Subject: NGC 5501 - NGC 6000 revised notes 3/17/05 From: Steve Gottlieb Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:00:09 -0800 To: Bob Erdmann [This file updated by seperate e-mail dated 02/19/2006] NGC 5501 = MCG +00-36-027 = CGCG 018-078 = PGC 50724 14 12 20.2 +01 16 21 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 130d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 0.5'x0.4', low surface brightness. Located 13.5' SE of mag 6.4 SAO 120334. A pair of mag 10 stars (24" separation) is located 10' due E. IC 985 lies 13' W. ************************************************************ NGC 5502 = N5503 = MCG +10-20-077 = NPM1G +60.0140 14 09 33.9 +60 24 34 See observing notes for N5503. Discovered by Swift (I). RNGC and MCG identify MCG +10-20-077 = N5503, calling N5502 nonexistent. But due to the earlier discovery by two days (first Edward, then his father Lewis), N5502 should take precedence. See NGCBUGS ************************************************************ NGC 5503 = N5502 = MCG +10-20-077 = NPM1G +60.0140 = PGC 50508 14 09 33.9 +60 24 34 V = 15.0; Size 0.3x0.13; SB = 11.8; PA = 80d 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, 10" diameter. Requires averted vision to glimpse and only visible intermittently. Located just 1.3' NE of a mag 12 star and 2' NW of a mag 11 star. RNGC identifies this galaxy as N5503 with N5502 as nonexistent (MCG gives N5503:) but due to the earlier discovery by Lewis Swift's son Edward, N5502 should take precedence. The DSS image appears to show a virtually overlapping pair of eS galaxies or a galaxy + star. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5504 = UGC 09085 = MCG +03-36-081 = CGCG 103-114 = Ho 601a = PGC 50718 14 12 15.8 +15 50 31 V = 13.0; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.2; PA = 130d 18" (6/18/04): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~E-W, 0.8'x0.65'. Fairly low surface brightness but it appears to be uneven (face-on barred spiral). Forms a close pair with IC 4383 1.8' NNW. 17.5" (5/11/02): fairly faint, moderately large, round, 1.2' diameter, fairly low surface brightness. Located 11' WSW of mag 8.3 SAO 100916. ************************************************************ NGC 5505 = UGC 09092 = MCG +02-36-048 = CGCG 074-138 = PGC 50745 14 12 31.7 +13 18 17 V = 13.2; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly faint, elongated 4:3 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.6'. The surface brightness is irregular and the brighter core seems offset to one side from the center (this is a Seyfert galaxy with an unusual appearance on the DSS). Situated between a mag 10.5 star 2.6' SSW and a 17" pair of mag 12 stars 3' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5506 = MCG +00-36-028 = CGCG 018-081 = Ho 604a = UGCA 387 = Mrk 1376 = LGG 377-002 = PGC 50782 14 13 14.8 -03 12 27 V = 11.9; Size 2.8x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 92d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, edge-on 5:1 E-W, 3.0'x0.6', broad concentration. Located 11' NE of mag 7.9 SAO 139790. Forms a pair with N5507 3.7' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 5507 = MCG +00-36-029 = CGCG 018-082 = Ho 604b = UGCA 388 = NPM1G -02.0389 = LGG 377-003 = PGC 50786 14 13 19.8 -03 08 56 V = 12.5; Size 1.7x0.9; SB = 12.8; PA = 58d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, small bright core dominates, faint extensions. Forms a pair with N5506 3.7' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5508 = UGC 09094 = MCG +04-34-002 = CGCG 133-009 = PGC 50741 14 12 29.1 +24 38 08 V = 13.1; Size 2.0x1.3; SB = 14.1; PA = 135d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 NW-SE, 1.2'x0.7', broad concentration to a 25" brighter core. Situated within a fairly striking group of stars with three wide, brighter pairs. Collinear with mag 10 SAO 83223 3.6' NE and a mag 11.5 star 2' NE. About 4' SSE is a trio of mag 11/12/13 stars (including a close pair). CGCG 133-017 lies 24' due E. 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 NW-SE, 1.2'x0.7', broad concentration to a 25" brighter core. Situated within a fairly striking group of stars with a mag 10/11.5 wide pair collinear with the galaxy a few arcminutes NE. A trio of mag 10/11/12 stars lie 5' NE and another fainter pair is also near. ************************************************************ NGC 5509 = MCG +04-34-003 = CGCG 133-010 = NPM1G +20.0373 = PGC 50725 14 12 39.6 +20 23 13 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 90d 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, 0.7' diameter. Weak, even concentration and no well-defined core. Occasionally, a faint stellar nucleus was glimpsed. Located 7' WSW of N5513/MCG +04-34-004 and first of trio. This identification differs from the RNGC and PGC and this galaxy is not identified as N5509 in CGCG, MCG or PGC. The RNGC identification is incorrect according to Malcolm Thomson and Harold Corwin (See CGCG Corrections). (R)N5509 Is an anonymous galaxy located 3.5' NW of N5509 = MCG +04-34-003 = CGCG 133-010 and mentioned in the UGC notes to N5508. This galaxy (M+04-34-003 = CGCG 133-010) is not identified as N5509 in the CGCG, MCG or DSFG. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5510 = ESO 579-003 = MCG -03-36-010 = NPM1G -17.0387 = PGC 50807 14 13 37.2 -17 59 02 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.2; PA = 40d 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, 0.9' diameter. A mag 13 star is 1.3' SSE of center. Seeing too poor for details, but the DSS image shows a knotty structure. Forms the western vertex of a near equilateral triangle with mag 9.1 SAO 158442 9' ESE and a mag 9.8 star 9' NE. A mag 6.5 star lies 28' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5511 = MCG +02-36-050 = CGCG 074-141 = Ho 606a = VIII Zw 381 = VV 299b = PGC 50771 14 13 05.4 +08 37 55 Size 0.4x0.2 17.5": extremely faint, small, irregular or slightly elongated, 0.4'x0.3'. Only a single galaxy visible in poor seeing ~2.5' W of a mag 10.5 star. N5511 may refer to MCG +02-36-050 = CGCG 074-141 or MCG +02-36-051 = CGCG 074-142 close SE. This observation appears to refer to -051 based on the estimated separation from the mag 10.5 star. Slightly brighter CGCG 74-136 (which may be N5469) lies 10' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5512 = CGCG 163-006 = NPM1G +31.0310 = PGC 50749 14 12 41.1 +30 51 18 V = 14.2; Size 0.5x0.3 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, low surface brightness. Very weak concentration with an occasional faint stellar nucleus. Nearly collinear with two mag 11 stars 3' and 8' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5513 = UGC 09099 = MCG +04-34-005 = CGCG 133-011 = Ho 607a = PGC 50776 14 13 08.7 +20 24 59 V = 12.6; Size 1.9x1.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 115d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 4:3 WNW-ESE, 1.0'x0.75'. Contains a bright, sharp 15" core which is concentrated to a distinct stellar nucleus. Three mag 11-12 stars forming an arrowhead pointing west is close south. Brightest of trio with M+04-34-004 just 1.4' SW and N5509 7' WSW. Located 1.4 degrees NNW of Arcturus. ************************************************************ NGC 5514 = UGC 09102 = MCG +01-36-023 = CGCG 046-066 = VV 70 = PGC 50809 14 13 38.7 +07 39 37 V = 12.7; Size 2.2x1.1; SB = 13.6; PA = 90d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 E-W, ~1.2'x0.7', very little concentration. Two mag 14-14.5 stars are 2.0' NNW and 1.2' NE of center. This is a close double system (disturbed) but the companion at the S edge was not seen. N5519 lies 13.5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5515 = UGC 09096 = MCG +07-29-052 = CGCG 219-057 = PGC 50750 14 12 38.2 +39 18 37 V = 12.9; Size 1.3x0.7; SB = 12.6; PA = 108d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 4:3 E-W, 0.8'x0.6', weak concentration to a small brighter core. Forms E vertex of an isosceles triangle with two mag 13.5 stars 2.3' WNW and 2.3' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5517 = UGC 09100 = MCG +06-31-079 = CGCG 191-063 = PGC 50758 14 12 51.3 +35 42 39 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 125d 17.5": faint, fairly small, irregularly round, weakly concentrated to a slightly brighter core and a quasi-stellar nucleus. Located 7' N of mag 8 SAO 63990. N5499 lies 28' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5518 = MCG +04-34-006 = CGCG 133-013 = NPM1G +21.0389 = PGC 50817 14 13 47.7 +20 50 54 V = 14.0; Size 0.4x0.4 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 25: diameter. Weak concentration but embedded is a sharp, stellar nucleus, easily seen with direct vision. Squeezed between two mag 10/12 stars 1.2' NW and 1.2' SE, respectively. N5513/N5509 lies 28' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5519 = UGC 09111 = MCG +01-36-025 = CGCG 103-132 = N5570 = PGC 50865 14 14 20.9 +07 30 56 V = 13.1; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 75d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, 0.8'x0.4'. A mag 14.5 star is at the following edge just 20" from the center. Located 2.6' ENE of a mag 11 star. N5514 lies 13.5' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5520 = UGC 09097 = MCG +08-26-013 = CGCG 272-043 = LGG 372-006 = PGC 50728 14 12 22.8 +50 20 54 V = 12.4; Size 2.0x1.1; SB = 13.2; PA = 66d 17.5": fairly faint, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, 1.0'x0.5'. Sharp concentration with a small bright core and faint extensions. A mag 13 star lies 2.7' SW of center. Located 5.3' WSW of mag 8.6 SAO 29040. ************************************************************ NGC 5521 = UGC 09122 = MCG +01-36-030 = CGCG 046-077 = PGC 50931 14 15 23.7 +04 24 30 V = 13.7; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.3 17.5": very faint, very small, round, just 15" diameter. Appearly to have a fairly sharp stellar nucleus surrounded by a small halo. Located between a mag 11.5 star 2.5' S and a similar star 5' N. ************************************************************ NGC 5522 = UGC 09116 = MCG +03-36-089 = CGCG 103-125 = PGC 50889 14 14 50.3 +15 08 49 V = 13.5; Size 1.9x0.4; SB = 13.0; PA = 50d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE, 1.0'x0.3', weakly concentrated. Nearly collinear with a mag 11 star 2.0' SW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5523 = UGC 09119 = MCG +04-34-008 = CGCG 133-018 = PGC 50895 14 14 51.7 +25 19 05 V = 12.1; Size 4.6x1.3; SB = 13.8; PA = 99d 13.1": faint, edge-on streak ~E-W, moderately large, almost even surface brightness. Located 2.6' SE of a mag 10.5 star. N5548 lies 45' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5525 = UGC 09124 = MCG +03-36-096 = CGCG 103-132 = PGC 50946 14 15 39.3 +14 16 57 V = 12.8; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 23d 17.5": fairly faint;, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, 0.9'x0.6'. Contains a slightly brighter, rounder core ~20" diameter. Three mag 11 stars are 6'-8' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5526 = UGC 09115 = MCG +10-20-085 = CGCG 295-040 = FGC 1733 = PGC 50832 14 13 53.7 +57 46 17 V = 13.5; Size 1.8x0.2; SB = 12.2; PA = 136d 17.5": very faint, thin edge-on 6:1 NW-SE, 1.2'x0.2'. Appears as a low surface brightness sliver with no concentration. A mag 14 star is 0.8' NNE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5527 = MCG +06-31-081 = CGCG 191-067 = PGC 50925 14 14 27.2 +36 24 16 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 13.4 17.5": very faint, small, round, 30" diameter. No concentration although appears asymmetric and possibly brighter on the west side (or an extremely faint star superimposed). Located 17' NW of N5529. This galaxy is identified as N5524 in modern catalogues. Discovered by Lord Rosse in observation of the N5529 field. M+06-31-081 = CGCG 191-067 is a reasonable match with Rosse's offset of "another vF about 15' np 1764 [N5529]" but Corwin feels this galaxy should be labeled N5527 which is described by Rosse "vF" as opposed to "eeF" for N5524. No other catalogue gives this identification, though, except for NED. This leaves no obvious identification for N5524 (instead of N5527). See Corwin's comments in NGCBUGS under N5524 and N5527. ************************************************************ NGC 5528 = MCG +02-36-060 = CGCG 074-153 = Ho 620a/b = PGC 50981 14 16 19.9 +08 17 38 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 12.6; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, 0.6'x0.4', weak concentration. A small group of 7 mag 12-13 stars is 6' W. Located 10' SSW of a wide pair of mag 9/10 stars. N5535/5539 pair lies 21' ESE. In the foreground of Abell 1890. ************************************************************ NGC 5529 = UGC 09127 = MCG +06-31-085 = CGCG 191-069 = FGC 1735 = PGC 50942 14 15 34.2 +36 13 35 V = 11.9; Size 6.2x0.8; SB = 13.5; PA = 115d 17.5": faint, large, edge-on ~8:1 ratio WNW-ESE, 3.5'x0.4', weak concentration. Two nearby mag 14.5 stars are 1.4' S of center and off the ESE extension 3.0' from center. Forms a close pair with M+06-31-087 3.8' SE. N5557 lies 38' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 5530 = ESO 272-003 = MCG -07-29-013 = PGC 51106 14 18 27 -43 23.3 V = 11.1; Size 4.2x1.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 127d 13.1": faint, fairly small, almost round, very bright stellar nucleus (~12th mag) surrounded by a diffuse halo. Very far southern galaxy to view from Northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 5531 = MCG +02-36-061 = CGCG 074-155 = PGC 50999 14 16 43.3 +10 53 06 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.3 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter, low even surface brightness. Located near midpoint of N5531 5.2' SSE and a mag 9.5 star 5' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5532 = UGC 09137 = MCG +02-36-062 = CGCG 074-156 = Ho 622a = 3C 296 = PGC 51006 14 16 52.9 +10 48 27 V = 11.9; Size 1.6x1.6; SB = 12.7 17.5": fairly faint-moderately bright, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter. Sharp concentration with a well-defined bright core and occasional stellar nucleus. I recorded a mag 14.5 star at the SE edge - but this appears to be a contact companion listed in the UGC notes as 0.3'x0.2' just 33" SSE of center! Forms a pair with N5531 5.2' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5532B = Ho 622b = PGC 214240 14 16 53.4 +10 47 55 Size 0.3x0.2 17.5": recorded as a mag 14.5 star at the SE edge of N5532. After examining the DSS image, it was clear that I observed a compact contact companion of N5532 located 33" SSE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5533 = UGC 09133 = MCG +06-31-089 = CGCG 191-072 = PGC 50973 14 16 07.7 +35 20 37 V = 11.8; Size 3.1x1.9; SB = 13.6; PA = 30d 13.1": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated SW-NE, small bright core, diffuse halo. 8": faint, elongated SW-NE, broad concentration. Located 25' SW of a mag 5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 5534 = MCG -01-36-014 = Mrk 1379 = VV 615 = PGC 51055 14 17 40.7 -07 25 02 V = 12.3; Size 1.4x0.8; SB = 12.4; PA = 55d 13.1": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated ~E-W, small faint nucleus. Located within in a line of five stars mag 11-12.5 aligned SW-NE of length 11.8'. The nearest is a mag 12.5 star 1.6' W. Mag 6.5 star SAO 139856 is 9.0' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 5535 = MCG +01-36-033nw = PGC 51054 14 17 31.3 +08 12 30 Size 0.3x0.2; SB = 12.5 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, 10"-15" diameter. Collinear with two mag 14/15 stars 2.5' and 4' SW. Located 2.4' NW of brighter N5539. This radio galaxy is the second brightest in Abell 1890. ************************************************************ NGC 5536 = UGC 09136 = MCG +07-29-057 = CGCG 219-064 = PGC 50986 14 16 23.8 +39 30 08 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, small, elongated 4:3 ~N-S, 0.7'x0.5', very small brighter core. Located near midpoint of two mag 11.5 stars 3.5' NW and 3.5' SE. Forms a pair with N5541 5.5' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 5537 = MCG +01-36-032 = CGCG 046-082 = PGC 51047 14 17 37.1 +07 03 17 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 35d 17.5": very faint, small, oval 3:2 ~N-S, low even surface brightness. A mag 13.5 star is just off the SW edge 1.3' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 5538 = CGCG 046-083 = PGC 51056 14 17 42.5 +07 28 35 V = 14.4; Size 0.8x0.2; PA = 70d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, averted only. Three mag 12.5-14.5 stars lie 3' S. In a group with N5542 6' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5539 = MCG +01-36-033se = CGCG 046-084se = PGC 51054 14 17 37.8 +08 10 46 V = 14.4; Size 0.4x0.3; SB = 11.9 17.5" (7/18/01): faint, small, 0.5'x0.3', elongated SW-NE. A faint star is attached at the NE end. Irregular surface brightness and shape. This galaxy is identified as N5535/5539 in MCG and CGCG although N5535 is a separate galaxy 2.4' NW (also observed). 17.5" (5/15/99): this galaxy is the brightest in Abell 1890 and appeared surprisingly faint and small. Very faint, very small, 20" diameter, irregular appearance - appears to have a faint star involved or the galaxy may be double. On the DSS there are several faint stars and/or stellar companions very close. N5535 is 2.4' NW (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 5540 = MCG +10-20-090 = CGCG 295-041 = PGC 50883 14 14 54.3 +60 00 39 V = 13.9; Size 0.5x0.3; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, moderate surface brightness. Situated on a line between a mag 10 star 6.9' NE and mag 8.4 SAO 16313 11' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5541 = UGC 09139 = MCG +07-29-059 = CGCG 219-065 = PGC 50991 14 16 31.7 +39 35 20 V = 12.8; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 11.8; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 0.8'x0.4', even surface brightness. Nestled in an 8' string of mag 12-13 stars oriented WSW- ENE. Forms a pair with N5536 5.5' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5542 = MCG +01-36-034 = CGCG 046-085 = PGC 51066 14 17 53.2 +07 33 31 V = 14.2; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 12.0 17.5" (7/17/01): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, 0.7'x0.5', small bright core. In a trio with N5546 4.0' E and N5543 6.4' NE. Accidentally ran across the trio while looking for N5528. 17.5" (5/10/91): very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. In a trio with N5546 4' E and N5538 6' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5543 = CGCG 046-088 = PGC 51079 14 18 04.1 +07 39 17 V = 14.5; Size 0.5x0.2; SB = 11.8; PA = 140d 17.5" (7/17/01): faintest in a trio with N5546 5.5' SSE and N5542 6.4' SW. Faint, very small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 0.4'x0.2'. Collinear with two mag 13-14 stars equally spaced 1.2' N and 2.3' N. 17.5" (5/10/91): very faint, very small, irregularly round. Three collinear equally spaced (1' separation each) mag 14 stars trail off to the N. In a group with N5546 5' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 5544 = UGC 09142 = MCG +06-31-090 = CGCG 191-073w = Arp 199 = VV 210 = PGC 51018 14 17 02.6 +36 34 16 V = 13.4; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.0 17.5": very elongated streak WSW-ENE, moderately large, uneven surface brightness. This is a contact pair appearing as two brighter knots at the SW end (actually N5544) and the NE end (N5545). ************************************************************ NGC 5545 = UGC 09143 = MCG +06-31-091 = CGCG 191-073e = Arp 199 = VV 210 = PGC 51023 14 17 05.2 +36 34 29 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x0.3; PA = 58d 17.5": double system elongated WSW-ENE and attached to N5544 at the WSW end, 0.6' between centers. Appears larger than N5544. The two systems are separated by just a small darker region of lower surface brightness but are not cleanly resolved. ************************************************************ NGC 5546 = UGC 09148 = MCG +01-36-035 = CGCG 046-089 = PGC 51084 14 18 09.3 +07 33 51 V = 12.3; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 12.6 17.5" (7/17/01): brightest in a small trio and forming a right angle with N5542 4.0' W and N5543 5.5' NNW. Moderately bright, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter. Broad concentration to a brighter core. 17.5" (5/10/91): fairly faint, fairly small, round, prominent bright core, stellar nucleus. Brightest in a group with N5542 4' W and N5543 5' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5547 = UGC 09095 = CGCG 353-031 = NPM1G +78.0073 = PGC 50543 14 09 45.0 +78 36 04 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 12.2; PA = 20d 17.5": faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter, low even surface brightness. A string of three mag 12-14 stars are equally spaced about 3' to the W and oriented SW-NE. An extremely faint mag 16 star or a faint companion is just off the S edge. Forms a double system with IC 4404. ************************************************************ NGC 5548 = UGC 09149 = MCG +04-34-013 = CGCG 133-025 = PGC 51074 14 17 59.6 +25 08 13 V = 12.6; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.1; PA = 110d 13.1": fairly bright, small, fairly bright stellar nucleus, round, faint halo. N5559 lies 26' SE. This is a Seyfert galaxy. ************************************************************ NGC 5549 = UGC 09156 = MCG +01-36-036 = CGCG 047-001 = PGC 51118 14 18 38.9 +07 22 38 V = 12.8; Size 1.6x0.8; SB = 13.0; PA = 120d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, broadly concentrated. Mag 8.9 SAO 120396 lies 7' E. Located at the S side of the N5546 group with N5546 15' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5550 = UGC 09154 = MCG +02-36-065 = CGCG 074-162 = CGCG 075-003 = PGC 51108 14 18 28.0 +12 52 59 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 100d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~E-W, 0.9'x0.6', low surface brightness with a very weak concentration. A mag 14.5 star is at the SW edge, just 27" from center. Located 14' SW of mag 5.4 18 Bootis. ************************************************************ NGC 5551 = MCG +01-36-037 = CGCG 047-003 = PGC 51139 14 18 54.9 +05 27 04 V = 14.3; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 12.4 17.5": faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, contains a nearly stellar nucleus. A very faint star is at the south edge of the halo (verified on DSS). ************************************************************ NGC 5552 = CGCG 047-004 = N5558: = PGC 51140 14 19 03.8 +07 01 54 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.3; PA = 175d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated, small bright core. Forms a close pair with N5554 2.8' ESE. A mag 14 star is 1.5' ESE on a line midway between N5552 and N5554. Located 30' S of a large group at the Bootes border. ************************************************************ NGC 5553 = UGC 09160 = MCG +05-34-017 = CGCG 163-024 = PGC 51105 14 18 29.8 +26 17 15 V = 14.1; Size 1.3x0.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 88d 17.5": faint, small edge-on E-W, 0.8'x0.2'. At the edge of the 220x field are IC 4397 10' NW and IC 4405 10' E (IC 4399 6' NNW not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 5554 = CGCG 047-006 = N5564: = PGC 51160 14 19 15.0 +07 01 16 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.5; PA = 10d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated. A mag 14 star is 1.4' W. Forms a similar pair with N5552 2.8' WNW. N5563 lies 12' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 5555 = ESO 579-015 = MCG -03-36-011 = PGC 51124 14 18 48.1 -19 08 20 V = 14.5; Size 0.9x0.4; Surf Br = 13.2; PA = 115d 18" (5/29/05): very faint, small, elongated 4:3 WNW-ESE, 0.4'x0.3', low surface brightness. A mag 14 star lies 2' NE. It took some effort to identify this galaxy in the field, even with a star chart. Located 7' SE of a mag 9 HD 125216. A mag 10 star is a similar distance SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5556 = ESO 446-050 = MCG -05-34-009 = UGCA 389 = PGC 51245 14 20 34.3 -29 14 32 V = 11.8; Size 4.0x3.2; SB = 14.4; PA = 148d 13.1": extremely diffuse, moderately large, very difficult, low surface brightness "hazy" region. Involves 3-4 fainter stars on the N side. ************************************************************ NGC 5557 = UGC 09161 = MCG +06-31-093 = CGCG 191-074 = PGC 51104 14 18 25.8 +36 29 36 V = 11.0; Size 2.3x1.9; SB = 12.6; PA = 105d 17.5": bright, fairly small, small bright core dominates. A very faint star is involved at SE side. The N5544/N5545 pair lies 16' NW and the thin edge-on N5529 is 38' WSW. 8": fairly faint, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 5558 = N5552: = CGCG 047-004 = PGC 51140 14 19 03.8 +07 01 54 See observing notes for N5552. ************************************************************ NGC 5559 = UGC 09166 = MCG +04-34-017 - CGCG 133-032 = PGC 51155 14 19 12.6 +24 47 55 V = 14.0; Size 1.4x0.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 67d 13.1": very faint, elongated WSW-ENE, fairly small, requires averted vision. N5548 lies 26' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5560 = UGC 09172 = MCG +01-37-001 = CGCG 047-010 = Arp 286 = PGC 51223 14 20 04.6 +03 59 32 V = 12.4; Size 3.7x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 115d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, edge-on 4:1 WNW-ESE, fairly smooth surface brightness. A mag 14 star is just 40" NNW of center. Located 5.3' NW of N5566 in a group and 5' ESE of mag 8.4 SAO 120403. ************************************************************ NGC 5561 = CGCG 295-044 = PGC 2800986 14 17 22.8 +58 45 02 Size 0.35x0.35 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated, 0.4', low even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is close NW [57" from center]. Forms a close pair with U09151 2.6' SSW (not seen). Incorrectly identified as MCG +10-20-093 = UGC 9151 in MCG, RC3 and PGC (as well as TheSky, etc.) Because of this, there is no PGC listing. N5561 lies 2.1' NNE of the larger UGC galaxy and matches Swift's description of "F* close p". The UGC listing for U09151 mentions N5561 in the notes section (separation 2.6'). CGCG has the identification correct. ************************************************************ NGC 5562 = UGC 09174 = MCG +02-37-002 = CGCG 075-011 = NPM1G +10.0392 = PGC 51227 14 20 11.0 +10 15 46 V = 13.5; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.6 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated WSW-ENE, 0.4'x0.3', even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is 1.0' SE of center. Located 3.1' NE of a mag 11 star. UGC 9177 lies 11' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 5563 = CGCG 047-011 = PGC 51226 14 20 13.1 +07 03 20 V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.4; PA = 80d 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round, small bright core. Located just W of a line of three mag 13-14 stars including a mag 14 star 1.8' ENE and a mag 13 star 1.8' SE. N5573 lies 10' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5564 = N5554: = CGCG 047-006 = PGC 51160 14 19 15.0 +07 01 16 See observing notes for N5554. ************************************************************ NGC 5566 = UGC 09175 = MCG +01-37-002 = CGCG 047-012 = Arp 286 = Ho 630a = LGG 379-003 = PGC 51233 14 20 19.8 +03 56 01 V = 10.6; Size 6.6x2.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 35d 17.5": bright, fairly small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, small bright nucleus. Brightest of three with N5560 5.3' NW and N5569 4.1' NE. A mag 12 star is 1.6' E of center. A pair of mag 8 and 9 stars (SAO 120402 and 120403) lie 10' NW. N5576 (brightest in a trio) lies 40' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 5567 = MCG +06-31-096 = CGCG 191-075 = NPM1G +35.0306 = PGC 51161 14 19 17.6 +35 08 16 V = 13.8; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated bright core. Forms a trio with N5568 3' SSE and an anonymous galaxy 1' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5568 = MCG +06-31-098 = CGCG 191-077 = PGC 51168 14 19 21.2 +35 05 32 V = 14.7; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 13.2 17.5": faint, small bright core. Larger of a pair with N5567 3' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5569 = UGC 09176 = MCG +01-37-003 = CGCG 047-013 = Arp 286 = Ho 630c = LGG 379-002 = PGC 51241 14 20 32.2 +03 58 58 V = 13.2; Size 1.7x1.4; SB = 14.0 17.5": extremely faint, almost round, fairly small, just visible at 200x. This difficult galaxy is the faintest of three and located just 4.1' NE of the center of N5566 and 6.8' E of N5560. ************************************************************ NGC 5570 = N5519 = U09111 = MCG +01-36-025 = CGCG 046-070 = PGC 51185 14 14 20.9 +07 30 56 V = 13.1; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 75d See observing notes for N5519 ************************************************************ NGC 5571 14 19 32.0 +35 09 03 17.5": at 280x-500x, three very faint stars are resolved including a very close double. It is easy to see how this close "clump" of stars (four on POSS) could have been mistaken for a nebula. Located with a group of faint NGC galaxies and 30' SW of a mag 5 star. Discovered by Bigourdan. Described by Ling as a compact group of stars just following N5567, N5578 and an anonymous galaxy (see visual descriptions). RNGC incorrectly equates N5571 with the galaxy N5579 = U09180 = M+06-32-002 which is further east. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5572 = UGC 09173 = MCG +06-31-099 = CGCG 191-079 = CGCG 192-002 = Mrk 677 = PGC 51196 14 19 35.3 +36 08 26 V = 14.2; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.6 17.5": faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 40" diameter, weak concentration. Located at the midpoint of two mag 11 stars 6' NE and 6' SW. A third mag 10.5 lies 7' S. Member of the N5557 group (LGG 378). ************************************************************ NGC 5573 = MCG +01-37-005 = CGCG 047-016 = NPM1G +07.0353 = PGC 51257 14 20 41.5 +06 54 27 V = 14.1; Size 1.4x0.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 105d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated WNW-ESE, broad concentration. N5563 lies 10' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5574 = UGC 09181 = MCG +01-37-006 = CGCG 047-018 = PGC 51270 14 20 56.1 +03 14 15 V = 12.4; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 12.7; PA = 63d 17.5": fairly faint, very elongated WSW-ENE, small bright core possibly stellar. Second brightest of three in a group with N5576 2.7' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5575 = UGC 09184 = MCG +01-37-008 = CGCG 047-021 = N5578: = PGC 51272 14 20 59.5 +06 12 09 V = 13.3; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 12.9 17.5": faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter. Weak, even concentration to a faint, quasi-stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 5576 = UGC 09183 = MCG +01-37-007 = CGCG 047-020 = PGC 51275 14 21 03.6 +03 16 14 V = 11.0; Size 3.5x2.2; SB = 13.2; PA = 95d 17.5": fairly bright, bright core, bright stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is at the NW edge 1.3' from center. Brightest of three with N5574 2.7' SW and N5577 10.2' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 5577 = UGC 09187 = MCG +01-37-009 = CGCG 047-022 = PGC 51286 14 21 13.2 +03 26 08 V = 12.3; Size 3.4x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 56d 17.5": fairly large, very elongated WSW-ENE, very diffuse, low surface brightness. Faintest of three in a group with N5576 10' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5578 = N5575: = U09184 = MCG +01-37-008 = CGCG 047-021 = PGC 51272 14 20 59.4 +06 12 09 See observing notes for N5575. Discovered by Swift (I). This entry is likely a duplicate of Marth's N5575 (Swift's RA is 14 tsec following N5575). Listed as nonexistent in RNGC. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5579 = UGC 09180 = MCG +06-32-002 = CGCG 191-080 = CGCG 192-003 = Arp 69 = VV 142 = PGC 51236 14 20 26.5 +35 11 18 V = 13.6; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 14.5; PA = 165d 13.1": faint, fairly large, slightly elongated, very diffuse, even surface brightness. N5590 lies 15' E and the N5567/N5568 pair is 15' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5580 = N5590? = U09200 = MCG +06-32-006 = CGCG 192-006 = PGC 51312 14 21 38.3 +35 12 17 See observing notes for N5590. Incorrect identification in the RNGC with an anonymous galaxy 1' S of N5579. Discovered by JH (h1785). Nothing was found by Bigourdan and there is no galaxy at JH's position 2.5' ENE of N5579. Corwin suggests that JH's N5580 may be a duplicate observation of N5590 (see letter dated 9/12/94 and NGCBUGS for full story). The RNGC incorrectly identifies N5580 with an anonymous galaxy located 1' S of N5579. Listed in RNGC Corrections #1. ************************************************************ NGC 5581 = MCG +04-34-021 = CGCG 133-038 = PGC 51282 14 21 16.3 +23 28 48 V = 14.1; Size 0.8x0.7 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated ~N-S, 0.7'x0.5', very weak concentration, very small brighter core. A mag 14 star is close SSE [40" from center]. Located 5' NNE of a mag 10 star. ************************************************************ NGC 5582 = UGC 09188 = MCG +07-29-063 = CGCG 219-070 = CGCG 220-003 = PGC 51251 14 20 43.2 +39 41 36 V = 11.6; Size 2.8x1.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 25d 17.5" (6/23/01): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, ~1.6'x1.1'. Embedded in the halo is a small, rounder, prominent core ~35" diameter. The core is moderately concentrated to a quasi-stellar nucleus. Situated with a group of stars including a mag 10.5 star 3.5' SE, a mag 13 star 1.5' WSW and a mag 14 star 1.2' following. 17.5" (5/19/01): moderately bright, moderately large. The halo is 1.5'x1.0' extended SSW-NNE and contains a prominent core which increases to a stellar nucleus. Located 3.7' NW of mag 10 SAO 64089 within a small group of stars including a mag 13 star 1.5' SW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5583 = UGC 09196 = MCG +02-37-004 = CGCG 075-018 = PGC 51313 14 21 40.6 +13 13 56 V = 13.4; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 12.4; PA = 80d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 4:3 ~E-W, 0.4'x0.3'. Forms the SE vertex of a small equilateral triangle with a mag 11 star 1' NW and a mag 14 star 1' W. ************************************************************ NGC 5584 = UGC 09201 = MCG +00-37-001 = CGCG 019-008 = PGC 51344 14 22 23.8 -00 23 18 V = 11.4; Size 3.4x2.5; SB = 13.5; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly large diffuse glow, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, ~3.5'x2.2', broad weak concentration which is offset towards the W side as the halo is much weaker W of the core. A mag 12 star is off the N side [2.1' NNE of center] and the SE end extends to a mag 13 star [1.9' SE of center]. 8": faint, moderately large, very diffuse, no sharp edges. A mag 12 star is off the N edge 2.1' NNE. Located 3.4' SW of a mag 10.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 5585 = UGC 09179 = MCG +10-20-094 = CGCG 295-045 = LGG 371-003 = PGC 51210 14 19 48.3 +56 43 45 V = 10.7; Size 5.8x3.7; SB = 13.9; PA = 30d 17.5" (6/23/01): moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 4:3 SSW-NNE, 3.5'x2.5'. Broad, weak concentration to a 1' slightly brighter core. A mag 14 star is close south (2.1' S of center) and a mag 11.5 star is 3.4' NE of center. Located 5' NW of mag 9.5 SAO 29106. Member of the M101 group. 8": fairly faint, moderately large, slightly elongated, diffuse. Located 5' NW of mag 9 SAO 29106. ************************************************************ NGC 5587 = UGC 09202 = MCG +02-37-005 = CGCG 075-020 = PGC 51332 14 22 10.8 +13 55 04 V = 12.5; Size 2.6x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 162d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, 1.5'x0.5'. Extended in the direction of mag 8.5 SAO 100994 5' S. N5591 lies 13' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 5588 = N5589: = U09197 = MCG +06-32-005 = CGCG 192-004 = PGC 51300 14 21 25.1 +35 16 14 See observing notes for N5589. ************************************************************ NGC 5589 = UGC 09197 = MCG +06-32-005 = CGCG 192-004 = N5588: = PGC 51300 14 21 25.1 +35 16 14 V = 13.3; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.3 13.1": faint, round, even surface brightness. Forms a close pair and similar size with N5590 located 4.8' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5590 = UGC 09200 = MCG +06-32-006 = CGCG 192-006 = N5580? = PGC 51312 14 21 38.3 +35 12 17 V = 12.3; Size 1.8x1.8; SB = 13.5 13.1": fairly faint, small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N5589 4.8' NW. N5579 lies 15' W. ************************************************************ NGC 5591 = UGC 09207 = MCG +02-37-006 = CGCG 075-023 = Mrk 809 = PGC 51360 14 22 33.3 +13 43 01 V = 13.3; Size 1.6x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 95d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 ~E-W, 1.2'x0.5', slightly brighter core. A mag 11 star lies 2.7' SE. N5587 lies 13' NNW. This is a disturbed double system with a small companion superimposed on the following side. Possibly the pair merged visually or I only viewed the brighter western component. ************************************************************ NGC 5592 = ESO 446-058 = MCG -05-34-011 = PGC 51428 14 23 55.0 -28 41 17 V = 12.8; Size 1.5x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 88d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated, brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 5593 = ESO 175-SC008 = OCL-926 14 25 39 -54 47.9 Size 7 18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): picked up at 76x as fairly striking elongated group of stars. At 228x, this is a distinctive group of 11 brighter mag 10/11 stars including a nice pair (h 4675 = 10/11 at 8") and perhaps 30 stars total in a 7'x2.5' group that is quite elongated E-W. The cluster is well-detached in the field. In the center is a nearly 1.5' region devoid of stars which separates the cluster into two subgroups with the double star just following this vacuity. Appears fully resolved, even at low power. ************************************************************ NGC 5594 = MCG +04-34-024 = CGCG 133-046 = NPM1G +26.0365 = IC 4412 = PGC 51391 14 23 10.3 +26 15 56 V = 14.0; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 150d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 4:3 ~N-S, 0.7'x0.5', weak concentration. Located 1.9' NNW of a mag 10.5 star. The galaxy did not appear as elongated as dimensions imply, so probably did viewed inner region. ************************************************************ NGC 5595 = MCG -03-37-001 = VV 446 = VV 530 = Ho 638a = PGC 51445 14 24 13.3 -16 43 23 V = 12.0; Size 2.2x1.2; SB = 13.0; PA = 55d 13.1": fairly faint, fairly large, diffuse, brighter core, elongated SW-NE. Forms a pair with N5587 4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5596 = UGC 09208 = MCG +06-32-010 = CGCG 192-007 = Mrk 470 = NPM1G +37.0433 = LGG 378-006 = PGC 51355 14 22 28.7 +37 07 20 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 100d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated ~E-W, 0.7'x0.6'. Weak concentration with a very small, slightly brighter core. Located 13' SW of mag 7.4 SAO 64115. ************************************************************ NGC 5597 = MCG -03-37-002 = VV 446 = Ho 638b = PGC 51456 14 24 27.5 -16 45 46 V = 12.0; Size 2.1x1.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 95d 13.1": faint, small, round, small bright nucleus, very slightly elongated, faint halo. Forms a pair with N5595 4' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5598 = UGC 09209 = MCG +07-30-004 = CGCG 220-007 = PGC 51354 14 22 28.3 +40 19 11 V = 13.0; Size 1.5x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 50d 17.5": slightly larger of similar pair with N5603. Fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 0.9'x0.7', very weak concentration. In a group with N5603 7' NE. Located 6' E of mag 9.5 SAO 45011. ************************************************************ NGC 5599 = UGC 09218 = MCG +01-37-010 = CGCG 047-030 = PGC 51423 14 23 50.8 +06 34 33 V = 13.6; Size 1.4x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 160d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 1.2'x0.5', fairly even surface brightness. Located 10' NNE of a 1' pair of mag 8.5 (SAO 120428) and 10 stars. The compact group Shkh 358 is close NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5600 = UGC 09220 = MCG +03-37-013 = CGCG 104-015 = VIII Zw 410 = PGC 51422 14 23 49.5 +14 38 20 V = 12.1; Size 1.4x1.4; SB = 12.7 17.5": at 280x appears moderately bright, broadly concentrated to a 50" bright core which is slightly brighter on the following side. The small halo is slightly elongated WNW-ESE, 1.3'x1.1'. Forms one end of a cross asterism with a mag 10 star 8' NE and two mag 12 stars 4' N and 4' SE. 8": fairly faint, round, broad concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 5601 = MCG +07-30-006 = CGCG 220-009 = NPM1G +40.0352 = PGC 51370 14 22 53.3 +40 18 34 V = 14.6; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 0d 17.5": very faint, small, very elongated 3:1 N-S, 0.5'x0.15'. Located 4.9' ESE of N5598 and 4.3' SSW of N5603 within a small group of galaxies. ************************************************************ NGC 5602 = UGC 09210 = MCG +09-24-002 = CGCG 273-004 = PGC 51340 14 22 18.9 +50 30 05 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x0.8; SB = 12.6; PA = 166d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, 0.7' diameter, sharply concentrated with a bright 20" core. M+08-26-022 is in the field 9' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5603 = UGC 09217 = MCG +07-30-008 = CGCG 220-011 = I Zw 86 = PGC 51382 14 23 01.5 +40 22 38 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.7' diameter, even concentration to a brighter core and faint, stellar nucleus. Brightest in a group with N5598 7' SW and N5601 4.3' SSW. Also, a low surface brightness companion, U09216, less than 3' NNW was not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 5604 = MCG +00-37-003 = CGCG 019-016 = PGC 51471 14 24 42.7 -03 12 44 V = 12.8; Size 1.8x1.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 20d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 3:2 N-S, broadly concentrated with no defined nucleus. A mag 10.5 star is 4.7' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5605 = MCG -02-37-003 = PGC 51492 14 25 07.6 -13 09 48 V = 12.3; Size 1.6x1.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 85d 13.1": fairly large, diffuse, weakly concentrated to a small brighter core, fairly low surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 5606 = Cr 281 = E134-SC003 14 27 47 -59 37.9 V = 7.7; Size 3 18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 228x, this is a compact, distinctive group of two dozen stars mag 8.7-15 including four mag 8.7-10 stars in a 2'-3' region. Two of these stars form a wide 21" pair on the west side and are surrounded by several faint companions creating a rich clump. The main group is only 2.5' in diameter, though it is situated in a glittering, rich star field so the cluster is not completely detached from the surrounding field. ************************************************************ NGC 5607 = UGC 09189 = MCG +12-14-001 = CGCG 337-007 = Mrk 286 = VII Zw 547 = IC 1005 = PGC 51182 14 19 26.7 +71 35 17 V = 13.4; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 12.8 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter, gradually increases to a small bright core and stellar nucleus at moments with concentration. The galaxy is bracketed by two mag 13-14 stars 2.8' WSW and 2.2' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 5608 = UGC 09219 = MCG +07-30-009 = CGCG 220-012 = PGC 51396 14 23 17.7 +41 46 33 V = 13.4; Size 2.6x1.3; SB = 14.6; PA = 95d 17.5": faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 E-W, ~1.8'x1.2'. This galaxy has a pretty low surface brightness with very weak concentration and an ill-defined edge to the halo. Located 11' WNW of mag 8.8 SAO 45037. ************************************************************ NGC 5610 = UGC 09230 = MCG +04-34-025 = CGCG 133-049 = PGC 51450 14 24 23 +24 36 51 V = 13.2; Size 2.0x0.7; SB = 13.4; PA = 108d 17.5": fairly faint, nearly edge-on 4:1 WNW-ESE, 1.5'x0.4', moderate surface brightness with no concentration. A mag 10 star follows by 5.6'. ************************************************************ NGC 5611 = UGC 09227 = MCG +06-32-020 = CGCG 192-013 = PGC 51431 14 24 04.9 +33 02 49 V = 12.6; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 12.3; PA = 63d 13.1": moderately bright, very small, slightly elongated, stellar nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is 1.9' WSW. Forms a pair with N5623. Located 9' SW of mag 9 SAO 74130. ************************************************************ NGC 5613 = UGC 09228 = MCG +06-32-021 = Arp 178 = VV 77c = NPM1G +35.0310 = PGC 51433 14 24 05.9 +34 53 31 V = 14.9; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, requires averted vision to glimpse. Located 2.0' N of N5614. ************************************************************ NGC 5614 = UGC 09226 = MCG +06-32-022 = CGCG 192-014 = Arp 178 = VV 77 = PGC 51439 14 24 07.7 +34 51 32 V = 11.7; Size 2.5x2.0; SB = 13.3 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated E-W, 1.5' diameter. Well concentrated to a prominent 30" core. A mag 11 star lies 2.7' ESE of center. Forms a pair with N5613 2.0' N. N5615 is a knot in the halo 26" NW of the center (not seen). 8": faint, small, slightly elongated, small bright nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 5615 = MCG +06-32-023 = VV 77b = Arp 178 = LGG 380-004 = PGC 51435 14 24 06.4 +34 51 54 V = 14.5; Size 0.2x0.2; SB = 10.9 17.5" (7/18/01): at 380x, occasionally an extremely faint stellar object was barely glimpsed ~25" N of the core of N5614 within the outer halo. Only detected ~15% of the time, but sighting confirmed. 17.5": not seen on 5/27/95 or 7/17/01 (observed lower in the sky). ************************************************************ NGC 5616 = UGC 09231 = MCG +06-32-026 = CGCG 192-015 = PGC 51448 14 24 20.6 +36 27 42 V = 13.8; Size 2.1x0.4; SB = 13.6; PA = 157d 17.5": faint, moderately large, edge-on 2.0'x0.4' oriented NNW-SSE, bright core. A mag 15 star lies 2.5' N of center. Located 6.7' N of mag 9.5 SAO 64124. ************************************************************ NGC 5617 = Cr 282 = E134-SC004 14 29 44 -60 42.6 V = 6.3; Size 10 13.1" (2/20/04 - Costa Rica): ~75 stars are irregularly distributed over a 10' region. The stars have a wide range of magnitudes from 10-14.5 and the cluster is dense in spots. Many of the stars are arranged in strings and most the stars are along a fairly dense string of stars running ~N-S with some groups of stars to the E and W. Located 1.2 degrees WNW of Alpha Centauri between Alpha and Beta. The planetary He 2-111 lies 26' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5618 = UGC 09250 = MCG +00-37-005 = CGCG 019-026 = PGC 51603 14 27 11.8 -02 15 46 V = 13.4; Size 1.6x1.2; Surf Br = 13.9; PA = 10d 18" (5/29/05): faint, moderately large, diffuse glow, 1.0' diameter, weakly concentrated. A mag 12 star lies 2' W. Located 15' W of mag 5.0 Phi Virginis. 18" (6/18/04): faint, fairly small, round, 0.8'x0.7', fairly low surface brightness with very weak concentration. A mag 12 star lies 2' W. Just outside the field lies Phi Virginis (very unequal magnitude double 5.0/9.5 at 5"). ************************************************************ NGC 5619 = N5619A = U09255 = MCG +01-37-012 = CGCG 047-044 = Ho 645a = VV 408 = PGC 51610 14 27 18.4 +04 48 09 V = 12.6; Size 2.2x1.2; SB = 13.5; PA = 8d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is 1.7' NW of center. Brightest of three with IC 4424 3.5' NE and N5619B 3' ESE. The three galaxies form a rough equilateral triangle with sides of length 3'. ************************************************************ NGC 5619C = UGC 09258 = MCG +01-37-013 = CGCG 047-047 = Ho 645C = NPM1G +05.0434 = PGC 51622 14 27 29.6 +04 46 46 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 13.4 17.5": extremely faint, small, round, very low surface brightness, visible with averted vision only. Faintest of three with IC 4424 2' N and N5619 3' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5622 = UGC 09248 = MCG +08-26-032 = CGCG 247-028 = PGC 51541 14 26 12.2 +48 33 50 V = 13.2; Size 1.7x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 90d 17.5": faint, moderately large, elongated 5:3 E-W, ~1.5'x1.1'. There is a broad, weak concentration but no core. A mag 14 star is 2.5' SSW and another 3.0' E. A brighter mag 11.5 star lies 4.6' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5623 = UGC 09260 = MCG +06-32-035 = CGCG 192-021 = PGC 51598 14 27 08.7 +33 15 08 V = 12.5; Size 1.6x1.1; SB = 13.1; PA = 17d 13.1": moderately bright, very small bright core, small almost round halo. Located among a group of brighter stars including mag 9 SAO 64130 4.4' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5624 = UGC 09256 = MCG +09-24-006 = CGCG 273-006 = LGG 384-011 = PGC 51568 14 26 35.4 +51 35 09 V = 13.1; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 3d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 N-S, 1.0'x0.7', weak concentration. The galaxy is collinear with two mag 12 stars 5.1' and 7.7' SSE. Located 20' SE of mag 4.0 Theta (23) Boo. ************************************************************ NGC 5625 = MCG +07-30-013 = CGCG 220-017 = VV 24b = PGC 51592 14 27 02.2 +39 57 26 V = 13.8; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated 0.7'x0.5', low even surface brightness. A mag 12.5 star lies 3.7' E and a mag 13.5 is 5' N. Located 12' SSW of mag 9 SAO 45057. ************************************************************ NGC 5627 = UGC 09280 = MCG +02-37-013 = CGCG 075-046 = PGC 51705 14 28 34.3 +11 22 41 V = 12.9; Size 1.7x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 120d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 NW-SE, ~1.0'x0.6'. Broad concentration in outer halo but then suddenly rises to a very small bright core. Brightest in a group of 6 galaxies within 20' and in a tight trio with M+02-37- 011 3.7' NW and M+02-37-014 1.7' ESE. An isosceles triangle of mag 10/12/12 stars is close west with the 10th mag star 3' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5628 = UGC 09278 = MCG +03-37-019 = CGCG 104-033 = NPM1G +18.0412 = PGC 51699 14 28 25.7 +17 55 28 V = 13.3; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 175d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 ~E-W, 0.8'x0.6'. Contains a very small brighter core and relatively bright stellar nucleus. Forms the SW vertex of an equilateral triangle with two mag 10/11 stars 6' NE and 6' E. ************************************************************ NGC 5629 = UGC 09281 = MCG +04-34-034 = CGCG 133-065 = PGC 51681 14 28 16.4 +25 50 56 V = 12.1; Size 1.8x1.8; SB = 13.2 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter, bright core. Expected to find a single galaxy and surprised to find five galaxies in the 9mm Nagler field with IC 1017 2.4' NW, M+04-34-030 5.8' W, IC 1019 6.0' N and IC 1020 13' NE. Missed very compact IC 1018 1.3' SW of N5629. Located 7' W of mag 7.0 SAO 83375. ************************************************************ NGC 5630 = UGC 09270 = MCG +07-30-014 = CGCG 220-018 = Ho 649a = PGC 51635 14 27 36.8 +41 15 27 V = 13.1; Size 2.2x0.7; SB = 13.4; PA = 98d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 ~E-W, 1.5'x0.4'. Nearly even surface brightness. Extended in the direction of a mag 12 star 3.8' W. Located 14' N of mag 6.6 SAO 45058. ************************************************************ NGC 5631 = UGC 09261 = MCG +10-21-002 = CGCG 296-005 = PGC 51564 14 26 33.3 +56 34 58 V = 11.5; Size 1.7x1.7; SB = 12.5 17.5": bright, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter. Sharp concentration with a prominent 20" core which dominates the galaxy. The southern half of the 20' field is oddly devoid of stars (only a few mag 14-15 stars) but contains a number of mag 12-13 stars in the north half of the field. ************************************************************ NGC 5633 = UGC 09271 = MCG +08-26-034 = CGCG 247-030 = I Zw 89 = PGC 51620 14 27 28.5 +46 08 50 V = 12.4; Size 2.0x1.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 10d 17.5": fairly faint, elongated 3:2 N-S, 1.2'x0.8', moderate surface brightness, very weak concentration. A right triangle of evenly matched mag 12 stars follows with the closest star 2.6' E. Just off the N vertex is a very faint close double. 8": faint, small, slightly elongated. ************************************************************ NGC 5634 14 29 37.2 -05 58 35 V = 9.4; Size 4.9 17.5": (4/13/96): fairly bright, moderately large, irregularly round, 3.5' diameter. Contains a large bright core of 2' diameter which appears mottled with stellarings or knots. The brightest knot is on the the NW side of the core. Set in a striking field between mag 8.5 SAO 139967 1.4' ESE and a mag 11 star 1.9' W with a mag 10 star 3.7' SW of center. 17.5" (6/8/91): bright, round, 3.5' diameter. Situated in a pretty field among three bright stars. The small halo smoothly increases to a broadly concentrated core which is very mottled but not resolved. A few very faint stars are resolved off the edges of the halo at 412x and a star or knot is visible at the W edge of the core. 8": moderately bright, moderately large. A mag 10 star is on the E edge and a mag 12 star on the W edge. ************************************************************ NGC 5635 = UGC 09283 = MCG +05-34-049 = CGCG 163-058 = LGG 383-006 = PGC 51706 14 28 31.9 +27 24 31 V = 12.5; Size 2.3x1.1; SB = 13.4; PA = 65d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated ~2:1 WSW-ENE, 2.2'x1.0'. Broad concentration to a 40" rounder core. Collinear with mag 9.5 SAO 88365 11' NW and a mag 11 star 7' NW. A mag 13.5 star lies 1.9' S of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5636 = UGC 09304 = MCG +01-37-017 = CGCG 047-062 = Ho 653b = LGG 386-014 = PGC 51785 14 29 39.1 +03 15 58 V = 12.7; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 13.7; PA = 40d 17.5": faint, fairly small, 1.2'x0.9', slightly elongated SW-NE, very low even surface brightness. Forms a close pair with the high surface brightness galaxy N5638 1.9' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 5637 = UGC 09293 = MCG +04-34-037 = CGCG 133-069 = PGC 51736 14 28 59.8 +23 11 29 V = 13.8; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.7; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~E-W, 0.7'x0.5', nearly even surface brightness. A mag 14.5 star is 1.3' NW. Several mag 11 stars are in the field with the closes 3.6' ESE. UGC 9322 lies 20' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5638 = UGC 09308 = MCG +01-37-018 = CGCG 047-063 = Ho 653a = LGG 386-015 = PGC 51787 14 29 40.5 +03 13 59 V = 11.2; Size 2.7x2.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 150d 17.5": bright, moderately large, slightly elongated 5:4 NW-SE, 1.5'x1.2', increases to a very small very bright core containing a stellar nucleus. Forms an unusual pair with low surface brightness N5636 1.9' NNW. U09277 lies 18' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5639 = UGC 09290 = MCG +05-34-051 = CGCG 163-061 = Ho 651a = LGG 383-001 = PGC 51730 14 28 46.5 +30 24 46 V = 13.5; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 13.6; PA = 98d 17.5": faint, moderately large, round, low surface brightness, no concentration, slightly elongated E-W. A mag 11.5 star is just 0.9' S of center. Located 3.8' ESE of mag 8 SAO 64162 which detracts from viewing. ************************************************************ NGC 5640 = CGCG 353-035 = NPM1G +80.0106 = PGC 51263 14 20 40.8 +80 07 23 V = 14.4; Size 0.9x0.4; PA = 20d 17.5" (7/16/01): extremely faint, very small, round, 20", low even surface brightness. Two mag 15 stars are 1' SE and 2' SSE. An equilateral triangle of mag 10 stars with sides 3' in length is at the E edge of the 220x field. CGCG 353-034 lies 7' W. 17.5" (6/23/01): extremely faint, very small, round, 15". Requires averted vision to glimpse and no details visible. A trio of mag 10-11 stars is at the east edge of the 220x field (22'). This galaxy seems very faint to be picked up by William Herschel while sweeping. Discovered by WH (III 949). In Collected Papers of WH Dreyer notes that BIgourdan twice failed to find this object, but the RA may be nearly 2.0 tmin following the NGC position using a different reference star. N5640 = CGCG 353-35 is actually 1.1 tmin E and 3' N of the NGC place but at this declination the difference in RA is negligible. This galaxy is not listed in MCG or RC3. GSC position 14 20 41.0 +80 07 22. Another possibility is that N5640 = CGCG 353-034 (same declination) which is brighter visually! See NGCBUGS for more on the story. ************************************************************ NGC 5641 = UGC 09300 = MCG +05-34-055 = CGCG 163-063 = LGG 383-008 = PGC 51758 14 29 16.7 +28 49 18 V = 12.2; Size 2.5x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 158d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 2.0'x0.8'. Fairly well-defined 30" oval core. A mag 13 star is 2.8' preceding. IC 4442 is 11' NW at the edge of the 220x field. 13": fairly faint, moderately large, slightly elongated, broadly concentrated. Located 33' NNE of ?1850 = 7.0/7.4 at 26". N5657 is 29' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5642 = UGC 09301 = MCG +05-34-052 = CGCG 163-064 = LGG 383-010 = PGC 51751 14 29 13.5 +30 01 35 V = 12.6; Size 1.8x1.3; SB = 13.6; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, small bright core, 1.2'x0.8'. A mag 13 star is attached on the following side 18" from center. A mag 12 follows by 1.5'. ************************************************************ NGC 5643 = ESO 272-016 = MCG -07-30-003 = AM 1429-435 = PGC 51969 14 32 40.7 -44 10 28 V = 10.0; Size 4.6x4.0; Surf Br = 13.0 18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fascinating glimpses of structure at 228x! This galaxy is fairly bright and large, round, ~3.5' diameter. The surface brightness is clearly patchy in the halo due to the strong impression of clockwise spiral structure but there was only a broad, weak concentration in the center except for a sharply concentrated, bright 15" nucleus. A string of five stars angling SSE to NNW appear to puncture the galaxy on the south side with the northern two stars superimposed on the west side of the galaxy with the last star in the chain just west of the nucleus. A broad spiral arm is attached on the east side of the galaxy shooting sharply to the north. There is an impression of another spiral arm attached on the west side of the galaxy and sweeping towards the south in a clockwise orientation, though this structure is not as well defined. Located in star field densely peppered with stars. 13.1" (4/10/86): faint, diffuse, fairly small. Two stars are superimposed on the S and SW side. ************************************************************ NGC 5644 = UGC 09321 = MCG +02-37-016 = CGCG 075-057 = PGC 51834 14 30 25.6 +11 55 40 V = 12.5; Size 1.4x1.4; SB = 13.2 17.5": moderately bright, round, 1.0' diameter. Sharply concentrated with a well-defined, nearly stellar bright nucleus. Forms the vertex of a right angle with a mag 12 star 1.4' SW and a mag 14 star 0.9' NNW of center. Located 4.7' SSW of a mag 10 star. Forms a pair with N5647 4.0' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5645 = UGC 09328 = MCG +01-37-019 = CGCG 047-070 = PGC 51846 14 30 39.7 +07 16 29 V = 12.5; Size 2.4x1.5; SB = 13.8; PA = 80d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, 2.0'x1.5', elongated 3:2 E-W, gradually increases to elongated ill-defined core. Located 6' W of mag 9.1 SAO 120507. 8": faint, small, diffuse, low surface brightness, irregularly round, slightly elongated ~E-W. A mag 10 star is ESE. Located near the Bootes border. ************************************************************ NGC 5646 = UGC 09312 = MCG +06-32-045 = CGCG 192-030 = PGC 51779 14 29 33.9 +35 27 42 V = 14.2; Size 1.5x0.4; SB = 13.6; PA = 81d 17.5": very faint, small. With extended viewing, elongated 3:1 WSW-ENE, 1.0'x0.3', only a weak concentration. Requires averted to see full extensions well. The major axis is collinear with a mag 10 star 2.0' following. Located 13' NW of N5656. ************************************************************ NGC 5647 = UGC 09329 = MCG +02-37-017 = CGCG 075-058 = NPM1G +12.0393 = PGC 51843 14 30 36.1 +11 52 36 V = 14.1; Size 1.2x0.2; SB = 12.4; PA = 0d 17.5": faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. There is a hint of extremely faint extensions N-S. A mag 12 star lies 1.2' SW of center. Forms a pair with much brighter N5644 4.0' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5648 = N5649 = U09330 = MCG +02-37-019 = CGCG 075-059 = LGG 383-002 = PGC 51840 14 30 32.5 +14 01 28 See observing notes for N5649. This number is from Bigourdan who originally throught he had found a nova. In the IC 2 notes, Bigourdan equates his N5648 with N5649. Since WH discovered N5649 (III 645), his prior number should apply. This galaxy is identified in RNGC, UGC, MCG and RC3 as N5649. See WSQJ July, 1991. In his description for N5649, Reinmuth writes N5648 np 1.1' but the DSS shows this to be a single star. ************************************************************ NGC 5649 = UGC 09330 = MCG +02-37-019 = CGCG 075-059 = LGG 383-002 = N5648 = PGC 51840 14 30 32.5 +14 01 28 V = 13.2; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 172d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 N-S, 1.2'x0.8', ill-defined halo with weak concentration. Forms a pair with N5655 5.5' SE. Discovered by WH (III 645). Described by JH (h1824) as "the faintest perceivable; the first and northern of 2", although this galaxy is not that faint. JH's position (used in NGC) is 1' too far N. This galaxy is identified in the RNGC, UGC, RC3 as N5648 (duplicate observation by Bigourdan) but identified as N5649 in MCG. In his description of N5649, Reinmuth mentions "N5648 npM 1.1'. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5650 = N5652? = U09334 = MCG +01-37-020 = CGCG 047-072 = Ho 656a = VIII Zw 427 = PGC 51865 14 31 01.0 +05 58 43 See observing notes for N5652. This number may also apply to a star. Discovered by Swift on 19 Apr 1887 (list VI). His offset is 7 tsec W and 0.5' N of N5652 = II 891 = h1825. Curiously, Swift's description does not mention nearby N5652 and N5650 is listed as identical to N5652 in RNGC. Reinmuth mentions in his description of N5652 that "N5650 npp 2.0 arcmin" but DSS shows this to be a single star at GSC position 14 30 53.2 +05 58 58. The offset from N5652 is 8 tsec W and 15" N, so this star is more likely Swift's N5650. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5652 = UGC 09334 = MCG +01-37-020 = CGCG 047-072 = VIII Zw 427 = Ho 656a = N5650: = PGC 51865 14 31 01.0 +05 58 43 V = 12.5; Size 2.0x1.4; SB = 13.4; PA = 117d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, low almost even surface brightness but appears brighter on the W side. N5661 lies 21' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5653 = UGC 09318 = MCG +05-34-058 = CGCG 163-068 = LGG 383-002 = IC 1026 = PGC 51814 14 30 10.6 +31 12 54 V = 12.2; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 125d 13.1": fairly bright, small, broad concentration to core but no sharp nucleus, slightly elongated E-W. ************************************************************ NGC 5654 = UGC 09319 = MCG +06-32-050 = CGCG 192-032 = PGC 51807 14 30 01.4 +36 21 36 V = 12.9; Size 1.5x1.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 145d 17.5" (7/10/99): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated ~2:1 NNW-SSE, 1.4'x0.6'. Contains a small, round bright core. A mag 15 star lies 1.5' SE. 17.5" (6/20/98): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE. Sharply concentrated with a very small core which appears offset to the NW side giving the impression of the galaxy possibly being double. A mag 15 star is 1.6' SE of center and a 50" pair of mag 13/14.5 stars lie 2'-3' S. The galaxy precedes a mag 9 star (SAO 64192) by 9'. ************************************************************ NGC 5655 = UGC 09333 = MCG +02-37-020 = CGCG 075-060 = Ho 654a = LGG 382-003 = PGC 51857 14 30 50.9 +13 58 07 V = 13.2; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 12.5 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NW-SE, 1.0'x0.8', weak concentration. Located on a line between two mag 13.5 stars 1.3' NNW and 1.8' SSE from center. There are two mag 7 and 8 less than 30' following. Forms a pair with similar N5649 5.5' NW. This galaxy is identified as N5649 in all modern catalogues! Discovered by JH (h1827) and described as "the sf of 2 [with III 645 = N5649]; the faintest perceivable." His position is 9 tsec E and 4' S of U09333, athough his coordinates are given as uncertain. Bigourdan's corrected the declination (IC 2 notes). This galaxy is incorrectly identified as N5649 in the RNGC, UGC, MCG, RC3 and DSFG. The correct identification was given by Alister Ling and Malcolm Thomson although it was originally noticed by Reinmuth. The galaxy identified as N5655 in RNGC is an anonymous galaxy to the NE of N5655. Also see NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5656 = UGC 09332 = MCG +06-32-053 = CGCG 192-034 = PGC 51831 14 30 25.4 +35 19 16 V = 11.8; Size 1.9x1.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 50d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.8'. The brighter core is moderately concentrated. Located 3.9' WNW of mag 9.5 SAO 64190. A mag 14 star lies 1.0' SSE. N5646 is located 13' NW, just outside the 220x field. ************************************************************ NGC 5657 = UGC 09335 = MCG +05-34-060 = CGCG 163-069 = Mrk 814 = LGG 383-009 = PGC 51850 14 30 43.6 +29 10 50 V = 13.3; Size 1.9x0.8; SB = 13.5; PA = 163d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, 0.9'x0.4', moderate concentration with a small bright core. A mag 13.5 star lies 1.9' S. IC 4442 is located 28' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5659 = UGC 09342 = MCG +04-34-044 = CGCG 133-082 = LGG 383-007 = PGC 51875 14 31 06.3 +25 21 18 V = 13.9; Size 1.6x0.4; SB = 13.4; PA = 43d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE. Only a broad weak concentration. A string of faint stars trail off the NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5660 = UGC 09325 = MCG +08-26-039 = CGCG 247-035 = LGG 384-002 = PGC 51795 14 29 49.8 +49 37 20 V = 11.9; Size 2.8x2.5; SB = 13.8; PA = 90d 13.1": moderately bright, weak concentration, diffuse halo. N5676 lies 30' ESE. Located 20' SE of 24 Bootis (V = 5.6). ************************************************************ NGC 5661 = UGC 09346 = MCG +01-37-023 = CGCG 047-081 = Ho 658a = VIII Zw 431 = PGC 51921 14 31 57.5 +06 15 01 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x0.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 23d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, weak concentration. N5652 lies 21' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5662 = Cr 284 = E175-SC010 14 35 38 -56 37.1 V = 5.5; Size 12 18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this cluster stands out well with the 27 Panoptic (76x) with ~60 stars resolved in a 12'x9' region. The stars around the periphery are arranged in a distinctive concave pentagon similar to a court jester's crown. Includes three mag 9 stars as well as a number of mag 10.5-11 stars. The richest group of stars is on the SW side and includes a mag 9 luminary along with over a dozen stars within 3' including 5 or 6 of mag 10.5/11. The cluster is too large for a pleasing view at 228x. Situated a few arc minutes following orange-colored mag 7 HD 127753 which is isolated from the main group, though given as the position of the cluster by John Herschel. ************************************************************ NGC 5663 = MCG -03-37-003 = NPM1G -16.0459 = PGC 52049 14 33 56.3 -16 34 52 V = 14.5; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 14.1; PA = 0d 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, 0.6' diameter, weak concentration. Situated 4.5' NNE of a neat triple star (23"/29") of mag 13-13.5 stars. Also a wide pair of mag 12 stars (with a mag 14 star near) is just 2.5' SE. Located 14' NNW of mag 7.2 SAO 158642. ************************************************************ NGC 5664 = MCG -02-37-008 = IC 4455 = PGC 52033 14 33 43.6 -14 37 11 V = 14.2; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 12.9; PA = 30d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 5:3 SSW-NNE, 0.5'x0.3'. A mag 14.5 star is close SE. A tight knot of 4 or 5 mag 13-15 stars within 45" lies 10' SSW. Located 4.5? NE of Zubenelgenubi. ************************************************************ NGC 5665 = UGC 09352 = MCG +01-37-024 = CGCG 047-084 = Arp 49 = VV 412 = PGC 51953 14 32 26.0 +08 04 48 V = 12.0; Size 1.9x1.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 145d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 4:3 NW-SE, 1.6'x1.2', broad concentration to a very ill-defined core. A mag 11 star lies 5.3' ESE of center and a brighter mag 10 star 8.8' ENE. 8": faint, small, slightly elongated N-S. ************************************************************ NGC 5666 = UGC 09360 = MCG +02-37-023 = CGCG 075-066 = PGC 51995 14 33 09.3 +10 30 38 V = 12.8; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 12.3; PA = 155d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, 40" diameter, fairly high surface brightness, weak concentration. A mag 10.5 star is 5.0' N. ************************************************************ NGC 5667 = UGC 09344 = MCG +10-21-004 = CGCG 296-008 = PGC 51830 14 30 22.8 +59 28 12 V = 12.5; Size 1.7x1.1; SB = 13.0; PA = 168d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, moderate irregular surface brightness (brighter on the S end). A mag 14.5 star is involved at the NNW tip 42" from the center somewhat confusing the observation. ************************************************************ NGC 5668 = UGC 09363 = MCG +01-37-028 = CGCG 047-090 = LGG 386-017 = PGC 52018 14 33 24.4 +04 27 01 V = 11.5; Size 3.3x3.0; SB = 13.9 13.1": moderately bright, weak concentration, diffuse outer halo of lower surface brightness, moderately large. Two bright stars mag 8.5 SAO 120528 and mag 10 are located 5'-6' NE with a separation of 1.7' N-S. Member of N5668- N5746 group (LGG 386). ************************************************************ NGC 5669 = UGC 09353 = MCG +02-37-021 = CGCG 075-064 = PGC 51973 14 32 43.9 +09 53 31 V = 11.3; Size 4.0x2.8; SB = 13.8; PA = 50d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 3:2 SW-NE. Broad concentration to a large, slightly brighter core but no nucleus. The core appears offset to the N side. Forms a pair with CGCG 075-063 6.2' WNW. 8": very faint, fairly small, very diffuse, round, even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 5671 = UGC 09297 = MCG +12-14-006 = CGCG 337-014 = PGC 51641 14 27 42.0 +69 41 39 V = 13.3; Size 1.7x1.2; SB = 13.9; PA = 45d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, irregularly round, ~1.2'x0.9' SW-NE. Weak concentration to a slightly brighter core. Ill defined halo appears to change orientation with averted vision, so difficult to pin down the PA (the bar and core is elongated NW-SE but the arms are oriented SW-NE). Forms the eastern vertex of an obtuse triangle with two mag 10 stars 3.8' SW and 8.1' WSW. M+12- 14-4 is just outside the 220x field 12.5' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5672 = UGC 09354 = MCG +05-34-068 = CGCG 163-077 = LGG 383-003 = IC 1030 = PGC 51964 14 32 38.3 +31 40 12 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 50d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 0.8'x0.5'. At moments a stellar nucleus was glimpsed. Located 4' NE of a striking evenly matched double star ?1855 = 9.2/10.1 at 15". The major axis of the galaxy is nearly collinear with this double star! ************************************************************ NGC 5673 = UGC 09347 = MCG +08-26-042 = CGCG 247-039 = LGG 384-004 = PGC 51901 14 31 30.9 +49 57 29 V = 12.1; Size 2.5x0.6; SB = 12.4; PA = 136d 17.5": faint, edge-on 5:1 NW-SSE, 2.2'x0.4'. Similar dimensions and position angle to IC 1029 9.7' ESE but does not contain the prominent core and is not nearly as prominent in the same field. A mag 13.5 star is at the NW tip 1.1' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 5674 = UGC 09369 = MCG +01-37-031 = CGCG 047-096 = VIII Zw 434 = PGC 52042 14 33 52.4 +05 27 29 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, broad concentration. N5679 lies 20' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5675 = UGC 09357 = MCG +06-32-062 = CGCG 192-038 = LGG 385-001 = PGC 51965 14 32 39.8 +36 18 08 V = 12.7; Size 2.8x1.0; SB = 13.7; PA = 137d 17.5": moderately bright and large, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, 1.8'x0.7', broad concentration with large oval core. With direct vision a faint quasi-stellar nucleus is visible at times. The galaxy is collinear with a wide pair [33" separation] of mag 11/12.5 stars 6' SE ************************************************************ NGC 5676 = UGC 09366 = MCG +08-26-043 = CGCG 247-042 = CGCG 248-003 = LGG 384- 005 = PGC 51978 14 32 46.7 +49 27 26 V = 11.2; Size 4.0x1.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 47d 13.1": fairly bright, elongated 2:1 SW-NE. Located 19' WNW of CH Bootis (V = 5.8). N5660 lies 30' WNW and N5673 33' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5677 = UGC 09378 = MCG +04-34-046 = CGCG 133-088 = PGC 52072 14 34 12.9 +25 28 04 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.0; PA = 135d 17.5": located in a field with three mag 9 stars including SAO 83402 7' NW, SAO 83404 5' WNW and a mag 9.5 star 2.0' NW of center. Fairly faint, 1.2' diameter, even surface brightness. Irregularly round, although cannot determine PA. Forms a pair with U09340 8' N. ************************************************************ NGC 5678 = UGC 09358 = MCG +10-21-005 = CGCG 296-009 = PGC 51932 14 32 05.8 +57 55 17 V = 11.3; Size 3.3x1.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 5d 13.1": fairly bright, elongated 2:1 N-S, broad mild concentration. Located 2.6' SSE of mag 8.9 SAO 29187. A mag 12.5 star lies 1.9' SE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5679 = UGC 09383 = MCG +01-37-034/35/36 = CGCG 047-110 = VV 458 = Arp 274 = PGC 52132 14 35 08.8 +05 21 31 V = 13.0; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 12.3; PA = 127d 17.5": faint, small, elongated WNW-ESE, low surface brightness. A mag 12.5 star is attached at the W end 0.7' from center and confuses the view. N5674 is 20' WNW and U09400 18' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5680 = CGCG 019-068 = PGC 52173 14 35 44.4 -00 00 49 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.4 17.5": faint, very small, round. A mag 14 star is on the N edge and a mag 12 star is 1.6' NW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5681 = UGC 09393 = MCG +02-37-025 = CGCG 075-083 = PGC 52169 14 35 42.9 +08 18 01 V = 13.5; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, small, round, 0.5' diameter. Seeing too poor for any details. Located 4.4' SW of a mag 10.4 star and 50' ENE of N5665. ************************************************************ NGC 5682 = UGC 09388 = MCG +08-27-002 = CGCG 248-008 = Ho 663a = LGG 384-006 = PGC 52107 14 34 45.0 +48 40 13 V = 14.1; Size 1.7x0.6; SB = 13.9; PA = 127d 17.5": extremely faint. very small, round, ~20" diameter. Forms a close pair with N5683 1.3' ESE. A mag 14 star is 2.1' S of center. I only observed the core and missed the low surface brightness arms. The pair is located ~8' SW of N5689 within a group of 5 galaxies. 13": extremely faint, near visual threshold, no details. A mag 14 star is 2' S. Located 8.5' SW of N5689 in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 5683 = MCG +08-27-003 = CGCG 248-009 = Mrk 474 = Ho 663b = NPM1G +48.0275 = PGC 52114 14 34 52.4 +48 39 43 V = 14.8; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 14.4 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, ~15" diameter. Forms a close pair with N5682 1.3' NW and required careful viewing at 280x to clearly resolve the pair. Member of the N5689 group. ************************************************************ NGC 5684 = UGC 09402 = MCG +06-32-073 = CGCG 192-046 = LGG 385-002 = PGC 52179 14 35 50.0 +36 32 35 V = 12.7; Size 1.5x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 105d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated E-W, 1.0'x0.8', gradually increases to a small bright core, only a small outer halo. Situated between two mag 14.5 stars 1.5' NW and 1.5' SE. Forms a pair with N5686 3.5' SE. N5695 lies 20' E. Located 15' SE of mag 6.0 SAO 64227. ************************************************************ NGC 5685 = UGC 09403 = MCG +05-34-081 = CGCG 163-087 = PGC 52192 14 36 15.4 +29 54 30 V = 13.3; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.6 17.5": faint, small, round, 30" diameter, broad concentration, very faint stellar nucleus with direct vision. A mag 12.5 star is 3' NE. Located 22' NE of Sigma Bootis (V = 4.5). ************************************************************ NGC 5686 = MCG +06-32-075 = CGCG 192-048 = NPM1G +36.0345 = PGC 52189 14 36 02.5 +36 30 11 V = 14.3; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.2 17.5": faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, broad concentration. Forms a pair with N5684 3.5' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5687 = UGC 09395 = MCG +09-24-020 = CGCG 273-014 = PGC 52116 14 34 52.3 +54 28 33 V = 11.8; Size 2.4x1.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 105d 13.1": located 2.0' N of mag 9.2 SAO 29208. Faint, small, elongated 4:3 E-W. Two mag 13 and 14 stars are very close preceding 46" SW and 1.3' SSW of center, respectively. ************************************************************ NGC 5689 = UGC 09399 = MCG +08-27-004 = CGCG 248-010 = LGG 384-007 = PGC 52154 14 35 29.6 +48 44 30 V = 11.9; Size 3.5x1.0; SB = 13.0; PA = 85d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, very elongated 4:2 WSW-ENE. The tips of the extensions fade into the background but appear ~2.2'x0.5' with averted vision. Sharply concentrated with a well-defined bright core. With direct vision, a quasi-stellar or stellar nucleus is visible at times. Brightest of five in a group with N5682, N5683, N5693 and N5700. 13": fairly bright, distinctive very elongated streak E-W, fairly small, small bright nucleus. Brightest in a group including N5682 and N5693. 8": fairly faint, small, elongated E-W, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 5690 = UGC 09416 = MCG +00-37-019 = CGCG 019-072 = CGCG 047-119 = PGC 52273 14 37 41.2 +02 17 28 V = 11.8; Size 3.4x1.0; SB = 13.0; PA = 143d 13.1": faint, very elongated NNW-SSE. A very faint star is at the SSE end. Located 3.3' ENE of mag 6.6 SAO 120569 which interferes with viewing! ************************************************************ NGC 5691 = UGC 09420 = MCG +00-37-020 = CGCG 019-073 = LGG 386-007 = PGC 52291 14 37 53.4 -00 23 55 V = 12.3; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 110d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, 1.2'x0.8', elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, weak concentration. Sharper light cut-off on the S side. 8": faint, very small, slightly elongated WNW-ESE, very small brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 5692 = UGC 09427 = MCG +01-37-039 = CGCG 047-123 = LGG 386-006 = PGC 52317 14 38 18.2 +03 24 35 V = 12.9; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.0; PA = 35d 17.5": moderately bright, small, slightly elongated 4:3 SW-NE, high surface brightness, sharp edges, gradually increases to brighter center. ************************************************************ NGC 5693 = UGC 09406 = MCG +08-27-006 = CGCG 248-011 = LGG 384-008 = PGC 52194 14 36 11.3 +48 35 07 V = 13.5; Size 1.8x1.5; SB = 14.4 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, ~1.0' diameter. Appears as a low surface brightness glow with only a weak central brightening. A mag 13.5 star is at the south edge confusing the observation and a second mag 13 star lies 2' north. Located 11.5' SE of N5689 in a group. N5700 lies 8.7' ESE. 13": very faint, moderately large, elongated N-S, diffuse, even surface brightness. A faint mag 14.5 star is attached at the SSE edge. Located ~15' SE of N5689. ************************************************************ NGC 5694 = ESO 512-SC10 14 39 36.5 -26 32 18 V = 10.0; Size 4.2 17.5" (4/13/96): this is a moderately bright, but compact globular of 2' diameter with a round, symmetrical appearance. Contains a 40" well defined core which increases to a nearly stellar nucleus. There is no evident resolution in the halo. Situated at the end of a string of brighter stars with two mag 11 stars close SSW. 17.5": this is a small globular cluster with a very small bright core and a fainter outer halo. Very mottled and grainy but no resolution. A pair of mag 11 stars oriented N-S are off the SW side about 1.5' and 2.5' from the center. 8": fairly faint, small, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 5695 = UGC 09421 = MCG +06-32-077 = CGCG 192-049 = Mrk 686 = LGG 385-003 = PGC 52261 14 37 22.1 +36 34 04 V = 12.8; Size 1.5x1.1; SB = 13.2; PA = 150d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 1.2'x0.8', evenly concentrated down to a very small bright core. A mag 12 star is 2.8' W. N5684 lies 20' W. ************************************************************ NGC 5696 = UGC 09415 = MCG +07-30-036 = CGCG 220-036 = PGC 52235 14 36 57.1 +41 49 41 V = 13.0; Size 2.0x1.5; SB = 14.1; PA = 45d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, broad concentration to a roundish core which increases gradually to the center. Outer dimensions increase with averted vision to ~1.4'x1.0'. Forms a pair with N5697 10' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5697 = UGC 09407 = MCG +07-30-031 = CGCG 220-033 = IC 4471 = PGC 52207 14 36 32.0 +41 41 08 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.5; PA = 25d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 0.8'x0.4', weak concentration. Follows a distinctive trapezoid of mag 10-12 stars (brighter stars form the longer 3' base). Also a mag 14.5 star is 1.5' NW and a mag 15 star is close WSW [double on DSS]. Fainter of pair with N5696 10' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5698 = UGC 09419 = MCG +07-30-038 = CGCG 220-037 = PGC 52251 14 37 14.7 +38 27 15 V = 13.0; Size 1.9x0.9; SB = 13.5; PA = 70d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 ~E-W, diffuse halo fades into background, broadly concentrated halo but fairly low surface brightness, no nucleus. Several bright stars near including a mag 10 star 2.7' SSW, a mag 11 star 3.8' ENE and a mag 11.5 star 3.9' NE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5699 = N5706 = MCG +05-35-002 = CGCG 164-004 = Ho 665b = PGC 52334 14 38 42.3 +30 27 59 See observing notes for N5706 ************************************************************ NGC 5700 = UGC 09423 = MCG +08-27-007 = CGCG 248-013 = PGC 52237 14 37 01.7 +48 32 42 V = 14.4; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 38d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 0.6'x0.3'. A very faint star is 30" SE of center. Last in N5689 group of 5. ************************************************************ NGC 5701 = UGC 09436 = MCG +01-37-042 = CGCG 047-127 = LGG 386-020 = PGC 52365 14 39 11.1 +05 21 47 V = 10.9; Size 4.3x4.1; SB = 13.8 17.5": bright, moderately large, 2.2'x1.8', faint halo slightly elongated 5:4 NNW-SSE, small well-defined very bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star is just off the NE side 1.2' from center. Located within a triangle of mag 10 stars 3.6' W, 3.6' NE and 6.3' S of center. 8": moderately bright, small, slightly elongated ~N-S, brighter core, within a triangle of three stars mag 9-10. ************************************************************ NGC 5702 = UGC 09434 = MCG +04-35-002 = CGCG 134-007 = PGC 52347 14 38 55.1 +20 30 25 V = 13.3; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 150d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 ~NW-SE, 1.0'x0.7'. Several mag 10-11 stars are in the 220x field to the W and SW. A pair of galaxies, N5710 and N5711, lie ~30' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 5703 = N5709 = U09435 = MCG +05-35-003 = CGCG 164-006 = Ho 665a = LGG 383- 012 = PGC 52343 14 38 50.0 +30 26 34 See observing notes for N5709. ************************************************************ NGC 5704 = N5708 = U09430 = MCG +07-30-044 = CGCG 220-042 = PGC 52315 14 38 16.3 +40 27 24 See observing notes for N5708 ************************************************************ NGC 5705 = UGC 09447 = MCG +00-37-021 = CGCG 019-076 = LGG 386-008 = PGC 52395 14 39 49.6 -00 43 08 V = 12.7; Size 2.9x1.7; SB = 14.3; PA = 75d 17.5": extremely faint, fairly large, extremely low surface brightness, weak concentration. Appears as an ill-defined haze elongated WSW-ENE with no definite edge. N5713 lies 27' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5706 = MCG +05-35-002 = CGCG 164-004 = Ho 665b = N5699 = PGC 52334 14 38 42.3 +30 27 59 V = 14.8; Size 0.3x0.3; SB = 12.0 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, 15" diameter, can just hold continuously with averted. Forms a pair with N5709 2.1' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5707 = UGC 09428 = MCG +09-24-023 = CGCG 273-015 = PGC 52266 14 37 31.0 +51 33 42 V = 12.5; Size 2.6x0.5; SB = 12.6; PA = 35d 17.5": moderately bright, edge-on 6:1 SW-NE, 2.0'x0.3', very bright compact round core, faint very thin extensions. A mag 14.5-15 star is off the SW tip 1.8' from center. Located 4.5' WSW of mag 7.4 SAO 29224. Forms a double system with extremely faint companion M+09-24-024 just beyond the NNE end 1.5' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 5708 = UGC 09430 = MCG +07-30-044 = CGCG 220-042 = N5704: = PGC 52315 14 38 16.3 +40 27 24 V = 13.4; Size 1.6x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 177d 17.5": faint, very elongated 3:1 N-S, 1.2'x0.4', weak concentration. A mag 14.5 star is attached at the S tip [38" from center] and a mag 14 star lies 2' NE. U09429 lies 21' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5709 = UGC 09435 = MCG +05-35-003 = CGCG 164-006 = N5703 = PGC 52343 14 38 50.0 +30 26 34 V = 13.6; Size 1.6x0.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 105d 17.5": faint, moderately large, edge-on 4:1 WNW-ESE, 1.4'x0.3', low surface brightness, weak concentration. Forms a close pair with N5706 2.1' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5710 = UGC 09440 = MCG +03-37-032 = CGCG 104-060 = PGC 52369 14 39 16.2 +20 02 36 V = 13.0; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.3 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter, brighter core. A close double star lies 2.5' SSE. Forms a pair with N5711 3.5' SSE (past the close double). ************************************************************ NGC 5711 = UGC 09445 = MCG +03-37-033 = CGCG 104-062 = PGC 52376 14 39 22.6 +19 59 26 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 73d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE. A close double star lies 1' NW. Forms a pair with brighter N5710 3.5' NNW with the double star between the two galaxies. ************************************************************ NGC 5712 = MCG +13-10-021 = CGCG 354-005 = VII Zw 553 = NPM1G +79.0122 = PGC 51799 14 29 41.6 +78 51 51 V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.7 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, 10-15" diameter, faint stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with IC 4470 4.0' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5713 = UGC 09451 = MCG +00-37-022 = CGCG 019-077 = VIII Zw 447 = LGG 386-009 = PGC 52412 14 40 11.5 -00 17 27 V = 11.2; Size 2.8x2.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 10d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated 4:3 E-W, broad concentration, asymmetric appearance. The brightest portion of the core seems offset to the W. The halo appears irregular and weaker on the S side. Forms a pair with N5719 11' ESE. On the POSS, a single spiral arm winds from SW to NE but is absent on the S side. ************************************************************ NGC 5714 = UGC 09431 = MCG +08-27-011 = CGCG 248-014 = FGC 1785 = PGC 52307 14 38 11.7 +46 38 16 V = 13.4; Size 3.2x0.4; SB = 13.5; PA = 82d 17.5": faint, edge-on streak oriented WSW-ENE. The tips of the extensions fade into the background. Located 1' S of a 40" unequal pair of mag 11/13 stars. First and brightest of group of 6 faint galaxies (5 viewed). Next in the group is N5717 4.7' following. ************************************************************ NGC 5716 = MCG -03-37-004 = PGC 52458 14 41 05.5 -17 28 35 V = 12.9; Size 2.0x1.2; SB = 13.7; PA = 80d 13.1": faint, fairly small, round, diffuse, low even surface brightness. Two mag 12/13 stars are at the NE edge both 1.0' from center. Located 23' SW of N5716. ************************************************************ NGC 5717 = MCG +08-27-012 = CGCG 248-015 = NPM1G +46.0300 = PGC 52332 14 38 37.6 +46 39 47 V = 14.3; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, small, round, 0.5' diameter, weak even concentration to center. Nearly collinear with the mag 11/13 pair 4' W. N5714 is 4.7' WSW and the N5722 (part of a quadruple group) is 2.9' E. ************************************************************ NGC 5718 = UGC 09459 = CGCG 047-137 = MCG +01-37-047 = Arp 171 = PGC 52441 14 40 42.9 +03 27 55 V = 12.9; Size 1.5x1.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 85d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 E-W, weak concentration. Located 1.3' SW of a mag 10 star which detracts from viewing. A number of mag 13-14 stars are within 3'. Forms a close contact pair with IC 1042 off the W edge. ************************************************************ NGC 5719 = UGC 09462 = MCG +00-37-024 = CGCG 019-079 = LGG 386-010 = PGC 52455 14 40 56.6 -00 19 05 V = 12.2; Size 3.2x1.2; SB = 13.5; PA = 107d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 4:1 WNW-ESE, elongated bright core, thin extensions. Located 2' S of a mag 10 star. Forms a pair with N5713 11' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5720 = UGC 09439 = MCG +09-24-025 = CGCG 273-017 = PGC 52328 14 38 33.4 +50 48 54 V = 13.4; Size 2.1x1.4; SB = 14.4; PA = 140d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 1.2'x0.8', weakly concentrated. ************************************************************ NGC 5721 = MCG +08-27-013 = CGCG 248-016nw = PGC 52346 14 38 52.9 +46 40 28 V = 15.9; Size 0.3x0.2; SB = 12.7 17.5": this close companion to N5722 required averted vision and concentration to momentarily glimpse a virtually stellar object <10" diameter just 35" NNW of N5722. This borderline detection was repeated several times knowing precise location. According to Corwin, the sketch on 16 April 1855 by Rosse establishes the identifications in this very tight group. This galaxy is incorrectly identified in RNGC as N5722. The CGCG errs in identifying N5721 + N5723 as the double system instead of N5721 (M+08-27-013 = CGCG 248-016nw) + N5722 (M+08-27-014 = CGCG 248-016se). Finally the MCG dec is in error as M+08-27-013 (the furthest W of the quartet) is placed 2' S of N5722 = M+08-27-014 instead of 30" N. This error is carried forward into PGC. ************************************************************ NGC 5722 = MCG +08-27-014 = CGCG 248-016se = NPM1G +46.0301 = PGC 52355 14 38 54.3 +46 39 56 V = 14.3; Size 0.3x0.3 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round, 15" diameter. Collinear with N5717 2.9' W and the mag 11/13 pair 6.5' W. A nice pair of mag 12.5 stars [26" separation] located 5' N is perfectly on line with this galaxy. Brightest in a tight grouping with N5721 just 35" NNW and N5723 1.5' NNE. Discovered by JH (h1865) and described correctly as "the third of 3 in a line". His declination is 2.8' N of M+08-27-014 = CGCG 248-016 (SE component). Observed at Birr Castle (see sketch of 16 April 1855) and three additional companions were picked up (N5721, N5723, N5724). This galaxy is incorrectly identified in the RNGC as N5723. The MCG (+08-27- 014) dec is 1' too far N placing this galaxy north of N5721 instead of S. It is also possible that this galaxy is misidentified in MCG. See Catalogue and CGCG Corrections by Thomson and NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5723 = MCG +08-27-015 = NPM1G +46.0302 = PGC 52354 14 38 57.9 +46 41 22 Size 0.6x0.2; PA = 3d 17.5": this galaxy is the last of five viewed in the N5721 group and part of small quartet (3 seen). Like N5721, this marginal object required concentration and averted vision to momentarily glimpse a 16th magnitude stellar object (only core viewed) 1.5' NNE of N5722. 17th magnitude N5724 just 43" NE was not visible. Discovered at Birr Castle in a tight quartet which has several catalogue confusions! Not found by Bigourdan. There are identification problems in RNGC, CGCG and possibly MCG. See Catalogue Correction, Thomson and NGCBUGS. (R)N5723 apparently refers to N5721. The MCG entry for N5723 (M+08-27-015) may be correct or possibly refers to an anonymous galaxy = (R)N5724 at GSC position 14 39 08.4 +46 44 49 (2000) which is NE of the quartet. CGCG lists the double galaxy as N5721 + N5723 instead of N5721 + N5722. N5723 is not listed in CGCG or RC3. ************************************************************ NGC 5725 = UGC 09466 = MCG +00-37-025 = CGCG 019-080 = LGG 386-003 = PGC 52456 14 40 58.3 +02 11 10 V = 13.7; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 40d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated, low even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 5726 = ESO 580-012 = MCG -03-37-006 = PGC 52563 14 42 56.0 -18 26 42 V = 12.8; Size 1.3x1.0; Surf Br = 13.1; PA = 140d 18" (5/29/05): fairly faint, small, contains a fairly high surface brightness 25" core with a fainter halo. Located 7' SE of mag 9.2 HD 129378 in a fairly rich star field. ESO 580-014 lies 14' E. Incorrectly listed as nonexistent in the RNGC. Incorrectly listed as nonexistent in the RNGC. Ormond Stone's position was 2.1 minutes W and 7' N of ESO 580-012 = MCG -03-37-006 but matches perfectly with his corrected position in the IC 1 notes. The correct identification is given in ESO-LV and RC3. Not identified as N5726 in the MCG. ************************************************************ NGC 5727 = UGC 09465 = MCG +06-32-083 = CGCG 192-052 = PGC 52424 14 40 26.3 +33 59 20 V = 13.7; Size 2.2x1.2; SB = 14.6; PA = 135d 17.5": extremely faint, moderately large, elongated 2:1 NW-SE although edges difficult to determine, 2.0'x1.0', very low even surface brightness. A striking pair of fairly bright wide double stars is 5' SSE consisting of a mag 10/11 duo at 16" and a mag 9/11.5 pair at 30". The two pairs are separated by 1.5'. ************************************************************ NGC 5728 = MCG -03-37-005 = PGC 52521 14 42 24.0 -17 15 10 V = 11.3; Size 3.1x1.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 30d 13.1": moderately bright, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE. Contains a bright core and possible stellar nucleus. A faint mag 14.5 star is at the southern tip 1.2' from center. An extremely faint 15th magnitude star is suspected just north of the core 0.4' from center. N5716 lies 23' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5729 = MCG -01-37-012 = PGC 52507 14 42 06.8 -09 00 30 V = 12.6; Size 2.5x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 166d 17.5": moderately bright, very elongated 4:1 NNW-SSE, 1.6'x0.4'. A mag 14.5 star is at the E edge [close double]. M-01-37-011 lies 18' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5730 = UGC 09456 = MCG +07-30-046 = CGCG 220-044 = Ho 667a = PGC 52396 14 39 52.0 +42 44 33 V = 14.1; Size 1.8x0.4; SB = 13.5; PA = 88d 17.5": larger of a faint pair of edge-on galaxies with N5731 3.9' NE. Faint, fairly large, elongated 5:1 E-W, 1.5'x0.3', weak central brightening. A mag 11 star lies 3.0' NE. Discovered by WH (III 657) along with N5731 = III 658. The correct orientation is SW-NE although JH incorrectly placed N5730 northwest of N5731 and this error was carried forward to the GC and NGC. The identifications of these galaxies are reversed in the RNGC and CGCG due to this mixup, although correctly identified in UGC and MCG. See Catalogue and CGCG Corrections by Thomson and NGCBUGS by Corwin. ************************************************************ NGC 5731 = UGC 09460 = MCG +07-30-047 = CGCG 220-045 = Ho 667b = PGC 52409 14 40 09.3 +42 46 46 V = 13.1; Size 1.6x0.4; SB = 12.3; PA = 116d 17.5": faint, moderately large, very elongated NW-SE, 1.0'x0.25', weakly concentrated. A mag 13 star lies 1.5' NW of center. Forms a close pair of edge-ons with N5730 3' SW. Discovered by WH (III 658). The GC and NGC position from JH's observation matches U09460 = M+07-30-047 = CGCG 220-045. RNGC and CGCG reverse the identifications of N5730 and N5731. See notes for N5730. ************************************************************ NGC 5732 = UGC 09467 = MCG +07-30-048 = CGCG 220-046 = PGC 52438 14 40 39.0 +38 38 16 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 40d 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter, weak broad concentration with no visible core. ************************************************************ NGC 5733 = MCG +00-38-001 = CGCG 020-002 = PGC 52550 14 42 45.8 -00 21 05 V = 14.0; Size 1.1x0.4; SB = 13.0; PA = 32d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE. Forms the vertex of an isosceles triangle with two mag 13 stars 1.7' WNW and 1.6' ENE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5734 = ESO 580-016 = MCG -03-38-003 = PGC 52678 14 45 09.1 -20 52 14 V = 12.7; Size 1.5x1.0; Surf Br = 13.0; PA = 38d 18" (5/29/05): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 0.7'x0.4'. A mag 13 is just off the NE tip, 30" from center, and detracts from viewing. Forms a close pair with N5743 2.6' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5735 = UGC 09481 = MCG +05-35-007 = CGCG 164-013 = PGC 52535 14 42 33.4 +28 43 34 V = 12.3; Size 2.4x1.9; SB = 13.8; PA = 40d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 4:3 ~E-W, 1.5'x1.1'. A mag 11 star is 4.2' WSW. In the field 7' NE is a pretty double star with components mag 11/12 at 19" separation. ************************************************************ NGC 5736 = MCG +02-38-001 = CGCG 076-007 = PGC 52597 14 43 30.9 +11 12 10 V = 13.7; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 108d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 4:3 ~E-W, 0.9'x0.7'. Contains a 10" brighter core. Collinear with a pair of mag 13.5/14 stars 4' NE. A 2.4' pair of mag 10 and 11 stars are located 11' NNE and 8' N, respectively. ************************************************************ NGC 5737 = UGC 09488 = MCG +03-37-039 = CGCG 105-007 = PGC 52582 14 43 11.8 +18 52 48 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 170d 17.5": faint, moderately large, slightly elongated, 1.1'x0.8', weak concentration, irregular surface brightness. Forms the vertex of an isosceles triangle with two mag 10 stars 4' N and 4' E. Viewed low in the west with decreased transparency. ************************************************************ NGC 5738 = MCG +00-38-002 = CGCG 020-004 = PGC 52614 14 43 56.4 +01 36 15 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.3; SB = 12.4; PA = 60d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 WSW-ENE, 0.9'x0.3'. Two stars mag 14-15 are close following including a mag 14.5 star 1.3' ESE. Forms a pair with N5740 8.3' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5739 = UGC 09486 = MCG +07-30-052 = CGCG 220-049 = PGC 52531 14 42 28.9 +41 50 32 V = 12.1; Size 2.3x2.1; SB = 13.6 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated SW-NE, 1.2'x1.0', well concentrated with a small bright core. A mag 14 star is just off the NE end 0.8' from center and three additional nearby mag 14-15 stars form a parallelogram with this star. 8": faint, small, round, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 5740 = UGC 09493 = MCG +00-38-003 = CGCG 020-008 = LGG 386-004 = PGC 52641 14 44 24.5 +01 40 47 V = 11.9; Size 3.0x1.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 160d 17.5": moderately bright, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, 1.5'x0.8', bright core, almost stellar nucleus, faint extensions. A mag 15 star is 1.5' WNW of center. Forms a pair with N5738 8.2' SW and N5746 lies 18' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 5741 = MCG -02-38-008 = NPM1G -11.0410 = PGC 52718 14 45 51.7 -11 54 51 V = 13.6; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.9 17.5": faint/fairly faint, small, round, crisp-edged, 40" diameter, relatively high surface brightness. A mag 14.5-15 "star" 40" south of center appears to be a compact galaxy on the DSS and is catalogued in NED as LCRS B144308.4-114255. Forms a pair with N5742 7.3' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5742 = MCG -02-38-007 = PGC 52707 14 45 37.0 -11 48 34 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x0.7; SB = 13.4; PA = 73d 17.5": fairly faint/moderately bright, round, elongated 4:3 WSW-ENE, 1.0'x0.8', bright core. A mag 14 star lies 1.3' SSW. Forms a pair with N5741 7.3' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5743 = ESO 580-017 = MCG -03-38-004 = PGC 52680 14 45 10.9 -20 54 48 V = 13.0; Size 1.3x0.5; Surf Br = 12.4; PA = 95d 18" (5/29/05): moderately bright, moderately large, elongated nearly 3:1 E-W, 1.2'x0.4', broad concentration. Larger and brighter of a close pair with N5743 2.6' N. ************************************************************ NGC 5744 = ESO 580-023 = MCG -03-38-007 = PGC 52761 14 46 38.6 -18 30 48 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.7; Surf Br = 13.0; PA = 108d 18" (5/29/05): faint, very small, round, 0.4' diameter. No details were visible in this small galaxy. A striking 1.3' string of 3 stars lies 10' E with mag 9.3 HD 130194 at the N end. N5744 is listed as nonexistent in the RNGC. The NGC identification is uncertain and may apply to this galaxy or ESO 580-014 = MCG -03-38-001. Stone's position is 14 45.2 -18 29 (2000) or 1.3 tmin E of E580- G14. N5744 is identified as E580-014 in the RC3, ESO (uncertain) and SGC but not MCG. ESGC identifies N5744 as E580-023 = M-03-38-007 at 14 46 38 -18 30 48 (2000) in which case Stone's position is 1.4 tmin W! The PGC errata list states that N5744 ? E580-014 and is instead E580-023. ************************************************************ NGC 5745 = MCG -02-38-004 = VV 98b = NPM1G -13.0456 = PGC 52669 14 45 01.8 -13 56 50 V = 12.5; Size 1.7x1.2; SB = 13.1; PA = 65d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated 4:3 ~E-W. Weak concentration to a small, brighter core. A mag 14 star lies 1.6' SW of center. Situated near the midpoint of mag 9.3 SAO 158769 7' NW and mag 10 SAO 158779 10' SE and 1 degree WNW of mag 5.3 Mu Librae. This galaxy is an unusual dust lane elliptical. ************************************************************ NGC 5746 = UGC 09499 = MCG +00-38-005 = CGCG 020-012 = LGG 386-005 = PGC 52665 14 44 55.8 +01 57 19 V = 10.3; Size 7.4x1.3; SB = 12.6; PA = 170d 17.5": beautiful edge-on ~N-S, bright, fairly large, 4.5'x0.7', small bright core. A mag 15 star is at the S end 2' from the center. A dust lane evident as a sharp light cut-off along the E edge. Located 5' SSE of mag 8.2 SAO 120633 and 20' WNW of 109 Virginis (V = 3.7). The RNGC declination is 10' too far S. ************************************************************ NGC 5747 = UGC 09496 = MCG +02-38-002 = CGCG 076-013 = IC 4493 = PGC 52638 14 44 20.7 +12 07 53 V = 13.6; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, 40" diameter, weak concentration. A mag 14 star lies 0.9' WNW of center while a brighter mag 12.5 star follows by 3.5'. ************************************************************ NGC 5748 = CGCG 134-029 = NPM1G +22.0469 = PGC 52672 14 45 05.1 +21 54 58 V = 14.4; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 13.8; PA = 158d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, 0.7'x0.5', weak concentration. Located between a mag 9.5 star 2.6' NNE and mag 9.2 SAO 83498 6.6' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5749 = Cr 287 = E176-SC004 14 48 54 -54 29.9 Size 8 18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): With a 27 Panoptic (76x), a group of three dozen stars are scattered in an irregular 8' region. The cluster includes a number of 12th magnitude stars with a mag 9.5 star at the NW edge. At 228x, up to 60 stars within this group were counted. There are no rich subgroups but the most distinctive group is a V-shaped or "wishbone" asterism of mag 11 stars with the prongs opening to the east. Eight of the stars are grouped into wide pairs of 30" to 40" separation. A mag 9.7 yellow star lies ~6' E of the cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 5750 = UGC 09512 = MCG +00-38-006 = CGCG 020-013 = LGG 386-012 = PGC 52735 14 46 11.1 -00 13 25 V = 11.6; Size 3.0x1.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 65d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, 1.8'x1.2'. The halo has a moderate even concentration down to a very small brighter core and a faint stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star lies 1.1' N of center. 8": fairly faint, small, elongated WSW-ENE, weakly concentrated with no sharp nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 5751 = UGC 09498 = MCG +09-24-033 = CGCG 273-024 = PGC 52607 14 43 49.2 +53 24 01 V = 13.2; Size 1.5x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 55d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.6, even surface brightness. Forms the vertex of an obtuse angle of 135? with two mag 11 stars 2.8' W and 3.1' SE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5752 = UGC 09505 = MCG +07-30-060 = CGCG 220-052 = Arp 297 = Ho 674c = PGC 52685 14 45 14.1 +38 43 44 V = 15.6; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 13.1 17.5": first of four in the N5754 group. Extremely faint, very small, 15" diameter, round, averted vision only. In a tight group with N5754 1.1' E and the N5753/N5755 pair 3.5' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 5753 = UGC 09507 = MCG +07-30-062 = CGCG 220-053 = Arp 297 = Ho 674d = NPM1G +39.0358 = PGC 52695 14 45 18.8 +38 48 21 V = 14.8; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 13.1 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, visible with averted vision only. Forms a pair with N5755 1.9' SE. In a quartet with the N5752/N5754 pair 4' S. Discovered by Lord Rosse in the N5754 quartet. His offsets clearly identify the discoveries. The identifications of N5753 and N5754 are reversed in RNGC although the correct identifications are given in UGC and MCG. See RNGC Corrections #2. ************************************************************ NGC 5754 = UGC 09505 = MCG +07-30-061 = CGCG 220-052 = Arp 297 = Ho 674a = PGC 52686 14 45 19.4 +38 43 52 V = 13.1; Size 1.8x1.7; SB = 14.2 17.5": brightest in a compact quartet. Fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated WNW-ESE, 1.0'x0.8', gradually brighter halo, small bright core. Forms an interacting pair with N5752 1.1' W. The N5753/N5755 pair lies 4' N and 3' NNE, respectively. N5754, discovered by WH as III 687, is the brightest in a close group of four galaxies. This quartet consists of two double systems N5752/5754 and N5753/5755, the first of these pairs being the more southernly. These pairings agree with the descriptions and positions given by Lord Rosse on the 1878, Apr 1 observation of the quartet and were used by Dreyer in the NGC. RNGC has confused the identities of N5753 and N5754, hence the positions and new descriptions for these two entries should be reversed. The correct identifications are given in UGC and MCG. Listed in RNGC Corrections #2. ************************************************************ NGC 5755 = UGC 09507 = MCG +07-30-063 = CGCG 220-053 = Arp 297 = Ho 674b = PGC 52690 14 45 24.4 +38 46 48 V = 14.1; Size 1.6x1.2; SB = 14.7 17.5": last of four in a the N5754 quartet. Very faint, small, round, 25" diameter, even surface brightness. A mag 13 star lies 1' SE. Forms a close pair with N5753 1.9' NW and the N5752/5754 pair is just 3' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5756 = MCG -02-38-012 = Ho 676a = PGC 52825 14 47 33.7 -14 51 13 V = 12.3; Size 2.1x0.9; SB = 12.9; PA = 40d 13.1": fairly faint, very elongated SW-NE, weakly concentrated halo, small bright nucleus with faint extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 5757 = ESO 580-033 = MCG -03-38-014 = PGC 52839 14 47 46.4 -19 04 42 V = 11.9; Size 2.0x1.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 160d 13.1": fairly faint, moderately large, brighter core surrounded by a round, diffuse halo. A mag 13 star is off the NNE edge 2.0' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 5758 = UGC 09524 = MCG +02-38-011 = CGCG 076-039 = PGC 52787 14 47 02.1 +13 40 05 V = 13.5; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 13.1 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. A mag 14 star lies 0.9' E. In a group and forms a pair with CGCG 76-043 1.8' ESE. (The new U2000 reverses the identifications of this pair but the identification is certain). CGCG 76-31 lies 6' W, CGCG 76-53 12' E and N5759 13' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5759 = UGC 09525 = MCG +02-38-012 = CGCG 076-044 = PGC 52797 14 47 14.8 +13 27 25 V = 13.9; Size 0.6x0.5 17.5": very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.4', low even surface brightness. Forms a pair with difficult CGCG 76-42 3.4' S. This is a double system with a compact companion off the NW end but was not resolved. Located 13' S of N5758 in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 5760 = UGC 09531 = MCG +03-38-015 = CGCG 105-028 = PGC 52833 14 47 42.3 +18 30 07 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 96d 17.5" (7/16/01): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, weakly concentrated. Located 3.4' N E of a mag 10.5 star. Forms a pair with difficult IC 4507 2.9' S. 17.5" (6/16/01): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~E-W, 1.0'x0.6', weak concentration. IC 4507 2.8' S (mag 15.7z) was not seen with certainty in poor conditions (partially cloudy). HCG 72 lies 32' N. ************************************************************ NGC 5761 = ESO 580-039 = MCG -03-38-018 = PGC 52916 14 49 08.4 -20 22 35 V = 12.4; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 12.5; PA = 75d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 1' diameter. The faint outer halo rises sharply to a 15" bright core. Brightest in a small group with E580-040 12' NE. The NGC identification is uncertain and N5761 may be E580-040. See identification notes. This is a disrupted interacting galaxy with a long connecting tail SW to a faint companion. PGC 52918 close north not seen with certainty in breezy conditions. ************************************************************ NGC 5762 = UGC 09535 = MCG +02-38-014 = CGCG 076-063 = PGC 52887 14 48 42.6 +12 27 26 V = 12.7; Size 1.5x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 1' diameter, weak even concentration to a brighter core. A semicircle of four stars mag 13-14 lies 6- 7' W. Forms a pair with N5763 at 4.4' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 5763 = CGCG 076-064 = NPM1G +12.0408 = PGC 52905 14 48 58.7 +12 29 24 V = 14.3; Size 0.5x0.5 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round, 15" diameter, low even surface brightness. Fainter of a pair with N5762 4.4' WSW. Forms the eastern vertex of an isosceles triangle with two mag 15 stars 1.5' SW and NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5765 = UGC 09554se = MCG +01-38-005 = CGCG 048-024se = N5765A = PGC 53011 14 50 51.5 +05 06 52 V = 13.6; Size 0.7x0.6 17.5": this is a double galaxy oriented NW-SE. The SE component (N5765A) is brighter and appears faint, small, round. N5765B virtually in contact at the NW end with a separation of 20". ************************************************************ NGC 5765nw = UGC 09554nw = MCG +01-38-004 = CGCG 048-024nw = PGC 53011 14 50 50.7 +05 07 10 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 12.5; PA = 82d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, low surface brightness. This galaxy is almost in contact at the NW end of N5765A. ************************************************************ NGC 5766 = ESO 580-050 = MCG -03-38-024 = PGC 53186 14 53 09.5 -21 23 38 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x0.7; Surf Br = 12.9; PA = 149d 18" (5/29/05): fairly faint, small, round, 40" diameter, moderate surface brightness. Forms the southern vertex of an isosceles triangle (sides 2', 2' and 1') with two similar mag 12 stars to the N and NE. 17.5" (6/20/01): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NW- SE, 1.0'x0.8'. Very weak even concentration (not noticeable initially) but no core or nucleus. Forms the southern vertex of a thin isosceles triangle with two mag 12-13 stars 2.3' N and a similar distance NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5767 = UGC 09549 = CGCG 248-022 = Ho 681a = PGC 52942 14 49 34.4 +47 22 34 V = 14.1; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 150d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, 0.8'x0.4', weak concentration. A mag 13 star is 1.1' NNW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5768 = UGC 09564 = MCG +00-38-009 = CGCG 020-026 = PGC 53089 14 52 08.0 -02 31 49 V = 12.5; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 120d 17.5" (6/18/93): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 WNW-ENE, 1.2'x0.9', fairly even surface brightness. A mag 12.5 star is attached at the S edge 0.5' from center. Located 25' SE of 11 Librae (V = 4.9). 8" (6/30/84): very faint, small, almost round, even surface brightness. A faint star is on the S edge. Two stars to the E and SE form an equilateral triangle. Mag 5 11 Librae lies 25' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5769 = MCG +01-38-008 = CGCG 048-047 = NPM1G +08.0377 = PGC 53145 14 52 41.5 +07 55 54 V = 14.4; Size 0.3x0.3; SB = 11.6 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, extremely small brighter core with direct vision. Located 9.5' N of mag 7.9 SAO 120708 at the edge of the 220x field. ************************************************************ NGC 5770 = UGC 09575 = MCG +01-38-011 = CGCG 048-052 = LGG 387-005 = PGC 53201 14 53 15.0 +03 57 36 V = 12.3; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 12.9 17.5": moderately bright, small, elongated 3:2 E-W, increases to a small bright core containing a stellar nucleus. The core is surrounded by a small halo. N5774 and N5775 are located 25' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 5771 = MCG +05-35-021 = CGCG 164-037 = NPM1G +30.0360 = PGC 53088 14 52 14.3 +29 50 43 V = 13.6; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 12.8 17.5": faint, small, round, 40" diameter, broad moderate concentration, faint stellar nucleus at moments. Forms a pair with N5773 4' ESE. N5774 lies 24' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 5772 = UGC 09566 = MCG +07-31-001 = CGCG 220-060 = PGC 53067 14 51 39.0 +40 35 57 V = 12.8; Size 2.1x1.3; SB = 13.8; PA = 35d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 1.6'x0.8', small bright core, sharp stellar nucleus. Located 7' SSE of mag 8.9 SAO 45240. ************************************************************ NGC 5773 = UGC 09571 = MCG +05-35-022 = CGCG 164-038 = NPM1G +30.0361 = PGC 53124 14 52 30.3 +29 48 27 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, small, round, 40" diameter, broad concentration. A mag 13 star is 2.8' S. Forms a very similar pair with N5771 4' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5774 = UGC 09576 = MCG +01-38-013 = CGCG 048-057 = Ho 685b = LGG 387-003 = PGC 53231 14 53 42.6 +03 34 58 V = 12.1; Size 3.0x2.5; SB = 14.2; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, round, fairly low surface brightness, gradually brighter but no well-defined core. A mag 14 star is off the NE edge 1.4' from center. Forms a pair with N5775 4.5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5775 = UGC 09579 = MCG +01-38-014 = CGCG 048-060 = Ho 685a = LGG 387-004 = PGC 53247 14 53 57.5 +03 32 42 V = 11.4; Size 4.2x1.0; SB = 12.8; PA = 146d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 3:1 NW-SE, weakly concentrated to a large elongated brighter central region. A mag 13 star is just NE of the core 0.9' from center. Forms a pair with N5774 4.5' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5776 = MCG +01-38-018 = CGCG 048-067 = NPM1G +03.0456 = PGC 53289 14 54 32.7 +02 57 59 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, small, round, 30" diameter, weak concentration. Several bright stars in field including mag 9 SAO 12073 3.5' SSW and mag 9 SAO 120733 5' ENE. The IC 1066/IC 1067 pair lies 30' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5777 = UGC 09568 = MCG +10-21-034 = CGCG 296-018 = FGC 1822 = PGC 53043 14 51 17.8 +58 58 39 V = 13.3; Size 3.1x0.4; SB = 13.5; PA = 144d 17.5": fairly faint, edge-on 5:1 NW-SE, 2.0'x0.4', small bright core, thin extensions. A mag 14.5 star is close to the NW tip 1.2' from center. Located 20' S of mag 5.5 HD 131507. ************************************************************ NGC 5778 = UGC 09590 = MCG +03-38-050 = CGCG 105-066 = VV 766 = NPM1G +18.0429 = N5825?? = PGC 53279 14 54 31.4 +18 38 32 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.8; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 4:3 SSW-NNE, slightly brighter core, very diffuse halo. View hampered by a mag 11.5 star close following [ 50" from center]. M+03-38-052 is located 6' SE. This galaxy is the brightest in ARC 1991. ************************************************************ NGC 5779 = MCG +09-24-048 = CGCG 273-031 = NPM1G +56.0187 = PGC 53090 14 52 09.4 +55 53 58 V = 14.7; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 13.0 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. A mag 15 star is 40" WSW of center and a mag 15.5 star (not on GSC) lies 44" SSE. Can hold the galaxy continuously at 280x. Located 10' NNW of mag 7.2 SAO 29317. ************************************************************ NGC 5780 = MCG +05-35-024 = CGCG 164-041 = PGC 53275 14 54 22.7 +28 56 23 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 135d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 50"x25". A mag 11.5 star is 1.6' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5781 = MCG -03-38-028 = PGC 53417 14 56 41.2 -17 14 38 V = 13.7; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 13.8; PA = 31d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.0'x0.6'. A mag 15.5-16 star is right at the south edge (~30" from center) and another mag 15 star is 51" SW of center, on line with the major axis. ************************************************************ NGC 5782 = UGC 09602 = MCG +02-38-022 = CGCG 076-099 = NPM1G +12.0413 = PGC 53322 14 55 55.2 +11 51 41 V = 13.6; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, 0.5' diameter, mild even concentration to center. Forms a close pair with M+02-38-023 just 52" NNE of center. The RNGC, CGCG, MCG, PGC and NED misidentify N5782 = MCG +2-38-21 = CGCG 76-94 incorrect identification in the RNGC, SG. Discovered by Swift and placed at 14h 53.2m +11? 55' (1950). Bigourdan more accurately measured the position at 14h 53.55m +12? 05' (1950) so Swift was off in RA and Dec. At Bigourdan's position is U09602 = M+02-38-022 located at 14h 53.5 +12? 04'. Further cementing this identification is Swift's description of a "* nr sf" which matches U09602. The RNGC, CGCG, MCG, PGC and NED identify N5782 = M+02-38-021 = CGCG 076-094 located at 14h 52.6m +11? 54' (1950). This much fainter galaxy may have been chosen by these catalogues as it differs only in RA from Swift's original position, although this ignores Bigourdan's correction and Swift's description. So, the RNGC coordinates should be changed to 14h 54.7m +11? 58' (1975) and the data revised to described U09602 which is a much better match. U09602 is not identified as N5782 in the RC3. Listed in RNGC Corrections #6. See NGCBUGS for more. ************************************************************ NGC 5783 = UGC 09586 = MCG +09-24-050 = CGCG 273-033 = N5785: = PGC 53217 14 53 28.2 +52 04 34 V = 12.8; Size 2.9x1.8; SB = 14.4; PA = 0d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 N-S, 1.0'x0.7', even surface brightness. A mag 14.5 star is at the N edge 20" from the center. Forms a pair with M+09-24-049 = (R)N5788 2.6' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5784 = UGC 09592 = MCG +07-31-006 = CGCG 221-009 = PGC 53265 14 54 16.5 +42 33 29 V = 12.4; Size 1.9x1.8; SB = 13.6 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, round, 45" diameter, high surface brightness, bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N5787 12' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5785 = N5783: = U09586 = MCG +09-24-050 = CGCG 273-033 = PGC 53217 14 53 28.2 +52 04 34 See observing notes for N5783. Uncertain identification. ************************************************************ NGC 5787 = UGC 09599 = MCG +07-31-008 = CGCG 221-013 = I Zw 98 = PGC 53339 14 55 15.5 +42 30 25 V = 13.1; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 12.8 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, 30" diameter, very small bright core. Forms a pair with N5784 12' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5788 = MCG +09-24-049 = CGCG 273-032 = NPM1G +52.0224 = PGC 53189 14 53 16.9 +52 02 39 V = 14.6; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 12.7 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, just visible continuously with averted, low even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is 2.1' W. Located 2.6' SW of N5783. Identified as N5788 in the RNGC, N2000 and DSFG although the identification is uncertain. Discovered by Swift (VI) and described as the south-following of a pair with N5785 (~30 tsec E and 2' S). Assuming N5785 is a duplicate of N5783 (communicated directly to Dreyer), there is no galaxy to the SE matching Swift's description. There is a galaxy M+09-24-049 = CGCG 273-032 = NPM1G +52.0224 to the SW of N5783 (12 tsec W and 2' S) which is identified as N5788 in RNGC. If Swift mixed-up his orientation, then this galaxy is a plausible candidate for N5788 and Corwin takes this position. M+09-24-049 = CGCG 273-032 is not identified as N5788 in CGCG or MCG. Written up in RNGC Corrections #7 where I concluded that N5788 should be listed as not found (Malcolm Thomson concurs), but the RNGC candidate is listed here. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5789 = UGC 09615 = MCG +05-35-026 = CGCG 164-043 = LGG 388-002 = PGC 53414 14 56 35.7 +30 14 00 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 13.1 13.1": fairly faint, fairly small, very diffuse, irregularly round, weak concentration. Located 21' NW of N5798. ************************************************************ NGC 5790 = UGC 09624 = MCG +01-38-022 = CGCG 048-076 = PGC 53459 14 57 35.9 +08 17 07 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 77d 17.5": faint, small, round, 30" diameter, fairly low even surface brightness except for very small brighter core. The pretty double star h2756 = 9.1/10.1 at 25" is just 3' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5791 = ESO 581-007 = MCG -03-38-035 = LGG 389-002 = PGC 53516 14 58 46.2 -19 16 01 V = 11.7; Size 2.6x1.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 163d 17.5": moderately bright, oval elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, 1.5'x0.7'. Contains a bright core within a faint halo which increases to a quasi-stellar nucleus. Brightest in a group and forms a close pair with IC 1081 2.7' NE. A mag 12 star lies 3' SE. Located 5' NNW of mag 10 SAO 158945. 13": moderately bright, dominated by a bright core surrounded by faint extensions roughly NW-SE. A mag 11 star is 4.7' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 5792 = UGC 09631 = MCG +00-38-012 = CGCG 020-038 = PGC 53499 14 58 22.7 -01 05 24 V = 11.3; Size 6.9x1.7; SB = 13.8; PA = 84d 17.5" (6/12/99): moderately bright, fairly large, broad concentration with a quasi-stellar nucleus at moments with direct vision. A mag 10 star close WNW of the core detracts from viewing. Initially appeared ~2.5'x1.5', but with averted vision, very low surface brightness extensions oriented E-W increase the dimensions to at least 4'x1.5'. The ends of the arms fade into the background so difficult to judge size. 8" (6/30/84): faint, elongated 5:2 ~E-W, very diffuse, even surface brightness. A mag 10 star is atttached at the WNW side of the core 1.1' from center and interferes from viewing. ************************************************************ NGC 5793 = MCG -03-38-038 = PGC 53550 14 59 24.8 -16 41 36 V = 13.2; Size 1.7x0.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 150d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately range, elongated nearly 3:1 NNW-SSE, ~1.5'x0.5'. Contains a small brighter core and a faint stellar nucleus with direct vision. Forms a pair with N5796 5' N. ************************************************************ NGC 5794 = UGC 09610 = MCG +08-27-032 = CGCG 248-027 = PGC 53378 14 55 53.7 +49 43 32 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, weak concentration. First and slightly inferior of three on a line with N5797 5.3' ESE. Located 8' NW of mag 5.6 SAO 45288. ************************************************************ NGC 5795 = UGC 09617 = MCG +08-27-035 = CGCG 248-029 = PGC 53402 14 56 19.5 +49 23 56 V = 13.8; Size 1.6x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 64d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, 0.8'x0.3'. A mag 11 star is at the NNW end 1.5' from center. Located 14' south of mag 5.6 SAO 45288. N5804 lies 20' north. Uncertain identification as Lewis Swift's position is 50' south of this galaxy. ************************************************************ NGC 5796 = MCG -03-38-039 = LGG 390-002 = N5816? = PGC 53549 14 59 24.1 -16 37 26 V = 11.6; Size 2.5x1.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 95d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 E-W, ~2.5'x1.5' (difficult to judge extent of halo). Contains a striking 30" core which increases to a bright stellar nucleus. Forms a nice pair with N5793 5' S. N5815 lies 20' SE and N5817 is 27' N. 13": moderately bright, round, fairly small, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N5793 4.7' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5797 = UGC 09619 = MCG +08-27-036 = CGCG 248-030 = PGC 53408 14 56 24.0 +49 41 46 V = 12.8; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 12.3; PA = 110d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, prominent core. Brightest in a group of four galaxies and second of three on a line with N5794 5.3' WNW and N5804 7.2' ESE. Located 4' N of mag 5.6 SAO 45288. N5795 lies 19' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5798 = UGC 09628 = MCG +05-35-028 = CGCG 164-047 = LGG 388-003 = PGC 53463 14 57 38.0 +29 58 05 V = 13.1; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 42d 13.1": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~SW-NE. A mag 12.5 star is just off the NE end 0.9' from center and a very faint star is involved at the SW end. N5789 lies 21' NW. Possibly slightly mottled with an asymmetric appearance. ************************************************************ NGC 5801 = NPM1G -13.0467 = PGC 53596 15 00 25.9 -13 54 16 V = 14.9; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 13.4 17.5": first of three in a group. Extremely faint, fairly small, possibly elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 0.7'x0.4', very low even surface brightness. Forms a close pair with N5802 1.5' SE. N5803 2.2' NE not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 5802 = NPM1G -13.0469 = PGC 53601 15 00 29.9 -13 55 08 V = 14.7; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 13.7; PA = 90d 17.5": second and brightest of three in a group with N5801 1.5' NW and an anonymous galaxy 5.2' ESE. Very faint, very small, round, small brighter core. A mag 15 star is 1' S. N5803 1.9' NNE not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 5803 = NPM1G -13.0470 = PGC 53609 15 00 34.5 -13 53 40 V = 15.1; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 13.4 17.5" (6/30/00): very faint, extremely small, round, 15" diameter, occasional stellar nucleus. Faintest of a trio situated 2.2' ENE of N5801 and 1.8' NE of N5802. The galaxy is nearly collinear with two mag 13-13.5 stars to the SE [2.6' and 4.0']. 17.5" (7/15/93): not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 5804 = UGC 09627 = MCG +08-27-038 = CGCG 248-032 = PGC 53437 14 57 06.8 +49 40 08 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 E-W, bright core, stellar nucleus. Third of three similar galaxies on a line: forms a close pair with N5805 2.5' SSE with N5797 7' WNW. Located 7.4' ENE of bright mag 5.6 SAO 45288. Incorrect position given in RNGC, DSFG, N2000, U2000. The NGC position is correct but an incorrect position is given in the RNGC, DSFG, N2000, U2000. RC3 has the right position. See Catalogue Corrections, Thomson and NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5805 = MCG +08-27-039 = PGC 53435 14 57 11.6 +49 37 44 V = 15.0; Size 0.4x0.3; SB = 12.6; PA = 140d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, just visible continuously with averted. Located on line between a mag 14 star 1.4' SSE and N5804 2.6' NNW. Last of four in a group. Discovered by Lord Rosse 2.5' SSE of N5804. The sketch and NGC position matches MCG +08-27-039. This is an overlapping double system (not noted as a pair in MCG). The RNGC either makes an incorrect identification or states the wrong position. This galaxy is mentioned in the UGC notes to N5804 but is not identified as N5805 in UGC or MCG. NGC 2000, DSFG and U2000 use the incorrect RNGC identification. See Catalogue Corrections and 1/90 T.P.O. by Malcolm Thomson as well as Corwin's NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5806 = UGC 09645 = MCG +00-38-014 = CGCG 020-041 = LGG 392-001 = PGC 53578 15 00 00.3 +01 53 28 V = 11.7; Size 3.1x1.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 170d 17.5" (5/10/91): moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, 2.2'x1.1', gradually brightens to a small bright core. N5813 lies 21' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5807 = MCG +11-18-016 = CGCG 318-009 = Mrk 832 = PGC 53373 14 55 48.7 +63 54 13 V = 14.2; Size 0.5x0.5 17.5": faint, very small, round, 15" diameter. A mag 12 star is 1.3' NW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5808 = N5819: = U09609 = CGCG 337-023 = PGC 53251 14 54 02.9 +73 07 54 See observing notes for N5819. ************************************************************ NGC 5809 = MCG -02-38-025 = PGC 53624 15 00 52.3 -14 09 55 V = 13.7; Size 1.6x0.7; SB = 13.7; PA = 145d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3 NW-SE, almost even surface brightness, no noticeable core. A mag 13 star is 2.6' E. Located 6.1' ESE of a mag 10 star. The N5801, N5802, N5803 trio is located 15' N. ************************************************************ NGC 5810 = ESO 581-018 = MCG -03-38-046 = PGC 53711 15 02 42.6 -17 52 05 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.0; PA = 31d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.0'x0.7', broad weak concentration. Bracketed by two mag 14/15 stars off the north and south ends [48" and 41" from center, respectively]. ************************************************************ NGC 5811 = MCG +00-38-015 = CGCG 020-043 = LGG 392-002 = PGC 53597 15 00 27.2 +01 37 25 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 13.5; PA = 100d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 4:3 E-W, low even surface brightness. A mag 13 star is 1.8' SW of center. Member of the N5846 group with N5814 12' E and N5813 11' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5812 = MCG -01-38-016 = UGCA 398 = PGC 53630 15 00 55.7 -07 27 26 V = 11.2; Size 2.1x1.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly small, round, 1' diameter to halo, gradually increases to a prominent core containing an almost stellar nucleus. Located 20' WNW of mag 6.4 SAO 140281. Forms a close pair with IC 1084 4.8' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5813 = UGC 09655 = MCG +00-38-016 = CGCG 020-045 = Ho 688a = PGC 53643 15 01 11.2 +01 42 07 V = 10.5; Size 4.2x3.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 145d 17.5": bright, fairly small, slightly elongated 4:3 NW-SE, high surface brightness, increases to a small bright core, substellar nucleus. Located at the exact center of a diamond asterism formed by two mag 12 stars 2.8' W and 2.6' E and two mag 12/13 stars 2.9' N and 3.0' S! Member of the N5846 group with N5814 5' SE. 8": fairly faint, small, round, small bright nucleus. Surrounded by four stars of similar magnitudes! ************************************************************ NGC 5814 = MCG +00-38-017 = CGCG 020-046 = Ho 688b = PGC 53653 15 01 21.1 +01 38 13 V = 13.8; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 55d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, very weakly concentrated but no well-defined core. Forms a pair with N5813 5' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5815 = MCG -03-38-044 = PGC 53600 15 00 29.2 -16 50 02 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.7; PA = 20d 17.5": faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter (only viewed core), weak concentration. A mag 12.5 star lies 1.4' NNE of center. Located 20' SE of N5796. ************************************************************ NGC 5817 = MCG -03-38-041 = NPM1G -15.0520 = PGC 53567 14 59 40.8 -16 10 49 V = 13.4; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.0 17.5" (6/30/00): faint, very small, round, 20"-25" diameter, weak concentration. Occasionally a very faint stellar nucleus was seen with direct vision. Collinear with two stars to the WSW [3.5' and 6'] and a 15th magnitude star close ENE [1.5'] is also on this line. MCG +03-38-042 lies 13' SE (see observation). ************************************************************ NGC 5818 = UGC 09643 = MCG +08-27-046 = CGCG 248-039 = NPM1G +50.0301 = PGC 53530 14 58 58.3 +49 49 17 V = 13.7; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.6; PA = 170d 17.5": faint, small, round, 30" diameter, broad concentration. Located 7' W of mag 8.4 SAO 29374 7' E. N5828 lies 20' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5819 = UGC 09609 = CGCG 337-023 = N5808: = PGC 53251 14 54 02.9 +73 07 54 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.9' diameter, nearly even surface brightness. Located between two mag 11.5 stars 2.0' NW and 2.4' SSE. Discovered by d'Arrest. The NGC position is 0.4 tmin E (only 1.7') of U09609 = CGCG 337-023 (not in MCG). It is very possible that WH discovered this object first (N5808) but his position was poor. Bigourdan corrected the position in the IC 2 notes closer to N5819 but did not state that these objects are identical. If WH is the discoverer then his number N5808 = III 311 should apply. Dreyer questions if N5819 = III 311 = N5808 in the NGC. ************************************************************ NGC 5820 = UGC 09642 = MCG +09-25-001 = CGCG 273-038 = CGCG 274-004 = Arp 136 = Ho 687b = LGG 395-005 = PGC 53511 14 58 39.8 +53 53 09 V = 12.4; Size 1.7x1.1; SB = 12.9 17.5": moderately bright, small, elongated 2:1 E-W, bright core. Forms a pair with N5821 3.7' NE. Located 8' W of the wide double star ADS 9474 = 6.8/7.4 at 40". ************************************************************ NGC 5821 = UGC 09648 = MCG +09-25-002 = CGCG 273-039 = CGCG 274-005 = Ho 687a = LGG 395-006 = PGC 53532 14 59 00.0 +53 55 23 V = 13.5; Size 1.9x0.9; SB = 13.9; PA = 148d 17.5": very faint, diffuse, elongated NW-SE. Two bright stars ADS 9474 = 6.8/7.4 at 40" located 6' SE interfere with viewing. Located 3.7' NE of brighter N5820. ************************************************************ NGC 5822 = Cr 289 = E176-SC009 15 04 21 -54 23.8 Size 40 18" (7/10/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): excellent open cluster at 76x (27 Panoptic). Appears very large, fairly rich, with the main body extended ~WNW-ESE and with dimensions ~40'x25' with roughly 150 stars resolved. The stars are fairly uniform in brightness (many mag 11 and 12) and convincingly arranged in loops and chains surrounded by voids. The outline is quite irregular but well defined by the star chains around the periphery. One chain detaches from the main group near the center and heads south and the outline tapers at the following end. Easy in 10x30 IS binoculars. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): roughly 60 stars mag 9-12 resolved at 63x. Very large, 40' diameter, almost fills the low power field, elongated ~NW-SE. Spread out with no central condensation. Many stars have similar magnitudes. The stars forming the borders are arranged in rows and arcs with many empty gaps inside this outline. There is an extension of stars to the south. ************************************************************ NGC 5823 = Cr 290 = E176-SC011 15 05 31 -55 36.2 V = 7.9; Size 10 18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this is a rich, fairly impressive cluster using the 27 Panoptic (76x) with ~80 stars resolved in a 9'x7' area with many 11-13th magnitude. A number of stars are bunched towards the center. The periphery is well defined by curving sprays of stars roughly forming a heart-shape. Two 10th magnitude stars mark the NW and SW corners of the cluster. Perhaps 100-120 stars are resolved at 228x with a number of stars in pairs, trios, small groups, strings and arcs forming a very pretty cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 5824 = ESO 387-SC001 = N5834: 15 03 58.4 -33 04 04 V = 8.0; Size 6.2 17.5" (6/3/00): moderately bright globular, small, ~2.5' diameter. Contains a sharply concentrated 1' core which is very prominent, surrounded by a symmetric 2.5' halo. No definite resolution at 500x although the halo is mottled and one or two "sparkles" were glimpsed (one at the SE end of halo). 8": small, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 5826 = N5870: = U09725 = MCG +09-25-016 = CGCG 274-017 = PGC 53949 15 06 33.8 +55 28 44 See observing notes for N5870. ************************************************************ NGC 5827 = UGC 09662 = MCG +04-35-024 = CGCG 134-066 = PGC 53676 15 01 53.7 +25 57 51 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 12.8; PA = 135d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 NW-SE, broad concentration, very faint stellar nucleus at moments. A mag 11.5 star is 3.7' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5828 = UGC 09658 = MCG +08-27-051 = CGCG 248-043 = Ho 690a = PGC 53618 15 00 46.1 +49 59 36 V = 13.5; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 11.6; PA = 50d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated WSW-ENE, 0.8'x0.6'. Forms a double system with an anonymous companion just off the S edge (40" S of center). A mag 14 star is 1.3' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 5828B = MCG +08-27-052 = CGCG 248-043nw = Ho 690b = PGC 53619 15 00 45.4 +49 59 56 V = 15.9; Size 0.3x0.2; SB = 12.7 17.5": forms a double system with N5828. Extremely faint and small, round. Visible intermittently with averted vision just off the south edge of N5828" (40" S of center). ************************************************************ NGC 5829 = UGC 09673 = MCG +04-35-027 = CGCG 134-070 = Arp 42 = VV 7 = HCG 73a = PGC 53709 15 02 42.0 +23 20 01 V = 13.4; Size 1.8x1.5; Surf Br = 14.3; PA = 45d 18" (8/4/05): the brightest member in HCG 73 appeared faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3, ~0.6'x0.45', low surface brightness with very little concentration. It's located 1.2' E of a mag 12 star and a mag 14 star lies a similar distance east. Forms a close pair with IC 4526 = HCG 73B 1.3' NW. 17.5" (7/8/94): fairly faint, slightly elongated 4:3 E-W, 1.2'x0.9', very weak concentration, irregular or mottled surface brightness. Located between a mag 11.5 star just off the W edge 1.2' from center and a mag 13.5 star 1.3' ESE of center. This is the brightest member of HCG 73. Stephan's position matches U09673. The RNGC RA is 1.0 tmin too large. ************************************************************ NGC 5830 = UGC 09670 = MCG +08-27-056 = CGCG 248-047 = PGC 53674 15 01 51.0 +47 52 31 V = 14.2; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 170d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 0.7'x0.4', weak concentration. Located 5' SSW of mag 8.4 SAO 45341. ************************************************************ NGC 5831 = UGC 09678 = MCG +00-38-020 = CGCG 020-054 = LGG 393-002 = PGC 53770 15 04 07.0 +01 13 11 V = 11.5; Size 2.0x1.9; SB = 12.9; PA = 55d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 4:3 NW-SE, very bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is 1.5' NNE of center. Member of the N5846 group. ************************************************************ NGC 5832 = UGC 09649 = MCG +12-14-015 = CGCG 337-025 = PGC 53469 14 57 45.3 +71 40 55 V = 12.1; Size 3.7x2.2; SB = 14.2; PA = 45d 17.5": appears as fairly large, irregularly round glow with an uneven surface brightness, at least 2.0' diameter, weak concentration. The halo gradually fades into the background and difficult to pin down a position angle. Collinear with a 1' pair of mag 11/12 stars 7' SSE. Located 15' SW of mag 6.7 SAO 8140. ************************************************************ NGC 5834 = N5824: = E387-SC001 15 03 58.4 -33 04 04 See observing notes for N5824. ************************************************************ NGC 5835 = UGC 09674 = MCG +08-27-057 = CGCG 248-048 = PGC 53699 15 02 25.4 +48 52 40 V = 14.4; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 14.3; PA = 160d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, even surface brightness. A mag 13 star is 1.7' SW and a mag 15 star is at the NW tip 19" from center. IC 4528 lies 16' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5836 = UGC 09664 = MCG +12-14-016 = CGCG 337-026 = VII Zw 576 = PGC 53554 14 59 31.1 +73 53 36 V = 13.9; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.9 17.5": faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 0.7' diameter. A mag 14.5 star is attached at the south end just 20" from center. The galaxy precedes a group of six mag 11/12 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 5837 = UGC 09686 = MCG +02-38-036 = CGCG 076-144 = PGC 53817 15 04 40.6 +12 38 01 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 25d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3 SW-NE, gradually brighter halo, small bright core. A very faint star or companion lies 1.4' NE. Brightest in group with N5851 and N5852 35' NE. On the POSS, there is a very faint and small companion 1.5' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5838 = UGC 09692 = MCG +00-38-022 = CGCG 020-057 = PGC 53862 15 05 26.2 +02 05 58 V = 10.9; Size 4.2x1.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 43d 17.5": bright, large, very elongated 7:2 SW-NE, 3.5'x1.0'. Dominated by a very bright core, stellar nucleus just visible, long fainter extensions. The SW extension heads towards a bright wide double star 6' SW of core (mag 8.3 SAO 120829 and a mag 11 companion at 46"). A mag 14 star is just W of the SW extension 2.3' from the center. Located 38' E of 110 Virginis. ************************************************************ NGC 5839 = UGC 09693 = MCG +00-38-023 = CGCG 020-058 = LGG 392-004 = PGC 53865 15 05 27.5 +01 38 05 V = 12.7; Size 1.3x1.2; SB = 13.0; PA = 35d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, moderate concentration down to a small bright core containing a substellar nucleus. Member of the N5846 group with N5845 10' E. ************************************************************ NGC 5841 = N5848: = MCG +00-39-001 = CGCG 021-001 = PGC 53941 15 06 35.0 +02 00 18 See observing notes for N5848. Discovered by Marth (m286). His position is 1.0 tmin W and 1' S of d'Arrest's N5848. N5841 was not found by Reinmuth (repeated by Carlson and RNGC). Corwin equates N5841 = N5848. ************************************************************ NGC 5842 = MCG +04-36-003 = CGCG 135-005 = PGC 53831 15 04 52.1 +21 04 10 V = 14.3; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.2 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, no concentration. A mag 14 star is 0.9' N of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5843 = ESO 387-004 = MCG -06-33-013 = PGC 53996 15 07 27.8 -36 19 40 V = 12.3; Size 1.9x1.1; SB = 13.0; PA = 70d 17.5": moderately bright and large, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, 1.5'x1.0'. Increases to a 30" core and a quasi-stellar nucleus w/direct vision. A pair of mag 11.5/13 stars to the south are nearly collinear [2.1' and 1.3']. Located 6' ESE of mag 9 SAO 206303 and 15' ESSE of mag 6.3 SAO 206292. ************************************************************ NGC 5844 = PK 317-5.1 = PN G317.1-05.7 = He 2-119 = E099-PN1 15 10 41.0 -64 40 23 V = 12.1; Size 68"x41" 18" (7/10/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): excellent view of this interesting object at 128x with a UHC filter. Using this combination, the planetary appeared moderately bright and large with an irregular shape and surface brightness but elongated WSW-ENE, ~0.9'x0.7'. At 228x, the NE end is brighter and larger and the center seems pinched in particularly on the N side with a small, faint extension or knot on the SW end. Unfiltered at 228x, a fairly close double (B 832 = 9/10.5 at 5") lies 3' NE and a very close, faint double lies 1.3' SE of center. Located 3° ENE of mag 3.2 Alpha Circini. 18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this fairly bright, moderately large planetary was quite interesting at 171x and a UHC filter. It was elongated 3:2 E-W, ~55"x40". It appeared brighter on the following end with an indentation or notch on the north side giving the impression of a bipolar structure. Set in a rich Triangulum Australe star field 3' SW of a mag 9 double star (9/10.5 at 6"). Also a mag 10.5 star lies 2.5' E. This object is listed in the PK and ESO-Strausberg catalogues as He 2-119 instead of N5844 although John Herschel's position (from two observations) matches this planetary. Also, it was listed as an unverified southern object in the RNGC and probably from this error it was not included in Sky Atlas 2000.0, Sky Catalogue 2000.0 or the first edition of the Uranometria 2000! This object is listed in the PK and ESO-Strausberg catalogues as He 2-119. The NGC position is a perfect match with this planetary although the identification and was only made recently (read in WSQJ). Listed as an unverified southern object in the RNGC and not included in Sky Atlas 2000.0 and Sky Catalogue 2000.0 and Uranometria 2000.0! Described by D.S. as "Three very faint nebulae only" in the IC 2 notes although JH had 2 observations of pB. Listed as a planetary in ESO. Jenni Kay (12.5" f/5): 105X: Obvious — relatively faint, large, round hazy glow. Positive response to the UHC filter. 150X: Impressive – relatively bright, elongated E-W, 50" x 40" in size, smooth glow throughout. There is a neat double star (B 832) 3.0' to the NE, an unequal pair of 9/11 mag. showing colours of golden yellow + mauve, with a separation of 4.8". David Frew: NGC 5844 is a relatively unknown object that hides in many catalogues under the designation Henize 2-119, yet is visible through a 20 cm telescope in good conditions, appearing as a fairly faint oval patch of haze about 70´´ x 50´´ in size with no visible central star. Most commercial nebula filters (except the H-Beta filter) give definite improvement on this object. ************************************************************ NGC 5845 = UGC 09700 = MCG +00-38-024 = CGCG 020-059 = LGG 392-006 = PGC 53901 15 06 00.8 +01 38 01 V = 12.5; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 11.5; PA = 150d 17.5": fairly faint, extremely small, round, very small very bright core, extremely compact, about 20" diameter. Appears like the bright nucleus of a galaxy without a halo. Member of the N5846 group with N5846 8' ESE and N5839 10' W. ************************************************************ NGC 5846 = UGC 09706 = MCG +00-38-025 = CGCG 020-061 = Ho 694a = LGG 393-003 = PGC 53932 15 06 29.3 +01 36 25 V = 10.0; Size 4.1x3.8; SB = 13.0 17.5": bright, moderately large, oval 3:2 NNW-SSE, 3'x2', evenly concentrated as halo brightens down to a small bright core but no nucleus, fainter halo. Forms a contact pair with N5846A (appears as a mag 13.5 "star") embedded in the southern portion of halo 40" from the center! Brightest in a group with N5850 10' ESE and N5845 8' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5846A = MCG +00-38-026 = CGCG 020-061sw = Ho 694b = PGC 53930 15 06 29.2 +01 35 41 V = 12.8; Size 0.4x0.3; SB = 10.6 17.5": faint, stellar. Appears as a 14th mag "star" 0.7' S of the core of N5846 within the halo. ************************************************************ NGC 5847 = MCG +01-38-030 = CGCG 048-120 = PGC 53928 15 06 22.3 +06 22 47 V = 14.1; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 165d 17.5": Picked up at 64x with 31mm Nagler. At 220x, appears very faint, small, round, 25" diameter, low surface brightness. Situated 2.9' NE of a mag 10.4 star. CGCG 48-111 lies 18' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5848 = MCG +00-39-001 = CGCG 021-001 = N5841: = PGC 53941 15 06 35.0 +02 00 18 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 140d 17.5": faint, small, nearly round, 25" diameter, well-defined brighter core. No significant elongation noted (extensions are much fainter on DSS). An easy pair of mag 12.5/13.5 stars lie 6.5' SSE. Located ~25 N of the N5846 group. ************************************************************ NGC 5849 = MCG -02-38-035 = NPM1G -14.0559 = PGC 53962 15 06 50.6 -14 34 19 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 30d 17.5": very faint, small, round, low surface brightness. Several fairly bright stars in the field detract from viewing including mag 8 stars SAO 159033 5' S, SAO 159035 10' SE, SAO 159040 17' E and mag 9 SAO 159032 5' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5850 = UGC 09715 = MCG +00-39-002 = CGCG 021-006 = PGC 53979 15 07 07.8 +01 32 47 V = 10.8; Size 4.3x3.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, slightly elongated. Unusual appearance as the large bright core dominates the galaxy but there are very faint larger extensions (either a bar or arms) very elongated 3:1 WNW-ESE clearly seen with averted. There is a very large difference between the surface brightness of the core and these extensions! Two mag 12 stars lie 2' N. A mag 11 star 5.5' NW is midway between N5850 and N5846 which lies 10' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5851 = UGC 09714 = MCG +02-38-044 = CGCG 077-008 = Ho 697a = PGC 53965 15 06 53.4 +12 51 32 V = 14.0; Size 1.0x0.3; SB = 12.6; PA = 43d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE. A mag 10 star is 3.1' NW. Forms a close pair with N5852 1.0' SE within the N5837 group. ************************************************************ NGC 5852 = MCG +02-38-045 = CGCG 077-010 = Ho 697b = NPM1G +13.0396 = PGC 53974 15 06 56.4 +12 50 48 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, small bright core. Forms a very close pair with N5851 1.0' NW. Member of the N5837 group. ************************************************************ NGC 5853 = UGC 09707 = MCG +07-31-030 = CGCG 221-027 = PGC 53894 15 05 53.3 +39 31 20 V = 13.7; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 13.8; PA = 150d 17.5": faint, small, round, 40" diameter, broad weak concentration, very faint stellar nucleus with direct vision. ************************************************************ NGC 5854 = UGC 09726 = MCG +01-39-001 = CGCG 049-009 = LGG 393-005 = PGC 54013 15 07 47.6 +02 34 06 V = 11.9; Size 2.8x0.8; SB = 12.6; PA = 55d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE, very bright core, stellar nucleus at moments. A mag 12 star lies 1.8' ESE of center. Located 5.1' ESE of a mag 9 star. Member of the N5846 group. ************************************************************ NGC 5855 = CGCG 049-010 = NPM1G +04.0455 = PGC 54014 15 07 49.0 +03 59 03 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.6 17.5": very faint, small, round, 25" diameter, very weak concentration to an occasional stellar nucleus. A wide pair of mag 12/13 at 36" separation lies 1.7' NE. Located 8' NW of mag 7.7 SAO 120858. ************************************************************ NGC 5857 = UGC 09724 = MCG +03-39-004 = CGCG 106-005 = LGG 394-002 = PGC 53995 15 07 27.5 +19 35 58 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x0.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 137d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, bright core. Forms a striking close duo with N5859 2.1' ESE with identical position angles. ************************************************************ NGC 5858 = MCG -02-39-002 = PGC 54075 15 08 49.1 -11 12 29 V = 12.8; Size 1.4x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 135d 13.1": fairly bright, very small, small bright nucleus. N5861 lies 9.5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5859 = UGC 09728 = MCG +03-39-005 = CGCG 106-007 = LGG 394-003 = PGC 54001 15 07 34.8 +19 34 58 V = 12.4; Size 2.9x0.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 136d 17.5": moderately bright and large, very elongated 7:2 NW-SE, brighter along the major axis. Larger and brighter though similar position angle to companion N5857 2.1' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5860 = UGC 09717 = MCG +07-31-033 = CGCG 221-028 = Mrk 480 = I Zw 102 = PGC 53939 15 06 33.6 +42 38 28 V = 13.4; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.5 17.5": faint, small, round, 30" diameter, small bright core. A mag 14 star is 1.1' NNE. Follows an arc of three mag 13 stars aligned NW-SE; the closest star of the three is 2.2' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5861 = MCG -02-39-003 = PGC 54097 15 09 16.0 -11 19 20 V = 11.6; Size 3.0x1.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 150d 13.1": fairly large, very diffuse, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, fairly low even surface brightness. Located 2.5' NNE of a mag 10.5 star. Forms a pair with N5858 9.5' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5862 = CGCG 274-015 = NPM1G +55.0221 = PGC 53900 15 06 03.2 +55 34 26 V = 14.6; Size 0.3x0.3 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, at visual threshold with averted. Located 7' SE of mag 7.6 SAO 29401. N5866 (M102) lies 13' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 5863 = ESO 581-022 = MCG -03-39-001 = NPM1G -18.0484 = PGC 54160 15 10 48.3 -18 25 52 V = 12.8; Size 1.4x1.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 21d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 4:3, 0.7'x0.5', weak even concentration, small bright core, faint stellar nucleus flickers with direct vision. Situated between a mag 13.5 star 2' E and a mag 14.5 star 2' W. ************************************************************ NGC 5864 = UGC 09740 = MCG +01-39-002 = CGCG 049-015 = LGG 393-006 = PGC 54111 15 09 33.6 +03 03 11 V = 11.8; Size 2.8x0.9; SB = 12.6; PA = 68d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 3:1 WSW-ENE, 2.0'x0.6, small bright core. A mag 14 star is 30" ESE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5865 = N5868 = U09743 = MCG +00-39-007 = CGCG 021-023 = NPM1G +00.0485 = PGC 54118 15 09 49.1 +00 31 47 See observing notes for N5868. The galaxy described as N5865 in the RNGC is actually N5869. Discovered by WH (II 684). Observed in the same sweep as II 545 = N5869. It is likely that II 684 refers to d'Arrest's N5868 although both objects were probably accidently given identical descriptions (pB) by H. See Dreyer's Scientific Papers of WH, 1912. If N5865 is a duplicate of N5868, then WH's number could apply by historical precedence. See NGCBUGS. The data for N5865 in RNGC applies to N5869 and the U2000 labels N5869 as N5865. The UGC entry (U09742) for N5865 = N5869 should read N5869. ************************************************************ NGC 5866 = UGC 09723 = MCG +09-25-017 = CGCG 274-016 = LGG 396-001 = PGC 53933 15 06 29.3 +55 45 49 V = 9.9; Size 4.7x1.9; SB = 12.2; PA = 128d 17.5": very bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 3.0'x1.5', bulging bright core. This galaxy has a high surface brightness and a mottled surface. Just a hint of the razor-thin dust lane prominent on photographs is visible. A mag 11.5 star is at the NW end 1.6' from the center and a slightly fainter mag 12 star is 1.5' SW. Located 10' NE of mag 7.5 SAO 29401. 13": very bright, impressive, large bright core, two stars off the NW and SW edges. A mag 7 star is 10' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5868 = UGC 09743 = MCG +00-39-007 = CGCG 021-023 = NPM1G +00.0485 = N5865 = PGC 54118 15 09 49.1 +00 31 47 V = 13.4; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 66d 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 11 star lies 4.0' ENE. Forms a pair with N5869 3.6' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5869 = UGC 09742 = MCG +00-39-006 = CGCG 021-022 = Ho 699a = LGG 393-008 = PGC 54119 15 09 49.4 +00 28 12 V = 11.9; Size 2.3x1.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 125d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, very faint halo elongated 4:3 NW-SE, very bright core, stellar nucleus. Brighter and larger of pair with N5865 3.6' N. This galaxy is incorrectly identified as N5865 in the RNGC. Pair w/N5868. RNGC equates N5868 with N5869 but the NGC positions indicate that N5868 = N5865. The data for this galaxy is listed under N5865 in the RNGC. Since this galaxy is the brighter of the pair and JH only saw one object, this must be h1908 = N5869. MCG and Engelhardt identify this galaxy as N5865. ************************************************************ NGC 5870 = UGC 09725 = MCG +09-25-016 = CGCG 274-017 = N5826 = PGC 53949 15 06 33.8 +55 28 44 V = 13.9; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.9; PA = 25d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, roundish, 30" diameter. A mag 12 star follows by 1' (which has a similar companion 2' N). Located 18' S of N5866. ************************************************************ NGC 5872 = MCG -02-39-005 = NPM1G -11.0427 = PGC 54169 15 10 55.6 -11 28 49 V = 13.7; Size 1.4x0.8; SB = 13.7; PA = 5d 13.1": faint, very small, possibly slightly elongated. A mag 14 star is superimposed 29" E of center. Located 7' W of mag 7.9 SAO 159077. The N5858/N5861 pair is roughly 30' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5873 = PK 331+16.1 = E328-PN34 = PN G331.3+16.8 15 12 50.6 -38 07 33 V = 11.2; Size 8"x6" 13.1": appears stellar at 79x and quite prominent with an OIII filter. Barely non-stellar disc seen at 166x. Forms a near equilateral triangle with fainter mag 12 stars 1.8' W and 2.1' S. Estimate mag V = 11.5. ************************************************************ NGC 5874 = UGC 09736 = MCG +09-25-024 = CGCG 274-020 = LGG 395- 001 = PGC 54018 15 07 51.8 +54 45 10 V = 12.4; Size 2.3x1.6; SB = 13.7; PA = 53d 17.5": faint, fairly large, diffuse, slightly elongated SW-NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5875 = UGC 09745 = MCG +09-25-027 = CGCG 274-027 = PGC 54095 15 09 13.1 +52 31 43 V = 12.4; Size 2.5x1.2; SB = 13.5; PA = 145d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated NW-SE, brighter core. Forms a pair with much fainter CGCG 274-026 5.6' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5876 = UGC 09747 = MCG +09-25-028 = CGCG 274-028 = LGG 395-002 = PGC 54110 15 09 31.6 +54 30 23 V = 12.7; Size 2.4x1.2; SB = 13.7; PA = 50d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 5878 = MCG -02-39-006 = UGCA 403 = PGC 54364 15 13 45.7 -14 16 10 V = 11.5; Size 3.5x1.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 0d 13.1": fairly bright, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, small bright nucleus, much fainter extensions. A mag 15 star is at the SSE edge 0.9' from center. Forms a pair with M-02-39-009 8' SE. Located 8.8' SW of mag 7.0 SAO 159117. 8": fairly faint, elongated N-S. A mag 7 star is in the field to the E. ************************************************************ NGC 5879 = UGC 09753 = MCG +10-22-001 = CGCG 297-004 = LGG 396-002 = PGC 54117 15 09 47.0 +57 00 05 V = 11.6; Size 4.2x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, very elongated 3:1 in PA 0?, 3.0'x1.0'. Contains a prominent elongated core with a faint stellar nucleus. The fainter elongated halo also extends the minor axis. A mag 14 star is at the west edge 0.7' from the center. Located 7.5' SE of mag 7.2 SAO 29427. 8": faint, very elongated N-S, thin, small bright nucleus. A mag 7 star is 7' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 5880 = MCG -02-39-012 = NPM1G -14.0561 = PGC 54427 15 15 01.1 -14 34 44 V = 14.5; Size 0.7x0.6; SB = 13.4 17.5": very faint, very small, round, even surface brightness. A mag 11 star is 2.1' NNW. Forms a pair with N5883 3.5' SE. Discovered by Leavenworth (I). His rough position is 1.0 tmin W and 3' N of M- 02-39-012. RNGC misidentifies N5880 with a very low surface brightness spiral galaxy close SW of N5880. M-02-39-012 is misidentified in MCG as N5883. I (incorrectly) concluded this object was nonexistent in RNGC Corrections #2. ************************************************************ NGC 5881 = UGC 09729 = MCG +11-18-025 = CGCG 318-014 = IC 1100 = PGC 54150 15 06 20.7 +62 58 52 V = 13.3; Size 0.8x0.7; PA = 60d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 WSW-ENE, 40"x30", weak concentration. Bracketed by a mag 13 star 52" SW of center and a mag 12 star 1.8' NNE. NGC identification uncertain (poor position from WH) and this galaxy is identified as IC 1100 (from Swift) in UGC, MCG, CGCG and RC3. Discovered by WH (II 818). In Scientific Papers of WH, Dreyer notes that the listed RA in GC and NGC was 2 tmin too large. Because of this error, Bigourdan and d'Arrest could not locate N5881. Dreyer's correction places N5881 at roughly 15 07.2 +62? 56.5' (2000). Less than 1 tmin further W is IC 1100 (discovered by Swift) at GSC position 15 06 20.8 +62 58 52 (J2000) which is the only reasonably bright galaxy in the vicinity. The RNGC misidentifies N5881 = U09764 but this is clearly erroneous as U09764 is located at 15 09.8 +65d 05' (1950), over two degrees from the NGC position. N5881 is identified as IC 1100 in UGC, MCG, CGCG and RC3. I wrote up the solution in RNGC Corrections #6 and it is discussed in NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5882 = PK 327+10.1 = E274-PN7 = PN G327.8+10.0 = IC 1108 15 16 49.9 -45 38 58 V = 9.5; Size 16"x15" 18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x and UHC filter, this small planetary appeared as a very bright (V = 9.5), high surface brightness round disc, ~12" diameter with a bluish color. The surface brightness is very high. At 228x there is an impression of a thin outer shell increasing the size to ~16" diameter. Observation from Magellan Observatory in Australia. 13": very small round disc visible at 80x, estimate V = 10.0. Good contrast gain with an OIII filter. A prominent small disc visible at 166x with a mag 12 star 4.4' NE. Located 10.8' WNW of mag 7.4 SAO 225623. Very far south for viewing from Northern California! ************************************************************ NGC 5883 = MCG -02-39-014 = NPM1G -14.0562 = PGC 54439 15 15 10.1 -14 37 01 V = 14.0; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 120d 17.5": faint, small, round, very small bright core. This is the brighter of a pair with N5880 3.5' NW. Mag 8.4 SAO 159132 is 10' SE near the edge of the 220x field. ************************************************************ NGC 5885 = MCG -02-39-013 = PGC 54429 15 15 04.1 -10 05 08 V = 11.8; Size 3.5x3.1; SB = 14.2; PA = 65d 13.1": very faint, round, diffuse with a low, even surface brightness. Mag 9 SAO 140412 is just off the NE edge 1.7' from center and greatly detracts from viewing. ************************************************************ NGC 5886 = CGCG 221-036 = PGC 54298 15 12 45.4 +41 14 01 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 85d 17.5": first of three in the N5888 group. Faint, very small, round, stellar nucleus, 0.4' diameter. A mag 15.5 star is at the N tip 14" from the center. Situated almost midway between a mag 12 star 1.9' WNW and a 13th mag star 1.3' SE. Located 2.9' WNW of mag 8.7 SAO 45437. Forms a pair with N5888 4.6' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5887 = UGC 09779 = MCG +00-39-012 = CGCG 021-056 = NPM1G +01.0445 = PGC 54416 15 14 43.9 +01 09 15 V = 13.4; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 160d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, 0.8' diameter, slightly brighter core. A mag 14.5-15 star is 1.4' NNE of center. A wide pair of mag 13 stars at 36" separation is 3' SE. Located 7.4' SSW of mag 8.6 SAO 120913. ************************************************************ NGC 5888 = UGC 09771 = MCG +07-31-038 = CGCG 221-037 = PGC 54316 15 13 07.3 +41 15 53 V = 13.4; Size 1.3x0.8; SB = 13.3; PA = 158d 17.5": second and brightest of three with N5886 4.6' SW and N5889 4.2' NNE. Fairly faint, elongated 5:3 NNW-SSE, weak concentration. A mag 12 star is 1.5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5889 = PGC 54317 15 13 15.7 +41 19 41 V = 14.7; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 13.4; PA = 40d 17.5": extremely faint, small, appears very elongated SSW-NNE but difficult to determine due to faintness and only visible for moments using averted. Collinear with N5888 4.1' SSW and mag 8.7 SAO 45437 7.5' SSW. Discovered by Lord Rosse. The RNGC position or identification is incorrect (given the same declination as N5888). RC3(V) and DSFG dimensions are larger than given in RC3 and Corwin says the original RC3 data was incorrect and probably a duplicate for N5888 hence the type and size is probably incorrect although the position was changed. My dimensions are from RC2. This galaxy is not listed in CGCG, UGC, MCG. It's mentioned in UGC notes to N5888 but not identified as N5889. ************************************************************ NGC 5890 = MCG -03-39-004 = NPM1G -17.0406 = PGC 54602 15 17 51.1 -17 35 21 V = 12.6; Size 1.5x1.0; SB = 12.9; PA = 80d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 ~E-W, weak concentration to a brighter core which appears offset from the geometric center. A mag 14.5 star is just off the NE edge [43" from center]. ************************************************************ NGC 5891 = MCG -02-39-015 = PGC 54491 15 16 13.4 -11 29 39 V = 14.2; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 150d 17.5": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, 40"x30", low even surface brightness. Three faint stars cradle the galaxy around the SE end [1.1- 1.5' from center]. ************************************************************ NGC 5892 = MCG -02-39-007 = Fath 703 = NPM1G -15.0523 = PGC 54365 15 13 48.2 -15 27 50 V = 11.7; Size 3.5x2.8; SB = 14.0; PA = 105d 17.5": very faint but fairly large, round, 2.5' diameter. Very low but uneven surface brightness (weak irregular concentration) with no distinct borders. Located just NW of a group of five mag 13.5-14.5 stars forming a parallelogram asterism (the southern base consists of three collinear stars); the closest mag 13.5 star is just off the ESE edge 1.3' from center. NGC identification is very uncertain. ************************************************************ NGC 5893 = UGC 09774 = MCG +07-31-042 = CGCG 221-041 = Ho 701b = PGC 54351 15 13 34.2 +41 57 32 V = 13.2; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.4; PA = 45d 17.5" (7/12/99): faint, fairly small, round, ~1.0' diameter. Weak even concentration to the center but no core or nucleus. Situated within a string of mag 13-13.5 stars oriented NW-SE. The very faint pair N5895/96 lies 4' NE. 17.5" (5/2/92): faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3 SW-NE, even surface brightness. In a line with a string of four mag 13 stars oriented NW-SE; the closest stars are 1.9' NW and 1.8' SE. In a trio with N5895 4.2' NE and N5896 5.0' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5894 = UGC 09768 = MCG +10-22-004 = CGCG 297-006 = PGC 54234 15 11 41.0 +59 48 32 V = 12.9; Size 3.0x0.4; SB = 13.0; PA = 13d 17.5": fairly faint, edge-on 5:1 SSW-NNE, small brighter core, thin extensions. Located 5.7' SE of a mag 10.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 5895 = MCG +07-31-043 = CGCG 221-042a = Ho 701a = PGC 54366 15 13 50.0 +42 00 29 V = 15.5; Size 0.9x0.2; SB = 13.5; PA = 20d 17.5" (6/30/00): very faint, small, slightly elongated, ~25" diameter, no concentration. A mag 13.5 star is 1.1' E. Forms a pair with difficult N5896. Located 4.2' NE of N5893. 17.5" (7/12/99): extremely faint, very small, round, 15" diameter. Apparently I only viewed the center of this elongated galaxy through thin clouds. Located 1' W of a mag 14 star. At moments I suspected a marginal glow close N which might have been N5896. Located 11' SSE of mag 6 SAO 45445. 17.5" (5/2/92): extremely faint, small, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE. A mag 14 star is 1.1' E of center. Forms a pair with N5893 4.2' SW. N5896 is 1.0' N (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 5896 = MCG +07-31-044 = CGCG 221-042b = NPM1G +42.0408 = Ho 701c = PGC 54367 15 13 50.6 +42 01 27 V = 15.3; Size 0.2x0.2; SB = 11.7 17.5" (6/30/00): at 280x seen as an extremely small, faint glow, ?10" diameter. Visible with averted vision ~50% of the time just 1' N of N5895. 17.5" (7/12/99): this galaxy forms a double system with N5895 and was only suspected for moments 1' N and 1.3' NW of the mag 14 star just W of N5895). The observation was only marginal and probably viewed through thin clouds. 17.5" (5/2/92): Not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 5897 = ESO 582-SC2 15 17 24.3 -21 00 36 V = 8.6; Size 12.6 17.5" (6/3/00): large, loose, globular, ~10' in diameter with only a weak concentration and no core. At 280x, 60-70 stars are resolved in good moments of seeing and many appear to be arranged in strings (two on the east side of the halo) emanating from the central region. The extent of the halo is ill-defined. 17.5": this is a low surface brightness globular of 10' diameter with little concentration. Roughly circular although the outline is irregular. Well resolved into 50 stars at 286x over haze although NGC 5897 is too large for a good view at high power. About 5' NNE of center is a string of three mag 11.5, 12 and 14 stars with a total length of 1.4'. 13": about two dozen faint stars resolved over irregular haze. 8": fairly faint, very diffuse, no resolution. ************************************************************ NGC 5898 = ESO 514-002 = MCG -04-36-006 = UGCA 404 = LGG 398-001 = PGC 54625 15 18 13.6 -24 05 53 V = 11.4; Size 2.2x2.0; SB = 13.0 18" (6/17/04): moderately bright, moderately large, 1.2'x1.0', sharply concentrated with an intense 20" core. Forms a similar close pair with N5903 5.5' ENE. 13.1" (7/6/83): moderately bright, small, round, gradually increases to a small bright nucleus. Forms a close pair with similar N5903 5.5' ENE. 8" (7/6/83): faint, small, round. ************************************************************ NGC 5899 = UGC 09789 = MCG +07-31-045 = CGCG 221-043 = PGC 54428 15 15 03.2 +42 02 58 V = 11.7; Size 3.2x1.2; SB = 13.0; PA = 18d 17.5" (7/12/99): moderately bright, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, ~2.5'x0.8'. Gradually increases to a bright, elongated core. Embedded in the core is a brighter quasi-stellar nucleus. Follows a string of three stars including a mag 10.5 star 3.3' NW and two mag 12/14 stars. Just off the edge of the field is mag 6 SAO 45445 situated 12' NW. Brightest in a group with N5893 and N5895/96. 17.5" (5/2/92): brightest in a group with N5900 10' N, N5893 17' WSW and N5895/N5896 12' WSW. Fairly bright, moderately large, very elongated 3:1 SSW- NNE, 3.0'x1.0', small bright core. A knot or faint star is embedded in the southern extension. Forms the E vertex of a triangle with a mag 10 star 3.4' NW and a mag 11.5 star 3.8' W. Located 12' SE of mag 6.1 SAO 45445 at the edge of the 220x field. ************************************************************ NGC 5900 = UGC 09790 = MCG +07-31-046 = CGCG 221-044 = Ho 702a = PGC 54431 15 15 05.0 +42 12 34 V = 14.0; Size 1.7x0.5; SB = 13.7; PA = 131d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, weak concentration. Located 9.7' N of N5899 and 10.3' ENE of mag 6.1 SAO 45445. ************************************************************ NGC 5902 = MCG +08-28-011 = CGCG 274-035 = PGC 54394 15 14 22.2 +50 19 49 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, round, small, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 5903 = ESO 514-004 = MCG -04-36-008 = UGCA 405 = PGC 54646 15 18 36.5 -24 04 07 V = 11.2; Size 2.7x2.1; SB = 13.1; PA = 165d 18" (6/17/04): moderately bright, moderately large, 1.2'x1.0', well-concentrated with a bright 20" core. Slightly fainter than N5898 5.5' SW. 13.1" (7/6/83): moderately bright, small, round. Appears similar to N5898 5.5' SW but slightly larger. 8" (7/6/83): very faint, round, nice pair with N5898. ************************************************************ NGC 5904 = M5 15 18 33.7 +02 04 58 V = 5.7; Size 17.4 17.5": very bright, very large, extremely dense, edge-to-edge resolution of several hundred stars across 22' field (not possible to count), many stars arranged in arcs and streamers. Strong even concentration to a large very bright core. Third best globular cluster from northern California (5th brightest integrated magnitude) and can be glimpsed naked-eye in dark skies. Located 22' NW of 5 Serpentis (?1930 = 5.2/10.2 at 11"). 13": spectacular resolution of several hundred stars from outer halo to core, rows of long streamers. 8": very high resolution of large, intense outer halo, many stars at edge of small core. ************************************************************ NGC 5905 = UGC 09797 = MCG +09-25-038 = CGCG 274-036 = LGG 395-003 = PGC 54445 15 15 23.3 +55 31 02 V = 11.7; Size 4.0x2.6; SB = 14.1; PA = 135d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, bright core, elongated 3:2 NW-SE. A mag 14 star lies 1.6' E of center. N5908 lies 12' SE. 13": fairly faint, moderately large, slightly elongated ~N-S, diffuse halo increases to brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 5907 = UGC 09801 = MCG +09-25-040 = CGCG 274-038 = CGCG 297-010 = Ho 704a = FGC 1875 = LGG 396-003 = N5906 = PGC 54470 15 15 53.3 +56 19 44 V = 10.3; Size 12.6x1.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 155d 17.5": fairly bright, extremely large edge-on 9:1 NNW-SSE, extends to roughly 13'x1.5'. Contains a bright core with an almost stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star lies 1.1' W of center. 13": very large, very elongated, narrow streak, bright core, faint star is W of the core. ************************************************************ NGC 5908 = UGC 09805 = MCG +09-25-041 = CGCG 274-039 = LGG 395-004 = PGC 54522 15 16 43.4 +55 24 34 V = 11.8; Size 3.2x1.2; SB = 13.2; PA = 154d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, very elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 2.5'x1', weak concentration. A mag 11 star lies 3.4' NW of center on a line parallel with the major axis. Forms an interesting pair with N5905 12' NW. 13": fairly bright, fairly small, edge-on, brighter along major axis. Forms a pair with N5905. ************************************************************ NGC 5909 = UGC 09778 = MCG +13-11-010 = CGCG 354-021 = Ho 703b = NPM1G +75.0113 = PGC 54223 15 11 28.1 +75 23 02 V = 13.7; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 12.9; PA = 52d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE. A mag 13.5 star is 1.3' W of center. Forms a very close pair with N5912 48" E of center. Discovered by WH (III 943). The NGC position matches U09778. The declination in the UGC, CGCG, RNGC, U2000 is 14' too far south!. See CGCG Corrections, Thomson. GSC position 15 11 28.1 +75 23 02. ************************************************************ NGC 5910 = MCG +04-36-035 = CGCG 135-045 = HCG 74a = VV 139a = PGC 54689 15 19 24.7 +20 53 46 V = 13.6; Size 0.7x0.7; Surf Br = 12.9 18" (8/4/05): at first glace this appeared to be a fairly faint, fairly small glow, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 0.6'x0.3', with a knotty appearance and brighter on the north end. With careful viewing at 225x, this glow was resolved into two nearly tangent knots. The larger and much brighter glow at the north end was HCG 74A and appeared fairly faint, small, round, 25" diameter. Barely off the SSW end was a nearly stellar knot, HCG 74B. A close pair of mag 14-14.5 stars that are collinear with the galaxy is just 1.3' west and two mag 11 stars to the north are also collinear with the galaxy. HCG 75 lies just 35' NE! 17.5" (7/8/94): brightest member of HCG 74. Fairly faint, small, round, 30" diameter, weak concentration. Observation confused by companion (HCG 74B) attached at the SSW end 20" between centers which pops into view with averted vision and looks like a knot at the edge. A faint mag 14/14 double star close west is collinear and a mag 13 star is 3' WSW. UGC 9813 lies 8.0' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5911 = MCG +01-39-019 = CGCG 049-133 = NPM1G +03.0475 = PGC 54731 15 20 18.2 +03 31 06 V = 13.7; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.8 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 40" diameter, moderate even concentration to a small bright core, occasional stellar nucleus. Four stars in an elongated kite asterism follow by about 3'. Forms a close pair with an extremely faint companion CGCG 049-134 1.5' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5912 = MCG +13-11-011 = CGCG 354-022 = Ho 703a = PGC 54237 15 11 41.3 +75 23 05 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.8 17.5": slightly brighter of pair with N5909 just 48" W. Fairly faint, fairly small, round, 45" diameter, bright core. Discovered by WH (III 944). NGC position is just 1.4' too far south but CGCG, RNGC, RC3 and U2000 place N5912 = M+13-11-011 14' too far south! See CGCG Corrections, Thomson. GSC position 15 11 41.2 +75 23 05. ************************************************************ NGC 5913 = UGC 09818 = MCG +00-39-021 = CGCG 021-079 = PGC 54761 15 20 55.4 -02 34 40 V = 13.2; Size 1.6x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 168d 17.5": faint, moderately large, low irregular surface brightness. Poorly defined edge makes shape difficult to clearly determine but appears elongated 4:3 roughly N-S. Halo increases with averted to 1.4'x1.1'. A mag 14 star is 1.7' E of center. Located 10' SSE of mag 6.4 SAO 140473. ************************************************************ NGC 5914 = MCG +07-31-055 = CGCG 221-051 = CGCG 221-001 = Ho 706a = PGC 57792 15 18 43.7 +41 51 56 V = 14.3; Size 0.8x0.4; SB = 12.9; PA = 165d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 0.5'x0.3', very small bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 11' NNW of mag 7.9 SAO 45483. This is a double system listed as N5914A/B in (R)NGC and MCG. ************************************************************ NGC 5915 = MCG -02-39-019 = UGCA 407 = PGC 54816 15 21 33.2 -13 05 32 V = 12.3; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 13.0 18" (6/17/04): moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 4:3 NW-SE. Contains a bright, sharply concentrated, 20" core. A faint star is embedded on the south side of the halo (34" from center). Brightest in a trio with N5916 4.5' SSE and N5916A. 17.5" (5/30/92): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.7', brighter along the major axis but halo appears rounder. A mag 15 star is at the south edge 33" from center and a mag 12.5 star is 2.1' NE. Forms a pair with N5916 4.5' SSE. 13": fairly faint, small, fairly compact, round, slightly brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 5916 = MCG -02-39-020 = PGC 54825 15 21 37.9 -13 10 09 V = 13.1; Size 2.8x0.9; SB = 13.9; PA = 15d 18" (6/17/04): fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 1.3'x0.6'. Broad concentration to a slightly brighter irregularly round 25" core. The outer halo has a pretty low surface brightness. In a trio with slightly brighter N5915 4.7' WNW and much fainter N5916A. 17.5" (5/30/92): very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, low even surface brightness. The major axis is elongated at a right angle to N5915 located 4.5' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5916A = MCG -02-39-018 = PGC 54779 15 21 13.8 -13 06 02 V = 14.0; Size 1.2x0.4; SB = 13.0; PA = 146d 18" (6/17/04): very faint, very elongated 3:1 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.3', low even surface brightness. The view is hampered by a mag 12 tar on the NW edge of the galaxy! Faintest of a physical triplet just 4.7' W of N5915 and 7' NW of N5916. ************************************************************ NGC 5917 = MCG -01-39-002 = Arp 254 = PGC 54809 15 21 32.6 -07 22 39 V = 13.7; Size 1.8x1.0; SB = 14.2; PA = 70d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, brighter along the major axis. A mag 15 star is just off the SW edge. Forms a pair with M-01- 39-003 4.2' S. Located 4' NNE of a mag 10 star. ************************************************************ NGC 5918 = UGC 09817 = MCG +08-28-017 = CGCG 249-016 = PGC 54690 15 19 25.3 +45 52 48 V = 13.2; Size 1.9x0.8; SB = 13.5; PA = 85d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 E-W,1.4'x0.7', weak concentration. A nice unequal double star (mag 10.5/13) at 16" separation is 2.8' SSW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5919 = MCG +01-39-020 = CGCG 049-142/144 = NPM1G +07.0380 = PGC 54826 15 21 36.9 +07 43 10 Size 0.3x0.3 17.5" (7/9/94): extremely faint, small, round, 0.3' diameter, very low even surface brightness. Requires averted vision to glimpse although appears to "grow" in size close to 1.0' diameter. On continued observation, the galaxy resolves into a second and possibly a third member very close which pop into view momentarily although it is very difficult to view these simultaneously. One of these might be CGCG 049-144 which is 1' ENE of N5919. Forms a group with brighter N5920 4' ESE. The POSS reveals six faint galaxies within 2' of this galaxy! Member of Abell 2063. ************************************************************ NGC 5920 = UGC 09822 = CGCG 049-145 = PGC 54839 15 21 51.8 +07 42 32 V = 13.6; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 13.4 17.5" (7/9/94): very faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter, very low surface brightness with a very slight concentration. Located between a mag 14 star off NW edge 1.1' from center and a mag 15 star just off the SE edge. Two mag 10/11 stars lie 4.5' SSW and 3.3' SSW, respectively. This galaxy is one of the brightest in cluster Abell 2063 with N5919 system 3' W. ************************************************************ NGC 5921 = UGC 09824 = MCG +01-39-021 = CGCG 049-146 = PGC 54849 15 21 56.5 +05 04 14 V = 10.8; Size 4.9x4.0; SB = 13.9; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 3:2 N-S, 2.0'x1.4', small bright core dominates, stellar nucleus. Located 2.9' WNW of a mag 9.5 star. A mag 12 star is just at the SW edge 1.1' from center. This star is at the end of a distinctive arc of four mag 11-12 stars leading to the galaxy on the south side. ************************************************************ NGC 5923 = UGC 09823 = MCG +07-32-001 = CGCG 221-052 = CGCG 222-002 = Ho 707a = NPM1G +41.0398 = PGC 54780 15 21 14.1 +41 43 33 V = 13.1; Size 1.8x1.8; SB = 14.2 17.5": faint, moderately large, round, 1.5' diameter, low surface brightness, broad weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 5924 = MCG +05-36-015 = CGCG 165-043 = PGC 54850 15 22 02.0 +31 13 58 V = 14.5; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 15d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated ~N-S, 0.4'x0.3' (outer arms not viewed). A mag 14.5 star at the SSE edge confuses the observation as it is similar in brightness to the galaxy. Nearly collinear with three mag 13-14 stars between 4' and 6.5' SE. M+05-36-026 (brightest galaxy in Abell 2067 - Corona Borealis supercluster) lies 25' E. ************************************************************ NGC 5926 = MCG +02-39-026 = CGCG 077-109 = VIII Zw 468 = Ho 708a = Mrk 853 = PGC 54950 15 23 24.9 +12 42 55 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, 0.5' diameter, even concentration to a bright core, fairly high surface brightness. A mag 15 star is 1' ESE. Forms a right angle with a mag 9.5 star 2.5' WNW and a mag 12.5 star 2.2' SSW. Located 17' NE of 17 Serpentis (V = 6.3). ************************************************************ NGC 5927 = ESO 224-SC4 15 28 00.4 -50 40 22 V = 8.0; Size 12.0 18" (7/4/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 128x, this fairly bright globular is fairly large, roundish, ~6' diameter. Broadly concentrated to a 3' core which brightens slightly to the center. Within the halo and scattered just outside the periphery of the ragged halo are two dozen faint stars, though it was difficult to clearly distinguish these outliers from the uniformly rich star field which surrounds the globular. At 228x, at least three dozen mag 14-15.5 stars are resolved and the core is very lively and granulated with the strong impression that it was on the verge of more extensive resolution. A mag 10 star lies 4.5' due south of center with a mag 11 star 3' NW. The halo extends to nearly the line connecting these two stars. Forms a pair with globular N5946 just over a degree following within Norma. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): moderately bright, fairly small, 4' diameter, round, gradually increases to bright core, lively but no resolved. Fainter gc N5946 is 70' E. Viewed at only 14° elevation from Baja. ************************************************************ NGC 5928 = UGC 09847 = MCG +03-39-027 = CGCG 106-042 = PGC 55072 15 26 02.9 +18 04 25 V = 12.2; Size 2.2x1.6; SB = 13.5; PA = 105d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~E-W, small bright core. Located 6.0' SSW of mag 7.8 SAO 101554. Forms a pair with U09841 14' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5929 = UGC 09851 = MCG +07-32-006 = CGCG 222-007w = Arp 90 = I Zw 112 = VV 823 = Ho 710b = NPM1G +41.0399 = LGG 399-004 = PGC 55076 15 26 06.1 +41 40 14 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.3 13.1": faint, very small, round, small bright nucleus. Forms a contact pair with N5930 attached at the NE end 34" between centers. ************************************************************ NGC 5930 = UGC 09852 = MCG +07-32-007 = CGCG 222-007e = Arp 90 = I Zw 112 = VV 823 = Ho 710a = LGG 399-001 = PGC 55080 15 26 07.9 +41 40 34 V = 12.2; Size 1.8x0.7; SB = 12.3; PA = 163d 13.1": fairly faint, slightly elongated, small bright nucleus. N5929 is attached at the SW end with just 34" separation between centers. 8": faint, small, diffuse, elongated SW-NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5931 = MCG +01-39-023 = CGCG 049-180 = PGC 55233 15 29 29.5 +07 34 23 V = 14.0; Size 0.8x0.4; PA = 40d 17.5": faint, small, round, 30" diameter, almost even surface brightness. A mag 12 star is 1.5' W and a mag 11 star is 3.4' SSE of center. N5940 lies 28' ESE. Forms a pair with IC 1122 3' NW (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 5932 = MCG +08-28-033 = CGCG 249-023 = PGC 55109 15 26 48.2 +48 36 54 V = 14.1; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, very small, round, small bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N5933 2.2' E. ************************************************************ NGC 5933 = MCG +08-28-034 = CGCG 249-024 = NPM1G +48.0295 = PGC 55117 15 27 01.5 +48 36 48 V = 14.7; Size 0.5x0.2; PA = 25d 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round, faint stellar nucleus with direct vision. A mag 15.5 star is 1' NE. Forms a pair with N5932 2.5' W. ************************************************************ NGC 5934 = UGC 09862 = MCG +07-32-011 = CGCG 222-011 = I Zw 113 = PGC 55178 15 28 12.7 +42 55 47 V = 13.8; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 11.9; PA = 2d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, weak concentration. A mag 12.5 star is 1.9' E of center. A closely matched mag 13/13.5 double star at 20" separation is 2' WNW. A wide unequal mag 7.6/9.7 pair at 41" separation lies 7' WSW. Forms a very close pair with N5935 1.1' NE. First in group of five including N5945 16' E, N5943 19' ESE, N5947 and 29' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5935 = MCG +07-32-013 = CGCG 222-013 = NPM1G +43.0302 = I Zw 113 = NPM1G +43.0302 = PGC 55183 15 28 16.6 +42 56 38 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.3; SB = 12.4; PA = 30d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated SW-NE, very small brighter core. A mag 13 star is 1.2' ESE. Forms a close pair with N5934 1' SW. Second in a group of five galaxies with N5945 16' E. ************************************************************ NGC 5936 = UGC 09867 = MCG +02-39-030 = CGCG 077-137 = CGCG 078-001 = PGC 55255 15 30 00.8 +12 59 21 V = 12.5; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.0 13.1": fairly faint, fairly small, diffuse, almost even surface brightness. Located 13' ESE of mag 7.1 SAO 101577. ************************************************************ NGC 5937 = MCG +00-40-001 = CGCG 022-002 = PGC 55281 15 30 46.2 -02 49 45 V = 12.3; Size 1.9x1.1; SB = 12.9; PA = 30d 17.5": moderately bright, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.8', broad moderate concentration although no distinct core. An arc of four mag 11-13 stars curving N-S follows with the mag 11 star 3.4' NNE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 5939 = UGC 09854 = MCG +12-15-007 = CGCG 338-008 = PGC 55022 15 24 46.0 +68 43 50 V = 13.0; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 11.9; PA = 35d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 40"x25", even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 5940 = UGC 09876 = MCG +01-39-025 = CGCG 050-007 = Mrk 1511 = PGC 55295 15 31 18.0 +07 27 28 V = 13.4; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 12.8 17.5": faint, round, 45" diameter, weak concentration but no distinct core. A mag 13.5 star is 1.3' WNW of center. The HCG 76 quartet (including N5941, N5942, N5944) lies about 12' SE at the edge of the 225x field. ************************************************************ NGC 5941 = MCG +01-40-003 = CGCG 050-011e = NPM1G +07.0388 = HCG 76b = PGC 55309 15 31 40.2 +07 20 20 V = 13.9; Size 0.7x0.6; Surf Br = 12.7 18" (8/3/05): the brightest member of HCG 76 appeared faint, small, oval 4:3 SW-NE, 0.5'x0.35', contains a very small brighter core. Forms the northern vertex of a rectangular quartet with NGC 5942, NGC 5944 and MCG +01-40-002. Although visually the brightest in the group, this galaxy does not receive a NGC designation in any modern catalogue. 17.5" (7/7/94): faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, 0.7'x0.5', weak concentration to a brighter core, faint stellar nucleus. This is the brightest galaxy in HCG 76 with N5944 2.6' SE, MCG +01-40-002 = HCG 76d and N5942 1.8' SSW. This galaxy is not identified as N5941 in any modern catalogue. Discovered by Swift on 19 April 1887 along with N5940, N5942 and N5944. This galaxy is not identified with an NGC number in any modern catalogue but visually appears to be the most prominent in the group! Based on correspondence with Corwin, he confirmed my suggestion that this galaxy (MCG +01-40-003 = CGCG 050-011e = NPM1G +07.0388 = HCG 76b) may be N5941. Bigourdan also gave this identification. See NGCBUGS for a complete summary of the situation. ************************************************************ NGC 5942 = MCG +01-40-001 = CGCG 050-009 = NPM1G +07.0387 = HCG 76c = PGC 55316 15 31 36.8 +07 18 45 V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.5; Surf Br = 12.8 18" (8/3/05): at 257x appeared very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, very small slightly brighter core. A mag 14 star is close NW. Third brightest in a tight quartet (HCG 76) with N5941, N5944 and MCG +01-40-002. This galaxy is identified as N5941 in all modern catalogues! 17.5" (7/7/94): very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, stellar nucleus at moments. A mag 14.5 star is off the NW side 45" from center. This is the third brightest of four in HCG 76 with MCG +01-40-002 = HCG 76d 2.0' SE, N5944 2.7' E and N5941 1.8' NNE. Discovered by Swift in a compact group. This galaxy is identified as N5941 in RNGC, CGCG, MCG, RC3, U2000 and DSFG! These catalogues identify N5942 as Hickson 76d which is likely an anonymous galaxy (not found by Bigourdan). Based on my visual observation of the four members in the group I suggested to Corwin that the identification of N5941 was in error which led to his reassignment of identifications based on Bigourdan who only observed the 3 brightest galaxies (Hickson 76a/b/c). Bigourdan stated that the orientations of N5941/5942 were nf/sp which places N5941 slightly east of N5942. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 5943 = UGC 09870 = MCG +07-32-016 = CGCG 222-016 = NPM1G +42.0416 = PGC 55242 15 29 44.0 +42 46 41 V = 13.2; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.7 17.5": faint, small, round, even surface brightness except for very small brighter core. Third of five in a group with N5945 8.5' N and N5947 10' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 5944 = MCG +01-40-004 = CGCG 050-013: = HCG 76a = PGC 55321 15 31 47.6 +07 18 29 V = 15.0; Size 0.6x0.3; Surf Br = 13.0; PA = 111d 18" (8/3/05): at 257x appeared faint to very faint, small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE though took some effort to make out the elongation, 0.5'x0.25', low fairly even surface brightness. Second brightest in quartet and eastern vertex of the small rectangular grouping of HCG 76. 17.5" (7/7/94): very faint, round, 30" diameter, weak concentration, slightly brighter core. Second brightest in the HCG 76 with MCG +01-40-002 = HCG 76d 1.8' SW, N5941 2.6' NW and N5942 2.7' W. ************************************************************ NGC 5945 = UGC 09871 = MCG +07-32-017 = CGCG 222-017 = NPM1G +43.0303 = PGC 55243 15 29 45.1 +42 55 07 V = 12.8; Size 2.1x1.9; SB = 14.2; PA = 105d 17.5": faint, round, 1.2' diameter, gradually brighter halo, small brighter core. Fourth and brightest of five in a group with N5943 8.5' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5946 = ESO 224-SC7 = IC 4550 15 35 28.5 -50 39 35 V = 9.5; Size 7.1 18" (7/6/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 128x this globular appeared moderately bright, moderately large, round. The halo extends to 3' diameter with averted vision and surrounds a brighter 1' core. At 228x a number of very faint stars are just resolved around the periphery of the halo in moments of better seeing with perhaps two dozen stars resolved in total including a bright mag 11.5 star (superimposed field star?). Many of the resolved stars form a semi-circular loop, ringing the halo along the entire eastern half of the globular. Several mag 10-11 stars form a long chain curving around from the SW to the E side, ~5' from the cluster. Situated within a beautiful Norma star field ~70' E of N5927. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): faint, very small, 1.5' diameter, round, almost even surface brightness with a weak concentration. A mag 12 star is at the WSW edge (field star). The core appears displaced towards this star. No additional resolution was evident. Located in a rich star field with globular cluster N5927 70' W. Viewed at about 14° elevation from Baja. ************************************************************ NGC 5947 = UGC 09877 = MCG +07-32-019 = CGCG 222-019 = PGC 55274 15 30 36.7 +42 43 00 V = 13.7; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.9 17.5" (6/21/93): extremely faint, fairly small, round, very low even surface brightness. Last of five in a group with N5943 10' WNW. [Also see observations of M+07-32-015 and UGC 9873]. ************************************************************ NGC 5949 = UGC 09866 = MCG +11-19-008 = CGCG 319-016 = PGC 55165 15 28 00.8 +64 45 46 V = 12.0; Size 2.2x1.0; SB = 12.8; PA = 147d 13.1": fairly faint, moderately large, oval, even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 5950 = UGC 09884 = MCG +07-32-021 = CGCG 222-020 = PGC 55305 15 31 30.8 +40 25 48 V = 13.7; Size 1.5x0.8; SB = 13.8; PA = 37d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE. A mag 13.5 star is just at the N edge of the halo 1.0' from center. A nice right triangle of three brighter stars is about 5' SW with mag 9 SAO 45583 at the vertex with a mag 10 star 40" N and a mag 11 star 50" E. ************************************************************ NGC 5951 = UGC 09895 = MCG +03-40-003 = CGCG 107-003 = Ho 713a = LGG 400-001 = PGC 55435 15 33 43.1 +15 00 26 V = 12.7; Size 3.5x0.8; SB = 13.7; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, moderately large, edge-on 5:1 NNW-SSE, 3.0'x0.6', fairly low surface brightness, broad concentration with slightly brighter middle and very faint extensions. Located 7.0' SW of mag 8.9 SAO 101619. N5953/N5954 pair is 17' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5952 = CGCG 050-030 = NPM1G +05.0472 = PGC 55496 15 34 56.4 +04 57 32 V = 14.4; Size 0.3x0.3 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, low even surface brightness. Requires averted but observation definite. N5955 lies 7' NE. Uncertain sighting on 7/7/94 from Fiddletown. ************************************************************ NGC 5953 = UGC 09903 = MCG +03-40-005 = CGCG 107-008 = Arp 91 = VV 244a = Ho 714b = LGG 400-002 = PGC 55480 15 34 32.4 +15 11 37 V = 12.1; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 169d 17.5": bright, very small, round, 0.8' diameter. Sharp concentration with a striking high surface brightness 20" core surrounded by a much fainter halo slightly elongated ~E-W. A mag 15-15.5 star is just visible at the SW edge 23" from the center. Forms a striking double system with N5954 attached at the NE edge 46" between centers. N5951 lies 16' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 5954 = UGC 09904 = MCG +03-40-006 = CGCG 107-008 = Arp 91 = VV 244b = Ho 714a = LGG 400-003 = PGC 55482 15 34 35.1 +15 12 00 V = 12.2; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 11.8; PA = 5d 17.5": forms the NE member of a striking double system with N5953 attached at the SW side. Fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 N-S, 1.0'x0.3'. Almost even surface brightness but possibly brighter on the south end (photograph shows the core asymmetrically placed on the south end). Preceded by a string of three mag 13 stars which are 4' W and a pair of mag 13 stars with 1' separation is 1.5' SE. A mag 10 star lies 6' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5955 = MCG +01-40-006 = CGCG 050-031 = NPM1G +05.0473 = PGC 55510 15 35 12.4 +05 03 46 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.2 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Appears as an unconcentrated glow collinear with a mag 9.5 star 5.2' SE and a mag 10.5 star 7' SE. A mag 16 companion 2.5' NNE was not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 5956 = UGC 09908 = MCG +02-40-003 = CGCG 078-017 = LGG 401-001 = PGC 55501 15 34 58.6 +11 45 00 V = 12.3; Size 1.6x1.6; SB = 13.2 17.5": moderately bright, round, 1.2' diameter, sharp concentration with a small prominent core. Located in a small group of four stars. Bracketed by a mag 15 star 1' NW and a mag14 star 36" ENE of center and 2' S are a pair of mag 12 and 13.5 stars oriented N-S which are almost collinear with the galaxy. N5956 lies 19' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 5957 = UGC 09915 = MCG +02-40-004 = CGCG 078-018 = LGG 401-002 = NPM1G +12.0436 = PGC 55520 15 35 23.2 +12 02 50 V = 11.7; Size 2.8x2.6; SB = 13.7 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 4:3 E-W, 2.0'x1.5', weak even concentration to a 15" diameter brighter core. A mag 15 star is at the SE edge 0.9' from center. Located 2.5' SSE of a mag 10.5 star. N5956 is located 19' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5958 = UGC 09909 = MCG +05-37-003 = CGCG 166-009 = PGC 55494 15 34 49.2 +28 39 18 V = 12.6; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 12.5 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter, moderate even surface brightness. A mag 12 star is 3.8' E and a mag 15 star 2.0' S of center. Located 11' WSW of mag 8.9 SAO 83900. ************************************************************ NGC 5959 = MCG -03-40-002 = NPM1G -16.0490 = PGC 55625 15 37 22.4 -16 35 45 V = 13.5; Size 2.4x1.6; SB = 14.8; PA = 25d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, irregular round, 1.2' diameter, gradually increases to a small brighter core. Situated between two pairs of stars. Located 9' NNW of mag 8.3 SAO 159393. ************************************************************ NGC 5960 = MCG +01-40-007 = CGCG 050-038 = NPM1G +05.0474 = PGC 55575 15 36 18.4 +05 39 55 V = 14.1; Size 0.7x0.6; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, small, irregularly round (slightly elongated N-S?), almost even surface brightness. A mag 14.5 star is 0.9' NNW of center. A pair of mag 10/11 stars at 57" separation located 7' SE are collinear with N5960. ************************************************************ NGC 5961 = UGC 09918 = MCG +05-37-005 = CGCG 166-013 = Ho 715a = PGC 55515 15 35 16.3 +30 51 51 V = 14.1; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 12.5; PA = 100d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 WNW-ESE, 0.9'x0.3', fairly high even surface brightness. A mag 12.5 star is just 0.9' ENE of center. Forms a pair with U09920 3.7' S. ************************************************************ NGC 5962 = UGC 09926 = MCG +03-40-011 = CGCG 107-012 = Ho 716a = LGG 400-004 = PGC 55588 15 36 31.7 +16 36 28 V = 11.3; Size 3.0x2.1; SB = 13.2; PA = 110d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 4:3 WNW-ESE, 2.0'x1.5'. Contains an elongated bright core, easy stellar nucleus with direct vision, fainter outer halo surrounding core is rounder. Located 16' WNW of mag 7.7 SAO 101654. This is the brightest galaxy near the head of Serpens Caput. ************************************************************ NGC 5963 = UGC 09906 = MCG +09-25-058 = CGCG 297-015 = PGC 55419 15 33 27.9 +56 33 33 V = 12.5; Size 3.3x2.6; SB = 14.7; PA = 55d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, brighter core. Collinear with a mag 13 star 0.9' SSE and a mag 14 star 1.5' SSE of center. First in the N5965 group with N5965 8' NNE and N5969 13' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5964 = UGC 09935 = MCG +01-40-008 = CGCG 050-047 = IC 4551? = PGC 55637 15 37 36.3 +05 58 25 V = 12.0; Size 4.2x3.2; SB = 14.7; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly large, irregular glow, ~2.5' to no well-defined edges. Contains a brighter core which is also ill-defined but appears elongated. This face-on galaxy has an unusual mottled appearance with brighter spots with averted vision (extremely faint superimposed stars?). A couple of faint stars are clearly superimposed which also confuse the view including a mag 14.5 star off the N edge and a mag 15 star (double on DSS) is within the S side of the halo. Discovered by JH (h1929). His unusual description reads: "vF, vL, R, vgbM, r, diam = 9s of time. With long attention it is seen to be composed of excessively minute stars like points rubbed out; and is in fact a globular cluster, but to see it thus requires long and perfect tranquility of the eye. A very interesting object." NGC position (from d'A) is an exact match with U09935 = M+01-40-008. Swift's IC 4551 (List XII) is probably identical, although Swift's RA was only given roughly to a tmin and is about 3 tmin too small. ************************************************************ NGC 5965 = UGC 09914 = MCG +10-22-020= CGCG 297-016 = FGC 1918 = PGC 55459 15 34 02.1 +56 41 08 V = 11.7; Size 5.2x0.7; SB = 13.0; PA = 53d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, edge-on 5:1 WSW-ENE, 2.5'x0.5, small bright core. Located 5.0' WSW of a mag 10 star. Largest and brightest of four in a group with N5963 8' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5966 = UGC 09923 = MCG +07-32-032 = CGCG 222-028 = PGC 55552 15 35 52.1 +39 46 08 V = 12.2; Size 1.8x1.1; SB = 12.9; PA = 90d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, broad concentration, faint stellar nucleus. Forms the SW vertex of a right isosceles triangle with mag 6.8 SAO 64800 2.6' NE and mag 7.9 SAO 64799 3.7' NNE. IC 4563 4.4' NE not picked up. ************************************************************ NGC 5968 = ESO 450-005 = MCG -05-37-001 = PGC 55738 15 39 57.1 -30 33 09 V = 12.2; Size 2.1x1.9; SB = 13.6 17.5": moderately bright and large, round. The 1.5' halo is weakly concentrated and contains a nearly stellar core. A group of stars cradle the galaxy around the north side. A unequal pair of mag 11/13.5 stars lies 4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5969 = MCG +09-25-059 = CGCG 297-018 = NPM1G +56.0204 = PGC 55491 15 34 50.9 +56 27 03 V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 12.2 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 0.3' diameter, very small slightly brighter core, small very faint halo. Located 9' NE of mag 8.2 SAO 29575. In a group with N5971 6' ENE, N5963 14' NW and N5965 16' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 5970 = UGC 09943 = MCG +02-40-006 = CGCG 078-034 = LGG 401-003 = PGC 55665 15 38 30.1 +12 11 12 V = 11.5; Size 2.9x1.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 88d 13.1": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 ~E-W, broad concentration to core. Located 5.3' SW of mag 7.5 SAO 101663. ************************************************************ NGC 5971 = UGC 09929 = MCG +09-26-002 = CGCG 297-019 = PGC 55529 15 35 37.0 +56 27 41 V = 13.8; Size 1.6x0.6; SB = 13.6; PA = 136d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3 NW-SE. A mag 15.5 star is 30" S. Last of four in the N5965 group with N5969 6' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5972 = UGC 09946 = MCG +03-40-016 = CGCG 107-018 = PGC 55684 15 38 54.1 +17 01 34 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, small, round, 0.4' diameter, weak concentration. Based on DSS image, I viewed the brighter core and missed very faint extensions N-S. Sandwiched between a mag 12 star 1.4' NW and a mag 13 star 1.0' SE. Also collinear is a mag 14 star 2.6' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 5973 = PGC 55757 15 40 15.6 -08 36 06 V = 15.3; Size 0.9x0.3; SB = 13.7; PA = 140d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 0.6'x0.3'. Weak concentration to an irregular brighter center. The DSS image shows an edge-on with a star superimposed close to the center. ************************************************************ NGC 5974 = UGC 09952 = MCG +05-37-010 = CGCG 166-025 = PGC 55694 15 39 02.4 +31 45 34 V = 14.2; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 12.4; PA = 110d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE, 0.5'x0.25', even surface brightness. Located 5' NW of mag 8.4 SAO 64828. A mag 9.5 star is 6' SSE and mag 7.6 SAO 64824 12' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5975 = UGC 09963 = MCG +04-37-019 = CGCG 136-046 = Ho 718a = LGG 403-004 = PGC 55739 15 39 58.0 +21 28 13 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x0.3; SB = 12.5; PA = 171d 17.5": faint, small, very elongated N-S, poorly concentrated. ************************************************************ NGC 5976 = MCG +10-22-025 = CGCG 297-022 = PGC 55609 15 36 47.9 +59 23 51 V = 14.8; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 13.5; PA = 130d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, roundish (elongated NW-SE on POSS). On a line with two mag 10/12 stars to the NW by 5' and 7'. Located 8.2' W of N5981 which is first of three in a striking triplet N5982 and N5985. N5976A lies 11.6' NW (not looked for). ************************************************************ NGC 5977 = UGC 09967 = MCG +03-40-023 = CGCG 107-023 = NPM1G +17.0561 = PGC 55769 15 40 33.4 +17 07 40 V = 13.4; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.6; PA = 155d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, very weak concentration, 20" diameter. Located 3.5' NE of a mag 10.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 5978 = MCG -02-40-002 = NPM1G -13.0488 = PGC 55838 15 42 27.2 -13 14 04 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 13.2 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Appears as a 30", low surface brightness glow between two mag 14-15 stars 1' S and 2' NNE. Located 15' SW of a mag 6.7 SAO 159458. ************************************************************ NGC 5979 = PK 322-5.1 = E136-PN3 = PN G322.5-05.2 15 47 41.0 -61 13 04 V = 11.8; Size 8" 18" (7/7/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x and UHC filter, N5979 appeared moderately bright, small, round. The disc was 10"-15" diameter and fairly evenly lit and seemed larger than the catalogued size of 8". At 228x (unfiltered), the surface brightness is slightly irregular with a possible very faint halo or the halo dims at the periphery. Set in a rich star field with a mag 10 star 2.7' S. A distinctive trail of mag 12-13 stars meander off to the east. Located in the NW corner of Triangulum Australe, about a degree from the Norma border. ************************************************************ NGC 5980 = UGC 09974 = MCG +03-40-026 = CGCG 107-025 = Ho 720a = PGC 55800 15 41 30.5 +15 47 15 V = 12.6; Size 1.9x0.7; SB = 12.7; PA = 13d 17.5": moderately bright, elongated 2:1 N-S, 1.5'x0.7', large broadly brighter core, overall fairly high surface brightness. A mag 14.5 star is 1' E and a mag 12 star lies 2.9' SE. Located 16' SSE of 19 Serpentis (V = 6.0). Forms a pair with IC 1133 13.6' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5981 = UGC 09948 = MCG +10-22-027 = CGCG 297-023 = Ho 719c = PGC 55647 15 37 53.3 +59 23 29 V = 13.0; Size 2.8x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, pretty, thin edge-on 5:1 NW-SE, brighter core. First of three with N5982 6.4' ESE and N5985 13.8' ESE. 13": faint, moderately large, narrow streak. ************************************************************ NGC 5982 = UGC 09961 = MCG +10-22-029 = CGCG 297-024 = Ho 719a = LGG 402-001 = PGC 55674 15 38 39.8 +59 21 21 V = 11.1; Size 2.6x1.9; SB = 12.9; PA = 110d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly small, bright round core, stellar nucleus, fainter halo elongated 3:2 ~E-W. Second of a striking trio with N5981 6.4' WNW and N5985 7.5' ESE. 13": fairly bright, small, small bright nucleus, slightly elongated E-W. In a trio with N5981 and N5985. ************************************************************ NGC 5983 = UGC 09983 = MCG +01-40-012 = CGCG 050-079 = NPM1G +08.0415 = PGC 55845 15 42 45.6 +08 14 28 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.4 17.5": faint, small, weak concentration, faint stellar nucleus, diffuse halo which fades into background without a distinct edge. A mag 13 star is 1.2' WNW. A group of bright stars follows within 8' including three mag 9.5-10.5 stars and three mag 11.5-12 stars; the nearest two are a mag 10.5 star 2.9' NE and a mag 11.5 star 3.2' SE. In addition, mag 8.6 SAO 121148 is 12.7' SSE at edge of field. ************************************************************ NGC 5984 = UGC 09987 = MCG +02-40-011 = CGCG 078-052 = PGC 55853 15 42 53.2 +14 13 54 V = 12.5; Size 2.9x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 144d 17.5": moderately bright, edge-on 4:1 NW-SE, 2.4'x0.6', broad concentration with no distinct nucleus. A thin isosceles triangle consisting of three mag 12.5/13 stars is 2' N. 8": very faint, small, edge-on NW-SE, requires averted. ************************************************************ NGC 5985 = UGC 09969 = MCG +10-22-030 =CGCG 297-025 = Ho 719b = LGG 402-004 = PGC 55725 15 39 37.0 +59 19 55 V = 11.1; Size 5.5x3.0; SB = 14.0; PA = 13d 17.5": fairly bright, large, small bright core, mottled oval disc ~N-S. There is possibly a sharper light cut-off along the western side. Third and brightest of three with N5982 7.5' WNW and N5981 13.8' WNW. 13": moderately bright, moderately large, diffuse halo N-S. Brightest of trio. ************************************************************ NGC 5986 = ESO 329-SC18 15 46 03.4 -37 47 10 V = 7.5; Size 9.8 17.5" (6/3/00): this fairly bright globular has a 4' halo surrounding a bright 2' core. At 500x, about 30 stars are resolved including a fairly prominent string along the north side (running ~E-W) and many faint stars in the halo and at the edge of the core. A brighter mag 12.5 star is off the following end. 13": bright, moderately large, very mottled. About five stars are resolved on the north side including the two brightest mag 13-13.5 stars at the NE edge. 8": fairly bright, moderately large, very grainy. A few stars are visible at the NE edge. Includes one bright straggler. ************************************************************ NGC 5987 = UGC 09971 = MCG +10-22-032 = CGCG 297-026 = LGG 402-003 = PGC 55740 15 39 57.2 +58 04 47 V = 11.7; Size 4.2x1.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 60d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, very elongated 4:1 SW-NE, 2.0'x0.5'. Prominent, high surface brightness core with much fainter extensions. A mag 10.5 star is 1.3' NW of center. Located 11' NE of mag 6.5 HD 140117. ************************************************************ NGC 5988 = UGC 09998 = MCG +02-40-012 = CGCG 078-058 = PGC 55921 15 44 33.9 +10 17 35 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.9; PA = 115d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter (viewed core only). Situated just 0.8' south of a mag 12.5 star and 4' SE of a mag 10.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 5989 = UGC 09985 = MCG +10-22-034 = CGCG 297-028 = LGG 402-002 = PGC 55802 15 41 32.7 +59 45 17 V = 13.1; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 12.7 13.1": faint, fairly small, very slightly elongated, diffuse, even surface brightness. Located 29' NNE of the N5981, N5982, N5985 trio. ************************************************************ NGC 5990 = UGC 10024 = MCG +01-40-014 = CGCG 050-101 = PGC 55993 15 46 16.4 +02 24 56 V = 12.4; Size 1.5x0.9; SB = 12.6; PA = 115d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, round, broad concentration, faint stellar nucleus, diffuse halo. A faint double is 3.5' ENE consisting of two mag 14.5 stars at 21" separation. ************************************************************ NGC 5991 = MCG +04-37-028 = CGCG 136-067 = PGC 55953 15 45 16.7 +24 37 50 V = 13.7; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, gradually increases to a very small bright core. Located 7' SSE of mag 7.5 SAO 83981 which detracts. ************************************************************ NGC 5992 = UGC 10003 = MCG +07-32-049 = CGCG 222-047 = Mrk 489 = PGC 55913 15 44 21.6 +41 05 09 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.0; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly faint, small, irregularly round, bright core. A mag 15 star is 30" off the NE edge. Forms a pair with N5993 2.5' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 5993 = UGC 10007 = MCG +07-32-050 = CGCG 222-048 = PGC 55918 15 44 27.7 +41 07 14 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval 3:2 NW-SE, broadly concentrated halo, substellar nucleus. Slightly brighter of a pair with N5992 2.5' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5994 = UGC 10033sw = MCG +03-40-038 = Ho 721b = Arp 72 = NPM1G +18.0461 = PGC 56020 15 46 53.2 +17 52 21 V = 14.2; Size 0.5x0.2; SB = 11.5; PA = 87d 17.5": fainter member of an interacting system with N5996. Very faint, extremely small. Appears as a barely non-stellar knot just 1.5' SW of the center of N5996. A mag 14 star lies 1.3' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 5995 = MCG -02-40-004 = NPM1G -13.0491 = PGC 56081 15 48 24.9 -13 45 28 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.0; PA = 120d 17.5": faint, very small, round, 20" diameter (viewed core only). A mag 13 star is just 0.9' NW of center. Located 15' S of mag 7.0 SAO 159506. ************************************************************ NGC 5996 = UGC 10033ne = MCG +03-40-039 = CGCG 107-036 = Mrk 691 = VV 16a = Arp 72 = PGC 56023 15 46 58.8 +17 53 05 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 20d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, elongated ~N-S, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star lies 1.5' S. Forms a close (interacting) pair with N5994 1.5' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 5997 = CGCG 050-015 = NPM1G +08.0422 = PGC 56044 15 47 27.6 +08 19 16 V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.4 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. A shallow arc of three stars mag 13-14 of length 1.6' lies 4' SSW . ************************************************************ NGC 5998 = ESO 450-?019 15 49.5 -28 36 Size 6 17.5": this asterism appears as a faint, elongated group of 9 stars. Most of these stars are arranged in an arc concave to the NE. Appears fully resolved and too poor to be a cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 5999 = Cr 293 = E178-SC001 15 52 09 -56 28.4 Size 5 18" (7/7/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 229x, this is a fairly rich, moderately large cluster. In the center is a striking elliptical ring of roughly two dozen stars. Surrounding this annulus is a larger loop of stars forming a heart-shaped asterism. The looping star patterns make this an interesting visual target! The diameter is roughly 8' though with no distinct border. ************************************************************ NGC 6000 = ESO 450-020 = MCG -05-37-003 = PGC 56145 15 49 49.3 -29 23 11 V = 12.2; Size 1.9x1.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 154d 17.5": fairly faint, small, very elongated NNW-SSE. A mag 13.5 star is 1' NW. Located 3.4' NE of mag 9 SAO 183830. This galaxy is the brightest of the very few in Scorpius. ************************************************************