 21' field. ************************************************************ NGC 7720 = UGC 12716 = MCG +04-55-036 = CGCG 476-091 = 3C 465 23 38 29.4 +27 01 55 V = 12.3; Size 1.6x1.3; SB = 13.1; PA = 18d 17.5": located at the central core of rich cluster Abell 2634. Fairly faint, small, small bright core, elongated SSW-NNE. Forms a double system with a companion attached at the north side. The system appears visually as overlapping galaxies with double nuclei. A dense swarm of galaxies are nearby to the south and east; IC 5341 2.8' SSW, MCG +04-55-037 3.2' S, CGCG 476-092 3.3' SSE, IC 5342 2.4' SE and two anonymous galaxies lie 1' E and 1.5' E! A mag 15.5 star is 1.5' SW and two mag 11 stars lie 4' SSE and 7' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7720A = UGC 12716 = MCG +04-55-036 = CGCG 476-091 23 38 29.5 +27 02 05 Size 0.15x0.15 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round. Superimposed on N7720 within the core of Abell 2634! Appears as a second nucleus or a knot attached to N7720 at the N end. Several galaxies are very near to the E and S. ************************************************************ NGC 7721 = MCG -01-60-017 = LGG 481-001 = Ho 812a 23 38 48.7 -06 31 04 V = 11.6; Size 3.5x1.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 15d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 5:2 SSW-NNE, broad weak concentration. 8": faint, low surface brightness, elongated N-S. 8/15/82 ************************************************************ NGC 7722 = UGC 12718 = MCG +03-60-017 = CGCG 455-035 = LGG 477-004 23 38 41.2 +15 57 17 V = 12.4; Size 1.7x1.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 150d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, almost round, even concentration to a bright core, very small or stellar nucleus. A mag 15.5 star is close off the SW edge 44" from center. ************************************************************ NGC 7723 = MCG -02-60-005 = LGG 480-001 23 38 56.6 -12 57 35 V = 11.2; Size 3.5x2.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 35d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, oval 3:2 SW-NE, very small bright core, large diffuse halo. N7727 lies 40' NNE. Located 20' ENE of mag 5.7 SAO 165804. 8": faint, moderately large, elongated. Located 20' ENE of a mag 6 star. 8/28/81 ************************************************************ NGC 7724 = MCG -02-60-006 = LGG 480-002 23 39 07.2 -12 13 27 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 37d 13.1": faint, moderately large, slightly elongated SW-NE, diffuse but edges well defined, even surface brightness. A mag 10 star (SAO 165813) lies 5.6' SSE. Located 12' WNW of N7727. 10/10/86 ************************************************************ NGC 7725 = MCG -01-60-018 23 39 14.8 -04 32 22 V = 13.8; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, very small, round, 25" diameter, weak even concentration down to a slightly brighter core and nucleus. A wide pair of stars (h990 = 9.2/11.5 at 41") is 10' SE. Incorrect identification in the RNGC. The PGC magnitude (13.0B) may be too bright. Discovered by WH (III 189). Not observed by JH or at Birr Castle. Incorrectly identified in the RNGC as M-01-60-011 which is located 3.0 tmin W and 17' S of the NGC position. WH's position is just 0.2 tmin W and 5' S of M-01-60-018 which is a reasonable match. This galaxy is not in RC3 and not identified as N7725 in MCG. ************************************************************ NGC 7726 = UGC 12721 = MCG +04-55-040 = CGCG 476-098 23 39 11.9 +27 06 55 V = 14.2; Size 1.5x0.5; SB = 13.8; PA = 60d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, weak concentration. A mag 11 star is 2.6' SW. Located 10.7' NE of N7720 in Abell 2634. N7728 lies 11' E and Z476-095 11' NW. This identification (Swift discovery) is uncertain although N7726 is certainly misidentified in the RNGC as IC 5342 which lies 2.4' SE of N7720. Discovered by Lewis Swift on 8 Aug 1886 within the rich galaxy cluster Abell 2634. His discovery position is 23 37 00 +26 42 36 (1950) or 14' ESE of N7720, the brightest member of the cluster. Not found by Bigourdan and there is no object near his position and the RNGC has misidentified N7726 with IC 5342 = CGCG 476-092 which was discovered by Howe and correctly placed at 23 36 08 +26 44.1 (1950). This galaxy is one of the several very close companions of N7720 and lies just 2.4' SE. As a more plausible candidate, Harold Corwin has suggested N7726 = U12721 = MCG +04-55-040 = CGCG 476-098 at 23 36 41.4 +26 50 18 (1950) which is closer to Swift's position. This identification is uncertain, though, as Swift mentions a "pB* nr f" and the mag 9 star is actually 9' following altlhough Swift mentioned that N7728 is north-following which does match U12721. In any case, the RNGC identification is certainly incorrect. I described this object as nonexistent in RNGC Corrections #4. Relisted in RNGC Corrections #6. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 7727 = MCG -02-60-008 = VV 67 = Arp 222 = LGG 480-003 23 39 54.2 -12 17 31 V = 10.6; Size 4.7x3.5; SB = 13.5; PA = 35d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, oval 4:3 E-W, very bright core, almost stellar nucleus, large fainter halo. Forms a pair with N7724 12' NW. 13": moderately bright, bright core, faint stellar nucleus, faint outer halo, slightly elongated. Forms a pair with N7724. 10/10/84 8": faint, moderately large, round, bright core. 8/28/81 ************************************************************ NGC 7728 = UGC 12727 = MCG +04-55-041 = CGCG 476-103 23 40 00.8 +27 08 01 V = 13.1; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 12.9; PA = 75d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated WSW-ENE, bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 2.3' NE of a mag 10 star in Abell 2634. Forms a pair with an anonymous companion 2.5' NNE. U12721 lies 11' W. ************************************************************ NGC 7729 = UGC 12730 = MCG +05-55-046 = CGCG 497-047 23 40 33.7 +29 11 17 V = 13.5; Size 1.9x0.6; SB = 13.5; PA = 7d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 N-S, 1.2'x0.4', small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7731 = UGC 12737 = MCG +00-60-034 = CGCG 381-025 = NPM1G +03.0626 = LGG 482- 001 23 41 29.1 +03 44 24 V = 13.5; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.9 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 3:2 ~SW-NE, small bright core. A mag 11 star is 1.3' E. Forms a close pair with N7732 1.4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7732 = UGC 12738 = MCG +00-60-035 = CGCG 381-026 = Ho 813a = LGG 482-002 23 41 33.9 +03 43 30 V = 13.8; Size 1.9x0.6; SB = 13.8; PA = 96d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 E-W, low even surface brightness. Located just 1.0' S of a mag 11 star. Forms a close pair with N7731 1.4' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7735 = UGC 12744 = MCG +04-55-046 = CGCG 476-115 23 42 17.3 +26 13 54 V = 13.6; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 90d 17.5": faint, small, very small bright core, faint halo. A mag 13 star is off the NE edge 34" from center and a mag 15 star is at the SW edge 21" from center. ************************************************************ NGC 7736 = ESO 606-005 = MCG -03-60-010 = NPM1G -19.0695 23 42 25.8 -19 27 08 V = 12.9; Size 1.7x1.5; SB = 13.8 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 45" diameter. Even concentration to a small bright core and a faint stellar nucleus with direct vision. Located 7.8' SE of mag 8.3 SAO 165838. A mag 14 star lies 1.8' NNW and a mag 13.5 star 2.9' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7737 = UGC 12745 = MCG +04-55-048 = CGCG 476-118 23 42 46.4 +27 03 11 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 147d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE, weak concentration at the center. A mag 11 star is 2.7' NE. Pair with CGCG 476-117 3' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7738 = UGC 12757 = MCG +00-60-038 = CGCG 381-033 = N7739? 23 44 02.0 +00 31 00 V = 13.1; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 14.0; PA = 80d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, brighter core. N7739 lies 14' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7739 = CGCG 381-038 = NPM1G +00.0645 23 44 30.1 +00 19 14 V = 13.6; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 90d 18" (10/25/03): faint, small, irregularly round, 0.6'x0.5', weak concentration with a very small, slightly brighter core. A 9' east-west string of five mag 13-14 stars passes 2' N. The identification of this galaxy and N7738 14' NW (both found by Secchi) is uncertain. ************************************************************ NGC 7740 = CGCG 476-123 = NPM1G +27.0665 23 43 32.2 +27 18 43 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 140d 17.5": very faint, very small, round. Z476-120 lies 14' NW. N7740 is incorrectly identified as Z476-122, located 4.3' NW in the RNGC, CGCG and MCG. Discovered by Bigourdan and placed at 23 43 30 +27 19 (2000). At this location is the mag 14.9z galaxy CGCG 476-123, with a precise position 23 43 32.2 +27 18 42 (2000). RNGC, CGCG and PGC identify N7740 with a much fainter galaxy (CGCG 476-122, 15.6z) located 4.3' NW of 476-123 and missed in my 17.5". The galaxy identified as N7740 in MCG (+04-55-049) is U12746. Because of the nearly perfect match in coordinates, it is clear CGCG and RNGC have both misidentified N7740. Listed in RNGC Corrections #4. ************************************************************ NGC 7741 = UGC 12754 = MCG +04-55-050 = CGCG 476-125 23 43 54.0 +26 04 34 V = 11.3; Size 4.4x3.0; SB = 13.9; PA = 170d 13.1": faint, moderately large, diffuse, elongated ~N-S. A pretty double star mag 9/11 at 24" is just off the N edge 2' from center and interferes with viewing. ************************************************************ NGC 7742 = UGC 12760 = MCG +02-60-010 = CGCG 432-023 23 44 15.7 +10 46 01 V = 11.6; Size 1.7x1.7; SB = 12.7 17.5" (10/28/89): moderately bright, moderately large, round, bright core. A mag 12 star is 1.2' ESE. 8" (8/16/82): faint, small, round, small bright nucleus. A mag 12 star is very close E. N7743 lies 50' S. ************************************************************ NGC 7743 = UGC 12759 = MCG +02-60-011 = CGCG 432-022 23 44 21.1 +09 56 03 V = 11.5; Size 3.0x2.6; SB = 13.6; PA = 80d 17.5" (10/28/89): moderately bright, fairly large, slightly elongated NW-SE, prominent core, stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is at the SE edge 1.0' from center. A mag 10 star is 2.8' SW. 8" (8/16/82): faint, elongated, small bright nucleus, faint halo with averted. A mag 13 star is off the SE edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7744 = ESO 292-017 = MCG -07-48-017 = AM 2342-431 = IC 5348 23 44 59.2 -42 54 39 V = 11.9; Size 2.2x1.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 105d 13.1": fairly faint, elongated WNW-ESE, broadly concentrated halo, faint extensions. Located 10' NE of mag 7.8 SAO 231759. ************************************************************ NGC 7745 = MCG +04-56-004 = NPM1G +25.0547 23 44 45.8 +25 54 32 V = 14.5; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.6 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Appears as a very low surface brightness spot which requires averted vision. Collinear with a wide pair of mag 13/14 stars 3.0' and 4.0' NW of center. Located 15' SE of N7741. ************************************************************ NGC 7746 = UGC 12768 = MCG +00-60-043 = CGCG 381-040 23 45 20.0 -01 41 06 V = 13.1; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.4; PA = 160d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, small bright core. In la ine with three mag 14 stars oriented E-W 2.5' W and 2.2' E of center. A mag 12.5 star is 2.3' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7747 = UGC 12772 = MCG +04-56-005 = CGCG 477-003 23 45 32.3 +27 21 39 V = 13.6; Size 1.5x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 36d 17.5": faint, small, very elongated or edge-on SW-NE, weak concentration. Pair with Z477-004 3.6' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 7749 = ESO 471-009 = MCG -05-56-003 23 45 47.6 -29 31 04 V = 12.8; Size 1.6x1.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 28d 17.5": faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 1.0' diameter, only a broad weak concentration. A mag 12.5 star is 1.3' following. ************************************************************ NGC 7750 = UGC 12777 = MCG +01-60-034 = CGCG 407-056 = LGG 482-003 23 46 37.9 +03 47 59 V = 12.9; Size 1.6x0.8; SB = 13.0; PA = 171d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, broad concentration. A mag 11 star is 3.2' ESE and a mag 10 star is 5.8' SE of center. Located 20' N of the deep red variable 19 = TX Piscium. ************************************************************ NGC 7751 = UGC 12778 = MCG +01-60-035 = CGCG 407-057 23 46 58.3 +06 51 42 V = 12.8; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 12.6 13.1": faint, small, irregularly round, brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 7752 = UGC 12779 = MCG +05-56-004 = CGCG 498-009 = Arp 86 = VV 5 = Mrk 1134 = Ho 816b = IV Zw 165 23 46 58.5 +29 27 32 V = 14.3; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 113d 13.1": faint, very small, elongated ~E-W. Forms a close pair with brighter N7753 2' NE. A mag 14 star is 1.2' NE of center and situated between the galaxies. ************************************************************ NGC 7753 = UGC 12780 = MCG +05-56-005 = CGCG 498-010 = Arp 86 = VV 5a = Ho 816a 23 47 04.8 +29 29 00 V = 12.0; Size 3.3x2.1; SB = 14.0; PA = 50d 13.1": fairly faint, moderately large, weak concentration. A mag 14 star is 0.9' SW of center. Forms a close pair with N7752 2.0' SSW. This is a M51-type system with N7752 at the end of a spiral arm. ************************************************************ NGC 7754 = MCG -03-60-021 23 49 11.2 -16 36 02 V = 14.5; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 12.5; PA = 128d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, slightly elongated. Two stars mag 13.5 and 15.0 are 1.5' S. Forms a pair with N7759 5.5' NW. N7763 lies 18' E. ************************************************************ NGC 7755 = ESO 471-020 = MCG -05-56-014 = AM 2345-304 = UGCA 443 23 47 51.8 -30 31 19 V = 11.9; Size 3.8x2.9; SB = 14.3; PA = 20d 17.5" (12/16/95): moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 2.0'x1.3'. Fairly low surface brightness halo surrounding a bright 30" rounder core and an occasional stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is 2.2' E of center. 8": very faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 E-W, diffuse. ************************************************************ NGC 7757 = UGC 12788 = MCG +01-60-037 = CGCG 407-059 = Arp 68 = VV 407 = Ho 817a = LGG 482-004/5 23 48 45.5 +04 10 16 V = 12.7; Size 2.5x1.8; SB = 14.2; PA = 115d 13.1": faint, small, round, diffuse, even surface brightness. Collinear with two mag 12 and 13 stars 1.3' N and 2.5' N, respectively. Located 13' E of mag 7.7 SAO 128385. Identified as N7756 in the CGCG. ************************************************************ NGC 7758 = ESO 606-010 = NPM1G -22.0413 23 48 55.2 -22 01 27 V = 14.4; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 118d 17.5": extremely faint and small, requires averted. Position verified using GSC chart. Appears barely nonstellar, ~10" diameter though possibly only the core observed. Forms a near equilateral triangle with two mag 14 stars 3.1' NNE and 3.6' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 7759 = MCG -03-60-018 23 48 54.7 -16 32 28 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 13.8; PA = 141d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, bright core, almost stellar nucleus. Located 2.8' S of a mag 9.5 star. Forms a pair with N7754 6' SE. The identifications of N7754 and N7759 are reversed on the U2000. ************************************************************ NGC 7760 = UGC 12794 = MCG +05-56-008 = CGCG 498-014 23 49 11.9 +30 58 59 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.3 17.5": faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, small brighter core. Unusual appearance as a mag 12.5 star is attached at the SW end and the galaxy appears as a small attached knot. ************************************************************ NGC 7761 = MCG -02-60-020 = NPM1G -13.0659 = IC 5361 23 51 28.9 -13 22 54 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x1.2; SB = 13.4 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, 1' diameter, very even concentration, small bright core, very symmetrical appearance. Two brighter stars mag 10 are 3.5' W and 7' WSW. Located in a field which is strangely devoid of any faint stars. ************************************************************ NGC 7762 = Cr 457 = Mel 244 = Lund 1047 23 50 01 +68 02.3 Size 11 17.5" (10/13/90): about 100 stars in a 20' field including many mag 12-13 stars. Very large, fairly coarse but there is a rich region near the center consisting of six tight stars almost on a line oriented NNW-SSE with much haze nearby including a partially resolved clump close N. A mag 8 star is at the E edge. Located 15' NE of mag 5.0 SAO 20853. 8" (10/31/81): scattered cluster but one rich subgroup, fairly large, elongated N-S. ************************************************************ NGC 7763 = NPM1G -16.0627 23 50 15.8 -16 35 24 V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 12.8; PA = 158d 17.5": faint, small, round. A very faint mag 15 star is almost attached on the E side. Located 18' ENE of N7754. ************************************************************ NGC 7764 = ESO 293-004 = MCG -07-48-027 = AM 2348-405 = AM 2348-410 = VV 715 23 50 53.6 -40 43 46 V = 12.2; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 148d 13.1": fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated NW-SE, brighter core. Located 11' NW of mag 6.7 SAO 231814. ************************************************************ NGC 7765 = MCG +04-56-015 = CGCG 477-015 = Ho 818c 23 50 52.2 +27 09 59 V = 14.6; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.6 17.5": extremely faint, very small, elongated, very low surface brightness. Located 1.7' NW of N7768 and 4' W of a mag 10.5 star in the core of Abell 2666. ************************************************************ NGC 7766 = MCG +04-56-017 = CGCG 477-018 = Ho 818d = NPM1G +26.0551 23 50 55.9 +27 07 35 V = 15.5; Size 0.6x0.1; PA = 36d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, low even surface brightness, requires averted vision. A mag 14.5 star is 45" WSW of center. Located 1.4' SSW of N7768 and 2.3' N of N7767 in the core of Abell 2666. Extremely faint N7765 lies 2.5' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7767 = UGC 12805 = MCG +04-56-016 = CGCG 477-017 = Ho 818b 23 50 56.3 +27 05 13 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.2; SB = 11.6; PA = 142d 17.5": very faint, very small, even surface brightness. A mag 12 star is just off the W edge 20" from the center. This is the second brightest galaxy in Abell 2666 with N7768 3.6' N and N7766 2.5' N. ************************************************************ NGC 7768 = UGC 12806 = MCG +04-56-018 = CGCG 477-019 = Ho 818a 23 50 58.6 +27 08 51 V = 12.3; Size 1.6x1.3; SB = 13.1; PA = 60d 17.5" (11/6/99): the brightest member of Abell 2666 is faint, small, round. A mag 14 star is attached at the west end of the halo. Appears slightly elongated WSW-ENE, 35"x25". Located 2.6' SW of mag 10.5-11.0 GR Peg. A mag 13 star lies 1.1' SE of center. The unusual collisional ring galay M+04-56-014 lies 9' N and a number of very faint NGC galaxies are nearby. 17.5" (7/20/90): fairly faint, small, round, fairly high surface brightness. A mag 13.5 star is at the W end 12" from the center. This is the brightest galaxy in Abell 2666 with N7767 3.6' S, N7765 1.7' NW, N7766 1.4' SSW. Also M+04-56- 019 lies 4.3' N (not seen). Located 2.6' WSW of a mag 10.5 star (GR Peg = 10.4- 11.0). ************************************************************ NGC 7769 = UGC 12808 = MCG +03-60-030 = CGCG 455-054 = Ho 820c = LGG 483-001 23 51 03.9 +20 09 01 V = 12.0; Size 1.7x1.6; SB = 12.9 17.5" (8/31/86): bright, moderately large, round, 1.5' diameter, brighter core, sharp stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is 2.1' SSW. This galaxy is the brightest in a compact quartet with the N7770/N7771 pair 5' ESE and CGCG 455-055 6' NNE. 13" (9/9/83): fairly bright, moderately large, round, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 7770 = UGC 12813 = MCG +03-60-034 = CGCG 455-057 = Ho 820b = NPM1G +19.0594 23 51 22.5 +20 05 47 V = 13.8; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 13.1 17.5" (8/31/86): fairly faint, slightly elongated, brighter core. Forms a double system with much brighter N7771 just 1.1' NNE in the N7769 group. 13" (9/9/83): very faint, very small, round. Forms a close pair with N7771 1' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7771 = UGC 12815 = MCG +03-60-035 = CGCG 455-058 = Ho 820a = LGG 483-002 23 51 24.9 +20 06 43 V = 12.3; Size 2.5x1.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 68d 17.5" (8/31/86): fairly bright, pretty lens-shape 2:1 WSW-ENE, 1.4'x 0.7', bright core, possible faint stellar nucleus. A mag 12.5 star lies 2.1 ENE of center. Forms a close pair with N7770 1.1' SW of center. N7769 lies 5' WNW. 13" (9/9/83): fairly bright, very elongated WSW-ENE. In a trio with faint N7770 just 1' SW and similarly bright N7769 5' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7772 = Lund 1049 = OCL-230 23 51 46 +16 14.9 Size 5 13.1": small group of 7 stars from mag 11.5-14.5. The two brightest stars are at the SW and N end. The other five stars are arranged in a distinctive "V" asterism with a vertex and open to the E. ************************************************************ NGC 7773 = UGC 12820 = MCG +05-56-015 = CGCG 498-022 23 52 09.9 +31 16 36 V = 13.4; Size 1.2x1.2; SB = 13.7 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, fairly even surface brightness except for stellar nucleus which appears offset to SW side. A mag 13 star is attached at the NNE edge and a mag 12 star is 2' NNW. The stellar nucleus may be a superimposed mag 15 star. ************************************************************ NGC 7774 = UGC 12819 = MCG +02-60-022 = CGCG 432-037 = Ho 821a/b 23 52 10.7 +11 28 13 V = 13.1; Size 1.3x1.2; SB = 13.6 17.5": this is a small double system elongated E-W and just resolved at 220x into a double nuclei but not cleanly separated. The brighter component is at the west side and appears faint, very small, round. The fainter companion is attached at the east end within a common halo is very faint, very small, slightly elongated. The separation is just 15" between centers. ************************************************************ NGC 7775 = UGC 12821 = MCG +05-56-016 = CGCG 498-024 23 52 24.4 +28 46 22 V = 13.3; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 20d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 SSW-NNE, very weak concentration. Located 4.2' N of mag 9 SAO 91549. Forms a pair with an anonymous galaxy 6' E. N7777 lies 30' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 7776 = MCG -02-60-022 = IC 1514 23 54 16.6 -13 35 11 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.3; SB = 13.9; PA = 153d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 1.0'x0.4'. Weak concentration with a slightly brighter core. Located 2.3' NE of a mag 10.6 star. A mag 12.5 star is 1.3' SW between the galaxy and the brighter star. Incorrectly listed as nonexistent in RNGC and identified as IC 1514 in MCG. Discovered by Stone (I). His position is given roughly with the declination uncertain and RA to the nearest minute and is 1.5 tmin W (typical error) and 10' N of M-02-60-022 (PA matches). Howe felt that Stone's N7776 might be identical to N7761 whose position is also incorrect. M-02-60-022 is located 2.7 tmin following M-02-60-020 = N7761 which matches Stone's relative offset for these two gx's. Palisa's IC 1514 is a perfect match in position with M-02-60-022 and this galaxy is identified as IC 1514 in MCG. See NGCBUGS for more info. ************************************************************ NGC 7777 = UGC 12829 = MCG +05-56-018 = CGCG 498-026 23 53 12.5 +28 17 00 V = 13.3; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 48d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. N7775 is 30' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7778 = UGC 12827 = MCG +01-60-043 = CGCG 407-069 23 53 19.7 +07 52 15 V = 12.7; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 12.7 17.5": third brightest of five in the N7782 group. Moderately bright, small, slightly elongated, small bright core. Not as large or bright as N7779 1.8' E. A mag 12.5 star is 1.7' NW. 13" (9/29/84): moderately bright, small bright core. Observed at 220x. 13" (9/9/83): faint, small, round, small bright core. Appears just slightly fainter than similar N7779 1.8' E in the N7782 group. ************************************************************ NGC 7779 = UGC 12831 = MCG +01-60-045 = CGCG 407-070 23 53 26.8 +07 52 32 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.1; PA = 10d 17.5": second brightest of five in the N7782 group. Moderately bright, small, slightly elongated, bright core, diffuse halo. Forms a close pair with slightly fainter N7778 1.8' W. 13" (9/29/84): moderately bright, slightly elongated, even surface brightness, similar size to N7778. Viewed at 220x. 13" (9/9/83): faint, small, round, brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 7780 = UGC 12833 = MCG +01-60-046 = CGCG 407-071 23 53 32.2 +08 07 05 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 3d 17.5": faintest of five in the N7782 group. Faint, small, very diffuse, elongated N-S, very weakly concentrated core. Two faint stars are off the NE edge with the closest 1.7' NE of center. 13": very faint, small, very diffuse, elongated ~N-S. Two mag 14.5 stars are off the NE edge. Located 9' NNW of N7782 in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 7781 = MCG +01-60-047 = CGCG 407-072 23 53 46.0 +07 51 38 V = 13.9; Size 0.8x0.2; SB = 11.9; PA = 13d 17.5": fourth brightest of five in the N7782 group. Fairly faint, very small, bright core, elongated WNW-ESE. A mag 14.5 star is at the west edge of the core just 12" from the center. Located 4.8' ESE of N7779 and 6.9' SSW of N7782. 13" (9/29/84): faint at 220x but visible with direct vision. Faint star just at the W edge. At 220x, appears very small, slightly elongated ~N-S. 13" (9/9/83): very faint, very small. A faint star is involved. ************************************************************ NGC 7782 = UGC 12834 = MCG +01-60-048 = CGCG 407-073 23 53 53.9 +07 58 14 V = 12.2; Size 2.4x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 175d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 2:1 N-S, halo broadly concentrated to core, substellar nucleus. Brightest in a group of five galaxies with N7781 7' SSW and the N7778/N7779 pair about 10' SW. 13" (9/29/84): Largest and brightest in group of five with N7778, N7779, N7780, N7781. Appears moderately bright, moderately large, fairly even surface brightness. 13" (9/9/83): fairly faint, diffuse but easy, elongated N-S. ************************************************************ NGC 7783 = UGC 12837 = MCG +00-60-058 = VV208a = Arp 323 = (R)N7783A = HCG 98a 23 54 10.1 +00 22 58 V = 13.0; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 12.5; PA = 120d 17.5" (9/7/96): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:1 WNW-ESE, 1.1'x0.4'. Seems brighter on the W end. Brightest member of three viewed in HCG 98 and merges with N7783B = HCG 98b on the SE end [35" between centers]. Located just 1.8' S of a mag 9 star. HCG 98c lies 1.8' SE. 17.5" (11/6/88): fairly faint, small, elongated WNW-ESE, weak concentration. Forms a contact pair with N7783B at the SE end. Located 1.8' S of mag 9 SAO 128452. This galaxy is the brightest member of HCG 98. ************************************************************ NGC 7783B = UGC 12837 = MCG +00-60-059 = CGCG 381-060 = NPM1G +00.0650 = VV 208b = Arp 323 = HCG 98b 23 54 12.1 +00 22 38 V = 14.0; Size 0.4x0.3; SB = 11.7 17.5" (9/7/96): very faint, very small, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, 20"x10". Forms a double system with N7783 = HCG 98a; there is a slightly darker gap where the galaxies are attached. HCG 98c lies 1.3' SSE. 17.5" (11/6/88): faint, very small, slightly elongated NW-SE. Located just off the SE end of N7783A and 2' SSE of a mag 9 star. This is the fainter of the two brightest members of HCG 98 viewed. ************************************************************ NGC 7784 = MCG +04-01-001 = CGCG 477-029 = NPM1G +21.0608 23 55 13.6 +21 45 44 V = 14.5; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 13.2 17.5": very faint, very small, round, broad concentration. Forms a pair with N7786 10' S. Located 6' NE of mag 8.6 SAO 91575. ************************************************************ NGC 7785 = UGC 12841 = MCG +01-60-049 = CGCG 407-075 23 55 19.0 +05 54 57 V = 11.6; Size 2.5x1.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 143d 17.5" (8/29/92): fairly bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, striking bright core. A mag 14 star is 1.0' N of center. Three bright stars are near and the galaxy forms a near equilateral triangle with two mag 9 stars 3.0' SE and 3.3' SSE. Located 4.4' ESE of mag 8.2 SAO 128465. 8" (7/24/82): faint, small, elongated NW-SE. A mag 8 star is 4' W and two other mag 9 are close S and E. ************************************************************ NGC 7786 = UGC 12842 = MCG +03-60-038 = CGCG 455-065 = CGCG 456-001 = LGG 483- 003 23 55 21.5 +21 35 17 V = 13.1; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 11.6; PA = 2d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval 3:2 SSW-NNE, bright core. Pair with N7784 10' N. ************************************************************ NGC 7787 = UGC 12849 = MCG +00-01-005 = CGCG 382-003 23 56 07.8 +00 32 58 V = 14.2; Size 1.8x0.5; SB = 13.8; PA = 104d 17.5": extremely faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 WNW-ESE. A mag 12.5 star is just 36" NW of center. Pair with U12847 4.0' W. ************************************************************ NGC 7788 = OCL-275 = Cr 459 = Lund 1052 = C 2354+611 23 56 46 +61 24.0 Size 9 18" (11/26/03): fairly small, 4' rich clump of roughly two dozen stars. Includes a mag 9.7 star (SAO 20947) on the west side. Several other mag 10 stars are scattered nearby but the cluster still stands out fairly well in a rich milky way star field. N7790 is situated 16' SE. 13" (9/29/84): about a dozen mag 12-14 stars over haze in a 1.5' diameter. Includes a single bright star mag 9.3 SAO 20947 on the west edge. This is a small but distinctive group in a very rich field. Situated within a string of open clusters with N7790 and Harvard 21. ************************************************************ NGC 7789 = Cr 460 = Lund 1053 = OCL-269 23 57 24 +56 42.5 V = 6.7; Size 16 17.5" (10/12/85): few hundred stars resolved in a 20' field. Remarkably rich and fairly uniform carpet of stars mag 11 and fainter. 8" (11/8/80): extremely rich, uniform in faint stars. Certainly among the top open clusters with this aperture. ************************************************************ NGC 7790 = Cr 461 = OCL-276 = Lund 1054 = C 2355+609 23 58 24 +61 12.5 V = 8.5; Size 17 18" (11/26/03): ~30 stars resolved in a 4.5'x2.5' region, fairly rich. Three mag 11 stars are along the west side of the cluster and a slightly brighter mag 10 star is ~4' SE of the main group. This cluster is slightly larger than N7788 ~16' NW. 13" (9/29/84): largest of three open clusters on a line. Roughly two dozen stars mag 10-15 are resolved in a 5'x2' region elongated E-W. A mag 10 star is about 4' SE of the center and a couple of similar stars are on the west side of the cluster. The slightly fainter cluster N7788 is located 15' NW. The three clusters span about 1° including Harvard 21. ************************************************************ NGC 7792 = MCG +03-01-066 = CGCG 456-007 23 58 03.6 +16 30 05 V = 13.9; Size 0.8x0.8: 17.5": faint, small, round, weak even concentration, faint stellar nucleus. Forms a vertex of a small parallelogram with three mag 14 stars with sides 1.5' length. ************************************************************ NGC 7793 = ESO 349-012 = MCG -06-01-009 = AM 2355-325 = LGG 004-003 23 57 49.8 -32 35 28 V = 9.1; Size 9.3x6.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 98d 17.5" (8/20/88): bright, very large, oval 3:2 WSW-ENE, very large broadly brighter halo, small bright core. A mag 12 star is off the N side 2.8' from center. Visible in 16x80 finder. 8" (11/8/80): very large, oval, low surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7794 = UGC 12872 = MCG +02-01-004 = CGCG 433-010 23 58 34.2 +10 43 41 V = 12.6; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 12.8; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, irregularly round, weak concentration. A mag 14 star is just off the SW edge 50" from center. ************************************************************ NGC 7795 23 57 33.5 +60 01 25 Size 10 17.5": scattered group of two dozen stars in a 10' diameter mostly N and E of mag 6.5 HD 224404. Most stars are mag 11-13 (with one brighter mag 9.5 star) and only a few faint members. There are two mag 9 stars 4' and 6' S of the mag 6.5 star but these are really detached from the group. The brighter mag 11 stars form a boxy outline and there is circular hole void of stars in the center. Only noticeable because of the mag 6.5 star and the group is somewhat detached in the field but appears to be an asterism at 100x and 220x. This group is 1.0 tmin preceding John Herschel's position. Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. Discovered by JH (h2287): "A star 7m, the chief of a vL coarse scattered but poor cl which fills the field. Stars 10m". JH's position is 23 58 37 +60 01.1 (2000). There is no bright star nearby but exactly 1.0 tmin W (8 arcmin) is mag 6.5 SAO 35922 at 23 57 33.5 +60 01 25 which is probably the correct place. GSC shows a good scattering of fairly br stars mainly to the N. Listed as a T7 OC in the RNGC at the (incorrect) NGC position. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 7797 = UGC 12877 = MCG +00-01-011 = CGCG 382-010 23 58 58.9 +03 38 05 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.4; PA = 10d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, oval ~N-S, almost even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 7798 = UGC 12884 = MCG +03-01-010 = CGCG 456-009 = Mrk 332 23 59 25.5 +20 44 59 V = 12.4; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 12.8 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, round, increases to bright core, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 11 star is 1.4' SSW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7800 = UGC 12885 = MCG +02-01-007 = CGCG 433-012 23 59 36.8 +14 48 25 V = 12.6; Size 2.3x1.6; SB = 13.9; PA = 42d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, weak concentration. A mag 13.5 star is 1.6' ESE and a mag 14.5 star is just off the NE end 1.5' NNE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7801 00 00 22 +50 44.4 17.5": three dozen mag 9-14 stars in a coarse 12'x6' group. The rectangular outline is elongated 2:1 ~N-S. Includes several brighter mag 9-10 stars (SAO 35975, 35977, 35990), scattered and best view at 100x. A richer subgroup of 10 stars along the E side includes two nice doubles and several faint stars. A mag 9 star is near a void in the center. Listed as a nonexistent cluster in the RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 7802 = UGC 12902 = MCG +01-01-008 = CGCG 408-007 00 01 00.4 +06 14 31 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 52d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, well defined small bright core, much fainter extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 7803 = UGC 12906 = MCG +02-01-011 = CGCG 433-013 = HCG 100A 00 01 20.0 +13 06 41 V = 13.1; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 12.4; PA = 85d 17.5" (11/10/96): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated nearly 2:1 WSW-ENE, brighter core. A pair of mag 14/15 stars lie 1' WNW. This galaxy is the brightest in the compact HCG 100 group. Forms a close pair with HCG 100b 1.5' E. 17.5" (9/15/90): faint, small, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, almost even surface brightness. A pair of mag 14 and 14.5 stars are 1' WNW. Collinear with two stars mag 12.5 and mag 11 2.3' E and 4.0' E, respectively. N7810 lies 18' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 7805 = UGC 12908 = MCG +05-01-024 = CGCG 498-064 = CGCG 499-036 = Arp 112 = Ho 826a = VV 226b = Mrk 333 = LGG 001-001 00 01 26.8 +31 26 01 V = 13.3; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated, bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is 1.0' W. Forms a close similar pair with N7806 30" off the NE edge and 54" between centers. ************************************************************ NGC 7806 = UGC 12911 = MCG +05-01-025 = CGCG 498-065 = CGCG 499-037 = Arp 112 = VV 226a = Ho 826b = Mrk 333 = LGG 001-002 00 01 30.1 +31 26 31 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 20d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, oval 4:3 ~N-S, bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a close double system with N7805 54" SW of center and about 30" off the edge. ************************************************************ NGC 7807 = ESO 538-015 00 00 26.6 -18 50 31 V = 14.6; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 27d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, probably elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, 0.6'x0.4'. Located 6.5' WNW of a mag 11 star. Needed to use GSC chart and averted vision to pick up. No details as required concentration just to detect the faint glow but sighting certain. A mag 15 star lies 2.9' E. Discovered by Stone (I). His rough position is 1.2 tmin E and 4' N of E538-015. Howe's corrected position in the IC 2 notes is a perfect match with E538-G15 at GSC position 00 00 26.6 -18 50 31 (2000). This galaxy is correctly identified and placed in RNGC, ESO-LV, PGC. But the RA in ESO, SGC, N2000 and DSFG is 48 tsec too far W (ESO typo)! Not listed in MCG or RC3. The corect position was verified on the POSS and with Corwin. ************************************************************ NGC 7808 = MCG -02-01-013 = NPM1G -11.0001 00 03 32.1 -10 44 41 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.5 17.5" (8/16/93): fairly faint, fairly small, round bright core dominates, slightly elongated much fainter halo SSW-NNE. Forms a pair with M-02-01-012 3' SW. Located 3.5' NE of a mag 9.5 star and 20' SW of 3 Ceti (V = 5.1). 17.5" (9/15/90): faint, very small, round, weak concentration. A mag 9.5 star is 4' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 7809 = MCG +00-01-019 = CGCG 382-018 = III Zw 126 00 02 09.4 +02 56 28 V = 14.6; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 95d 17.5": very faint, very small, round. Located 24' SSW of N7811. ************************************************************ NGC 7810 = UGC 12919 = MCG +02-01-015 = CGCG 433-018 00 02 19.2 +12 58 18 V = 13.0; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 80d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated E-W, small bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 14.5 star is just 0.4' NW of center. N7803 lies 18' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 7811 = MCG +00-01-020 = CGCG 382-019 = III Zw 127 = Mrk 543 00 02 26.5 +03 21 07 V = 14.6; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.4 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core. A bright triangle of stars follow including mag 8.6 SAO 108985 8.2' ENE, a mag 9.2 star 10' SE and a mag 9.5 star 4.3' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7812 = ESO 349-021 = MCG -06-01-016 00 02 54.5 -34 14 08 V = 13.1; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 12.7; PA = 146d 17.5": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated 4:3 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.6', slightly brighter core. Lies just N of a line of three mag 12-13 stars 1.5' SSE, 2.2' SSW and 3.9' SW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 7813 = MCG -02-01-016 = Mrk 936 = IC 5384 00 04 09.1 -11 59 02 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 12.5; PA = 158d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration, can just steadily with direct vision. A mag 13 star is 3' NW. Located 12' ESE of mag 8.2 SAO 147055. Listed magnitude appears too bright. ************************************************************ NGC 7814 = UGC 00008 = MCG +03-01-020 = CGCG 456-024 00 03 14.9 +16 08 43 V = 10.6; Size 5.5x2.3; SB = 13.2; PA = 135d 17.5" (8/2/86): very bright, very bright large core, fainter extensions NW-SE. Forms a pair with IC 5381 10' S. Narrow dust lane bisecting galaxy prominent on photos not seen. 17.5": (12/19/87): faint stellar nucleus visible. 13" (10/10/86): bright, large, large bright core, elongated NW-SE, faint stellar nucleus. 8" (11/8/80): moderately bright, slightly elongated ************************************************************ NGC 7816 = UGC 00016 = MCG +01-01-018 = CGCG 408-018 00 03 48.9 +07 28 43 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x1.5; SB = 13.7 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, round. Contains a bright core surrounded by a grainy halo. The periphery gradually fades into the background. Forms a pair with N7818 7.7' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 7817 = UGC 00019 = MCG +03-01-021 = CGCG 456-028 00 03 58.8 +20 45 03 V = 11.8; Size 3.5x0.9; SB = 12.9; PA = 45d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE, broad concentration. An evenly matched mag 14 pair of starts with separation of 17" lies just south of the SW extension 1.3' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 7818 = UGC 00021 = MCG +01-01-019 = CGCG 408-019 00 04 08.9 +07 22 46 V = 14.0; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.9 17.5": extremely faint, small, round, very low even surface brightness. Forms a pair with N7816 7.7' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 7819 = UGC 00026 = MCG +05-01-029 = CGCG 498-072 = CG