Subject: NGC 6001 - NGC 6500 revised notes 3/17/05 From: Steve Gottlieb Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:01:38 -0800 To: Bob Erdmann [This file updated by seperate e-mail dated 02/19/2006] NGC 6001 = UGC 10036 = MCG +05-37-027 = CGCG 166-058 = N6002: = PGC 56056 15 47 45.9 +28 38 31 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 162d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, very weak concentration. Located 10' N of mag 7.5 SAO 84005. ************************************************************ NGC 6003 = UGC 10048 = MCG +03-40-048 = CGCG 107-043 = NPM1G +19.0422 = PGC 56130 15 49 25.6 +19 01 55 V = 13.4; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, very small, round, small bright core. N6004 lies 15' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 6004 = UGC 10056 = MCG +03-40-051 = CGCG 107-046 = PGC 56166 15 50 22.7 +18 56 21 V = 12.3; Size 1.9x1.7; SB = 13.4; PA = 105d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, round, broad concentration. N6003 lies 15' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 6006 = CGCG 078-093 = Mrk 862 = NPM1G +12.0445 = PGC 56295 15 53 02.5 +12 00 19 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 162d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated. In a trio with brighter N6007 6' ESE and N6009 NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6007 = UGC 10079 = MCG +02-40-018 = CGCG 078-095 = PGC 56309 15 53 23.3 +11 57 33 V = 13.2; Size 1.7x1.2; SB = 13.8; PA = 65d 17.5": faint, fairly small, oval NW-SE, weak concentration. Brightest of three with N6008 5.8' WNW and N6009 6' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6008 = UGC 10076 = MCG +04-37-052 = CGCG 136-110 = Ho 726a = LGG 403-006 = PGC 56289 15 52 56.0 +21 06 02 V = 13.0; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.6 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, small bright core. There is possibly an extremely faint knot or star at the east end (there is a slightly brighter "arc" in the eastern arm on the POSS). Forms a pair with N6008B 3.3' ESE. Located 25' ENE of Rho Serpentis (V = 4.8). 13": faint, small, round, diffuse. ************************************************************ NGC 6008B = MCG +04-37-054 = CGCG 136-112 = Ho 726b = NPM1G +21.0467 = PGC 56301 15 53 08.2 +21 04 29 V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 12.8; PA = 168d 17.5": very faint, very small, round. Collinear with two mag 14/15 stars close SE (the mag 14 star is 1.3' SE). Located 3.3' ESE of N6008. ************************************************************ NGC 6009 = CGCG 078-096 = PGC 56312 15 53 24.2 +12 03 30 V = 14.6; Size 0.5x0.2; SB = 11.9; PA = 168d 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 15 star is close E. Located 6' N of N6007 in a tight trio. ************************************************************ NGC 6010 = UGC 10081 = MCG +00-40-013 = CGCG 022-048 = PGC 56337 15 54 19.2 +00 32 34 V = 12.6; Size 1.9x0.5; SB = 12.3; PA = 105d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated WNW-ESE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 14.5 star is 1.9' S and a mag 15 star 40" S of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6011 = UGC 10047 = MCG +12-15-016 = CGCG 338-017 = PGC 56008 15 46 32.9 +72 10 09 V = 13.5; Size 2.0x0.7; SB = 13.8; PA = 110d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE, bright core. A mag 14 star is off the E edge 52" from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 6012 = UGC 10083 = MCG +03-40-059 = CGCG 107-054 = CGCG 108-003 = PGC 56334 15 54 13.9 +14 36 04 V = 12.0; Size 2.1x1.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 168d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated NNW-SSE, brighter core, mottled appearance. Several bright stars in field and bracketed by mag 9 SAO 101806 2.0' S and a mag 10 star just 1.4' NE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6013 = UGC 10080 = MCG +07-33-004 = CGCG 223-007 = PGC 56287 15 52 53.0 +40 38 48 V = 13.6; Size 1.3x0.8; SB = 13.5; PA = 174d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated ~N-S, brighter center. Four mag 12- 13 stars are within a 5' radius including a pair of mag 13 stars 2.6' NNW with separation 28" which are collinear with N6013" (aligned NNW-SSE). ************************************************************ NGC 6014 = UGC 10091 = MCG +01-41-002 = CGCG 051-007 = IC 4586 = PGC 56413 15 55 57.5 +05 55 56 V = 12.2; Size 1.7x1.6; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, even surface brightness. A pair of mag 14/15 stars are at the NE end [the mag 14 star is 32" from center]. ************************************************************ NGC 6015 = UGC 10075 = MCG +10-23-003 = CGCG 298-003 = CGCG 319-028 = PGC 56219 15 51 25.2 +62 18 35 V = 11.1; Size 5.4x2.1; SB = 13.6; PA = 28d 13.1": fairly faint, fairly large, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 4.0'x1.8', diffuse, almost even surface brightness. Located 2.3' E of a mag 11 star. A mag 13.5 star is at the SSW end 1.9' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 6016 = UGC 10096 = MCG +05-38-001 = CGCG 167-004 = PGC 56410 15 55 54.8 +26 58 00 V = 14.3; Size 1.0x0.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 26d 17.5": extremely faint, small, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, low even surface brightness. Located 5.4' SSW of mag 8 SAO 84084. ************************************************************ NGC 6017 = UGC 10098 = MCG +01-41-003 = CGCG 051-008 = PGC 56475 15 57 15.5 +05 59 54 V = 13.1; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 12.3; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE, small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6018 = UGC 10101 = MCG +03-41-006 = CGCG 108-016 = IC 1150? = PGC 56481 15 57 29.8 +15 52 23 V = 13.4; Size 1.4x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 75d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated SW-NE, weak concentration. A mag 15 is 1' S. In a trio with N6021 5.1' N and an anonymous companion 2.6' E. ************************************************************ NGC 6019 = CGCG 319-031 = PGC 56265 15 52 09.2 +64 50 26 V = 15.4; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 13.3 17.5": extremely faint, very small, 15" diameter, round, very low surface brightness. Located 2.6' S of a mag 10 star which detracts from viewing. A mag 11 star lies 3.5' ESE. Forms a pair with N6024 8' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6020 = UGC 10100 = MCG +04-38-002 = CGCG 137-005 = NPM1G +22.0514 = LGG 403- 009 = IC 1148 = PGC 56467 15 57 08.1 +22 24 16 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, broad concentration. Situated among a group of stars and at the midpoint of a mag 11 star 1.9' WSW and a 13 star 1.9' ESE of center. Another mag 13 star is 1.7' SSE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6021 = UGC 10102 = MCG +03-41-005 = CGCG 108-017 = PGC 56482 15 57 30.7 +15 57 22 V = 13.1; Size 1.4x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 160d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, bright core. Brightest of three with N6018 5.1' S and an anonymous galaxy 5.5' SSE. In the foreground of rich cluster Abell 2147. ************************************************************ NGC 6022 = MCG +03-41-009 = CGCG 108-020 = PGC 56495 15 57 47.7 +16 16 56 V = 14.7; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 13.5 17.5": extremely faint, small, oval. Located 1.6' SSW of N6023 in Abell 2147. ************************************************************ NGC 6023 = UGC 10106 = MCG +03-41-010 = NPM1G +16.0443 = CGCG 108-021 = PGC 56492 15 57 49.6 +16 18 37 V = 13.1; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 70d 17.5": faint, small, round, gradually increases to a brighter core. Brightest in Abell 2147 with N6022 1.6' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6024 = MCG +11-19-026 = CGCG 319-032 = PGC 56294 15 53 07.8 +64 55 05 V = 14.1; Size 0.7x0.6; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, small, 30" diameter, round. Surrounding the galaxy are several stars: a mag 12.5 star is off the WSW edge 49" from center, a mag 13 star 1.2' ESE and two mag 14 stars are off the N edge 31" from center and 1.2' SE. Also several mag 9-10 stars in field: forms the vertex of a perfect isosceles triangle with mag 9 SAO 16879 6.2' WNW and a mag 10 star 6.3' SW. Brighter of a pair of galaxies with N6019 8' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6025 = Cr 296 = E136-SC014 16 03 18 -60 25.9 V = 5.1; Size 12 18" (7/7/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 76x with 27 Panoptic, this cluster is loose but bright and large, ~13' diameter, with 50-60 stars resolved and a very pretty sight. A couple of dozen stars are mag 11.5 or brighter and seem to form a continuous loop or exaggerated "S" shape with no central concentration! At 128x, ~80 stars are visible but the cluster is really too large for a good view at this power. Two brighter mag 7 and 8 stars are at the SE end with mag 8.5 and 9 stars near the NW edge. The cluster straddles TrA and Norma and is just visible naked-eye. ARC 3627 (the core of the "Great Attractor"!) lies 1.5 degree SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6026 = PK 341+13.1 = E389-PN7 = PN G341.6+13.7 16 01 20.9 -34 32 39 V = 13.2; Size 54"x36" 18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 228x, this planetary appeared moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, ~0.8'x0.6'. Dominated by a mag 13.5 central star with an even surface brightness halo. Nice contrast gain using a UHC filter at 228x. 17.5" (6/30/00): at 220x this fairly faint PN appeared slightly elongated SW-NE, ~50"x35". The 14th magnitude central star is easily visible encased by an evenly lit disc. The edges of the halo appear somewhat ragged but the PN is crisp-edged at 280x using a UHC filter. 13" (7/5/83): very faint, small, round. A very faint mag 14 central star is visible. The planetary is visible with direct vision using a UHC filter. Located 7.3' NW of mag 7.6 SAO 207243. 8": not found. ************************************************************ NGC 6027 = (U10116) = MCG +04-38-005 = (CGCG 137-010) = VV 115 = HCG 79b = Seyfert's Sextet = PGC 56575 15 59 12.5 +20 45 49 V = 14.3; Size 0.4x0.2; Surf Br = 11.7 18" (8/3/05): at 257x, the brightest component of Seyfert's Sextet appeared faint, very small, slightly elongated ~E-W, 15"x10", contains a faint stellar nucleus with direct vision. A mag 14.5 star lies 1' ESE and two additional mag 14.5 stars lie close SE. Just resolved from HCG 79C which lies 22" west of center. 18" (6/20/04): at 320x, a trio of galaxies forming a small equilateral triangle were fairly easily resolved with careful viewing. The brightest of the trio (HCG 79b) is at the NE corner and appeared elongated 3:2 E-W, ~20"x13". The other two members (HCG 79a and HCG 79c) are both extremely small, round, ~10" diameter. Two mag 14.5 stars 1'-1.5' SE are collinear with HCG 79b and a slightly brighter mag 14 star lies 2' W. In a 30" Starmaster, HCG 79e was barely visible (appeared stellar). 17.5" (5/14/88): faint, small, elongated ~E-W. 17.5" (6/6/86): this is Seyfert's Sextet = HCG 79, an extremely compact group! On close inspection, the confused "clump" resolves into three components with the brightest component (HCG 79b) appearing fairly faint, small. Extremely close are HCG 79a = N6027A just 36" SSW and HCG 79c = N6027B 22" W of center. A mag 14.5 star is 1.1' ESE and other faint stars are near. These three galaxies are just resolved at 220x. 13" (6/18/85): slightly elongated E-W. 13" (5/26/84): faint, very small, irregularly round, weak concentration. Seyfert's Sextet was discovered by Edouard Stephan (XII) in 1882. Seyfert's name was attached after a paper in 1951. Although Stephan recorded this ultra-compact group as only a single object, the description "eF, vF* inv, 2 vF st nr" implies he resolved two or probably three member. The GSC position (15 59 12.5 +20 45 49) refers to HCG 79b (most prominent visually). The RNGC does not follow Seyfert's original designations for the members of the group. ************************************************************ NGC 6027A = (U10116) = MCG +04-38-008 = (CGCG 137-010) = VV 115 = Seyfert's Sextet = HCG 79a = PGC 56576 15 59 11.1 +20 45 17 V = 13.9; Size 0.7x0.5; Surf Br = 12.5 18" (8/3/05): very faint, very small, slightly elongated, 15"x10". Furthest south in the very tight trio resolved in Seyfert's Sextet. 18" (6/20/04): very faint, very small, round, ~10" diameter. Easily visible at 323x. 17.5" (5/14/88): very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Second brightest of three in Seyfert's Sextet just 0.6' SSW of N6027! 17.5" (6/6/86): very faint, just visible with direct vision 13" (5/26/84): very faint, very small, but the second brightest in Seyfert's Sextet. Definite with averted vision at 220x. Located just 36" SSW of the brightest member. ************************************************************ NGC 6027B = (U10116) = MCG +04-38-005 = (CGCG 137-010) = VV 115 = Seyfert's Sextet = HCG 79c = PGC 56575 15 59 10.8 +20 45 45 V = 14.5; Size 0.4x0.3 18" (8/3/05): just off the west edge of N6027A and the faintest in the resolved clump of three. Appeared extremely faint, round, 8" diameter. 18" (6/20/04): very faint, round, 10" diameter. Faintest of trio and required some care in viewing but not difficult at 323x. 17.5" (5/14/88): very faint, extremely small. Located just 22" W of N6027 in Seyfert's Sextet. 17.5" (6/6/86): extremely or very faint. Faintest of three galaxies resolved in N6027. 13" (6/18/85): extremely faint and small, at visual threshold. Two very faint stars lie just E of the group and two faint stars are further SE and NE forming an equilateral triangle. ************************************************************ NGC 6028 = UGC 10135 = MCG +03-41-043 = CGCG 108-063 = I Zw 133 = N6046 = PGC 56716 16 01 28.9 +19 21 34 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x1.2; SB = 13.8; PA = 30d 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with CGCG 108-053 7' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6029 = CGCG 079-023 = PGC 56756 16 01 58.7 +12 34 30 V = 14.5; Size 0.1x0.1; SB = 9.3 17.5": very faint, small, elongated ~E-W, bright core, very faint stellar nucleus. This is a double system (not resolved). ************************************************************ NGC 6030 = UGC 10139 = MCG +03-41-044 = CGCG 108-065 = LGG 403-010 = PGC 56750 16 01 51.4 +17 57 27 V = 12.8; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 12.5; PA = 43d 17.5": fairly faint, small, bright core, elongated SW-NE. Two mag 13 stars are 1.0' NNW and 2.5' N. Located between 5 Herculis (V = 5.1) 12' SW and mag 7.4 SAO 101890 14' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6032 = UGC 10148 = MCG +04-38-016 = CGCG 137-021 = LGG 403-001 = PGC 56842 16 03 01.1 +20 57 23 V = 13.5; Size 1.6x0.7; SB = 13.4; PA = 0d 13.1": very faint, fairly small, slightly elongated N-S. Appears as an unconcentrated diffuse glow which requires averted vision. Pair with N6035 6.6' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6033 = UGC 10159 = MCG +00-41-003 = CGCG 023-011 = NPM1G -01.0479 = PGC 56941 16 04 27.9 -02 07 15 V = 13.7; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 90d 17.5": very faint, small, round. A close very faint double star is 1' S. ************************************************************ NGC 6034 = MCG +03-41-062 = CGCG 108-084 = PGC 56877 16 03 32.3 +17 11 53 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 13.4 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, small bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is 0.8' SSE. Member of Abell 2151. ************************************************************ NGC 6035 = UGC 10154 = MCG +04-38-018 = CGCG 137-024 = PGC 56864 16 03 24.2 +20 53 29 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.1 13.1": faint, fairly small, almost round. Slightly brighter of pair with N6032 6.2' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6036 = UGC 10163 = MCG +01-41-010 = CGCG 051-032 = PGC 56950 16 04 30.8 +03 52 06 V = 13.4; Size 1.1x0.4; SB = 12.3; PA = 146d 17.5": faint, small, elongated NW-SE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star is 0.7' NE and a fainter mag 15 star is just 0.8' NNW of center. Forms a pair with N6037 3.3' S. ************************************************************ NGC 6037 = MCG +01-41-009 = CGCG 051-031 = NPM1G +03.0495 = PGC 56947 16 04 29.8 +03 48 54 V = 14.0; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, very small, round, broad concentration, can just hold steadily with direct vision. Pair with N6036 3.3' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6038 = UGC 10149 = MCG +06-35-026 = CGCG 195-008 = PGC 56812 16 02 40.5 +37 21 34 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.6 17.5": faint, fairly small, 1' diameter, round, low almost even surface brightness with no discernable core, halo gradually fades into background. A mag 11 star is 40" off the SE edge and 1.3' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 6039 = MCG +03-41-079 = CGCG 108-104 = N6042? = PGC 56972 16 04 39.5 +17 42 03 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.3 See observing notes for N6042. Possibly =*, HC. Incorrect identification in the RNGC; (R)N6039 = N6040B. Discovered by Swift (IV). Described as "eeeF, vS, R, sp of 3 in a line, the other 2 being 2 of Stephan's, 3rd of 10." This object is the first listed, though. Discussed by Dreyer in the NGC notes section. This number is applied in RNGC and PGC errata list to N6040B which is attached to the SW end of N6040. See RNGC Corrections #1 and P.A.S.P. Vol 83, p320. The PGC errata lists gives N6039 = M+03-41-073 (from MCG). But Harold Corwin claims NGC 6039 is likely NGC 6042 and Swift's description "sp of 3," should read "sf of 3." See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 6040 = UGC 10165 = MCG +03-41-074 = CGCG 108-096n = VV 212a = Arp 122 = PGC 56932 16 04 26.8 +17 45 02 V = 14.2; Size 1.3x0.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 42d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 5:2 SSW-NNE, low even surface brightness. Forms a close interacting system with N6040B 26" S. First of three NGC galaxies with N6041 2.7' SE and N6042 4.3' SE. Also IC 1170 is just visible 2.0' SSE. Located within the central core of Abell 2151. 13": very faint, small, diffuse. ************************************************************ NGC 6040B = MCG +03-41-073 = CGCG 108-096s = Arp 122 = VV 212b = PGC 56942 16 04 26.5 +17 44 31 V = 14.0; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.4 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated E-W. This is the fainter member of a double system attached at the SW end of N6040A. Located in the central core of Abell 2151. ************************************************************ NGC 6041 = UGC 10170ne = MCG +03-41-078 = CGCG 108-101ne = VV 213a = PGC 56960 16 04 35.7 +17 43 17 V = 13.3; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.6 17.5": very faint, very small, oval SW-NE. Forms a double system with N6041B attached at the SW end. In a quadruple subgroup with N6040 2.7' NW, N6042 1.5' SE and IC 1170 0.9' W. A mag 11 star lies 1.5' S. Located in the rich central region of Abell 2151. 13": very faint, very small, round, similar to N6040 3' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6041B = UGC 10170sw = MCG -03-41-078w = CGCG 108-101w = VV 213b = PGC 56960 16 04 34.9 +17 43 02 V = 15.6; Size 0.4x0.3; SB = 13.1 17.5": extremely faint and small or stellar. This is the fainter member of a double system attached at the SW end of N6041A within the central region of Abell 2151. ************************************************************ NGC 6042 = MCG +03-41-079 = CGCG 108-104 = N6039? = PGC 56972 16 04 39.5 +17 42 03 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 60d 17.5": very faint, very small, round. Third of three NGC galaxies on a line with N6041 1.5' NW and N6040 4.3' NW in the core of Abell 2151. Also extremely faint IC 1170 lies 2.3' NW. Located 1.7' NE of a mag 11 star. 13": extremely faint, at visual threshold, very small, round. ************************************************************ NGC 6043 = MCG +03-41-086 = CGCG 108-109 = PGC 57019 16 05 01.3 +17 46 30 V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.4 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated ~E-W, collinear with two stars to the S including a mag 13.5 star 1.8' S. First of three NGC galaxies on a line with N6045 1.9' SE and N6047 3.3' SSE. Also nearby are N6050 5.3' ESE and N6044 5.6' N. This is a double system (not resolved) in the central region of Abell 2151. 13": extremely faint, small, round. First of four in a subgroup of Abell 2151. A faint star is off the SSE edge (companion galaxy?). ************************************************************ NGC 6044 = MCG +03-41-084 = CGCG 108-110 = IC 1172 = PGC 57015 16 04 59.6 +17 52 13 V = 14.3; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 13.0 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 14 star lies 1.4' WSW. Located 5.6' N of N6043 in the core of Abell 2151. ************************************************************ NGC 6045 = UGC 10177 = MCG +03-41-088 = CGCG 108-112 = Arp 71 = PGC 57031 16 05 07.8 +17 45 27 V = 13.9; Size 1.3x0.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 82d 17.5": very faint, small, very elongated 4:1 WSW-ENE. Appears slightly brighter than nearby N6043 1.9' NW and N6047 1.7' S. Located in the core of Abell 2151 between the N6040/6041/6042 trio to the W and N6050 3.8' E. This is a double system with a companion attached at the E end (not seen). 13": very faint, elongated, second of four in subgroup of Abell 2151. ************************************************************ NGC 6046 = U10135 = MCG +03-41-043 = I Zw 133 = N6028 = PGC 56716 16 01 28.9 +19 21 34 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x1.2; SB = 13.8; PA = 30d See observing notes for N6028. Listed as nonexistent in the RNGC. ************************************************************ NGC 6047 = MCG +03-41-087 = CGCG 108-111 = 4C 17.66 = PGC 57033 16 05 09.0 +17 43 47 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 13.4 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 13.5 star is just 26" NW of the center. This galaxy is the third of three in a the central region of Abell 2151 with N6043 3.3' NNW and N6045 1.7' NNW. Also nearby is N6050 4.0' NW. 13": very faint, very small. Third of four in a subgroup of Abell 2151 and located 2' SSE of N6045. A mag 13.5 star is very close W. ************************************************************ NGC 6048 = UGC 10124 = MCG +12-15-038 = CGCG 338-032 = PGC 56484 15 57 30.2 +70 41 21 V = 12.3; Size 2.2x1.7; SB = 13.7; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, brighter center, faint stellar nucleus. Located 13' SSW of mag 7.3 SAO 8382. N6071 lies 18' ESE. Forms a pair with NPM1G +70.0155 2.5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6050 = UGC 10186 = MCG +03-41-092 = CGCG 108-118e = VV 220a = IC 1179 = PGC 57058 16 05 23.5 +17 45 32 V = 14.7; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.9; PA = 132d 17.5": very faint, small, almost round, diffuse. This member of Abell 2151 forms a close pair with N6054 1.9' ENE. Follows the trio of N6047 4.0' SW, N6045 3.8' W and N6043 5.3' WNW. This is an interacting pair with IC 1179 20" SW (not individually resolved). 13": very faint, small, round, 4th of 4 in a subgroup of Abell 2151. ************************************************************ NGC 6051 = UGC 10178 = MCG +04-38-021 = CGCG 137-030 = PGC 57006 16 04 56.6 +23 55 57 V = 13.1; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 165d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, weak concentration. A mag 11 star is just off the SSE edge 44" from center. Brightest in a faint cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 6052 = UGC 10182 = MCG +04-38-022 = CGCG 137-032 = VV 86 = Mrk 297 = Arp 209 = LGG 403-008 = N6064 = PGC 57039 16 05 12.9 +20 32 31 V = 13.0; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 12.4; PA = 171d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval ~N-S, bright core, probably asymmetric appearance as appears brighter on the W side. A mag 14.5 star is 1' W. The POSS reveals this is an attached contact system. 13": faint, small, round, even surface brightness. In line with two mag 12/13 stars equally spaced. 8": extremely faint, very small, at visual threshold. ************************************************************ NGC 6052w = UGC 10182w = MCG +04-38-022w = CGCG 137-032w = Mrk 297 = Arp 209 = VV 86a 16 05 12.5 +20 32 31 17.5": contact system with N6052. Appears as a brightening on the west side of N6052. ************************************************************ NGC 6053 = N6057? = MCG +03-41-106 = CGCG 108-130 = NPM1G +18.0472 = PGC 57090 16 05 39.6 +18 09 51 V = 14.7; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 13.4 See observing notes for N6057. Incorrectly identified in the RNGC as CGCG 108- 129. Discovered by Swift (III) and described as "eeeF, S, R, ee diff; 1st of 4 [with N6055, 6056 and 6057]. His position is just 5 tsec preceding N6055. My description of N6055 mentions a " mag 15 star is 40" WSW". RNGC incorrectly identifies N6053 as CGCG 108-129. Identified by Corwin in PASP, Vol 83, 1971 as a single star = IC 1180 but in NGCBUGS he equates NGC 6057 = NGC 6053 -- Swift found the brightest of the two objects near this place (the other is NGC 6055) on 6 June 1886. Two nights later, he found both objects, but apparently thought both were new discoveries. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 6054 = IC 1183 = MCG +03-41-103 = CGCG 108-128 = PGC 57073 16 05 38.1 +17 46 04 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.4; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated. Located 1.0' NE of a mag 12.5 star. Member of Abell 2151 with an extremely faint galaxy 1.5' W (MCG +03- 41-099) and IC 1182 2.1' NNW. Discovered by Swift (IV). His description of mentions a faint star SW. MCG +03-41-099 = CGCG 108-121 which is generally taken as N6054 (in MCG, PGC and RNGC) and has a star *SE*. Corwin has an alternate interpretation that N6054 = IC 1183, whose position is unambiguous. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 6055 = UGC 10191 = MCG +03-41-101 = CGCG 108-123 = PGC 57076 16 05 32.5 +18 09 34 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 40d 17.5" (6/14/96): very faint, small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 45"x30". Situated in the NE corner of Abell 2151 with N6057 1.7' ENE, IC 1189 7' ENE, M+03-41-115 6' ENE, U10195 6' NE and N6061 12' NE. 17.5": very faint, very small, almost round, weak concentration, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 15 star is 40" WSW. Forms a pair with N6057 1.7' ENE in Abell 2151. ************************************************************ NGC 6056 = MCG +03-41-100 = CGCG 108-122 = IC 1176: = PGC 57075 16 05 31.2 +17 57 49 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.9; PA = 56d 17.5": faint, small, round, broad concentration. Forms a pair with M+03-41-096 3' SSW. This is one of the brighter galaxies in Abell 2151. ************************************************************ NGC 6057 = MCG +03-41-106 = CGCG 108-130 = NPM1G +18.0472 = N6053? = PGC 57090 16 05 39.6 +18 09 51 V = 14.7; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 13.4 17.5" (6/14/96): extremely faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, low even surface brightness. Situated in the NE portion of Abell 2151 1.7' ENE of brighter N6055. Several faint galaxies lie NE. 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Forms a close pair with N6055 1.7' WSW in the northern region of Abell 2151. ************************************************************ NGC 6058 = PK 64+48.1 = PN G064.6+48.2 16 04 26.4 +40 40 59 V = 12.9; Size 24"x21" 17.5" (5/27/00): fairly bright, fairly small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, 25"x20". Contains an easy mag 13.5 central star which stands out well at all powers. At 380x, the halo appears to brighten surrounding the central star. Nicely framed within a triangle of mag 9-10 stars. 17.5" (5/30/92): fairly bright, small, 20" diameter. A bright mag 13 central star is easily visible. Located within a bright isosceles triangle consisting of mag 8.8 SAO 45874 4.8' NW, mag 8.7 SAO 45881 6.3' NE and a mag 10 star 3.5' S. 8": at 100x, faint, very small, round, even surface brightness. At 200x, an extremely faint mag 13.5-14 central star is visible surrounded by a small faint halo. Two mag 9 stars to the north form an rough isosceles triangle. ************************************************************ NGC 6060 = UGC 10196 = MCG +04-38-025 = CGCG 137-036 = LGG 403-002 = PGC 57110 16 05 52.0 +21 29 05 V = 13.1; Size 2.0x1.1; SB = 13.8; PA = 105d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated WNW-ESE, large brighter core, fainter extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 6061 = UGC 10199 = MCG +03-41-118 = CGCG 108-145 = PGC 57137 16 06 16.0 +18 15 00 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.3 17.5" (6/14/96): faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, 0.8' diameter, very weak concentration. Forms the N vertex of a near perfect rhombus (of sides 3') with three mag 10-11 stars in the NE corner of Abell 2151. IC 1189 lies 4.0' S 17.5": faint, small, round, small bright core. Four bright stars form an upside down "Y" asterism just S including a mag 11 star 2.9' SE and two mag 10 stars 3.1' SW and 2.8' S. Located in the northern region of Abell 2151 with IC 1190: = U10195 6' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6062 = UGC 10202 = MCG +03-41-125 = CGCG 108-148 = Ho 728a = PGC 57145 16 06 22.7 +19 46 40 V = 13.6; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.5; PA = 10d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval SW-NE, weak concentration, fairly diffuse. ************************************************************ NGC 6063 = UGC 10210 = MCG +01-41-012 = CGCG 051-045 = PGC 57205 16 07 13.1 +07 58 44 V = 13.1; Size 1.7x0.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 159d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, diffuse, even surface brightness, elongated NW-SE. Bracketed by a mag 14 star 1.8' NNE and a mag 14.5 star 2.3' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6064 = N6052 = U10182 = MCG +04-38-022 = CGCG 137-032 = VV 86 = Mrk 297 = Arp 209 = PGC 57039 16 05 12.9 +20 32 31 See observing notes for N6052. ************************************************************ NGC 6065 = MCG +02-41-008 = CGCG 079-051 = NPM1G +14.0439 = PGC 57215 16 07 22.9 +13 53 16 V = 13.8; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.9 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, bright core. Collinear with two unequal double stars due E; an unequal mag 10/14 double at 21" is 2' E and a mag 10/13 double at 29" is 4' E. Forms a pair with N6066 4.5' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 6066 = CGCG 079-054 = NPM1G +14.0440 = PGC 57230 16 07 35.3 +13 56 37 V = 14.0; Size 0.7x0.6; SB = 12.9 17.5": faint, small, round, small bright core. Forms a pair with N6065 4.5' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6067 = Cr 298 = E178-SC012 16 13 11 -54 13.1 V = 5.6; Size 13 18" (7/6/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 76x (27 Panoptic), this cluster was a stunning sight with a few hundred stars sparkling in a 20' region. Appears comparable to one the richer Messier clusters. The cluster is compressed towards the center and thins out in the periphery, blending in with the rich, surrounding Milky Way. The cluster includes a few striking pairs including a bright mag 8.8/9.4 pair at 10" near in the center that is collinear with a much closer and fainter equal mag pair. At 228x, the cluster appear much more irregular and most of the stars seem to be arranged in elegant loops and chains which enclose starless holes in the cluster. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): At 83x, in excess of 100 stars mag 8-12 in a 20' diameter. Very bright, large, very rich, compressed towards the core which includes a striking double star at center (h4835 = 8.8/9.4 at 10"). Many stars arranged in spirals and arcs, rich in faint stars. The brightest mag 7.8 star is located at the south edge with a mag 8 star off the E edge. This is a beautiful open cluster in the rich Norma starcloud! Observation from Baja. ************************************************************ NGC 6068 = UGC 10126 = MCG +13-11-019 = CGCG 354-031 = CGCG 355-005 = Ho 727a = PGC 56388 15 55 26.5 +78 59 48 V = 12.8; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 12.4; PA = 155d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, slightly elongated, small bright core. Follows a triangle of mag 13-14 stars 0.8' SSW, 1.3' NW and 2.5' WSW. Forms a close pair with N6068A 2.0' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6068A = MCG +13-11-017 = CGCG 354-030 = CGCG 355-004 = Ho 727b = NPM1G +79.0130 = PGC 56363 15 54 47.4 +78 59 06 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.2; SB = 11.8; PA = 15d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 2:1 N-S, brighter core. Can hold steadily with direct vision. Forms a pair with N6068 2.0' ENE. Located along the S side of a small triangle of mag 13-14 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 6069 = MCG +07-33-043 = CGCG 223-042 = PGC 57237 16 07 41.7 +38 55 51 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.6 17.5": very faint, very small, round. Shows a weak concentration to a slightly brighter core and faint stellar nucleus. A mag 14 star is 40" SW of center. There are two bright stars in the field; mag 8.9 SAO 65098 9' S and mag 7.7 SAO 65093 7' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6070 = UGC 10230 = MCG +00-41-004 = CGCG 023-017 = LGG 404-001 = Ho 729a = PGC 57345 16 09 58.6 +00 42 32 V = 11.8; Size 3.5x1.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 62d 17.5": fairly bright, large, oval 2:1 SW-NE, broad moderate concentration. Brightest of trio with N6070B 4.3' NE and 6070C 5.6' NE. Located 7.9' SW of mag 7.7 SAO 121396. 13": fairly large, diffuse, elongated ~E-W, almost even surface brightness. A mag 7 star is 7' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6070B = CGCG 023-018 = PGC 57350 16 10 09.0 +00 45 55 V = 14.6; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 13.1 17.5": extremely faint and small, averted vision only. Several faint stars are near. Forms a double system with N6070C 1.3' NE . Located 4.2' NNE of N6070. ************************************************************ NGC 6070C = NPM1G +00.0524 = Ho 729c = PGC 1175364 16 10 12.1 +00 47 01 V = 14.6 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, averted only. Forms a double system off the NE side of N6070B. In a trio with N6070 5.6' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6071 = MCG +12-15-047 = CGCG 338-041 = NPM1G +70.0158 = PGC 56767 16 02 06.9 +70 25 01 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.7 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration. Forms a pair with CGCG 338-039 4' SW. Located 13' SE of N6071. A bright unequal double star 0??143 = 6.7/9.3 at 47" lies 17' SE. This galaxy was identified as N6071 by Harold Corwin, but is not identified as N6071 in any other catalogue except NED. (R)N6071 = U10157 lies 13' NW. Discovered by WH (III 883). His poor position given in the NGC (2.0 tmin too far E and 12.5' too far S) was improved by Dreyer in Scientific Papers using a different reference star to 16 02 10 +70 29 (2000). But this position is still 9' SE of U10157. Instead Corwin argues in NGCBUGS that N6071 = MCG +12-15-047 = CGCG 338-041. ************************************************************ NGC 6072 = PK 342+10.1 = PN G342.1+10.8 = E389-PN15 = Hb 3 16 12 58.1 -36 13 48 V = 11.3; Size 70" 17.5" (6/30/00): at 280x using a UHC filter this southerly PN appeared fairly bright, round, 60" diameter. The surface brightness was uneven with an irregularly brighter rim and a slightly darker center. 13": moderately bright and large, roundish, 1.0' diameter, fairly prominent with a UHC filter at 166x. No structure at 332x although this planetary is far south for viewing from northern California. 8": faint, fairly small, round. ************************************************************ NGC 6073 = UGC 10235 = MCG +03-41-139 = CGCG 108-160 = Ho 731a = LGG 43-011 = PGC 57353 16 10 10.8 +16 41 58 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 130d 17.5": faint, fairly small, oval NW-SE, broad weak concentration and has a fairly even surface brightness overall. ************************************************************ NGC 6074 = MCG +02-41-015/016 = CGCG 079-075 = PGC 57418 16 11 17.2 +14 15 32 V = 14.3; Size 0.2x0.2; SB = 10.7 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 12 star is 1.0' WSW. An extremely faint anonymous companion is at S end 15" from the center. N6078 lies 12' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 6075 = MCG +04-38-038 = CGCG 137-055 = VV 380 = PGC 57426 16 11 22.6 +23 57 53 V = 14.2; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, very small, broad concentration, faint stellar nucleus. Located 8' N of mag 8.8 SAO 84237. ************************************************************ NGC 6076 = UGC 10253 = MCG +05-38-023 = CGCG 167-034 = PGC 57409 16 11 13.3 +26 52 21 V = 14.4; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 13.5; PA = 63d 17.5": very faint, very small, round. Forms a pair with N6077 3.5' N. Located 2' SE of mag 7.3 SAO 84233. A mag 14 star is 45" NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6077 = UGC 10254 = MCG +05-38-024 = CGCG 167-035 = NPM1G +27.0518 = PGC 57408 16 11 14.1 +26 55 24 V = 13.3; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.5 17.5": brighter of a pair with N6076 3.5' S. Faint, small, round, broad concentration. Located 2.5' NE of a mag 7.3 star. ************************************************************ NGC 6078 = MCG +02-41-017 = CGCG 079-076 = NPM1G +14.0442 = PGC 57460 16 12 05.4 +14 12 32 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x1.0 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, small bright core, substellar nucleus. Two mag 14-15 stars are 1.1' WNW and 1.3' NNW of center. Located 5.9' SE of mag 9.3 SAO 101996. N6074 is 12' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 6079 = UGC 10206 = MCG +12-15-050 = CGCG 338-043 = IC 1200 = PGC 56946 16 04 29.0 +69 40 05 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 150d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, brighter core. A mag 14 star is 1.1' SSE. Forms a pair with IC 1201 7.7' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6080 = UGC 10268 = MCG +00-41-007 = CGCG 023-023 = NPM1G +02.0441 = PGC 57509 16 12 58.6 +02 10 38 V = 12.9; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 12.6; PA = 90d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, stellar nucleus. Forms a double system with a faint anonymous companion attached at the north end. ************************************************************ NGC 6081 = UGC 10272 = MCG +02-41-019 = CGCG 079-078 = NPM1G +09.0456 = IC 1202 = PGC 57506 16 12 56.8 +09 52 02 V = 13.1; Size 1.8x0.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 131d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated WNW-ESE, small brighter core, very faint extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 6083 = MCG +02-41-020 = CGCG 079-080 = NPM1G +14.0443 = PGC 57520 16 13 12.6 +14 11 07 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.9 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Surrounded by a triangle consisting of three mag 13-14 stars located 1.5' NNW, 2.4' WSW and 1.5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6084 = UGC 10291 = MCG +03-41-143 = CGCG 108-168 = NPM1G +17.0590 = PGC 57575 16 14 16.6 +17 48 27 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 30d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated SW-NE, small faint nucleus. A mag 14 star is 39" WNW of center. Located just 1.9' NE of a mag 10 star. ************************************************************ NGC 6085 = UGC 10269 = MCG +05-38-034 = CGCG 167-044 = NPM1G +29.0373 = PGC 57486 16 12 35.2 +29 21 54 V = 13.0; Size 1.5x1.2; SB = 13.6; PA = 165d 18" (7/28/03): fairly faint, moderately large, roundish, ~0.9' diameter, well concentrated with a suddenly brighter 20" core. The halo appears elongated or irregular at times, but the orientation is difficult to pin down. Located 1.9' W of a mag 11 star. This galaxy is the second brightest of 9 galaxies viewed in Abell 2162 and similar N6082 is located 7' N. 17.5" (5/30/92): faint, very small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, almost even surface brightness. Forms a similar pair with N6086 7.2' N. These are the two brightest members of Abell 2162. ************************************************************ NGC 6086 = UGC 10270 = MCG +05-38-035 = CGCG 167-045 = PGC 57482 16 12 35.5 +29 29 05 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x1.2; SB = 13.5; PA = 0d 18" (7/28/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 N-S, 0.8'x0.5', sharply concentrated with a very small bright core. A mag 12.5 star is just off the NW edge, 40" from center. This galaxy is the brightest of 9 galaxies viewed in Abell 2162 with N6085 7' S slightly fainter. Forms the north vertex of a right triangle with two mag 10.5 stars 3' SW and 3' S. 17.5" (5/30/92): faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, very small bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 12 star is just off the NW edge 0.7' from center. Located within a group of several fairly bright stars including three mag 10 stars, the closest being 2.8' SW. Forms a pair with N6085 7.2' S and these two galaxies are the brightest members of the Abell 2162 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 6087 = Cr 300 = Mel 141 = Lund 693 16 18 51 -57 56.1 V = 5.4; Size 12 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): about three dozen stars mag 7-11 visible at 63x. Very bright, large, ~15' diameter. Contains several bright stars including mag 6.7 S Normae (varies from 6.1-6.8 over 10 days) and three mag 8-9 stars just south. Many stars form an arrowhead outline with vertex at the north end. Also a bright string of stars is off the SW end of the arrowhead aligned N-S. Impressive although no dense spots. ************************************************************ NGC 6088 = MCG +10-23-029/030 = CGCG 298-013 = Ho 732a/b = PGC 57383 16 10 42.6 +57 27 59 Size 0.7x0.3; PA = 138d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, weak concentration. Located 6.6' E of mag 8.6 SAO 29827. This is a double system on the POSS, although in the observation the two components were not individually resolved. ************************************************************ NGC 6089 = MCG +06-36-001 = CGCG 196-091 = PGC 57491 16 12 40.5 +33 02 10 V = 14.0; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, round, 40" diameter, weak even concentration to a slightly brighter core and a faint stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is 1.7' SW of center. Located 7' ESE of mag 9 SAO 65135. ************************************************************ NGC 6090 = UGC 10267 = MCG +09-26-064 = CGCG 275-029 = CGCG 276-002 = Mrk 496 = I Zw 135 = PGC 57437 16 11 40.5 +52 27 24 V = 13.1; Size 1.5x0.6; SB = 12.8 17.5": faint, very small, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, even surface brightness. Forms a pair with CGCG 275-028 3' W. Also nearby is U10261 6' W which was not recorded. This is a close double system which was not resolved. ************************************************************ NGC 6091 = MCG +12-15-054 = CGCG 338-047 = NPM1G +70.0159 = PGC 57242 16 07 52.9 +69 54 17 V = 13.7; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 6093 = M80 = E516-SC11 16 17 02.5 -22 58 30 V = 7.3; Size 8.9 17.5" (6/3/00): fairly bright, round, 5' diameter, well-concentrated with a bright 1.5' core and an intense 30" nucleus. At 500x, the nucleus is clearly offset east of center and the outer halo is well resolved into at least 75 stars. A dim galaxy, IC 4596, lies 25' NW. 13": contains a small intense unresolved core surrounded by fairly compact halo 5' diameter. The nucleus is offset to the the east within the halo. The outer shell resolves into a few dozen faint stars over haze. 8": few faint stars resolved at moderate to high power at edges, very grainy, difficult to resolve. ************************************************************ NGC 6094 = UGC 10228 = MCG +12-15-052 = CGCG 338-045 = NPM1G +72.0141 = PGC 57167 16 06 33.8 +72 29 40 V = 13.2; Size 1.8x1.4; SB = 14.1; PA = 120d 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6095 = UGC 10265 = MCG +10-23-033 = CGCG 298-014 = PGC 57411 16 11 11.2 +61 16 04 V = 12.6; Size 1.8x1.6; SB = 13.6 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, fairly weak even concentration down to a small bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Very symmetrical appearance. ************************************************************ NGC 6096 = MCG +05-38-044 = CGCG 167-057 = Ho 735a = NPM1G +26.0416 = PGC 57598 16 14 46.6 +26 33 32 V = 14.2; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 122d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, very weak even concentration with a slightly brighter core. Located 2.1' NE of mag 9.4 SAO 84259. A mag 15 star is 1' SW midway between the mag 9 star and the galaxy. ************************************************************ NGC 6097 = MCG +06-36-007 = CGCG 196-011 = PGC 57583 16 14 26.2 +35 06 33 V = 13.8; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 156d 17.5": faint, very small, round, small brighter core. Located 13.6' ESE of mag 7.5 SAO 65158 in Zwicky Cluster 1615.8+3505. ************************************************************ NGC 6098 = MCG +03-41-145 = CGCG 108-170 = VV 192b = PGC 57634 16 15 34.2 +19 27 42 V = 12.2; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 12.6 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, stellar nucleus. Located 10.2' WSW of mag 7.7 SAO 102051. Forms a close double system with N6099 off the SE edge 36" between centers. ************************************************************ NGC 6099 = UGC 10299se = MCG +03-41-146 = CGCG 108-170 = NPM1G +19.0457 = VV 192a = PGC 57640 16 15 35.5 +19 27 11 V = 12.4; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 12.5 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated NW-SE, stellar nucleus. Forms a very close double system with similar N6098 off the NW edge and just 36" separation! ************************************************************ NGC 6100 = UGC 10307 = MCG +00-41-012 = CGCG 023-032 = PGC 57706 16 16 52.5 +00 50 27 V = 13.0; Size 1.9x1.1; SB = 13.7; PA = 120d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated NW-SE, stellar nucleus. A mag 15 star is at the W end. A wide unequal double star is 1.5' NW consisting of a mag 9.5/13 pair at 30" separation. ************************************************************ NGC 6101 = ESO 069-SC004 16 25 48.5 -72 12 05 V = 9.2; Size 10.7 18" (7/6/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x about two dozen stars are resolved over a fairly large but apparently loose globular with little central concentration. At 228x at least three dozen stars mag 14 and fainter are resolved including a clump of faint stars near the center. At this power the periphery is quite irregular and ragged with most of the brighter resolved stars hugging close to the edges of the halo. A group of brighter mag 11 field stars are just off the NNE side. A mag 10 star lies 8' NW of center and a similar star is placed 7' SE. 18" (7/5/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 128x appears moderately bright, fairly large, round, 4'-5' diameter. This globular has an unusual appearance as there is only weak concentration except for a very small brighter nucleus. At 228x a number of mag 14-15 stars are superimposed over the background glow while a number of faint stars huddle around the edges of the halo. Several of the faint, resolved stars reside very near the center and these may have been the "very small brighter nucleus" I recorded at the lower magnification. 12" (6/29/02 - Bargo, Australia): at 140x this moderately faint globular is ~4' diameter with just a weak concentration. A scattering of mag 14 stars pepper the face of the cluster and at the edges of the irregular halo. ************************************************************ NGC 6102 = UGC 10300 = MCG +05-38-047 = CGCG 167-060 = PGC 57639 16 15 37.0 +28 09 30 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.6; PA = 70d 17.5": very faint, small, round, low even surface brightness. A mag 12 star lies 3.1' NNE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6103 = UGC 10302 = MCG +05-38-049 = CGCG 167-062 = PGC 57648 16 15 44.6 +31 57 50 V = 13.8; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.5; PA = 80d 17.5": very faint, small, round, 30" diameter, low even surface brightness. Located on line between a mag 14 star 1.2' WNW and a mag 14.5 star 1.6' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 6104 = UGC 10309 = MCG +06-36-011 = CGCG 196-020 = PGC 57684 16 16 30.8 +35 42 28 V = 13.2; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 12.5 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, weak concentration. Located 8.4' W of mag 8.3 SAO 65198 in Zwicky Cluster 1615.8+3505. ************************************************************ NGC 6105 = MCG +06-36-013 = CGCG 196-023 = NPM1G +35.0367 = PGC 57716 16 17 09.3 +34 52 44 V = 14.3; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.8 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, small brighter core. Located 2.6' SW of N6107 in cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 6106 = UGC 10328 = MCG +01-41-016 = CGCG 052-001 = PGC 57799 16 18 47.3 +07 24 40 V = 12.2; Size 2.5x1.4; SB = 13.4; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, gradually increases to a bright core, mottled appearance. A knot is visible on the W side (there is a brighter extension on the SW side on the POSS). A mag 15 star is 1.1' S of center and an extremely faint mag 16 star is just off the NNW end. 13": fairly faint, fairly small, brighter core. 8": very faint, small, slightly elongated N-S. ************************************************************ NGC 6107 = UGC 10311 = MCG +06-36-014 = CGCG 196-024 = PGC 57728 16 17 20.1 +34 54 05 V = 13.8; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 40d 17.5": this is the brightest member of the N6107 cluster. Fairly faint, small, almost round, small bright core. A mag 9 star (SAO 65201) lies just 0.9' NNW of center! Forms a pair with N6105 2.6' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6108 = MCG +06-36-015 = CGCG 196-025 = PGC 57734 16 17 25.6 +35 08 09 V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 124d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated. A mag 15 star is at the WSW edge 34" from center. This is one of the largest galaxies in the N6107 cluster. N6110 lies 4.7' SW and an anonymous galaxy (2MASXi J1617355+350802) is 2.0' E. ************************************************************ NGC 6109 = UGC 10316 = MCG +06-36-016 = CGCG 196-026 = PGC 57748 16 17 40.5 +35 00 15 V = 12.7; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 12.7 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, brighter core. Member of the N6107 cluster with N6110 5.0' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6110 = CGCG 196-027 = PGC 57751 16 17 44.0 +35 05 13 V = 14.6; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 12.6; PA = 105d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated. In a trio with N6112 3.7' ENE and an anonymous galaxy 1.9' SW, also nearby is N6109 5.0' S. This is the faintest NGC galaxy in the N6107 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 6111 = MCG +11-20-007 = CGCG 320-014 = VII Zw 638 = PGC 57579 16 14 22.4 +63 15 38 V = 13.1; Size 0.7x0.6; SB = 12.0 17.5": faint, very small, round, 20" diameter, even surface brightness. Located 4.5' NW of a mag 9.5 star. Collinear with a faint double star 3' S (13/14.5 at 18"). Incorrect identification in the RNGC and plotted incorrectly on the U2000. The NGC coordinates (obtained by Dreyer from Lewis Swift in private correspondence) are 16 14 25 +62 21 20 (2000). This object was never formally entered in any of Swift's discovery lists prior to the NGC. However, in Swift's list IX in Astronomische Nachrichten 3004, he published a corrected position for N6111 (object #57) at 16 14 16 +63 16.2 (2000). This position corresponds with CGCG 320-014 = M+11-20-007 at 16 14 22.5 +63 15 40 (2000). His description "D* nr s points to it" clinches the identification as this galaxy is collinear with a faint double star 3' S (mag 13/14.5 at 18"). This galaxy is not identified as N6111 in MCG (M+11-20-007) or CGCG (320-014) and is misplotted on U2000. See Addenda sheet to Catalogue Corrections, Thomson and RNGC Corrections #5. Bigourdan measured what he thought might be N6111 at 16 15 29 +62 44 (2000), which is given in the IC 2 notes section but Malcolm Thomson measured Bigourdan's offsets carefully and arrived at a close double star. RNGC misidentifies N6111with IC 1210 at 16 14 30.8 +62 32 15 (2000). Coincidentally, Swift also discovered IC 1210 and it is placed correctly in List IX. So the position of N6111 should be changed to 16h 14.1m +63 19 (1975) and the data changed to describe CGCG 320-014 = M+11-20-007. ************************************************************ NGC 6112 = MCG +06-36-017 = CGCG 196-028 = NPM1G +35.0371 = PGC 57762 16 18 00.5 +35 06 37 V = 13.9; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.4 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, weak concentration. Member of the N6107 cluster with N6110 3.7' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6113 = MCG +02-41-024 = CGCG 080-004 = PGC 57807 16 19 10.5 +14 08 01 V = 13.8; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 12.5; PA = 147d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated NNW-SSE, small bright core. This galaxy is not identified as N6113 in the CGCG or MCG. ************************************************************ NGC 6114 = MCG +06-36-019 = CGCG 196-030 = PGC 57784 16 18 23.6 +35 10 27 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 100d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated. Member of the N6107 cluster with N6116 6.4' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 6116 = UGC 10336 = MCG +06-36-021 = CGCG 196-032 = PGC 57800 16 18 54.6 +35 09 14 V = 14.3; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 13.7; PA = 12d 17.5": faint, fairly small, broad concentration, elongated. N6114 lies 6.4' WNW. Located at the E end of the N6107 cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 6117 = UGC 10338 = MCG +06-36-022 = CGCG 196-036 = Ho 737a = PGC 57816 16 19 18.2 +37 05 43 V = 13.6; Size 1.2x1.2; SB = 13.8 17.5": very faint, small, round, weak concentration. A mag 14 star is 1.6' W of center. Located just 2.6' S of mag 9.5 SAO 65226. ************************************************************ NGC 6118 = UGC 10350 = MCG +00-42-002 = CGCG 024-008 = PGC 57924 16 21 48.6 -02 17 03 V = 11.7; Size 4.7x2.0; SB = 13.9; PA = 58d 13.1": moderately large, elongated WSW-ENE. This is a very diffuse object with no concentration and ill-defined edges. Located 17' SW of mag 6.2 SAO 141129 in the SE corner of Serpens Caput. ************************************************************ NGC 6119 = MCG +06-36-026 = CGCG 196-040 = PGC 57837 16 19 41.9 +37 48 23 V = 14.4; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.6 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated. A mag 15 star is at the S end just 19" from center. Forms a trio with N6120 2.3' SE and N6122 5.5' E. ************************************************************ NGC 6120 = UGC 10343 = MCG +06-36-029 = CGCG 196-041 = I Zw 141 = Ho 739a = PGC 57842 16 19 48.0 +37 46 27 V = 13.8; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.2 17.5": fairly faint, very small, almost round, even surface brightness. Located 2' N of a wide unequal double star mag 10/13 at 44". Brightest of three with N6119 2.3' NW and N6122 4.6' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 6121 = M4 = E517-SC1 16 23 35.3 -26 31 32 V = 5.9; Size 26.3 17.5": very bright, very large, 15' diameter. Resolved into an extremely dense swarm of several hundred stars with many stars arranged in strings. Appears fully resolved at moderate power including the distinctive bar extending N-S through the center. M4 is possibly the closest GC at a distance of 5600 light- years. 13": excellent resolution, many star lanes. The bar through the core is resolved. 8": superb resolution of mag 11-13 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 6122 = MCG +06-36-032 = NPM1G +37.0511 = PGC 57858 16 20 09.5 +37 47 53 V = 14.3; Size 0.9x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 156d 17.5": extremely faint, averted only, very small, round. Third and faintest of three in a group and located 4.6' ENE of N6120 and 5.5' E of N6119. ************************************************************ NGC 6123 = UGC 10333 = MCG +10-23-060 = CGCG 298-028 = PGC 57729 16 17 19.7 +61 56 21 V = 13.8; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 12.0; PA = 4d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 N-S, small bright core, thin extensions. A mag 12.5 star is 1.4' SSW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6124 = Cr 301 = E331-SC003 16 25 20 -40 39.2 V = 5.8; Size 29 13.1": bright, fairly rich, large, roughly 125 stars are resolved. Appears partially resolved even in 16x80 finder. 8": fairly large but scattered, richer in center. ************************************************************ NGC 6125 = N6127 = N6128 = U10345 = MCG +10-23-065 = CGCG 298-029 = I Zw 142 = PGC 57812 16 19 11.5 +57 59 03 See observing notes for N6127. ************************************************************ NGC 6126 = UGC 10353 = MCG +06-36-035 = CGCG 196-055 = I Zw 144 = NPM1G +36.0396 = PGC 57908 16 21 27.9 +36 22 36 V = 13.6; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, 40" diameter, broadly concentration halo, slightly brighter core. Located 1.6' S of a mag 10.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 6127 = UGC 10345 = MCG +10-23-065 = CGCG 298-029 = I Zw 142 = N6128 = N6125 = PGC 57812 16 19 11.5 +57 59 03 V = 12.0; Size 1.4x1.4; SB = 12.7 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, 1.5' diameter, round. Sharp concentration with a small very bright core containing a stellar nucleus, faint round halo. ************************************************************ NGC 6128 = N6127 = N6125 = U10345 = MCG +10-23-065 = CGCG 298-029 = I Zw 142 = PGC 57812 16 19 11.5 +57 59 03 See observing notes for N6127. ************************************************************ NGC 6129 = MCG +06-36-037 = CGCG 196-048 = NPM1G +38.0362 = PGC 57920 16 21 43.2 +37 59 45 V = 13.7; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.8 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 6130 = UGC 10347 = MCG +10-23-066 = CGCG 298-030 = PGC 57828 16 19 33.4 +57 36 55 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 13.0; PA = 25d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, almost even surface brightness. Several brighter stars in field including mag 8 SAO 29889 2.7' SW! ************************************************************ NGC 6131 = UGC 10356 = MCG +07-34-004 = CGCG 224-004 = Ho 742a = PGC 57927 16 21 52.5 +38 55 56 V = 13.3; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.2 17.5": very faint, small, round. Located 3.5' E of mag 9 SAO 65250. ************************************************************ NGC 6132 = IC 4602 = UGC 10363 = MCG +02-42-002 = CGCG 080-020 = PGC 58002 16 23 38.8 +11 47 10 V = 13.6; Size 1.5x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 127d 17.5": faint, small, elongated WNW-ESE, weak concentration. A mag 15 star is 1' E. ************************************************************ NGC 6134 = Cr 303 = E226-SC009 16 27 46 -49 09.1 V = 7.2; Size 7 18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 128x, this is a bright, fairly large open cluster, at least 10' diameter, with roughly 150 stars mag 10 and fainter. Many of the stars are arranged in chains, loops and rings although there is no central concentration. The brightest mag 9.3 star is on the SE side about 4' from the center. The Norma milky way background is very rich in this region. ************************************************************ NGC 6136 = MCG +09-27-019 = CGCG 276-010 = PGC 57892 16 20 59.4 +55 58 14 V = 14.5; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 95d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, very low even surface brightness. A nice row of stars is just N consisting of four mag 11-12 stars oriented WNW-ESE ending at mag 8.5 SAO 29903 at the WNW end. N6136 is located 5.5' SW of SAO 29903. ************************************************************ NGC 6137 = UGC 10364 = MCG +06-36-039 = CGCG 196-053 = Ho 744a = PGC 57966 16 23 03.2 +37 55 19 V = 12.4; Size 1.9x1.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 175d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated oval. Located between two mag 14 stars 1.0' NW and 1.0' E. Forms a close pair with (R)N6137B 1.7' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6137B = MCG +06-36-038 = CGCG 196-052 = Ho 744b = PGC 57964 16 22 59.7 +37 56 56 Size 0.7x0.6 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. A mag 14.5 star is 0.8' S. Forms a close pair with N6137 1.7' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6138 = N6363 = U10827 = MCG +07-36-005 = CGCG 226-008 = NPM1G +41.0459 = PGC 60164 17 22 40.0 +41 06 06 See observing notes for N6363. Incorrect identification in the RNGC. Discovered by Stephan (II) in 187. His position is roughly 25' W of N6145 within Abell 2197 and there are only faint stars near this position. RNGC identifies N6138 with the edge-on galaxy M+07-34-020, located 7' N of N6145. Due to the large positional discrepancy with Stephan's generally very accurate position, N6138 should be reclassified as nonexistent in the RNGC. None of the other modern catalogues have a listing for N6138. See RNGC Corrections #2. But according to Corwin, Stephan misidentified his comparison star and N6138 = N6363. See NGCBUGS for story. ************************************************************ NGC 6139 = ESO 331-SC004 16 27 40 -38 50.9 V = 9.0; Size 5.5 18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this is a moderately bright globular which is well concentrated to a bright 1' core. The halo spans ~3.5' and the overall structure is symmetric. A number of very faint stars blink in and out of view with the seeing and it appears on the verge of extensive resolution at 171x. Did not view with higher power. 8": faint, small, even concentration to core, easily visible but no resolution. ************************************************************ NGC 6140 = UGC 10359 = MCG +11-20-012 = CGCG 320-025 = PGC 57886 16 20 57.3 +65 23 23 V = 11.3; Size 6.3x4.6; SB = 14.8; PA = 95d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated ~E-W, broadly concentrated halo, very faint extensions. A mag 12 star lies 2.2' NW. Bracketed by three mag 15 stars 1.4' SE, 1.6' NNE and 1.9' SW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6141 = Reinmuth 6.106 = 2MASXi J1623063+405129 = PGC 58077 16 23 06.4 +40 51 30 V = 15.0; Size 0.4x0.3; SB = 12.5 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated 25"x20". With direct vision contains a fairly faint quasi-stellar nucleus. Since this galaxy is not in the MCG or CGCG I expected the observation to be more difficult. A wide pair of mag 11/12 stars lies 3.5' NE and a mag 14.5 star is 1.2' N. The RNGC incorrectly identifies N6147 = MCG +07-34-023 as N6141. Member of Abell 2197. The galaxy listed in the RNGC as N6141 is actually N6147 = MCG +07-34-023. I listed this misidentification in RNGC Corrections #2. NGC 6141 = Reinmuth 6.106 is a faint galaxy at Bigourdan's position and is not in MCG, CGCG or RC3. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 6142 = UGC 10366 = MCG +06-36-041 = CGCG 196-056 = PGC 57984 16 23 21.1 +37 15 29 V = 13.8; Size 1.9x0.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 165d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, broad weak concentration. A mag 15 star is just off the SW edge 55" from center. Located almost at midpoint of two mag 12/12.5 stars 5.6' N and 4.4' S. Two mag 14.5-15 between 2'-3' NW are collinear with the galaxy. ************************************************************ NGC 6143 = UGC 10358 = MCG +09-27-024 = CGCG 276-011 = PGC 57919 16 21 42.4 +55 05 09 V = 13.2; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 12.8 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, weak concentration. Bracketed by two bright stars; a mag 10 star 2.3' ESE and mag 8.7 SAO 29911 4.0' W. ************************************************************ NGC 6144 = ESO 517-SC6 = IC 4606: 16 27 14.1 -26 01 29 V = 9.1; Size 9.3 17.5": about 20 stars mag 12-14 resolved at 286x. The brightest mag 12 star is at the west edge. Located 37' NW of Antares. This globular is about 30,000 light years away or 5 times the distance of nearby M4. 13": a dozen very faint stars are resolved at 220x over haze. Includes a string of stars to the SE. 8": faint, small. A mag 12 star is at the SW end but no other resolution. Located 40' NW of Antares. ************************************************************ NGC 6145 = MCG +07-34-021 = CGCG 224-017 = Ho 747a = PGC 58074 16 25 02.4 +40 56 48 V = 14.1; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, fairly small, 1.0' diameter, slightly elongated N-S. Similar size to N6146 but lacks the central concentration. Only a very weak brightening with no core or nucleus. Forms a trio with N6146 3.6' SE and N6147 1.4' SE. 17.5": faint, weak concentration, elongated ~N-S. Forms a pair with N6146 3.5' SE. Member of Abell 2197. 13": extremely faint, small, elongated N-S. ************************************************************ NGC 6146 = UGC 10379 = MCG +07-34-024 = CGCG 224-018 = PGC 58080 16 25 10.4 +40 53 33 V = 12.5; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 12.7; PA = 75d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, 1.0' diameter, slightly elongated E-W. Broad concentration with a fairly high surface brightness core, stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is 1.2' E of center. Brightest of a collinear trio with N6145 3.6' NNW and N6147 2' NNW in Abell 2197. 17.5": fairly faint, almost round, bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N6145 3.5' NW. 13": fairly faint, moderately large. Forms a pair with N6145. ************************************************************ NGC 6147 = MCG +07-34-023 = Ho 747b = PGC 58078 16 25 05.8 +40 55 44 V = 15.1; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 13.0 17.5": extremely faint and small, 15" diameter, round. Only able to glimpse repeatedly <25% of time with averted vision. Faintest of trio and situated 1.4' SE of N6145 and 2' NW of N6146 in Abell 2197. Incorrect identification in the RNGC. The Birr Castle observers examined the N6146 field three times (with no specific measurements) but the sketch from 26 May 1849 shows three galaxies on a line with comments: "2 new neb, alpha eF st, beta S." Dreyer apparently later added the parenthetical comment "Query h1957 and h1958 and one Nova." Assuming the direction of drift is down (west), then the sketch shows h1957 = N6145 (beta) and h1958 = N6146 (unlabelled) and the third galaxy (alpha in sketch = GC 4196 = N6147) is either M+07-34-022 or M+07-34-023. But MCG does not identify either of these faint galaxies as N6147 and both MCG galaxies are missing from CGCG. Also, M+07-34-023 is mentioned as a companion to N6146 in the UGC notes at 2.3', PA = 338d, 0.45x0.40 but again without a NGC designation. Based on RNGC positions, it appears that (R)N6147 = M+07-34-022 and (R)N6141 = M+07-34-023. The latter ID is clearly incorrect as Bigourdan's position for N6141 is over 20' southwest, although it also used in the PGC. After two previous failures on N6147, I was finally successful on 7/24/95 although this galaxy was a marginal spot, about 15" diameter and visible <25% of time with averted vision. The position was nearly on a line between N6145 and N6146. So I'd suggest N6147 = MCG +07-34-023 although I'm not aware of any modern catalogue which makes this match. There was no indication of M+07-34-022 less than 1' southwest which appears smaller and fainter on DSS. Looking again at the Rosse sketch, there is a faint star (also labelled as alpha) which is placed below (preceding) N6147. This position corresponds with M+07-34-022, so it very possible that this galaxy was seen as stellar and did not receive a NGC number. ************************************************************ NGC 6148 = 2MASXi J1627040+240536 = PGC 58162 16 27 04.0 +24 05 36 V = 16.1; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 13.8; PA = 60d 17.5": not found, 5/28/89. ************************************************************ NGC 6149 = UGC 10391 = MCG +03-42-011 = CGCG 109-021 = PGC 58183 16 27 24.3 +19 35 50 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 22d 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 3.8' N of mag 8.7 SAO 102184. ************************************************************ NGC 6150 = MCG +07-34-029 = CGCG 224-022 = Ho 748a = PGC 58105 16 25 50.0 +40 29 19 V = 14.0; Size 1.0x0.4; PA = 61d 17.5": faint, small, elongated SW-NE, weak concentration. M+07-34-033 lies 9.5' E. This is a double system (unresolved) within Abell 2197. ************************************************************ NGC 6152 = Cr 304 = E179-SC009 16 32 46 -52 38.6 Size 30 18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): At 76x (27 Panoptic), this is a large 30' cluster in a glorious milky way field. A couple of hundred stars generally mag 10 and fainter are resolved including a few dense clumps of stars. Many of the stars are arranged in loops and knots. A wide mag 8/10 pair is on the east side. The surrounding region is rich, so the cluster does no stand out except at low power. Observation from Magellan Observatory, Australia. ************************************************************ NGC 6153 = PK 341+5.1 = E331-PN6 = PN G341.8+05.4 16 31 30.5 -40 15 13 V = 10.6; Size 28"x21" 13.1": fairly bright, fairly small, almost round, picked up at 62x. Striking location as forms the southern vertex of a small "kite" asterism (rhombus) with two mag 10 stars 2.6' N and 2.7' NW and a mag 9.5 star 2.5' NE. Very far south for a prominent planetary from Northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 6154 = UGC 10382 = MCG +08-30-012 = CGCG 251-016 = PGC 58095 16 25 30.6 +49 50 24 V = 12.7; Size 2.1x2.0; SB = 14.1 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small. Sharp concentration with an elongated NW-SE core and a faint rounder halo with no distinct edges. ************************************************************ NGC 6155 = UGC 10385 = MCG +08-30-013 = CGCG 251-018 = PGC 58115 16 26 08.5 +48 21 59 V = 12.2; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 12.3; PA = 145d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated NW-SE, broadly concentrated halo. Located equidistant from two double stars; a mag 9.5/12.5 at 30" separation is 3.2' SW and an evenly matched mag 14 pair at 12" separation is 3.3' E. ************************************************************ NGC 6157 = MCG +09-27-039 = CGCG 276-018 = NPM1G +55.0256 = PGC 58101 16 25 48.3 +55 21 38 V = 14.5; Size 0.6x0.5; PA = 9d 17.5": very faint, very small, almost round, brighter core. A mag 15 star is off the SW edge just 20" from the center. Located 13' ENE of mag 7.0 SAO 29930. ************************************************************ NGC 6158 = MCG +07-34-041 = CGCG 224-031 = Ho 749a = B&O 2 = PGC 58198 16 27 40.9 +39 22 59 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 81d 13.1": faint, very small, round. Located 2.1' NW of a mag 10 star and 5.3' N of a second mag 10 star. Brighter than the faint companions of N6166. Located 14' SW of N6166 in Abell 2199. ************************************************************ NGC 6159 = UGC 10397 = MCG +07-34-038 = CGCG 224-029 = NPM1G +42.0441 = PGC 58185 16 27 25.1 +42 40 47 V = 14.2; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 14.2 17.5": faint, easy with direct vision, small, round, bright core. Collinear with mag 8.8 SAO 46092 5.4' W and a mag 11 star 2.6' W. Pair with CGCG 224-033 3.4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6160 = UGC 10400 = MCG +07-34-042 = CGCG 224-032 = PGC 58199 16 27 41.2 +40 55 36 V = 13.2; Size 1.8x1.5; SB = 14.3; PA = 65d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval WSW-ENE, small brighter core. Two mag 14 stars are just off the NE side 23" and 37" from the center. Member of the galaxy cluster Abell 2197 with N6146 28' WSW. 13": faint, diffuse, moderately large, slightly elongated, extremely faint star at the NE edge. Located 28' E of N6146. ************************************************************ NGC 6161 = MCG +06-36-046 = CGCG 168-013 = HCG 82C = PGC 58235 16 28 20.6 +32 48 38 V = 14.7; Size 0.7x0.3; Surf Br = 12.9; PA = 159d 18" (8/3/05): the third brightest member of HCG 82 appeared very faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, just 0.3'x0.2'. Forms the SW vertex of a small right triangle with N6162 2.2' N and N6163. The difficult 4th member, PGC 58231 is just 48" west. 17.5" (8/14/96): the third brightest member of HCG 82 appears very faint, very small, elongated 2:1 ~N-S, slightly brighter core. In a compact quartet with HCG 82D 50" WNW and N6162 = HCG 82A 2.3' due N. 17.5" (7/1/89): very faint, very small, low even surface brightness. In a tight trio (HCG 82 group) with N6162 2.3' N and N6163 2.6' NNE. Located 10' NE of mag 7 SAO 65320. ************************************************************ NGC 6162 = UGC 10403 = MCG +06-36-047 = CGCG 168-014 = NPM1G +32.0473 = HCG 82a = PGC 58238 16 28 22.3 +32 50 57 V = 13.6; Size 0.9x0.7; Surf Br = 13.0; PA = 30d 18" (8/3/05): the brightest member of HCG 82 appeared fairly faint, small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, 0.4'x0.3'. Contains a very small slightly brighter core with direct vision. Forms a very close pair with N6163 = HCG 82B just 1.2' E and a right triangle with N6161 2' S. 17.5" (8/14/96): this galaxy is the brightest in the very compact HCG 82. Appears faint, small, slightly elongated, ~30" diameter, slightly brighter core, very faint stellar nucleus. In the quartet are N6163 1.2' E, N6161 2.3' S and HCG 82D 2.5' SW. 17.5" (7/1/89): faint, small, round, bright core. Brightest of HCG 82 with N6163 1.2' E and N6161 2.3' S. Located 10' NE of mag 7 SAO 65320. ************************************************************ NGC 6163 = MCG +06-36-048 = CGCG 168-015 = NPM1G +32.0474 = HCG 82b = PGC 58250 16 28 27.8 +32 50 47 V = 14.4; Size 0.8x0.45; Surf Br = 13.2; PA = 54d 18" (8/3/05): second brightest member of HCG 82 appeared faint, small, slightly elongated N-S, 0.4'x0.3'. Appears pretty similar to N6162 1.2' W, but it slightly fainter with a less concentrated core. 17.5" (8/14/96): second brightest of four in HCG 82 located just 1.2' following N6162. Appears very faint, small, slightly elongated, ~30" diameter. More weakly concentrated and slightly fainter than N6162 but has a similar size. 17.5" (7/1/89): faint, very small, elongated N-S, weak concentration. Second brightest of three in HCG 82 with N6162 1' W and N6161 3' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6164 = ESO 226-EN012 = PK 336-0.1 = Ced 135a/b 16 33 52.4 -48 06 40 Size 6 18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this bipolar emission nebula was a startling sight at 171x and UHC filter! A bright illuminating star (HD 148937 at V = 6.8) is surrounded by two lobes or loops to the NW (N6164) and SE (N6165). Both loops contain brighter arcs symmetrically placed at the opposite ends. This is a large object, ~6' diameter, with the SE knot a bit brighter. A mag 9 star is 3' NE, outside the nebulosity. Located near the midpoint of mag 4.5 Epsilon Normae 1.3? NW and N6188/6193 a similar distance SE. This object is listed as a erroneously listed as a planetary nebula (PK 336-0.1) in several older sources. The illuminating star is a massive, evolved O star, losing mass from its outer layers through a strong stellar wind (similar mechanism with the Crescent and Thor's Helmet). Discovered by JH (h3633 and h3634). Although listed as a planetary in the RNGC, it is currently clasified as being an H11 region. So, the type of these two NGC entries should be change to 3 (Diffuse Nebula). ************************************************************ NGC 6165 = ESO 226-EN014 16 34 03 -48 09.2 18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this bipolar emission nebula was a startling sight at 171x and UHC filter! A bright illuminating star (HD 148937 at V = 6.8) is surrounded by two lobes or loops to the NW (N6164) and SE (N6165). Both loops contain brighter arcs symmetrically placed at the opposite ends. This is a large object, ~6' diameter, with the SE knot a bit brighter. A mag 9 star is 3' NE, outside the nebulosity. Located near the midpoint of mag 4.5 Epsilon Normae 1.3? NW and N6188/6193 a similar distance SE. Discovered by JH (h3634). He listed this emission nebula as separate components NW-SE separated by the central star (double). ************************************************************ NGC 6166 = UGC 10409 = MCG +07-34-060 = CGCG 224-039 = 3C 338 = B&O 1 = Ho 751a = PGC 58265 16 28 38.4 +39 33 05 V = 11.8; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 12.9; PA = 35d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, broad concentration. Brightest and largest of seven galaxies in Abell 2199 observed on 8/1/92 within a 5' circle! The following close companions were viewed: N6166A = MCG +07-34- 050 2.3' SW, N6166B = M+07-34-076 2.9' E, N6166C = M+07-34-048 3.1' NW, N6166D = M+07-34-056 2.0' S, M+07-34-064 4.8' SSE and an anonymous galaxy just off the south edge of N6166. 13": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated. Brightest and largest in A2199. Several faint companions are near. ************************************************************ NGC 6166A = MCG +07-34-050 = Ho 751b = BO 24 = (R)N6166D = PGC 58254 16 28 31.0 +39 31 17 V = 13.8; Size 0.3x0.3; SB = 11.0 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 14 star lies 0.9' W. Located 2.3' SW of N6166. Several very faint galaxies are very near including N6166D = M+07- 34-056 1.5' ESE. 13": extremely faint and small, just non-stellar. A faint star is close W. Located 1.5' SW N6166 in Abell 2199. ************************************************************ NGC 6166B = MCG +07-34-076 = CGCG 224-045 = Ho 761c = B&O 53 = (R)N6166B = PGC 58299 16 28 53.1 +39 33 37 V = 14.8; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 12.9 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Very difficult and only visible for moments with averted vision. Located 2.9' ENE of N6166 in Abell 2199. ************************************************************ NGC 6166C = MCG +07-34-048 = Ho 751d = B&O 15 = (R)N6166C = PGC 58244 16 28 23.3 +39 34 13 V = 14.5; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.8 17.5": very faint, very small, round, very low surface brightness. A mag 15 star is just 40" S. Located 3.1' WNW of N6166 in Abell 2199. 13": extremely faint, at visual threshold, extremely small, just non-stellar. Located 2.5' WNW of N6166, Abell 2199. ************************************************************ NGC 6166D = MCG +07-34-056 = Ho 751e = B&O 12 = (R)NGC 6166A = PGC 58262 16 28 39.2 +39 31 07 Size 0.4x0.4 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 14 star lies 1.2' SSE. Located midway between N6166 2.0' N and M+07-34-064 3' S in Abell 2199. Also an anonymous galaxy is 1.1' NNW on line with the south edge of N6166. ************************************************************ NGC 6167 = ESO 226-SC16 = Cr 305 = Harvard 11 16 34 35 -49 46.3 V = 6.7; Size 8 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): about 50 stars within a 10' diameter at 63x. Bright, fairly large, rich and pretty with both bright and faint stars. Includes many faint stars over unresolved haze. Includes curved arcs of stars and a nice string of stars to the S. The brightest mag 7.4 star is at the SW side. Located on the Norma-Ara border. Observation from Baja. ************************************************************ NGC 6168 = UGC 10434 = MCG +03-42-016 = CGCG 109-028 = PGC 58423 16 31 21.4 +20 11 06 V = 14.3; Size 1.4x0.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 111d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, very elongated WNW-ESE. A mag 14.5 star is attached at the E end 39" from center. ************************************************************ NGC 6170 = N6176: = MCG +10-23-076 = CGCG 298-038 = NPM1G +59.0187 = PGC 58188 16 27 36.4 +59 33 45 See observing notes for N6176. Found by Swift on 9 July 1886. His position is 39 tsec W of N6176 (from his list V). Not found by Bigourdan. RNGC equates N6170 with N6176 and Corwin concurs as Swift's description of the star field "... in vacancy; many pB sts south" matches.. ************************************************************ NGC 6171 = M107 16 32 31.9 -13 03 13 V = 8.1; Size 13 17.5" (7/10/99): this bright globular was well resolved at 220x, with a ~5'x3' halo elongated in an E-W orientation although the sharply defined core is circular and ~2' in diameter. Enclosing the globular on the west, east and south sides are brighter mag 11.5-12.5 stars. Roughly 30 stars are scattered throughout the outer halo at 280x and a couple of dozen densely packed stars overlay the core of the globular in steady moments. 13": bright core with several faint stars resolved in the halo and a few stars resolved at the edge of the core. 8": bright core, fainter halo, mottled, a few stars are visible at the NW edge. ************************************************************ NGC 6172 = UGC 10352 = MCG +00-42-003 = CGCG 024-009 = NPM1G -01.0494 = IC 1213 = PGC 57937 16 22 10.2 -01 30 54 V = 12.8; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 12.8 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, 30" diameter. Moderate concentration with a very small bright core which stands out well surrounded by a small halo. Preceded by three mag 13 and 14 stars within 3'. Located 9' NW of a mag 10 star and 11' NE of a similar star. Incorrectly listed as nonexistent in RNGC. Identified as IC 1213 in UGC, MCG. Due to an misprint in Stephan's list XIII, the RA is 10 tmin too large. The position for his comparison star (SAO 141069) is given correctly as 16 16 19.5 - 01 38 55 (2000) and once this correction is applied the recomputed coordinates for N6172 matches IC 1213 = U10352 = M+00-42-003 at 16 22 10.3 -01 30 54 (2000). IC 1213 was discovered by Swift and his position is close enough (9 tsec preceding) to pin down his identification. Because of the error in list XIII the RNGC lists N6172 as nonexistent and U10352 is identified IC 1213 in UGC, MCG and CGCG, although RC 3 lists this galaxy as N6172. Discussed in my RNGC Corrections #6 and NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 6173 = UGC 10421 = MCG +07-34-083 = CGCG 224-049 = PGC 58348 16 29 45.0 +40 48 40 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 140d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, strong bright core, oval NW-SE. One of the brightest and largest members of Abell 2197 with N6174 3.5' N and N6175 11.3' SSE. Located 8.5' NW of mag 7.9 SAO 46127. 13": fairly faint, moderately large, brighter core, slightly elongated. A mag 8 star is 9' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6174 = MCG +07-34-085 = IV Zw 63 = PGC 58351 16 29 47.3 +40 52 21 Size 0.4x0.4 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated, requires averted vision. Located 3.5' N of N6173 in Abell 2197. This is a double system (unresolved). The NGC identification from Rosse is very uncertain. ************************************************************ NGC 6175 = UGC 10422 = MCG +07-34-087 = CGCG 224-050 = PGC 58362 16 29 57.6 +40 37 50 V = 13.7; Size 1.4x0.8; SB = 13.7; PA = 100d 17.5": fairly faint, elongated ~E-W, fairly small, brighter core. Bracketed by a mag 15 star at the west edge and a mag 13 star 1.5' E of center. Located 11.3' SSE of N6173 in Abell 2197. 13": faint, diffuse. A star is at the E edge. ************************************************************ NGC 6176 = MCG +10-23-076 = CGCG 298-038 = NPM1G +59.0187 = N6170: = PGC 58188 16 27 36.4 +59 33 45 V = 13.8; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.4 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, brighter core, stellar nucleus. Located 30' WSW of N6176. ************************************************************ NGC 6177 = UGC 10428 = MCG +06-36-049 = CGCG 196-072 = PGC 58390 16 30 39.0 +35 03 22 V = 13.6; Size 1.7x1.2; SB = 14.2; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, small, elongated SSW-NNE, bright core. A mag 12 is 1.1' NE of center. Pair with N6179 3.2' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6178 = Cr 308 = E276-SC006 16 35 47 -45 38.6 V = 7.2; Size 4 17.5": about 15 stars in a triangular outline with mag 8 SAO 226939 at the NW vertex and similar SAO 226941 at the S vertex. A 10th magnitude star marks the NE vertex. Fainter stars mag 10-14 are inside the triangle. Appears fairly distinctive in the field. ************************************************************ NGC 6179 = CGCG 196-073 = NPM1G +35.0377 = PGC 58401 16 30 47.0 +35 06 08 V = 14.9; Size 0.1x0.1; SB = 9.8 17.5": extremely faint and small, stellar nucleus, very small halo with averted. Located 3.2' NE of N6177. ************************************************************ NGC 6180 = MCG +07-34-095 = CGCG 224-058 = PGC 58386 16 30 34.0 +40 32 21 V = 14.1; Size 0.35x0.2 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. A pair of mag 11/12 stars oriented E-W are 2.5' WSW and 3.7' WSW, respectively. Located on the E side of the core of Abell 2197. ************************************************************ NGC 6181 = UGC 10439 = MCG +03-42-020 = CGCG 109-031 = PGC 58470 16 32 21.2 +19 49 32 V = 11.9; Size 2.5x1.1; SB = 12.8; PA = 175d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated N-S, gradually increases to a small bright core, mottled appearance, brighter along the major axis. There is a hint of arm structure at the north and south ends. 8": fairly faint, elongated N-S, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6182 = UGC 10424 = MCG +09-27-048 = CGCG 276-024 = PGC 58338 16 29 34.2 +55 31 03 V = 13.5; Size 1.7x0.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 146d 17.5": faint, fairly small, small bright core, thin fainter extensions NW-SE. Located 3.0' SE of mag 9 SAO 29964. Forms a pair with CGCG 276-023 2.1' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6184 = MCG +07-34-109 = CGCG 224-070 = PGC 58432 16 31 34.5 +40 33 56 V = 14.1; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.4; PA = 128d 17.5": faint, small, round. Located 11.6' E of N6180 in Abell 2197. ************************************************************ NGC 6185 = UGC 10444 = MCG +06-36-052 = CGCG 196-077 = PGC 58493 16 33 17.8 +35 20 32 V = 13.3; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 0d 17.5": faint, small, elongated SSW-NNE, weak concentration. A mag 12 star is 45" N of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6186 = UGC 10448 = MCG +04-39-015 = CGCG 138-038 = PGC 58523 16 34 25.5 +21 32 26 V = 12.9; Size 1.5x1.2; SB = 13.4 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, small bright core, substellar nucleus, faint extensions SW-NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6187 = MCG +10-23-079 = CGCG 298-042 = NPM1G +57.0211 = PGC 58429 16 31 36.6 +57 42 24 V = 14.3; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 12.4 17.5": faint, small, round, bright core. Located 3.4' S of a mag 8 star and 8.2' SSE of mag 7.7 SAO 29975. ************************************************************ NGC 6188 = ESO 226-EN019 = RCW 108 16 40 06 -48 39.7 Size 20x12 18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): With the 27mm Panoptic at 76x and UHC filter, this is an amazing region of bright and dark nebulosity involving oc N6193 which extends throughout the entire 51' field in a N-S orientation. The bright nebulosity is split into two large sections by a dark lane which runs N-S. The eastern portion is the most prominent and includes the scattered cluster N6193 and its three brighter stars. On the southern end of this section the nebulosity tapers down towards toward the SW corner, 15'-20' from the core of the cluster. The western rim of the nebula is sharply defined with a locally brighter, crisp edge delineated by the dark river which meanders N-S throughout the field. The eastern and northern ends fade into the rich milky way background field. A nearly perfect ellipse of moderately bright stars is just SW of the main body of the cluster and beyond the edge of nebulosity. Interestingly, the center of this ring is dark except for the eastern border which intersects the bright edge and it spans the two sections of nebulosity. The western portion of the nebulosity extends mostly NW from the elliptical ring and is clearly fainter. The highest contrast is along its eastern rim which run N-S, roughly parallel to its brighter counterpart on the east side of the rift. The nebulosity fades towards the north and west with no well-defined edge but again is quite extensive. The listed dimensions of 20'x12' only covers the brightest portion of this much more extension HII/dark nebula complex. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): very large faint nebulosity which envelops open cluster N6193, about 20' diameter. Extends roughly E-W through the cluster but also a very long brighter streak oriented N-S extends mainly to the south on the west side of cluster. This streak is well defined with an abrupt edge but there is no contrast gain with a UHC filter. 8": faint, moderately large, low surface brightness glow on the W side of open cluster N6193. Very far south for observing from Northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 6189 = UGC 10442 = MCG +10-23-081 = CGCG 298-043 = CGCG 299-003 = PGC 58440 16 31 40.9 +59 37 35 V = 12.7; Size 1.9x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 20d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, oval SSW-NNE, the halo is weakly concentrated but has a sharp stellar nucleus or star superimposed. ************************************************************ NGC 6190 = UGC 10443 = MCG +10-23-082 = CGCG 298-044 = CGCG 299-004 = PGC 58458 16 32 06.6 +58 26 20 V = 12.6; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.1; PA = 60d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 6192 = Cr 309 = Mel 149 16 40 24 -43 22.0 Size 8 8": 20 faint stars mag 11-12.5 over unresolved haze, small, fairly rich with averted. Easy to identify in field. ************************************************************ NGC 6193 = Cr 310 = E226-SC020 16 41 20 -48 45.8 V = 5.2; Size 15 18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): ~75 stars in a 15' field at 117x surrounding the bright double star h4876 (5.6/6.8 at 10") with a mag 7 star on the west side. There are also a couple of very faint mag 15 companions to the bright double. The three bright stars are encased in nebulous halos which respond to UHC filters. The cluster itself is scattered with no central concentration and includes a mixture of mostly bright and some very faint stars. A perfect ellipse of moderately bright stars is just SW of the main portion of the cluster. Interestingly, the center of this ring is mostly free of the nebulosity (N6188) which permeates the field. Observation from Lake Bathurst, Australia. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): 45 stars in a 15' diameter at 63x. Includes bright double star mag 5.6/6.8 at 10" separation and mag 7 SAO 227038 6' W. A circular group of seven fairly bright stars is just E of the double star with a fainter curved string of stars in the center. There are several brighter stragglers on the E side. Generally spread out with no rich regions. Extensive nebulosity is involved (see N6188). 8": three bright stars including h4876 (6.0/7.0 at 10"). Many faint stars are visible with averted vision. Includes emission/reflection nebula N6188. Extreme southern object for observation from Fiddletown (Sierra foothills). ************************************************************ NGC 6194 = MCG +06-36-054 = CGCG 196-082 = PGC 58598 16 36 37.1 +36 12 01 V = 13.6; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.1 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, bright core. Member of the N6196 group with U10473 13' NNE. Located 10' N of mag 7 SAO 65430. 13": faint, extremely small, visible without averted. ************************************************************ NGC 6195 = UGC 10469 = MCG +07-34-118 = CGCG 224-075 = PGC 58596 16 36 32.6 +39 01 41 V = 13.0; Size 1.5x1.1; SB = 13.4; PA = 45d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, bright core. Located midway between a mag 12 star 1.0' WSW and a mag 13 star 1.1' E. ************************************************************ NGC 6196 = UGC 10482 = MCG +06-36-058 = CGCG 196-088 = IC 4615 = PGC 58644 16 37 53.9 +36 04 22 V = 12.9; Size 2.0x1.2; SB = 13.7; PA = 140d 17.5": brightest in the N6196 group. Fairly faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE, bright core, fairly faint stellar nucleus. A pair of mag 15 stars are 1.3' S and 1.3' SSE. N6196 is the middle of a linear trio with IC 4614 3.0' NNW and N6197 = IC 4616 4.8' SSE. An extremely faint galaxy (NPM1G +36.0403) lies 1.3' SW. 13": fairly faint, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6197 = MCG +06-36-059 = CGCG 196-089 = IC 4616 = PGC 58655 16 37 59.8 +35 59 43 V = 14.5; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 12.5; PA = 37d 17.5": faint, very small, almost round. A mag 12.5 star lies 1.5' SE. This is the second brightest and furthest S in a trio with N6196 4.8' NNW and IC 4614 7.6' NNW. N6197 is incorrectly identified in the RNGC and this galaxy is identified as IC 4616 (at correct position) in CGCG and MCG. 13": very faint, very small, near visual threshold. Incorrect identification in the RNGC, CGCG, MCG. Marth gave a poor position which was 39 sec too far west and 1.5' N of MCG +06- 36-059 = CGCG 196-089. This is the same offset, though, as N6196. Bigourdan relisted this galaxy as B426 = IC 4616 with a correct position and this galaxy is identified as IC 4616 in CGCG, MCG and UGC notes (not in RC3). The object identified as N6197 in the RNGC is a very faint anonymous galaxy 1.3' SW of N6196. The information listed under N6199 describes N6197. See my RNGC Corrections #1 and WSQJ 7/82, by Malcolm Thomson. ************************************************************ NGC 6198 = UGC 10467 = MCG +10-24-003 = CGCG 299-007 = NPM1G +57.0212 = PGC 58554 16 35 30.6 +57 29 12 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 90d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, small bright core surrounded by a diffuse halo. Located 16' S of mag 7.4 SAO 30011. ************************************************************ NGC 6200 = Cr 311 = E277-SC008 16 44 07 -47 27.8 V = 7.4; Size 12 11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): at 80x perhaps 150 stars were visible in a roughly 20' cluster (the catalogued dimension of 12' appears significantly too small). Includes roughly 30 brighter mag 9.5-11.5 stars over a rich background of mag 12-14 stars. No distinct boundary to the cluster. A mag 7 star is off the SE side. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): about 75 stars in a 20' diameter at 63x. Bright, large, rich, many stars mag 9-11 over a carpet of faint stars. Mag 7.1 SAO 227144 is off the SE edge 13' from the center of the cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 6201 = CGCG 138-053 = PGC 58727 16 40 14.4 +23 45 55 V = 14.6; Size 0.3x0.2; SB = 11.4 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. A mag 14.5 star is at the NE edge 26" from center. Forms a pair with N6203 about 3' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6203 = MCG +04-39-019 = CGCG 138-055 = NPM1G +23.0430 = PGC 58729 16 40 27.4 +23 46 29 V = 14.0; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.4 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 14.5 star is just 27" NNE of center. Forms a pair with N6201 about 3' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6204 = Cr 312 = E277-SC010 = OCl 982 = vdB-Ha 196 = Lund 723 16 46 09 -47 01.0 V = 8.2; Size 2.3 18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x, this is a bright cluster with roughly 80 stars in a 7' circle. Near the center is knot of four stars with additional very faint stars huddled around at 228x. Many of the stars in the cluster are arranged in a few loops and chains. Most of the brighter stars in the cluster are situated around the edges including a line of four stars at the E edge. Four bright stars are off the SE side including mag 7.3 SAO 227189 but this group doesn't appear to be part of the N6204. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): about 40 stars in 8' diameter at 63x. Rich appearance over an unresolved haze. A close triple star is in the center with four bright mag 8-9 stars in a tight group off the SE edge (this is a separate cluster Hogg 22). 8": few faint stars over unresolved haze, appears to be rich. Very far south for viewing from Northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 6205 = M13 = Hercules Cluster 16 41 41.6 +36 27 27 V = 5.8; Size 16.6 17.5" (7/9/94): several hundred stars in a 10'-12' diameter with a bright central core of 6' diameter. Many stars are arranged in strings and loops including a distinctive streamer attached on the SE side which heads south and curves west forming a semicircle and another string is attached on the west side of the core and precedes the cluster. Several chains of stars are also resolved over the 6' core. A dark "lane" protrudes into the core on the SE side. Running along the north edge of the core is a starless strip or a long dark lane which separates the central region from the northern outer halo members. Three small dark lanes in the core converge forming a "Y" which is referred to as the "Propeller". N6207 lies 28' NE and extremely faint IC 4617 lies 14' NNE. 8": very bright, very large, round, highly resolved into several hundred stars mag 11.5-13.5 over the entire disc. Includes several star chains and streamers. Fairly easy naked-eye in dark sky. ************************************************************ NGC 6206 = UGC 10506 = MCG +10-24-018 = CGCG 299-009 = IC 1227 = PGC 58723 16 40 08.1 +58 37 02 V = 13.6; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.7 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, small bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 6207 = UGC 10521 = MCG +06-37-007 = CGCG 197-007 = PGC 58827 16 43 03.9 +36 49 57 V = 11.6; Size 3.0x1.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 15d 17.5": fairly bright, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, bright stellar nucleus, possible asymmetric appearance. Located 28' NE of M13. The noted stellar nucleus may be a superimposed foreground star. 13": bright, moderately large, elongated SSW-NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 6208 = Cr 313 = E179-SC014 16 49 28 -53 43.7 V = 7.2; Size 16 18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): best at 76x with 27 Panoptic. Appeared as a 10' cloud of mostly fainter stars which blends into the surrounding field with many stars arranged in an elongated, curving shape. Includes one mag 10 star while the majority are 12-13th magnitude. ************************************************************ NGC 6210 = PK 43+37.1 = ?5 = PN G043.1+37.7 16 44 29.4 +23 48 00 V = 8.8; Size 20"x13" 17.5" (5/27/00): beautiful bluish oval at 220x, elongated 4:3 E-W, 0.4'x0.3'. At 380x, there appears to be a very small fainter halo. At 500x, the narrow outer envelope is more evident and is elongated in the direction of the major axis, increasing the size to ~30"x20". 17.5": very bright, small blue oval 20"x15" with an unusually high surface brightness. At 572x, a fainter outer envelope is suspected. An evenly matched close double star ?2094 = 7.4/7.7 at 1.3" lies 17' SSW. 13": very bright, extremely high surface brightness, blue, takes very high power. Mag 12.5 central star not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 6211 = UGC 10516 = MCG +10-24-027 = CGCG 299-014 = VII Zw 655 = PGC 58775 16 41 27.6 +57 47 01 V = 12.6; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 105d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, almost round, strong bright core, stellar nucleus. Brightest in chain of four with N6213 2.2' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6212 = MCG +07-34-142 = CGCG 224-096 = PGC 58840 16 43 23.2 +39 48 23 V = 14.1; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.6 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated, gradually brightens but no well-defined core. ************************************************************ NGC 6213 = MCG +10-24-030 = CGCG 299-017 = PGC 58778 16 41 37.2 +57 48 54 V = 14.7; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 57d 17.5": faint, small, elongated WSW-ENE, weak concentration, fairly low surface brightness. Second of four with N6211 2.2' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6214 = UGC 10507 = MCG +11-20-024 = CGCG 320-036 = PGC 58709 16 39 31.9 +66 02 22 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 145d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6215 = ESO 137-046 = PGC 59112 16 51 06.9 -58 59 32 V = 11.5; Size 2.1x1.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 78d 18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): moderately bright and large, round, 1.3' diameter, weak concentration. A mag 13 star is superimposed on the N edge ~25" from the center and a couple of additional faint stars are very near or involved. Situated in a rich star field 11' ENE of mag 3.8 Eta Arae. Brightest in a group along with N6221 19' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6216 = ESO 277-SC14 = OCL-989 = Mel 152 = N6222 16 49 25 -44 43.6 Size 4 17.5": faint, fairly small, ~3' diameter, roundish. About a dozen faint stars are visible over haze at low power. Listed as nonexistent in the RNGC but this object was recorded 3 times by John Herschel while N6222 was recorded only once. ************************************************************ NGC 6217 = UGC 10470 = MCG +13-12-008 = CGCG 355-014 = Arp 185 = PGC 58477 16 32 39.3 +78 11 54 V = 11.2; Size 3.0x2.5; SB = 13.2 17.5" (7/22/01): fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, ~2.5'x1.5', small bright core. Contains a bright stellar nucleus or a star is superimposed at the center of the core. A ver faint star is just off the NW edge. At the NW end a faint spiral arm is attached to the main body, winding north and then trailing back nearly halfway along the NE flank (this increases the dimensions to ~2.5'x2.0'). With concentration a dark gap is visible between the arm and the main body (bar) of the galaxy. A very short extension is strongly suggested at the SE end, bending towards the west. All of these features were sketched and later verified on the DSS. 17.5": fairly bright, bright stellar nucleus, elongated. Irregular appearance; either darker or an indentation on one side. 13": fairly bright, slightly elongated, stellar nucleus, fairly diffuse outer halo. 8": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated. ************************************************************ NGC 6218 = M12 16 47 14.5 -01 56 52 V = 6.8; Size 14.5 17.5" (7/15/99): at 220x this bright cluster is highly resolved over the entire disc. Appears smaller than M10, perhaps 11'-12' diameter with a fairly well- defined 3.5' core. Two bright field stars are embedded in the north edge of the halo and a third bright star is off the following end. A mag 10 star is also superimposed just off the SE edge of the core. A number of brighter resolved mag 12 stars appear to be grouped into pairs and trios. There are a couple of hundred fainter stars in the central 8' over unresolved haze. The outline is very irregular and there are distinctive star-poor areas in the outer halo. 13": bright, large, round, very intense core with faint stars scattered over core. The outer halo is highly resolved into scores of stars. Slightly inferior to M10 in faint stars. 8": the outer halo is well resolved and partial resolution of the core. There are two or three brighter stars in the outer halo. ************************************************************ NGC 6219 = MCG +02-43-001 = CGCG 081-004 = PGC 58944 16 46 22.5 +09 02 16 V = 14.0; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.1 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration, very faint stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 6220 = UGC 10541 = CGCG 25-004 = NPM1G -00.0524 = PGC 58979 16 47 13.2 -00 16 32 V = 13.7; Size 1.6x0.9; SB = 13.9; PA = 135d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated NW-SE, broad concentration, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 15 star is at the SW edge of the halo and an extremely faint mag 16 star is highly suspected at the S edge of the halo. On the POSS there are several close mag 15-16 stars off the S side. ************************************************************ NGC 6221 = ESO 138-003 = AM 1648-590 = PGC 59175 16 52 46.1 -59 13 07 V = 09.9; Size 3.5x2.5; SB = 12.1; PA = 5d 18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly bright, fairly large, slightly elongated N-S, ~2.5'x2.0', broad concentration to a small brighter core. I was surprised to find a strong impression a spiral arm on the west side of the halo and there appears to be a very small knot in the northern halo, probably within this spiral arm. Brightest in a group with N6215 19' NW. Located 25' SE of mag 3.8 Eta Arae in a rich milky way field. ************************************************************ NGC 6222 = N6216 = E277-SC14 = OCL-989 = Mel 152 16 49 25 -44 43.6 See observing notes for N6216. Discovered by JH (h3650) and observed on sweep 455. h's position is 1.4 tmin E of N6216 (observed 3 times on different sweeps). His descriptions appear to describe the same object. RNGC identifies this object as N6222, Lynga as N6216 and ESO as N6216 = N6222. From Corwin: NGC 6216 = NGC 6222. JH recorded the cluster on four different sweeps. On three of those (NGC 6216), his RA is accurate. However, the fourth sweep (NGC 6222) has the RA 1 min 20 sec following; the Dec is the same. The description for N6222 fits N6216, and there is only a Milky Way star field at N6222's position. The identification, adopted in RNGC and ESO, is pretty sure. ************************************************************ NGC 6223 = UGC 10527 = MCG +10-24-040 = CGCG 299-021 = VII Zw 657 = PGC 58828 16 43 04.4 +61 34 44 V = 11.8; Size 3.5x2.6; SB = 14.1; PA = 88d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated ~E-W, very bright core, faint halo. Contains a stellar nucleus with direct vision. ************************************************************ NGC 6224 = UGC 10555 = MCG +01-43-002 = CGCG 053-010 = PGC 59017 16 48 18.6 +06 18 43 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, very small, round, small bright core. A mag 11 star is 1.6' N. Forms a pair with N6225 5.4' S. ************************************************************ NGC 6225 = UGC 10556 = MCG +01-43-003 = CGCG 053-011 = PGC 59024 16 48 21.7 +06 13 21 V = 13.8; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.8; PA = 156d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated. A mag 16 star is involved at the E edge just 12" from the center. Pair with N6224 5' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6226 = UGC 10532 = MCG +10-24-043 = CGCG 299-022 = PGC 58847 16 43 23.2 +61 59 02 V = 13.2; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 11.7; PA = 68d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval WSW-ENE, weak concentration. A mag 12 star is 1.8' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 6228 = UGC 10558 = MCG +04-40-001 = CGCG 139-003 = VV 791 = VV 846 = PGC 59007 16 48 02.9 +26 12 46 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 130d 17.5": extremely faint, fairly small, edge-on NW-SE, very low surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 6229 16 46 58.8 +47 31 40 V = 9.4; Size 4.2 17.5": bright, fairly small, very bright core, faint mottled halo. Roughly 10 extremely faint mag 15-16 stars are resolved around the edges of the halo at 280x. Forms an equilateral triangle with two mag 8 stars 6' W and 6' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6230 = UGC 10575 = MCG +01-43-005 = CGCG 053-014 = PGC 59106 16 50 46.8 +04 36 16 V = 14.5; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.8 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round. A mag 15 star is off the S edge. N6234 lies 22' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6231 = Cr 315 = Mel 153 16 54 11 -41 49.5 V = 2.6; Size 240 11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): at 103x this is a stunning open cluster with a half-dozen stars brighter than 7th magnitude and a dozen mag 8 or brighter. This bright subset is set over a rich carpet of 100-150 fainter stars in a roughly 20' field. This bright naked-eye cluster sits just north of Zeta Scorpii. 17.5": 100 stars at 84x in the main part including 10 bright stars. 13": five bright stars are in the cluster with a dozen stars in the central portion and 50 stars in a 20' field. There is a 1? field to the NW and NE of fairly bright stars = N6227 and Tr 24 = H12. This is an easy naked eye cluster, even from northern California, looking like a comet heading north from Zeta Scorpii. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): bright group of stars in center like jewels over rich sprays of stars, excellent low power field. Located 30' N of Zeta Scorpii. Partially resolved in 8x50 finder. ************************************************************ NGC 6232 = UGC 10537 = MCG +12-16-007 = CGCG 339-016 = PGC 58841 16 43 20.1 +70 37 57 V = 12.5; Size 1.6x1.6; SB = 13.4 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, small bright core, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 15 star is at the W edge. Located 10.9' SW of N6236 in group. ************************************************************ NGC 6233 = UGC 10573 = MCG +04-40-002 = CGCG 139-007 = NPM1G +23.0434 = PGC 59086 16 50 15.6 +23 34 47 V = 13.3; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 13.5; PA = 33d 17.5": faint, small, almost round, gradually increases to a small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6234 = MCG +01-43-007 = CGCG 053-018 = NPM1G +04.0508 = PGC 59144 16 51 57.3 +04 23 01 V = 14.5; Size 0.3x0.3; SB = 11.7 17.5": very faint, very small, round, low surface brightness. Located 9.4' WNW of mag 8.8 SAO 121919. N6230 lies 22' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6235 = ESO 586-SC5 16 53 25.3 -22 10 39 V = 10.2; Size 5.0 17.5" (6/8/91): fairly bright, small, 3' diameter, mottled. A few stars are resolved at the edges of the halo including a fairly prominent mag 14 star at the east edge of the halo and another mag 14 star at the westW edge of the core. The other resolved stars are mag 15 or fainter. The core is elongated N-S. Has an irregular scraggly halo due to unresolved star lanes. Located within a triangle of three mag 12-13 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 6236 = UGC 10546 = MCG +12-16-008 = CGCG 339-019 = PGC 58891 16 44 34.4 +70 46 52 V = 11.9; Size 2.9x1.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 15d 17.5" (6/24/95): faint, moderately large, elongated 3:2 ~N-S, 2.0'x1.4', almost even surface brightness. A mag 13 star is 3.0' WSW. 17.5": fairly faint, fairly large, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, broad concentration. Located 3.7' NW of a mag 10.5 star. Brightest of three with N6232 10.9' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6238 = UGC 10563 = MCG +10-24-057 = CGCG 299-031 = Ho 756a = PGC 58980 16 47 16.7 +62 08 50 V = 13.8; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 11.6; PA = 17d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated SSW-NNE, very faint star involved. Second of three with N6244 6' NE and M+10-24-052 8.9' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6239 = UGC 10577 = MCG +07-35-001 = CGCG 225-002 = PGC 59083 16 50 05.6 +42 44 22 V = 12.4; Size 2.6x1.1; SB = 13.5; PA = 118d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, oval NW-SE, bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6240 = UGC 10592 = MCG +00-43-004 = CGCG 025-011 = VV 617 = IC 4625 = PGC 59186 16 52 58.9 +02 24 04 V = 12.9; Size 2.1x1.1; SB = 13.7; PA = 20d 18" (7/22/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 0.8'x0.4', weak concentration, appears slightly brighter along the major axis. With extended viewing, there is an impression of an irregular shape with a very faint extension off the main bar near the center. 17.5" (6/8/91): fairly faint, small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, even surface brightness. A mag 13 star is at the NE edge 0.6' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 6241 = MCG +08-31-007 = CGCG 252-005 = PGC 59085 16 50 11.0 +45 25 15 V = 13.8; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.2 17.5" (8/22/98): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 ~E-W, 50"x35". Weak, even concentration to a slightly brighter core and very faint quasi-stellar nucleus. Picked up while observing Zwicky's Triplet ~7' WNW. 17.5": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~E-W, weak concentration. In a group with U10586 6.7' ESE and "Zwicky's Triplet" = Arp 103 6.6' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 6242 = Cr 317 = Mel 155 = Lund 732 16 55 33 -39 27.7 V = 6.4; Size 9 11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): 80-100 stars in a 12' cluster including a mag 7.3 orange star (HD 152524) on the SE side. There is a elongated group (N-S) of 10 mag 10 stars to the NW of the bright star. These brighter stars are set over a rich carpet of mag 13-14 stars. A couple of curved chains of stars forms the southern boundary of the cluster. 17.5" (7/16/93): ~100 stars in a 10' region at 220x, rich in faint stars. Includes red mag 7.3 SAO 101654 in the SE corner of cluster and 8 brighter mag 10-11 stars. Includes several curving arcs of stars with a few dozen mag 13 stars and a rich background carpet of mag 14.5-15.5 stars. 8": two dozen stars mag 8-11, fairly rich, compact, nice at low power, faint stars visible with averted. ************************************************************ NGC 6243 = UGC 10591 = MCG +04-40-004 = CGCG 139-013 = PGC 59161 16 52 26.4 +23 19 57 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x0.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 154d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated NW-SE, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 6244 = UGC 10568 = MCG +10-24-059 = CGCG 299-032 = PGC 59009 16 48 03.8 +62 12 01 V = 13.5; Size 1.5x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 140d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated NW-SE. A mag 12.5 star is 0.9' W. Third of three with N6238 6.4' SW and M+10-24-052 13' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 6246 = UGC 10580 = MCG +09-27-098 = CGCG 277-005 = CGCG 276-048 = PGC 59077 16 49 53.4 +55 32 34 V = 13.6; Size 1.5x0.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 43d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, broad concentration. Forms a pair with U10584 = N6246A 10' SSE. This galaxy is incorrectly identified as N6246A in the RNGC. Swift's position for N6246 in list #4 is just 9 tsec of RA west of U10580 = M+09-27-098, so this identification is secure. The RNGC has reversed the identifications of N6246 and N6246A = U10584 which is located 10' SSE of N6246. Although these galaxies have similar magnitudes, N6246 is more prominent visually due to a higher surface brightness. The correct identification were noted in RC2 and N6246 is also correctly identified in UGC, MCG and RC3. See RNGC Corrections #2. ************************************************************ NGC 6246A = UGC 10584 = MCG +09-27-101 = CGCG 276-050 = CGCG 277-007 = PGC 59090 16 50 14.1 +55 23 08 V = 13.4; Size 2.2x2.0; SB = 14.9 17.5": faint, moderately large, diffuse, almost round. A mag 10 star is at the N edge just 55" from the center. A faint star is superimposed near the center or contains a stellar nucleus. Located 10' SSE of N6246. This galaxy is incorrectly identified as N6246 in the RNGC. The RNGC has reversed the identifications of N6246 and N6246A = U10584 located 10'SSE of N6246. See RNGC Corrections #2. ************************************************************ NGC 6247 = UGC 10572 = CGCG 320-044 = IC 1233 = PGC 59023 16 48 20.4 +62 58 34 V = 12.9; Size 1.0x0.3; SB = 11.4; PA = 58d 17.5": fairly faint, small, very elongated WSW-ENE, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 6248 = UGC 10564 = MCG +12-16-009 = CGCG 339-020 = (R)N6237 = PGC 58946 16 46 22.8 +70 21 20 V = 13.1; Size 3.2x1.2; SB = 14.4; PA = 150d 17.5": very faint, fairly large, very diffuse, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, weak concentration. Not identified as N6248 in CGCG or UGC. Misidentified in the RNGC as N6237. Discovered by Swift along with N6232, N6236 and N6237. Swift's RA is 20 tsec too small. The galaxy identified in the RNGC as N6237 is actually N6248. (R)N6248 is the anonymous galaxy M+12-016-027 = CGCG 339-036. N6237 is also misidentified in CGCG and not identified as N6248 in UGC (10564). MCG (+12-16-009) gives the correct ID. See RNGC Corrections #3, Catalogue Corrections, WSQJ 7/89, Thomson and NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 6250 = Cr 320 = E277-SC020 16 57 56 -45 56.2 V = 5.9; Size 8 11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): at 127x a dozen stars are packed into a tight 2' group. Consists of a knot of 6 stars on the NE side and a looping curve of 5 or 6 stars on the SW side. This "core" is surrounded by a scattered 10' group of perhaps three dozen stars including three mag 7.5-8.5 stars to the SW and SE by 3' and to the E by 6'. 13.1": tight, rich group of 6-10 stars over an unresolved haze. Set among a larger scattered group of bright stars. ************************************************************ NGC 6251 = UGC 10501 = MCG +14-08-010 = CGCG 367-013 = NPM1G +82.0085 = PGC 58472 16 32 31.8 +82 32 16 V = 12.6; Size 1.8x1.5; SB = 13.7 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round. Contains a sharp, bright core which rises to a bright stellar nucleus. Pair with N6252 2.4' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 6252 = MCG +14-08-011 = CGCG 367-014 = NPM1G +82.0086 = PGC 58456 16 32 40.2 +82 34 36 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 60d 17.5": fairly faint, round, weak concentration, can hold with direct vision. N6252 is slightly smaller and has a much smoother surface brightness than N6251 2.4' S. ************************************************************ NGC 6254 = M10 16 57 08.9 -04 05 58 V = 6.6; Size 15.1 17.5" (7/15/99): beautifully resolved at 220x. The halo appears to extend to nearly 14' although the star density is very low in the outer edge of the halo. The inner halo is sharply concentrated with a very bright 5'x4' core which is elongated SW-NE. The cluster is highly resolved into mag 12/13 stars from edge to edge with the stars very densely packed over the core. A second layer of mag 13/14 stars is superimposed over the core. The halo contains a number of strings including a long string to the south which curves east and a string to the north which curves west. Also two parallel linear strings head N or NNE from the core. 13": very bright, fairly large, intense core richly covered with fairly bright stars. Scores of stars are resolved in the outer halo. 8": bright lively core highly resolved. The outer halo is highly resolved with several long, distinct streamers. ************************************************************ NGC 6255 = UGC 10606 = MCG +06-37-014 = CGCG 197-018 = PGC 59244 16 54 47.1 +36 30 07 V = 12.7; Size 3.6x1.5; SB = 14.4; PA = 85d 17.5": very faint, moderately large, very diffuse, low even surface brightness, elongated 5:2 E-W. A mag 14 star is off the S edge 1.8' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 6256 = vdB-Ha 208 = Lund 1104 16 59 32.6 -37 07 17 V = 11.3; Size 1.5 18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this is a small, faint globular with a small, brighter core. A brighter mag 12 field star is attached at the south edge. At 171x appears just 2' diameter with a few mag 15 stars resolved around the periphery and occasionally over the mottled core. Observation from Magellan Observatory, Australia. 13": very faint, small, round, requires averted but definite at 62x and 166x. A faint star is visible at the SW end. ************************************************************ NGC 6257 = CGCG 225-012 = PGC 59274 16 56 03.5 +39 38 44 V = 15.1; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 123d 17.5" (6/24/95): extremely faint, very small, round, 15" diameter (elongated NW- SE on POSS). Requires averted vision but sighting certain using GSC field chart. A mag 13 star is 1.7' SW (part of collinear string of stars oriented NW- SE). Uncertain RNGC identification. 17.5": not seen in fairly poor seeing and transparency. ************************************************************ NGC 6258 = UGC 10595 = MCG +10-24-073 = CGCG 299-035 = PGC 59165 16 52 29.9 +60 30 51 V = 13.4; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 70d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, small bright core. A mag 15-15.5 star is in contact at the NW end. Located 5' ENE of mag 8.4 SAO 17245. ************************************************************ NGC 6259 = Cr 322 = Mel 158 17 00 45 -44 39.3 V = 8.0; Size 10 18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 128x this cluster appears as a beautifully rich cloud of stars. A couple of hundred stars are resolved in an 8' diameter. Fairly uniform in density and magnitude and roughly circular (similar to N7789). This very rich cluster would be a showpiece for US observers if further north! 8": 12 faint stars mag 11-12.5, over unresolved haze, elongated N-S. Appears to be rich but observed at a very low altitude. ************************************************************ NGC 6260 = MCG +11-20-029 = CGCG 320-046 = PGC 59142 16 51 50.6 +63 42 52 V = 13.8; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, small, round, even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 6261 = UGC 10617 = MCG +05-40-006 = CGCG 169-013 = NPM1G +28.0390 = PGC 59286 16 56 30.5 +27 58 39 V = 14.0; Size 1.2x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 88d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated E-W. Bracketed by two mag 15 stars. First of eight in the N6269 group. ************************************************************ NGC 6263 = UGC 10618 = MCG +05-40-008 = CGCG 169-014 = NPM1G +27.0546 = PGC 59292 16 56 43.1 +27 49 19 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.3 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round. A mag 13.5 star is just off the S edge 40" from center. Located 2.6' S of a mag 9 star. Second of 8 in the N6269 group with N6264 and N6265 in the field 7.5' ENE and 10.2' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 6264 = MCG +05-40-009 = CGCG 169-015 = Ho 763a = PGC 59306 16 57 16.1 +27 50 59 V = 14.4; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 13.0; PA = 15d 17.5" (7/27/95): very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 1.0'x0.5'. Two mag 13.5 and 14.5 stars lie 1' SW and 1' S, respectively. Forms a pair with N6265 2.9' ESE in the N6269 group. 17.5" (7/1/89): very faint, fairly small, elongated SW-NE, very low surface brightness. Two faint stars off the side side; a mag 14 star 1.1' SW and a mag 15 star 1.0' S. Third of eight in the N6269 group with N6265 2.9' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 6265 = UGC 10624 = MCG +05-40-011 = CGCG 169-017 = NPM1G +27.0547 = PGC 59315 16 57 29.0 +27 50 39 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 35d 17.5" (7/27/95): faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3 SSW-NNE, 40"x30", very faint stellar nucleus. A mag 11 star is 2.4' ENE. Located 6.4' W of N6269 in a group. Forms a pair with N6264 2.9' WNW. 17.5" (7/1/89): very faint, small, very low surface brightness, elongated SW-NE. Fourth of 8 in N6269 group with N6264 2.9' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 6266 = M62 = E453-SC14 17 01 12.5 -30 06 44 V = 6.6; Size 14.1 18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x this is a very striking globular set in a fine star field. The halo is very irregular and elongated due to a flattening along the SE side. The halo is easily resolved into several dozen faint stars, many in strings and chains. A long string of stars extends from a mag 10.5 star off the SE side along the east edge of the halo. The center is very compressed with a large, blazing core. 13": very bright nucleus, asymmetric appearance with a flattened SE region. The outer halo is very mottled and just resolves into many faint stars at 220x. 8": bright nucleus, nonsymmetric-fans out to the W. A few very faint stars are resolved at the W edge. ************************************************************ NGC 6267 = UGC 10628 = MCG +04-40-009 = CGCG 139-025 = PGC 59340 16 58 08.8 +22 59 05 V = 13.1; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 35d 17.5": faint, moderately large, almost round, low but irregular surface brightness, appears slightly brighter on the N side. An extremely faint mag 15.5 star is involved on the S side. ************************************************************ NGC 6268 = Cr 323 = E332-SC017 17 02 10 -39 43.7 Size 6 8": 30-40 stars mag 10-12.5 in 10' diameter. A denser group of stars in the center is arranged in a line. ************************************************************ NGC 6269 = UGC 10629 = MCG +05-40-012 = CGCG 169-019 = NPM1G +27.0550 = PGC 59332 16 57 58.0 +27 51 16 V = 12.2; Size 2.0x1.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 80d 17.5" (7/27/95): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated E-W, 1.5' diameter. Even concentration to a bright core and stellar nucleus. A mag 13.5- 14 star with an extremely faint companion lies 1.3' S of center. Brightest in a group of faint galaxies. 17.5" (7/1/89): fifth and brightest in a string of 8 NGC galaxies with N6264 6.5' W and N6265 9.4' W. Fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated E-W, gradually increases to a small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6270 = NPM1G +27.0551 = PGC 59365 16 58 44.0 +27 51 33 Size 0.5x0.5 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated E-W, 20" diameter. Very weak concentration with an occasional very faint stellar nucleus. Can hold steadily with averted vision although not located in any major catalogue. Located 10' E of N6269 in a group (6th of 8). Incorrect identification in the RNGC. This galaxy was recorded by first by Marth in 1864 and then by Stephan in 1870 in a group of 7 faint NGC galaxies. Both observers placed N6270 46 tsec of RA following N6269 = U10629 = M+05-40-012 which is located at 16 57 58.5 +27 51 19 (2000). Inspection of the POSS reveals a galaxy at this precise separation from NGC 6269 in the position stated by Marth and Stephan at 16 58 44.0 +27 51 32 (2000). The RNGC incorrectly selects as its candidate for N6269 an anonymous galaxy catalogued as MCG +05-40-015 which is located 9' E of N6269 but also 14' S! Discussed in my RNGC Corrections #4. This galaxy is misidentified as N6271 in PGC. ************************************************************ NGC 6271 = MCG +05-40-016 = CGCG 169-021 = PGC 59365 16 58 50.8 +27 57 53 V = 14.0; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 13.5 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Seventh of 8 in the N6269 group and forms a close pair with N6272 3' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 6272 = CGCG 169-022 = PGC 59367 16 58 58.3 +27 55 51 V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.2 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Forms a pair with N6271 3' NNW. Located along a line of faint stars and last of 8 in the N6269 group. ************************************************************ NGC 6273 = M19 = E518-SC7S 17 02 37.6 -26 16 05 V = 6.8; Size 13.5 17.5" (6/3/00): bright, moderately large globular, ~6'x4.5' (elongated N-S) with a bright 3.5' core. The cluster is breaks up several dozen stars at 220x but at 500x at least 50 stars are resolved over the entire face of the globular. There are a couple of strings of stars on the SE side of the halo with a dark lane between the strings. The brightest star is on the NE side. 13": bright, elongated N-S, very mottled, brighter core. The outer edges barely resolve into one or two dozen stars at 220x. 8": lively, two or three very faint stars are resolved at the north edge. ************************************************************ NGC 6274 = UGC 10643 = MCG +05-40-019/020 = CGCG 169-024 = PGC 59383 16 59 20.5 +29 56 46 V = 13.5; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 11.3 17.5": faint, small, possibly elongated E-W, brighter core. Located 2' E of an isosceles triangle consisting of three mag 13-14 stars. The nearest of these stars is a close double. ************************************************************ NGC 6275 = CGCG 321-007 = Mrk 503 = Mrk 890 = VII Zw 667 = PGC 59262 16 55 33.4 +63 14 32 V = 14.3; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 12.1; PA = 120d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, small slightly brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 6276 = MCG +04-40-010 = CGCG 139-028 = NPM1G +23.0411 = IC 1239 = PGC 59419 17 00 45.0 +23 02 39 V = 14.6; Size 0.4x0.3; SB = 12.2 17.5": very faint, small, round. Forms a pair with N6278 2.3' SE. Two faint mag 14.5/15 stars are 2' E. N6277 0.9' SE was not seen. Discovered by Marth (m328) and later measured by Stephan. His micrometric position clearly identifies N6276 = M+04-40-010 = CGCG 139-028, although the RNGC incorrectly identifies N6276 with the faint anonymous galaxy U10650. Bigourdan later reobserved this galaxy and initially thought it was a nova, so it also received the designation IC 1239. This galaxy is incorrectly identified as N6277 in CGCG (139-028) and RNGC. It is listed as N6276 = N6277 in UGC notes. The MCG incorrectly equates N6276 = N6277. The identification are discussed in more detail in several sources: WSQJ #87, Catalogue Corrections, RNGC Corrections #4 and NGCBUGS! ************************************************************ NGC 6278 = UGC 10656 = MCG +04-40-011 = CGCG 139-029 = Ho 765a = PGC 59426 17 00 50.3 +23 00 40 V = 12.4; Size 2.0x1.2; SB = 13.3; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly faint, small, dominated by a very small bright core with stellar nucleus, faint halo elongated NW-SE. Close pair with N6276 2.3' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6279 = UGC 10645 = MCG +08-31-017 = CGCG 252-013 = NPM1G +47.0338 = PGC 59370 16 59 01.3 +47 14 14 V = 13.6; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, small, round, gradually increases to a small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6280 = MCG +01-43-008 = CGCG 053-026 = PGC 59464 17 01 57.5 +06 39 58 V = 14.5; Size 0.5x0.2; SB = 11.8; PA = 144d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated WNW-ESE, small bright core. Located 4.5' NE of mag 8.7 SAO 122019 in a rich star field. ************************************************************ NGC 6281 = Cr 324 = Mel 161 17 04 41 -37 59.1 V = 5.4; Size 8 8": two dozen stars mag 9-11 in a distinct fairly bright rectangular group of ~10' diameter. ************************************************************ NGC 6282 = CGCG 169-029 = PGC 59418 17 00 47.2 +29 49 15 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x0.5; PA = 36d 17.5": faint, very small, irregularly round, no concentration. A mag 15 star is attached at the E end. Forms a pair with U10654 7' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6283 = UGC 10652 = MCG +08-31-018 = CGCG 252-014 = PGC 59386 16 59 26.4 +49 55 18 V = 12.9; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, broad concentration. A double star lies 3.7' SW (mag 12/14 at 20"). ************************************************************ NGC 6284 = ESO 518-SC009 17 04 28.8 -24 45 53 V = 9.0; Size 5.6 17.5" (6/3/00): moderately bright, small, round, 2' diameter, bright core, very small intense nucleus. At 500x, ~12-15 stars are resolved, mostly in the outer halo and the cluster is very clumpy as if on the verge of more extensive resolution. 13": very small intense core, fainter halo with few faint stars resolved over a mottled haze. ************************************************************ NGC 6285 = MCG +10-24-081 = CGCG 299-037 = Arp 293 = PGC 59344 16 58 24.0 +58 57 22 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 95d 17.5": faint, very small, oval WNW-ESE, weak concentration. Forms a close pair with brighter N6286 1.5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6286 = UGC 10647 = MCG +10-24-084 = CGCG 299-040 = Arp 293 = PGC 59352 16 58 31.8 +58 56 13 V = 13.3; Size 1.3x1.2; SB = 13.6 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE, bright core. Form a close pair with N6285 1.5' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6287 = ESO 518-SC010 17 05 09.3 -22 42 29 V = 9.3; Size 5.1 17.5" (6/8/91): fairly bright, irregular, 3' diameter, mottled but no resolution at 280x. The core is elongated SW-NE. Two very faint unresolved star lanes stream to the N and E from the core giving the appearance of a tail. ************************************************************ NGC 6288 = MCG +11-21-006 = CGCG 321-008 = NPM1G +68.0154 = PGC 59312 16 57 24.3 +68 27 25 V = 14.5; Size 0.8x0.4; SB = 14.5; PA = 102d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, very small bright core. Forms a pair with N6289 4' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 6289 = MCG +11-21-007 = CGCG 320-056 = PGC 59322 16 57 44.9 +68 30 53 V = 14.5; Size 0.3x0.25 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A pair of stars is 1.5' NE and a mag 15.5 star is at the W edge. Forms a pair with N6288 4' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6290 = UGC 10665 = MCG +10-24-088 = CGCG 299-043 = PGC 59428 17 00 56.4 +58 58 13 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.4; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Brightest of three in a compact group with N6291 2.0' S and M+10-24-085 2' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6291 = MCG +10-24-086 = CGCG 299-042 = PGC 59433 17 00 55.9 +58 56 16 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 14.0 17.5": faint, small, round, small bright core. Forms a close pair with brighter N6290 2.0' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6292 = UGC 10684 = MCG +10-24-093 = CGCG 299-047 = PGC 59498 17 03 03.7 +61 02 37 V = 13.5; Size 1.5x0.8; SB = 13.6; PA = 105d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated ~E-W, weak concentration. Located within a star group with a mag 15 star at the E end. ************************************************************ NGC 6293 = ESO 519-SC005 17 10 10.4 -26 34 54 V = 8.2; Size 7.9 17.5": small, compact, 10-20 stars resolved at 286x and on the verge of more extensive resolution. 13": fairly bright, high surface brightness, compact core, much fainter mottled halo. Between 6-12 very faint stars are resolved in the halo at 360x. ************************************************************ NGC 6295 = UGC 10682 = MCG +10-24-092 = PGC 59510 17 03 15.4 +60 20 16 V = 15.0; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 13.7; PA = 77d 17.5": extremely faint, very small, elongated WSW-ENE. A mag 14 star is 30" N. ************************************************************ NGC 6296 = UGC 10719 = MCG +01-44-002 = CGCG 054-003 = PGC 59690 17 08 44.6 +03 53 37 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 12.9; PA = 130d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated NW-SE, broad concentration. On line with mag 7.8 SAO 122127 8.9' SSE and a mag 9 star 4.9' SSE. Pair with IC 1242 9.3' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6297 = UGC 10690 = CGCG 299-050 = NPM1G +62.0208 = N6298: = PGC 59525 17 03 36.4 +62 01 32 V = 13.6; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.3; PA = 90d 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core. Located between a mag 12 star 1.8' ESE and a mag 13 star 0.9' WNW. Discovered by Swift (II) along with N6298 which is nonexistent. Swift's RA was 19 tsec too small but Bigourdan's corrected RA in the IC 2 notes is a perfect match. Swift's description "between 2 stars" also matches. ************************************************************ NGC 6298 = N6297: = U10690 = CGCG 299-050 = NPM1G +62.0208 = PGC 59525 17 03 36.4 +62 01 32 See observing notes for N6298. Incorrect identification (and RA typo) in the RNGC. The entries for N6297 and N6298 are from Swift on 8 July 1885 and 1 Aug 1885 (list II) as a close pair located between two stars with an orientation of SW- NE. Swift's RA for N6297 was 20 tsec too small, but Bigourdan observed and corrected the RA so the identification is clear. This galaxy (U10690) is situated between a mag 12 star 1.8' ESE and a mag 13 star 0.9' WNW and is located at 17 03 36.6 +62 01 33 (2000). Bigourdan failed to find N6298 and examination of the POSS reveals there is only a single galaxy between the two stars mentioned by Swift. RNGC incorrectly identifies N6298 as a member of an extremely faint triple group located 48 tsec of RA following N6297 while Swift's position is just 5 tsec following. Furthermore, the RNGC has a typo for the RA listing 11h instead of 17h. Either N6298 is nonexistent or Swift was confused and recorded the same object (also Corwin's conclusion) on the two separate evenings. Listed in RNGC Corrections #3, Thomson's Catalogue Corrections and NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 6299 = MCG +10-24-097 = CGCG 299-051 = NPM1G +62.0209 = PGC 59561 17 05 04.3 +62 27 28 V = 14.1; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.8 17.5": faint, very small, round, stellar nucleus or faint star superimposed. ************************************************************ NGC 6300 = ESO 101-025 = VV 734 = PGC 60001 17 16 59.4 -62 49 14 V = 10.2; Size 4.5x3.0; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 118d 18" (7/11/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): very unusual galaxy at a low galactic latitude as I would have assumed this to be a fairly large emission nebula in a rich star field! Appears irregular but elongated 5:3 NW-SE, ~3'x1.8' with a weak concentration with a slightly brighter core. Two brighter stars (mag 12.5) are superimposed on the core and another two mag 13.5 stars are superimposed near the N and S ends of the halo! These stars confuse the observation of this strange looking galaxy (dusty barred spriral with ring). Located 9.5' SW of mag 7.6 HD 155797. ************************************************************ NGC 6301 = UGC 10723 = MCG +07-35-034 = CGCG 225-049 = IC 4643 = PGC 59681 17 08 32.9 +42 20 19 V = 13.4; Size 2.3x1.4; SB = 14.5; PA = 115d 17.5": faint, moderately large, oval WNW-ESE. A mag 13 star is embedded in the SW portion. Forms a pair with CGCG 225-050 4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6302 = PK 349+1.1 = Bug Nebula = PN G349.5+01.0 17 13 44.6 -37 06 12 V = 9.7; Size 83"x24" 17.5" (6/30/00): at 280x (unfiltered) the Bug Nebula is a remarkable, high surface brightness object, elongated 3:1 WSW-ENE, ~2.0x0.7'. The intensely bright 10" core appears elongated SW-NE and is offset to the east of center. A quasi-stellar nucleus sharpens to a stellar point when the seeing steadies. The western wing is longer and is nearly split at the midpoint by a dark slash oriented N-S with a brighter condensation at the west end. The shorter eastern wing is more pinched and just past its midpoint there is a kink and it angles towards the SE. 13": bright, fairly small, elongated E-W, very high surface brightness. Subtle structure but the western extension is notably longer, brighter and cut by a dark lane. The eastern extension bends slightly south just east of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6303 = UGC 10711 = MCG +12-16-017 = CGCG 321-013 = PGC 59573 17 05 02.9 +68 49 40 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x0.8; SB = 13.8; PA = 60d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated WSW-ENE, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 6304 = ESO 454-SC002 17 14 32.5 -29 27 44 V = 8.4; Size 6.8 17.5" (8/27/92): fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated E-W. The brightest portion is 2' diameter although a very faint halo increases the diameter to 3'-3.5'. Appears flattened on the S side. No significant central condensation although the central region is very mottled and a few faint mag 15- 15.5 stars pop in and out of view. Within the faint halo 10-20 very faint mag 15-16 stars are just resolved. ************************************************************ NGC 6306 = UGC 10724 = MCG +10-24-098 = CGCG 299-053 = Ho 769b = PGC 59654 17 07 37.1 +60 43 42 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.3; SB = 12.3; PA = 166d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated ~N-S, bright core. Forms a close pair with N6307 1.4' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6307 = UGC 10727 = MCG +10-24-099 = CGCG 299-054 = Ho 769a = PGC 59655 17 07 40.6 +60 45 02 V = 12.9; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated NNW-SSE, bright core. A mag 13.5 star is at the N end 0.5' from center. Forms a close pair with N6306 1.4' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6308 = UGC 10747 = MCG +04-40-021 = CGCG 139-043 = PGC 59807 17 11 59.8 +23 22 47 V = 13.4; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.6; PA = 150d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~N-S, diffuse. A mag 15 star is at the N edge 0.7' from center. First and largest of three with N6314 11.2' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6309 = PK 9+14.1 = Box Nebula = PN G009.6+14.8 17 14 04.2 -12 54 39 V = 11.5; Size 52" 17.5" (6/30/00): at 280x using a UHC filter this bright but compact PN was elongated 2:1 in the direction of a mag 12 at the NNW edge, ~25"x12". There is a large, bright lobe or condensation at the north end with a smaller, fainter knot at the SSE end. At moments the lobes appear completely "resolved" with a darker gap in the center. The view at 500x was excellent! The fainter southern lobe appears elongated and slightly offset from the major axis of the PN. The lobes are bisected by a darker lane oriented SW-NE and oblique to the minor axis. The brighter knot at the north end has a mottled appearance and irregular shape. 13": moderately bright, small, elongated NNW-SSE. A mag 12 star is at the NNW edge 20" from the center. Appears slightly brighter or a condensation is at the SSE end. ************************************************************ NGC 6310 = UGC 10730 = MCG +10-24-100 = CGCG 299-055 = PGC 59662 17 07 57.6 +60 59 24 V = 13.1; Size 2.0x0.4; SB = 12.8; PA = 69d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, edge-on 5:1 WSW-ENE, 1.5'x0.3', small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6311 = UGC 10741 = MCG +07-35-039 = CGCG 225-059 = PGC 59750 17 10 43.7 +41 39 04 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.7 17.5": faint, small, irregularly round, weak concentration. Forms a pair with CGCG 225-056 4.8' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6312 = MCG +07-35-040 = CGCG 225-060 = NPM1G +42.0459 = PGC 59751 17 10 48.1 +42 17 15 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.3 17.5": very faint, small, round, low even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is 0.7' NW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6313 = UGC 10742 = MCG +08-31-025 = CGCG 252-022 = PGC 59739 17 10 20.9 +48 19 53 V = 13.8; Size 1.3x0.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 156d 17.5": faint, fairly small, edge-on NNW-SSE. Bracketed between two mag 14 stars at the N tip and off the S end 0.8' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 6314 = UGC 10752 = MCG +04-40-022 = CGCG 139-044 = NPM1G +23.0443 = PGC 59838 17 12 38.7 +23 16 12 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x0.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 175d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, small bright core, substellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N6315 3.3' SE. N6308 lies 11.2' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6315 = MCG +04-40-023 = CGCG 139-045 = PGC 59843 17 12 46.1 +23 13 25 V = 13.2; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, very small, 30" diameter, low surface brightness, slightly elongated. A mag 14 star is off the NW edge 0.8' from center. Last and faintest of three with N6314 3.3' NW and N6308 14' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6316 = ESO 454-SC004 17 16 37.4 -28 08 24 V = 9.0; Size 4.9 17.5" (8/27/92): moderately bright, fairly small, round, 2' diameter, broad concentration with no distinct core. Mottled across disc but only a marginal resolution into a few mag 16 stars. A brighter mag 12 star is off the SE edge by 1'. Also two mag 13 stars are at the SW side and 2' W of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6317 = MCG +11-21-009 = PGC 59708 17 08 59.5 +62 53 53 V = 15.0; Size 1.2x0.4; SB = 14.1 17.5": extremely faint, small, oval ~E-W, low even surface brightness. A mag 15 star is off the N side 51" from center. Pair with N6319 6.8' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6318 = ESO 333-SC1 = Cr 325 = Mel 166 = Lund 742 = vdB-Ha 218 17 16 12 -39 25.5 Size 4 13.1": large, fairly rich group of stars mag 11 and fainter, fairly prominent, elongated N-S. The NGC RA is 1.6 tmin too far E and this cluster is misplotted on U2000. John Herschel gave a very approximate position in the Cape Catalogue. The NGC RA is 1.6 tmin too far E as verified by visual observation, checking the POSS and the ESO position. Lynga and NGC 2000.0 givee the incorrect NGC position. ************************************************************ NGC 6319 = UGC 10744 = MCG +11-21-010 = CGCG 321-015 = PGC 59717 17 09 44.1 +62 58 23 V = 13.5; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 11.4 17.5": faint, small, round, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with difficult N6317 6.8' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6320 = UGC 10761 = MCG +07-35-044 = CGCG 225-067 = PGC 59852 17 12 55.8 +40 15 58 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.8; PA = 85d 17.5": very faint, slightly elongated E-W, 0.8'x0.6', low even surface brightness, very diffuse. A mag 14 star is attached on the S side 25" from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 6321 = UGC 10768 = MCG +03-44-002 = CGCG 111-015 = PGC 59900 17 14 24.3 +20 18 50 V = 13.4; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.4 17.5": faint, moderately large, round, almost even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is at the W edge 40" from center and a mag 13 star 1.0' SE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6322 = Cr 326 = E278-SC006 17 18 26 -42 56.0 V = 6.0; Size 10 8": consists of a trio of fairly bright stars with roughly 12 faint stars scattered nearby, moderately large. ************************************************************ NGC 6323 = UGC 10764 = MCG +07-35-048 = CGCG 225-071 = PGC 59868 17 13 18.1 +43 46 57 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x0.4; SB = 12.8; PA = 172d 18" (7/27/03): faint, fairly small, very elongated 4:1 ~N-S, 0.6'x0.15'. Contains a small brighter core. A mag 13.5 star lies 1.9' NW. Second of 8 in the N6329/6332 group. CGCG 225-070 lies 5.4' SSW. Located 10' ENE of mag 7.2 SAO 46565. 17.5" (8/1/89): very faint, small, very elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, weak concentration. First of five in a group with N6329 12' ESE and N6327 11' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6324 = UGC 10725 = MCG +13-12-016 = CGCG 355-025 = PGC 59583 17 05 25.1 +75 24 26 V = 12.8; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 11.9; PA = 78d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated, diffuse, small brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 6325 = ESO 519-SC11 17 17 59.2 -23 45 58 V = 10.7; Size 4.3 17.5" (5/30/92): fairly faint, small, 2' diameter, slightly mottled but no resolution, weak central concentration. At 412x appears very granular with a brighter core which is offset to the W. A faint star is visible off the WSW edge of the halo may be a field star. Located 30' N of the double star 51 Oph (5.4/6.9 at 10") 8": very faint, weak concentration, small, no resolution. ************************************************************ NGC 6326 = PK 338-8.1 = PN G338.1-08.3 = E228-PN1 17 20 46.3 -51 45 16 V = 11.1; Size 16"x11" 18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): very bright, small, round compact PN in a dense field of stars. A couple of mag 14 stars are just off the N and E sides. At 171x and UHC filter, the crisply defined periphery is slightly elongated and evenly illuminated with no hint of a central star. The diameter appears to be ~15" with V mag ~10.5. Located 3.5? NE of gc N6397 and a similar distance SSW of gc N6352. ************************************************************ NGC 6327 = CGCG 225-074 = PGC 59889 17 14 02.3 +43 38 57 V = 15.0; Size 0.2x0.2; SB = 11.4 18" (7/27/03): very faint, small sliver oriented ~NNW-SSE, 0.5'x0.15'. Squeezed between two mag 13/14 stars 0.8' N and 0.6' S with a 3rd mag 13 star 1.6' E. Third of 8 galaxies in a group and situated 3.2' SW of N6329. 17.5" (8/1/89): extremely faint and small, round. Located between a mag 14.5 star at the southern tip 0.6' from center and a mag 13 star 0.8' N of center. Located 3.2' SW of N6329 and the second of five in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 6329 = UGC 10771 = MCG +07-35-051 = CGCG 225-077 = PGC 59894 17 14 15.0 +43 41 05 V = 12.8; Size 1.8x1.8; SB = 14.1 18" (7/27/03): fairly faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 0.7' diameter. Contains a small bright core which increases to a distinct stellar nucleus. Fourth of 8 galaxies and second brightest in the N6332/6339 group (located roughly 50' NW of M92!) with N6327 3.2' SW and N6332 8.1' ESE. 17.5" (8/1/89): fairly faint, small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. Third of five in group with N6327 3.2' SW and N6332 8.1' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 6330 = UGC 10776 = MCG +05-41-005 = CGCG 170-007 = PGC 59961 17 15 44.6 +29 24 13 V = 14.0; Size 1.4x0.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 160d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, edge-on N-S. A mag 15 star is just off the NE end 35" from center. Located 4.8' SSE of mag 8.5 SAO 84956. ************************************************************ NGC 6331 = MCG +13-12-015 = CGCG 355-024 = PGC 59513 17 03 35.0 +78 37 47 V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 126d 17.5": faint, small, elongated NW-SE. A mag 13.5 star is 1.8' E. U10726 lies 2.7' E. This is the brightest galaxy in Abell 2256 galaxy cluster and a triple system in a common halo. ************************************************************ NGC 6332 = UGC 10773 = MCG +07-35-054 = CGCG 225-082 = PGC 59927 17 15 02.9 +43 39 36 V = 13.6; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.3; PA = 42d 18" (7/27/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 or 4:3 SW-NE, 0.9'x0.7', broad concentration to a slightly brighter core. Two mag 14 stars are 1.3' and 1.7' NW. Appears slightly more prominent than N6329 8.7' WNW and these two galaxies are the brightest in a group of 8 galaxies ~50' NW of M92 . Located 6' SW of mag 9.4 SAO 46585.. 17.5" (8/1/89): very faint, fairly small, elongated SW-NE, even surface brightness. N6329 lies 8.7' WNW. Fourth of five in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 6333 = M9 = E587-SC5 17 19 11.7 -18 30 59 V = 7.6; Size 9.3 17.5" (8/1/92): at 220x, bright, fairly large, 4' diameter. The bright core is elongated N-S somewhat like M4. The outliers or field stars appear to extend the halo E-W. The halo is fairly well resolved into two dozen mag 13.5-14.5 stars. The core is very mottled and lively and just breaks up into numerous densely packed mag 14-15 stars. At 420x, the core is easily well-resolved and two very close double stars are at the W and E edges of the halo. The dark nebula B64 is close SW. 8": very mottled, few stars resolved at edges at high power especially on the E side. Dark nebula B64 is close SW. N6356 lies 75' NE and N6342 75' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 6334 = ESO 392-EN009 = Lund 745 = Cat's Paw Nebula 17 20 50 -36 06.2 Size 40x30 13.1": fairly easy nebulosity surrounds mag 8 star with UHC filter and extends 30' N. This is an unusually large nebulosity, mostly visible surrounding stars and includes a close faint triple star. ************************************************************ NGC 6336 = UGC 10786 = MCG +07-35-057 = CGCG 225-089 = PGC 59976 17 16 16.6 +43 49 14 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 170d 18" (7/27/03): faint, small, slightly elongated ~N-S or NNW-SSE, 0.7'x0.5'. The outer halo is ill-defined but contains a slightly brighter, rounder core ~15" diameter. Located 2.5' N of mag 10 SAO 46594. Last of 8 galaxies in the N6329/6332 group (5 NGCs). 17.5" (8/1/89): faint, fairly small, elongated ~N-S, small bright core. Last in group of five NGC galaxies which are located roughly 50' NW of M92. Located 2.5' N of mag 10 SAO 46594. ************************************************************ NGC 6337 = PK 349-1.1 = E333-PN5 = Cheerio Nebula = PN G349.3-01.1 17 22 15.6 -38 29 01 V = 12.0; Size 49"x45" 17.5" (6/30/00): very pretty annular PN at 280x, ~45" and set in a rich star field. A mag 12 star is superimposed on the inner edge of the NE rim and an extremely faint star is symmetrically placed at the SW edge. The darker hole is 20"-25" diameter and perfectly circular. The outer rim appears irregularly lit. 13": at 166x with a UHC filter appears fairly faint, fairly small, roundish. Slightly darker center (annular) with averted vision although the contrast with the rim is low due to the elevation. No central star seen. ************************************************************ NGC 6338 = UGC 10784 = MCG +10-24-116 = CGCG 299-066 = PGC 59947 17 15 23.1 +57 24 39 V = 12.3; Size 1.5x1.0; SB = 12.7; PA = 15d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval SW-NE, broad concentration. Brightest in a group with N6345 4' S and N6346 6' S in field. ************************************************************ NGC 6339 = UGC 10790 = MCG +07-35-059 = CGCG 225-092 = PGC 60003 17 17 06.5 +40 50 41 V = 12.7; Size 2.9x1.7; SB = 14.3; PA = 10d 13.1": large, slightly elongated. Very diffuse appearance with a broad concentration. N6343 lies 13' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 6340 = UGC 10762 = MCG +12-16-023 = CGCG 339-031 = PGC 59742 17 10 25.1 +72 18 17 V = 11.0; Size 3.2x3.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 120d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated WNW-ESE, 2.2'x1.8', prominent bright core, stellar nucleus with direct vision. A double star mag 11.5/12.5 is off the NW edge 1.7' from core. Forms a trio with IC 1251 6.4' N and IC 1254 6.8' NE. 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, round, very small bright core. A wide mag 11/12 double star is 2' NW. Brightest of three with IC 1251 and IC 1254 in field. ************************************************************ NGC 6341 = M92 17 17 07.2 +43 08 11 V = 6.5; Size 11.2 17.5": very bright, large, very high resolution of 150-200 stars many in curving lanes. A tight knot of stars in the core is resolved. 13": highly resolution over entire disc, dozens of stars resolved in bright core. A bright knot in the core is partially resolved. 8": very bright, moderately large. Well resolved into many long streamers from the small bright nucleus and some core resolution. ************************************************************ NGC 6342 = ESO 587-SC6 17 21 10.1 -19 35 15 V = 9.9; Size 3.0 17.5" (7/27/92): moderately bright, fairly small, 2' diameter with an irregular outline, increases to fairly well-defined bright core, mottled. A mag 12 is just off the south tip and a very faint extension or lane extends towards this star. One or two very faint stars mag 14.5-15 are at the NE edge. A less well- defined extension to the SW includes one or two threshold stars. Lively appearance but no other resolution. ************************************************************ NGC 6343 = MCG +07-35-060 = CGCG 225-095 = PGC 60010 17 17 16.3 +41 03 10 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.6 13.1": faint, small, round, compact. Located 12.5' NNE of brighter N6339. ************************************************************ NGC 6344 17 17 18.2 +42 26 03 17.5": this is a pair of mag 12/13 stars just 1' S of PGC 60004 = (R)N6344. ************************************************************ NGC 6345 = MCG +10-24-115 = CGCG 299-065 = PGC 59945 17 15 24.3 +57 21 01 V = 14.4; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 33d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated SW-NE, small bright core. Member of a close trio with N6346 2' S and N6338 4' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6346 = MCG +10-24-114 = CGCG 299-064 = PGC 59946 17 15 24.5 +57 19 21 V = 14.6; Size 0.2x0.2; SB = 11.0 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated ~E-W, gradually brighter halo. Forms a close pair with N6345 2' N in a N6338 group. ************************************************************ NGC 6347 = UGC 10807 = MCG +03-44-004 = CGCG 111-021 = IC 1253 = PGC 60086 17 19 54.7 +16 39 39 V = 13.7; Size 1.2x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 100d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated NW-SE, low even surface brightness. Three mag 14 stars in a line SW-NE are just off the NW edge and a mag 15.5 star is involved at the NW end 23" from center. ************************************************************ NGC 6348 = MCG +07-35-063 = CGCG 225-098 = NPM1G +41.0457 = PGC 60036 17 18 21.2 +41 38 51 V = 14.5; Size 0.7x0.6; SB = 13.4 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated. A mag 15 star is 30" SW. Pair with N6350 located 4.9' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6349 = MCG +06-38-016 = CGCG 198-036 = NPM1G +36.0426 = PGC 60060 17 19 06.5 +36 03 39 V = 14.9; Size 0.8x0.2; SB = 12.2; PA = 81d 17.5": faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Forms a close pair with N6351 0.9' E and CGCG 198-034 lies 7' SW. Located 16' ESE of mag 7.6 SAO 65925. ************************************************************ NGC 6350 = UGC 10800 = MCG +07-35-064 = CGCG 226-001 = PGC 60046 17 18 42.3 +41 41 39 V = 13.2; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N6348 4.9' SW. Located 10' S of TX Herculis. ************************************************************ NGC 6351 = MCG +06-38-017 = PGC 60063 17 19 11.1 +36 03 37 V = 15.0; Size 0.6x0.4 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated ~N-S. Two very faint mag 15.5 stars are off the S edge. Close pair with N6349 0.9' W. ************************************************************ NGC 6352 = ESO 228-SC003 17 25 29.1 -48 25 22 V = 8.2; Size 7.1 11" (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): at 127x appears fairly bright, moderately large, ~5' diameter, broadly concentrated to a 2' core. Fairly well-resolved into ~30 stars, particularly along the S and SW side of the halo. A few faint stars are just resolved directly over the core. 18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly bright, fairly large. Even at 128x, fairly well-resolved into ~75 stars. Rather loose concentration class with a broad concentration to a moderately bright 3' core. The irregular halo extends to nearly 8' diameter. Set in a rich milky way field. 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): moderately bright, fairly large, 5' diameter, fairly low surface brightness, not condensed, brighter core but no sharp nucleus. Partially resolved into 5-10 faint stars mostly on the SW side. 13": faint, small, diffuse, low surface brightness spot. A few faint stars are off the SW edge but there is no resolution. This is the farthest southern globular observed from Northern California (Digger Pines). ************************************************************ NGC 6355 = ESO 519-SC15 17 23 58.6 -26 21 12 V = 9.6; Size 5.0 17.5" (7/27/92): fairly faint, fairly small, 2' diameter, slightly elongated N- S, gradually increases to a 1' core. At 280x, appears granular and three or four very faint mag 15 stars just visible. The brightest two stars are on N side of core. 8": faint, small, round, diffuse, no resolution. ************************************************************ NGC 6356 = ESO 588-SC1 17 23 34.9 -17 48 47 V = 8.3; Size 7.2 17.5" (7/10/99): This fairly bright globular is ~3.5' in diameter and sharply concentrated with a prominent 1.5' core. The core appears slightly elongated N- S, although the halo is circular or slightly elongated WSW-ENE. At 220x the globular appears lively and mottled but there is no obvious resolution. At 280x and especially 380x, the edge of the halo is very ragged and the surface is extensively mottled. Around the periphery some threshold stars pop in and out of view particularly on the south side. 13": bright core surrounded by a round, even glow. No resolution evident. ************************************************************ NGC 6357 = Gum 66 = E392-SC10 = Sh 2-011: 17 24 44 -34 12.1 Size 50x40 17.5" (5/30/92): at 82x using an 0III appears as a bright, distinctive nebula, elongated 3:1 E-W, 4.0'x1.5'. A close mag 11/12 double star is at the south edge. The whole field appears weakly nebulous and the nebulosity is just very faintly visible without filter at 220x. Excellent contrast gain with OIII!. A group of a dozen faint stars is just south (= Pismis 24) including a double star. This nebula is associated with the Wolf-Rayet star HD 157504 = WR 93 which is located east of the bright section. ************************************************************ NGC 6358 = UGC 10810 = MCG +09-28-033 = CGCG 277-034 = PGC 60054 17 18 53.0 +52 36 55 V = 14.1; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 12.8; PA = 110d 17.5": faint, small, elongated ~E-W, even surface brightness. A double star is 1.8' WNW consisting of two mag 12 stars at 18" separation E-W. ************************************************************ NGC 6359 = UGC 10804 = MCG +10-25-001 = CGCG 299-072 = CGCG 300-005 = PGC 60025 17 17 53.0 +61 46 50 V = 12.6; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 12.6; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very bright core, stellar nucleus, faint oval halo NNW-SSE. Located 2.8' S of mag 9.3 SAO 17423. Forms a pair with U10796 11' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6360 = ESO 454-**20 17 24 28 -29 52.3 17.5": I'm not certain of the identification but the most noticeable object near Herschel's position in the 100x field is an elongated group of a dozen stars in a 8' string oriented NW-SE which is just N of mag 7.5 SAO 185358 about 15' NW of the NGC position. There is a second mag 7.5 star 6' further NW and perhaps the two bright stars draw attention to this weak grouping but the patchy milky way background is also locally brighter here and immediate E of the group. There was nothing of note at JH's position. This object is just a milky way region as noted in ESO. ************************************************************ NGC 6361 = UGC 10815 = MCG +10-25-004 = CGCG 300-009 = Arp 124 = PGC 60045 17 18 41.4 +60 36 29 V = 13.1; Size 2.2x0.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 54d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 4:1 SW-NE, brighter core. A mag 14.5 star is 1.5' SE and a pair of mag 14 stars at 22" separation are 1.5' NW. Forms a pair with extremely faint CGCG 300-007 1.8' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6362 = ESO 102-SC008 17 31 54.8 -67 02 52 V = 7.5; Size 10.7 18" (7/11/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly impressive, bright, large, scraggly globular with roughly 60 stars resolved over a 7'-8' diameter. A distinctive string of resolved stars passes through the entire cluster in a NNW to SSE orientation. A mag 10 star is near the edge of the halo on the south side 3.5' from center. 12" (6/29/02 - Bargo, Australia): at 186x, this fairly loose globular is moderately bright and large and broadly concentrated. It was resolved into 25-30 stars, several arranged in a line bisecting the cluster. The ragged halo is roughly 8' diameter. Located 1.2 degrees NE of mag 4.7 Zeta Apus. ************************************************************ NGC 6363 = UGC 10827 = MCG +07-36-005 = CGCG 226-008 = NPM1G +41.0459 = N6138 = PGC 60164 17 22 40.0 +41 06 06 V = 13.3; Size 1.1x0.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, gradually increases to a small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6364 = UGC 10835 = MCG +05-41-013 = CGCG 170-027 = PGC 60228 17 24 27.4 +29 23 23 V = 12.9; Size 1.5x1.2; SB = 13.4; PA = 5d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, small bright core, 0.6' diameter. A mag 13.5 star is just off the N edge 0.5' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 6365 = UGC 10832/10833 = MCG +10-25-018+019 = CGCG 300-020 = VV 232 = Arp 30 = PGC 60171 17 22 43.9 +62 09 56 V = 14.0; Size 1.3x1.1+1.1x0.2 17.5": this is a double galaxy with separation 30" oriented NNW-SSE with the brighter component at the SSE end. N6365A is very faint, small [1.3'x1.1'], weak concentration, very diffuse. Bracketed by two mag 14 stars off the SW and NE ends. N6365B is extremely faint, small, very elongated SW-NE [1.1x0.2]. Requires averted vision. Attached at the NW end of N6365A. ************************************************************ NGC 6366 17 27 44.3 -05 04 36 V = 9.0; Size 8.3 17.5" (7/20/98): at 220x appears as a diffuse irregular glow, ~4' diameter, with only a weak concentration. Two mag 9 and 10 stars are off the W side, the nearest is less than 4' from center and a closer pair of mag 11.5-12 stars [45" separation] is at the S edge. There are perhaps a half dozen faint but obvious stars visible over the ill-defined glow including a couple of mag 14 stars 2' S of center, one a similar distance E of center and an addition pair on the SE side. About a dozen stars are visible with careful viewing. At 280x, the cluster is pretty clumpy and starting to really break up into numerous very faint stars. Roughly two dozen stars can be glimpsed with averted vision, many near the threshold of visibility. The full extent of the cluster is difficult to trace but extends beyond the central 4' region. 13": large, diffuse, very weak concentration. About a dozen faint stars are resolved over a hazy background. Located 17' E of 47 Ophiuchi (V = 4.5). 8": large, very diffuse, unresolved. Located 15' E of a mag 4.5 star which detracts. ************************************************************ NGC 6367 = MCG +06-38-020 = CGCG 198-041 = NPM1G +37.0555 = PGC 60251 17 25 08.9 +37 45 35 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 13.2 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration, very faint stellar nucleus or star superimposed. Located 4.3' WSW of mag 7.9 SAO 66035! ************************************************************ NGC 6368 = UGC 10856 = MCG +02-44-004 = CGCG 082-032 = PGC 60315 17 27 11.6 +11 32 33 V = 12.3; Size 3.8x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 42d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 4:1 SW-NE, broadly concentrated halo. A mag 14 star is at the SW end 0.9' from center and a mag 15 star is at the NE end 1.5' from center. The bright double star ?2166 = 7.1/8.9 at 27" lies 14' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6369 = PK 2+5.1 = Little Ghost Nebula = PN G002.4+05.8 17 29 20.4 -23 45 35 V = 11.5; Size 30" 17.5" (6/30/00): at 500x this planetary has a beautiful annular appearance with a 25-30" halo perforated by a 12" dark hole. The northern rim is noticeably brighter with a nearly stellar spot near its center. 17.5" (6/5/99): bright, beautiful annular planetary at 380x with a well-defined dark central hole. The rim is clearly brighter along the north edge and slightly weaker on the following edge. 17.5": bright, fairly small, about 30" diameter, green-blue color. Appears as a perfect annular ring at 286x with a 15" central "hole". No central star visible. 13": beautiful ring at 214x and UHC filter, small, slightly elongated. The north edge of the rim appears brighter. ************************************************************ NGC 6370 = UGC 10836 = MCG +10-25-020 = CGCG 300-021 = PGC 60192 17 23 25.4 +56 58 26 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x1.4; SB = 13.6 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, weak concentration. Located 2.2' S of mag 6.6 SAO 30366! ************************************************************ NGC 6371 = MCG +04-41-012 = CGCG 140-027 = PGC 60322 17 27 20.6 +26 30 18 V = 14.2; Size 0.8x0.4; SB = 12.8; PA = 162d 17.5": very faint, small, oval 3:2 N-S, low even surface brightness. Located 3.1' NW of brighter N6372. ************************************************************ NGC 6372 = UGC 10861 = MCG +04-41-013 = CGCG 140-028 = PGC 60330 17 27 32.0 +26 28 29 V = 12.9; Size 1.7x1.1; SB = 13.5; PA = 90d 17.5": faint, moderately large, diffuse halo elongated E-W, small brighter core. Forms a pair with N6371 3' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6373 = UGC 10850 = MCG +10-25-023 = CGCG 300-022 = PGC 60220 17 24 08.2 +58 59 42 V = 13.6; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 13.8; PA = 90d 17.5": extremely faint, fairly small, very diffuse. Appears very faint for V = 13.6. ************************************************************ NGC 6374 = N6383 = E393-SC007 17 34 43 -32 35.0 See observing notes for N6383. ************************************************************ NGC 6375 = UGC 10875 = MCG +03-44-009 = CGCG 111-042 = NPM1G +16.0475 = PGC 60384 17 29 21.8 +16 12 24 V = 13.9; Size 1.6x1.6; SB = 14.9 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, even concentration to a small bright core, substellar nucleus. Surrounded by several mag 14-15 stars including a mag 14 star 0.6' NE and a mag 15 star 0.9' E. Forms a pair with U10873 2.8' SW, also N6379 is 18' ENE. Brightest in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 6376 = UGC 10855w = MCG +10-25-025 = CGCG 300-024 = VII Zw 712 = PGC 60258 17 25 19.2 +58 49 01 V = 15.5; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 13.5; PA = 142d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated, weak concentration. Forms an interacting pair with N6377 35" E of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6377 = UGC 10855e = MCG +10-25-026 = VII Zw 712 = PGC 60264 17 25 23.2 +58 49 21 V = 14.5; Size 0.7x0.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 58d 17.5": faint, very small, round, small bright core, faint halo. Forms a contact pair with N6376 35" W of center. Located 12' NNW of mag 6.5 SAO 30387. ************************************************************ NGC 6378 = UGC 10884 = MCG +01-44-009 = CGCG 055-001 = PGC 60418 17 30 42.1 +06 16 55 V = 13.4; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, fairly small, oval 3:1 N-S, almost even surface brightness. Forms the vertex of a right angle with two mag 11 stars 1.5' W and 1.0' S. Located in a rich star field. ************************************************************ NGC 6379 = UGC 10886 = MCG +03-44-010 = CGCG 111-044 = CGCG 112-002 = PGC 60421 17 30 35.0 +16 17 19 V = 12.9; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 12.9 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, very diffuse, broad mild concentration, no distinct core. Located 4.8' E of a mag 10 star. Member of the N6375 group with N6375 18' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6380 = ESO 333-SC014 = Ton 1 = Pismis 25 17 34 28.2 -39 04 10 V = 11.1; Size 3.9 12" (6/29/02 - Bargo, Australia): faint but not difficult. Appears as a 2' diffuse glow with no concentration. The observation was hampered by a mag 10 star at the SSW edge. Ton 2 is located 37' NE. 13": extremely faint, small, very low surface brightness, visible only 20% of time with averted. Mag 9.7 HD 159073 is attached 40" SSW of center. Located 36' ESE of Howe 87 = 7.5/8.8 at 3". Failed to find on several previous attempts. This globular, along with N6749, are the two most difficult NGC globulars. Discovered by JH (h3688). The NGC position is accurate although an incorrect RA of 17 35.4 -39 04 (2000) is given in RNGC, Hartung, Sky Catalogue 2000.0, U2000.0 and DSFG. See Skiff e-mail correspondence from 2/93. This object is possibly the most difficult NGC globular cluster and only one of two globulars as of May 1997 with an unknown distance (along with Terzan 12) but derived to be 9.8 kpc in 1998. ************************************************************ NGC 6381 = UGC 10871 = MCG +10-25-038 = CGCG 300-034 = PGC 60321 17 27 16.7 +60 00 50 V = 12.9; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 25d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly large, diffuse oval SW-NE, even surface brightness. A mag 15 star is at the WSW edge 30" from center. Forms a close pair with U10870 1.3' NW (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 6382 = MCG +09-29-001 = CGCG 277-044 = PGC 60342 17 27 55.2 +56 52 08 V = 14.0; Size 0.9x0.9; SB = 13.6 17.5": faint, very small, round. A mag 11.5 star is 1.2' SSE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6383 = ESO 393-SC7 = N6374 = Cr 335 17 34 43 -32 35.0 V = 5.5; Size 5 17.5": 20 stars mag 12-14 surrounds mag 5.7 SAO 208977. Elongated WNW-ESE in a 5' string. The bright star has 4 or 5 faint companions within 1' (h4962 = 5.7/10.5/10.5 at 5"/13"). Also just W is 20' scattered string of 20 stars including 8 mag 10-11 stars visible in finder. This is a striking cluster. 8": Includes a mag 5.8 star and 12 faint stars, excellent with averted, brightest star appears triple. Surrounded by very large, very faint nebulosity. ************************************************************ NGC 6384 = UGC 10891 = MCG +01-45-001 = CGCG 055-007 = PGC 60459 17 32 24.4 +07 03 37 V = 10.4; Size 6.2x4.1; SB = 13.8; PA = 30d 17.5": moderately bright with a large core slightly elongated SSW-NNE, broad moderate concentration, large faint halo. Two mag 12 stars are at the SE and NE ends 1.3' and 1.7' from center, respectively. 8": faint, diffuse, slightly elongated, brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 6385 = UGC 10877 = MCG +10-25-044 = CGCG 300-035 = PGC 60343 17 28 01.5 +57 31 19 V = 13.1; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, small, round, brightens gradually. Located 2.9' ENE of mag 8 SAO 30401 which detracts from viewing. Pair with N6387 3.3' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 6386 = MCG +09-29-004 = CGCG 277-045 = NPM1G +52.0282 = PGC 60367 17 28 51.7 +52 43 24 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.7 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration, low surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 6387 = CGCG 300-037 = I Zw 189 = PGC 60355 17 28 23.8 +57 32 44 V = 14.2; Size 0.3x0.2; SB = 11.0 17.5": faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Close pair with brighter N6385 3.3' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 6388 = ESO 279-SC002 17 36 17.0 -44 44 06 V = 6.8; Size 8.7 18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): at 171x, this bright globular appeared as moderately large, round and granular but with no definite resolution. The appearance was very symmetric and strongly concentrated with a blazing core which ranks as one of the highest surface brightness gc cores. 13": bright at 214x, moderately large, increases to a small very bright core. Has a grainy, lively appearance but no resolution. 8": bright, moderately large, intense core, fainter halo, no resolution. ************************************************************ NGC 6389 = UGC 10893 = MCG +03-45-001 = CGCG 112-005 = PGC 60466 17 32 39.8 +16 24 06 V = 12.1; Size 2.8x1.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 130d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, oval NW-SE, sharp small bright core. A mag 16 star is superimposed on the S side. Several mag 11.5-12 stars are near, the closest 2.3' SE. Located 15' WNW of mag 5.7 SAO 102917. ************************************************************ NGC 6390 = UGC 10881 = MCG +10-25-047 = CGCG 300-040 = PGC 60356 17 28 28.0 +60 05 38 V = 13.8; Size 1.6x0.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 8d 17.5": faint, moderately large, edge-on N-S, low even surface brightness. Pair with CGCG 300-036 4.4' W. ************************************************************ NGC 6391 = MCG +10-25-049 = CGCG 300-041 = PGC 60358 17 28 49.0 +58 51 03 V = 14.0; Size 0.4x0.25 17.5": very faint, very small, round, bright core, very faint stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 6393 = UGC 10889 = MCG +10-25-055 = PGC 60410 17 30 21.4 +59 38 23 V = 14.5; Size 1.3x0.4; SB = 13.6; PA = 42d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, very elongated SW-NE. Three mag 14/15 stars are near the N end. Located 3.8' SE of mag 8 SAO 30431. Pair with N6399 11.3' ESE. Corwin identifies this galaxy as N6394. ************************************************************ NGC 6395 = UGC 10876 = MCG +12-16-039 = CGCG 339-044 = PGC 60291 17 26 31.1 +71 05 43 V = 12.3; Size 2.4x0.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 15d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated SSW-NNE. Two mag 12 stars are at the N end 1.5' and 2.5' NNE of center and a mag 14.5 star is at the S end 2.3' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 6396 = Cr 339 = E393-SC010 17 37 36 -35 01.6 V = 8.5; Size 3 17.5": consists of a dozen mag 9-13 stars in a small group of 4' diameter. Includes four stars in a distinctive 2' string oriented NNW-SSE and continuing N a pretty double star (h4966 = 9.8/10.8 at 12") which is oriented E-W. The brightest star mag 9 SAO 209043 is just off the WSW edge 4' from the center. Not rich or impressive but stands out well. Also a large scattered group of fairly bright stars is roughly 20' to the N. JH's RA is 35 tsec too large although he states the place is of the chief double star. Also the incorrect NGC position is given in the RNGC, NGC 2000 and Sky Catalogue 2000. The ESO and U2000 position is correct. ************************************************************ NGC 6397 = ESO 181-SC004 17 40 41.3 -53 40 25 V = 5.8; Size 25.7 10x30 (8/8/04 - Haleakala Crater): picked up while sweeping in IS binoculars close to the SSW horizon from Haleakala. Once the position was pinpointed, this mag 5.8 globular was just visible naked-eye less than 1 degree NNE of mag 5.3 Pi Arae. 18" (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): amazing view of this bright globular at nearly 70? elevation at 171x. It extended across 2/3 of the field - perhaps 20' in diameter. Very highly resolved into hundreds of stars, many surprisingly bright at mag 10-11 and overall noticeably brighter than most globulars (1st in ranking of brightest stars). The globular appears fully resolved in the halo and even the blazing core is covered wall-to-wall with stars. Many stars are in small groups, chains, curves, etc. The concentrated core is ~3.5' diameter and at 228x has a 3-dimensional effect with the mag 10.5- 11.5 stars layered over a dense, uneven background mat. Visible naked-eye. 20" f/5 (7/8/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): I also had a fantastic view in the 20" f/5 at 212x - the stars seemed to radiate out from the core in spiral curves and completely filled the 23' field! 8" (7/13/91 - Southern Baja): very bright, very large, 10' diameter, irregularly round. At least 50 stars mag 10-12 are resolved at 63x. Bright intense core 3' diameter with dozens of stars superimposed and at edges of core. Contains a large halo with many faint and brighter stars superimposed over a mottled background. Beautiful globular although observed at only 13? elevation from Baja. This is the nearest globular and first in ranking by brightest stars. ************************************************************ NGC 6399 = UGC 10896 = MCG +10-25-059 = CGCG 300-047 = PGC 60442 17 31 50.4 +59 36 55 V = 13.7; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, bright core, very faint halo SSW-NNE. Forms a pair with N6393 11.3' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 6400 = Cr 342 = Mel 177 = Lund 767 17 40 13 -36 56.9 Size 8 17.5" (6/30/00): ~50 stars are resolved in a 8'x5' region at 220x. The stars are fairly uniform in brightness though irregular in outline. The cluster is elongated N-S with a nice string extending through the cluster to the SSE and NNE with a slight bend near the center. At the kink in the string is a denser clump of stars. There are circular voids on the NW and SW ends. The two brighter strings (on the following side) and two less distinct rows of stars create a vague "X" shape through the cluster with a close loop on the north end. 8": faint, fairly small, fairly rich. Many stars are aligned in rows. Discovered by JH (h3696). His RA was about 0.6' too far W while the RNGC RA is 0.6' tmin too far E. ************************************************************ NGC 6401 = ESO 520-SC11 17 38 36.9 -23 54 32 V = 9.5; Size 5.6 17.5" (7/27/92): fairly faint, small, round, 1.5'-2.0' diameter. Unusual appearance as a mag 12 star is embedded SE of the core within the halo. No resolution and the globular has a very weak concentration. 8": faint, small, round, compact, diffuse. A single bright mag 12-13 star is involved. ************************************************************ NGC 6402 = M14 17 37 36.1 -03 14 45 V = 7.6; Size 11.7 17.5" (7/1/00): this bright, large, fairly symmetric globular appears elongated ~E-W and ~7'x5' in size at 220x. The bright core is relatively large at 4', very lively and granular with a layer of very faint stars. At 280x, ~30 stars are resolved in the small halo and at the edge of the intense core. A rich, even sprinkling of faint stars cover the core. Difficult to count resolved stars as numerous dim stars pop out with averted vision over the bright background haze, but perhaps 60-70 stars in total are resolved. 17.5": bright, large, 25-30 very faint stars are resolved mostly at the edges which have a ragged appearance. 13": fairly large, broad concentration. About a dozen very faint stars are resolved across the disk. The outer halo fades out smoothly. ************************************************************ NGC 6404 = Cr 340 = E393-SC013 17 39 37 -33 14.8 Size 5 13.1": 20 stars mag 12-14 over unresolved haze. The three brightest stars form a small triangle on the W edge, most other stars very faint. Located 1? S of M6. ************************************************************ NGC 6405 = M6 = Butterfly Cluster = Cr 341 17 40 21 -32 15.3 V = 4.2; Size 15 18" (7/21/04): at 92x roughly 200 stars are visible in this beautiful naked-eye cluster. There are four bright mag 6-7 stars in the main group which form a perfect parallelogram with longer sides of 7' oriented WSW-ENE and shorter sides of 4' oriented NW-SE. A string of stars connects the two stars on the long southern side of the parallelogram (the star at the SE vertex is BM Sco) with a nice double star embedded in the string. The NW vertex is part of a bright isosceles triangle with two mag 8-9 stars and ~7' further NW of this star is a small, nice asterism consisting of a trio and a double. Also a wedge-shaped group of 7 stars extends between this NW vertex (which also has two additional fainter companions) and the SW vertex (short side of parallelogram) Another distinctive string of stars runs through the center of the parallelogram roughly parallel to the two long sides. A nice mag 9/10 double resides along the long northern side of the parallelogram. An additional mag 7 stars is the SW of the parallelogram. Around the main group there are numerous scattered stars and the cluster does not have a distinct border. 13.1": very bright, fairly large. Includes a curving rows of stars and a close group of 7 stars near the center. The brightest star BM Scorpii is on the E side. Smaller than M7 but richer. Fairly easy naked-eye cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 6408 = UGC 10930 = MCG +03-45-007 = PGC 60637 17 38 47.3 +18 52 40 V = 12.7; Size 1.6x1.4; SB = 13.4 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~E-W, weak concentration, fairly low surface brightness. Located in a rich star field between a mag 13.5 star 1.8' W and a mag 14 star 1.1' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6409 = CGCG 253-020 = PGC 60565 17 36 35.4 +50 45 57 V = 13.8; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 60d 17.5": faint, small, round, broad concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 6411 = UGC 10916 = MCG +10-25-068 = CGCG 300-052 = PGC 60536 17 35 32.5 +60 48 48 V = 11.8; Size 2.3x1.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 70d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval 3:2 SW-NE, 1.1'x0.8', gradually increases to a very small bright core. A mag 13.5 star is 20" off the SW edge and 57" from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 6412 = UGC 10897 = MCG +13-12-026 = CGCG 355-034 = CGCG 356-004 = Arp 38 = VV 444 = PGC 60393 17 29 37.0 +75 42 15 V = 11.8; Size 2.5x2.2; SB = 13.4 17.5": moderately bright, irregularly round, 2.0' diameter, diffuse halo, weak even concentration to a brighter core. A mag 13.5 star is at the SW edge 1.1' from center. A string of three equally spaced stars begins with a mag 11 star 2' SE and includes two bright stars; mag 8.3 SAO 8824 4.1' S and mag 9.3 SAO 8821 7.6' SSW. 8": very faint, small, diffuse. Located N of two mag 8 stars in field. ************************************************************ NGC 6414 = UGC 10906 = MCG +12-16-041 = CGCG 339-047 = CGCG 340-005 = NPM1G +74.0144 = PGC 60416 17 30 36.7 +74 22 34 V = 14.4; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 13.8; PA = 145d 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round, very small bright core. Bracketed by two faint mag 14.5/15 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 6416 = Cr 344 = E455-SC032 17 44 20 -32 21.7 V = 5.7; Size 18 17.5": best view at 100x as fills 9 Nagler field. The most detached portion is a large cloud of at least 15' diameter and containing roughly 75 stars. There are four brighter stars (including mag 8.6 SAO 209208) but most of the stars are pretty uniform in brightness and fairly evenly distributed at 100x. The cluster may extend further N than the region described above but the star density quickly decreases to general milky way appearance. 8": almost two dozen faint stars, large, scattered, not impressive as fairly coarse. ************************************************************ NGC 6417 = UGC 10945 = MCG +04-42-001 = CGCG 141-004 = PGC 60709 17 41 47.9 +23 40 19 V = 13.1; Size 1.4x1.2; SB = 13.6 17.5": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, almost even surface brightness. Located 4.9' S of mag 7.8 SAO 85328! ************************************************************ NGC 6418 = MCG +10-25-074 = CGCG 300-054 = PGC 60610 17 38 09.3 +58 42 54 V = 13.8; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.3 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated. A mag 15 star is at the E edge 17" from the center. Contains a very faint stellar nucleus or a mag 15 star involved. ************************************************************ NGC 6419 = UGC 10924 = MCG +11-21-012 = PGC 60543 17 36 06.2 +68 09 20 V = 14.6; Size 1.0x0.3; SB = 13.1; PA = 134d 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated NW-SE, bright core. Two mag 15 stars are close N (one is 43" NNW of center). In a group of 6 galaxies with N6423 4.5' ENE, N6420 6.3' S, N6422 6.2' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 6420 = MCG +11-21-013 = CGCG 321-025 = PGC 60553 17 36 16.2 +68 03 08 V = 14.5; Size 0.65x0.2; PA = 54d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, bright core. In a compact trio with N6422 1.3' ENE and an anonymous galaxy (2MASXi J1736226+680414) 1.3' NNE . Located 6.3' S of N6419. ************************************************************ NGC 6422 = MCG +11-21-015 = CGCG 321-026 = PGC 60558 17 36 29.9 +68 03 31 V = 14.1; Size 0.45x0.45 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core. In compact trio with similar N6420 1.3' WSW and an anonymous galaxy. Located in a group with N6419 6.3' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 6423 = MCG +11-21-016 = CGCG 321-027 = PGC 60576 17 36 53.3 +68 10 17 V = 14.8; Size 0.3x0.2; SB = 11.6; PA = 165d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Forms a pair with N6419 4.5' W. ************************************************************ NGC 6424 = UGC 10932 = MCG +12-17-001 = CGCG 340-011 = NPM1G +70.0177 = PGC 60552 17 36 11.9 +69 59 20 V = 13.4; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 12.5 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round. Appears as a stellar nucleus with a small, round halo. ************************************************************ NGC 6425 = Cr 348 = E455-SC038 17 47 02 -31 31.8 V = 7.2; Size 8 17.5": roughly three dozen stars in a 16'x7' detached region about 20 of which are mag 11 and the remainder mag 12-13.5. The group stands out well in 14mm UltraWide, although the stars are fairly scattered with no dense regions. Near the center is a nice 30" equilateral triangle (brightest of the trio is at the SE vertex) of mag 10.5-11.5 stars. Following this triangle is a large "hole" in the cluster void of any stars. The brighter stars form an irregular border although there are two noticeable strings of stars in the cluster. Located 1.5 degrees NE of M6. 8": 15 stars mag 11-13 in a triangular outline. ************************************************************ NGC 6426 17 44 54.7 +03 10 13 V = 11.2; Size 3.2 18" (8/23/03): at 160x, appears fairly faint with an irregular triangular outline, 2.5' diameter. There is only a weak concentration though the surface has a patchy, irregular appearance with a few faint stars superimposed. At 435x, the brightest resolved star is at the NW edge and a few others resolved halo stars along the western side are collinear. The slightly brighter core is offset east ofthe geometric center and just resolved into several extremely faint stars at moments. A total of up to 10 mag 15 to 16 stars are resolved at moments. 17.5" (5/30/92): fairly faint, 3' diameter, slightly elongated, only a weak central condensation, slightly granular. Two or three faint stars are resolved at the edge of the halo. At 286x, a few additional very faint stars are resolved over the core for a total resolution of just six stars. A striking double ?2202 = 6.2/6.6 at 21" lies 36' S. 8": faint, small, round, diffuse. ************************************************************ NGC 6427 = UGC 10957 = MCG +04-42-003 = CGCG 141-006 = N6431 = PGC 60758 17 43 38.7 +25 29 38 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 36d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 SW-NE, small bright core, faint extensions. A mag 15 star is just off the SW end 26" from the center and a mag 14.5 star is 36" S of center. Forms a pair with N6429 10.4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6429 = UGC 10960 = MCG +04-42-004 = CGCG 141-007 = PGC 60770 17 44 05.4 +25 21 01 V = 13.1; Size 1.9x0.8; SB = 13.3; PA = 23d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated SSW-NNE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. A very close faint double star mag 14.5/15.5 is off the S side 33" S of center. Forms a pair with N6427 10' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6430 = UGC 10966 = MCG +03-45-019 = CGCG 112-035 = LGG 414-005 = PGC 60805 17 45 14.3 +18 08 18 V = 13.5; Size 1.9x0.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 97d 17.5" (8/7/02): at 220x appeared as a faint, moderately large edge-on oriented E-W, 1.2'x0.3' with a low even surface brightness. A mag 13.7 star is at the following end 50" from the center and the galaxy extends nearly due west. Albert Marth's position for N6430 was off by 38 tsec in RA and although his description matches, modern catalogues and the U2000 (second edition) identify this galaxy as U10966. Karl Reinmuth identified N6430 as a chain of 4 stars and the RNGC followed suit classifying N6430 as nonexistent. Discovered by Marth (m344). Reinmuth describes a chain of stars - "no mE neb seen; a chain of 4 st 14-15, 150?, in 17h 38.9m (1860)" but Corwin identifies NGC 6430 as CGCG 112-035. ************************************************************ NGC 6431 = U10957 = MCG +04-42-003 = CGCG 141-006 = N6427 = PGC 60758 17 43 38.7 +25 29 38 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 36d See observing notes for N6427. Discovered by Stephan (I), but not recovered by Bigourdan or Reinmuth and listed as nonexistent in RNGC. But Corwin comments that Stephan misidentified his comparison star which caused the poor posiiton and when corrected his position falls on N6427. ************************************************************ NGC 6433 = UGC 10962 = MCG +06-39-015 = CGCG 199-013 = PGC 60766 17 43 56.3 +36 48 01 V = 13.3; Size 2.0x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 163d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated NNW-SSE, small bright core. Pair with CGCG 199-014 4.3' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6434 = UGC 10934 = MCG +12-17-002 = CGCG 339-053 = CGCG 340-013 = PGC 60573 17 36 49.0 +72 05 20 V = 12.4; Size 2.3x1.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 100d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, very elongated WNW-ESE, bright core. Located 2.0' N of mag 7.3 SAO 8860 which detracts from viewing. ************************************************************ NGC 6435 = UGC 10947 = MCG +10-25-080 = CGCG 300-058 = PGC 60667 17 40 11.1 +62 38 29 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with Z300-059 5.2' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 6436 = UGC 10951 = MCG +10-25-082 = CGCG 300-060 = PGC 60695 17 41 13.2 +60 26 59 V = 14.0; Size 1.5x0.9; SB = 13.9; PA = 177d 17.5": faint, elongated 2:1 N-S, even surface brightness. An extremely faint 16th magnitude star is just W of the core. Almost collinear with three mag 13 stars off the S edge which are aligned E-W. ************************************************************ NGC 6439 = PK 11+5.1 = PN G011.0+05.8 17 48 19.8 -16 28 44 V = 12.7; Size 6"x5" 13.1": fairly bright stellar planetary at 79x, verified with OIII blinking. At 166x a mag 10.5 star just 1.2' N is perfectly placed for blinking comparison! Appears stellar at 214x. Estimate V = 12.0-12.5. ************************************************************ NGC 6440 = ESO 589-SC008 17 48 52.6 -20 21 35 V = 9.1; Size 5.4 17.5" (7/14/99): this GC forms an unusual pair with PN N6445 just 21' NNE and is situated within a string of four mag 11-12 stars oriented NW-SE. It appears fairly faint, round, at least 2' diameter. At 280x the diffuse halo increases to a moderately bright, round core. Although the globular appears granular, there was no resolution is good seeing except for a very faint star which was intermittently visible off the north edge of the core. 13": moderately bright, small, broadly concentrated to a brighter core, no resolution. Forms a striking pair with planetary N6445 20' NNE. Brightest member stars are only V =17. ************************************************************ NGC 6441 = ESO 393-SC034 17 50 12.8 -37 03 04 V = 7.4; Size 7.8 17.5" (7/14/99): at 220x appears moderately bright, round, ~2.7' diameter, fairly sharp concentration with a prominent 1' core. A mag 11 field star is at the SW edge of the halo (1.3' SW of center), a mag 13.5 star is just inside the W edge of the halo (1.2' from center) and a mag 12.5-13 star is just off the NW side. No resolution was seen although the globular has a granular appearance. Located just 4.5' following G Scorpii (V = 3.2) and it is easily visible at 21x in the 80mm finder. 13": very bright core, mottled halo but no certain resolution. Located just 4.5' E of G Scorpii (V = 3.2) which hampers viewing. 8": very bright, intense core. ************************************************************ NGC 6442 = UGC 10978 = MCG +03-45-021 = CGCG 112-038 = NPM1G +20.0529 = PGC 60844 17 46 51.3 +20 45 40 V = 12.6; Size 1.9x1.6; SB = 13.8 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, small well- defined core, faint halo. Pair with U10979 7' NE within the N6460 group. ************************************************************ NGC 6443 = UGC 10967 = MCG +08-32-018 = CGCG 253-033 = PGC 60783 17 44 33.9 +48 06 50 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 128d 17.5": faint, fairly small, very elongated NW-SE, almost even surface brightness. Located along one side of a thin isosceles triangle of three mag 14 stars (two lie 1.6' N and 1.5' S). A mag 11 star is 3.3' E. ************************************************************ NGC 6444 = ESO 393-SC030 = Ru 132 = OCl-1023 = Dunlop 597? 17 49 35 -34 49.2 Size 12 17.5": about 50 stars in a 10' string oriented due E-W. Stands out reasonably well in the field at 100x. Very uniform in mag 12-13 stars. A more ill-defined branch of stars begins at the W end and trails NE. An arc of stars begins at the E end and curls back W on the S side. Over some unresolved haze. Located in the same low power field with globular N6453 20' NE and 53' due W of the center of M7. Discovered by JH (h3706). His approximate RA is 40 tsec too far east with description "A very fine L, rich sc cl of st 12...13m". Incorrectly listed as a T7 OC in RNGC. Listed with an uncertain identification in ESO. Also identified as Ru 132 by Corwin and Skiff. ************************************************************ NGC 6445 = PK 8+3.1 = E589-PN9 = PN G008.0+03.9 17 49 15.3 -20 00 34 V = 10.9; Size 38"x29"; SB = 9.9 17.5" (7/14/99): this bright PN is striking at 280x with a great deal of structure evident. Has a boxy appearance, elongated NW-SE with dimensions ~45"x30". The ends of the major axis are clearly brighter with a bright shallow arc or crescent on the NW end. This lobe has an irregular surface brightness with a couple of brighter spots. The SE lobe is brighter but has an oddly flat edge. At 380x, the eastern end of the SE lobe is brighter and has a small extension or nodule which bulges out beyond the rectangular outline to the east. The center is clearly darker and with careful viewing appears as a dark band running SW-NE. A mag 12 star lies ~45" NW of center and the planetary precedes a wide uneven mag 8/10.5 pair by 5'. Forms an unusual pair with GC N6440 20' SSW. 13": bright, fairly small, elongated NW-SE, brighter along the NW side. A darker center visible at 288x appears to cut through the minor axis. The NW edge is slightly curved while the other sides and corners are "boxy" giving an irregular rectangular outline. The ends of the minor axis are fainter. A wide double star h2810 = 7.7/10.5 at 41" lies 5.3' E. A mag 12 star is just off the NW end about 40" from the center. Forms a striking pair with globular cluster N6440 20' SSW in the same low power field. 8": fairly bright, elongated, uniform. Located within string of four mag 11/12 stars. ************************************************************ NGC 6446 = MCG +06-39-018 = CGCG 199-018 = PGC 60825 17 46 07.5 +35 34 10 V = 14.6; Size 0.3x0.3 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. A pair of mag 14 and 15 stars are 0.9' NNE and 1.2' N of center, respectively. Close pair with N6447 1.9' E. ************************************************************ NGC 6447 = UGC 10975 = MCG +06-39-019 = CGCG 199-019 = PGC 60829 17 46 17.2 +35 34 20 V = 12.7; Size 1.6x0.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated N-S, brighter middle with faint extensions. Forms a close pair with N6446 1.9' W. ************************************************************ NGC 6449 = UGC 10965 = MCG +09-29-020 = CGCG 278-020 = PGC 60762 17 43 46.3 +56 48 14 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.5; PA = 135d 17.5": faint, fairly small, slightly elongated NW-SE. Three faint stars very near; a mag 15.5 star is at the S edge, a mag 15 star is just W of the core and a mag 14 star is off the N edge. ************************************************************ NGC 6451 = Cr 352 = Mel 181 = Lund 783 17 50 42 -30 12.5 Size 8 13.1": about three dozen stars in a 8' diameter. The brighter stars around the edges form the outline. Includes many very faint stars inside the bright border but unconcentrated towards the center. 8": faint but rich group. ************************************************************ NGC 6452 = CGCG 112-043 = PGC 60876 17 47 58.5 +20 50 16 V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.7 17.5": very faint, very small, round, low surface brightness. Situated almost between two mag 14/15 stars aligned E-W. Located about 12' WNW of N6458 in the N6460 group. ************************************************************ NGC 6453 = ESO 393-SC036 17 50 52 -34 36.0 V = 9.9; Size 3.5 17.5": at 220x appears very faint, small, very mottled. A few stars are resolved at edges (possibly field stars). Located beyond the NW edge of M7 about 40' NW of the center. Open cluster N6444 lies 20' SW. 8": faint, small, diffuse. Located NW of M7 in field. ************************************************************ NGC 6454 = MCG +09-29-026 = CGCG 278-024 = PGC 60795 17 44 56.6 +55 42 17 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, very small, round, small bright core. A mag 14 star is superimposed or contains a fairly bright stellar nucleus. Located 5.9' SE of mag 8.7 SAO 30546. This is the brighter of a pair with N6459 8' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6456 = CGCG 322-004 = CGCG 321-034 = PGC 60729 17 42 31.7 +67 35 33 V = 14.4; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 13.4; PA = 135d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. First of 7 and in a trio with N6463 6.0' E and an anonymous galaxy 6' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6457 = UGC 10964 = MCG +11-21-021 = CGCG 321-035 = CGCG 322-005 = PGC 60738 17 42 53.0 +66 28 33 V = 14.2; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 14.2; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated, gradually increases to a small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6458 = UGC 10994 = MCG +03-45-029 = CGCG 112-051 = NPM1G +20.0530 = PGC 60911 17 49 10.9 +20 48 15 V = 13.4; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.4; PA = 155d 17.5": faint, very small, almost round, weak concentration. Located in a N-S string of three mag 14 stars. Pair with N6460 5.2' ESE in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 6459 = MCG +09-29-029 = CGCG 278-025 = PGC 60817 17 45 47.1 +55 46 36 V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.3; SB = 12.5; PA = 78d 17.5": faint, very small, round. Located 1.6' NNE of a mag 9.5 star. Forms a pair with N6454 8' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6460 = UGC 10997 = MCG +03-45-031 = CGCG 112-055 = NPM1G +20.0531 = PGC 60925 17 49 30.3 +20 45 49 V = 13.1; Size 1.9x1.1; SB = 13.8; PA = 157d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, weak concentration. Located between mag 7.6 SAO 85445 7.6' S and mag 7.7 SAO 85452 10' NNE. Brightest in a group with N6458 5' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 6462 = MCG +10-25-085 = CGCG 300-063 = VII Zw 740 = PGC 60790 17 44 48.8 +61 54 38 V = 13.9; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 11.8 17.5": faint, extremely small, round, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 6463 = MCG +11-21-022 = CGCG 321-037 = CGCG 322-007 = NPM1G +67.0152 = PGC 60755 17 43 34.2 +67 36 13 V = 14.1; Size 0.3x0.3 17.5": very faint, very small, round, diffuse. Third of seven in N6456 group with N6472 3.2' ENE, N6470 4.0' E and N6471 3.7' ESE. Located 6.0' E of N6456. ************************************************************ NGC 6464 = MCG +10-25-087 = CGCG 300-065 = PGC 60818 17 45 47.6 +60 53 51 V = 14.3; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 13.0 17.5": very faint, very small, round, low even surface brightness. Preceded by an elongated group of 10 stars mag 14-15. A distinctive trapezoid of four mag 11 stars with bases oriented N-S lies between 2' and 6' N. The galaxy is collinear with the shorter E base and is located 3' further S. ************************************************************ NGC 6466 = CGCG 278-030 = MCG +09-29-032 = PGC 60883 17 48 08.1 +51 23 57 V = 14.1; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 12.6; PA = 111d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, very small bright core. N6478 lies 16' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 6467 = UGC 11004 = MCG +03-45-035 = CGCG 112-058 = Ho 772a = NPM1G +17.0638 = LGG 414-001 = N6468: = PGC 60972 17 50 40.1 +17 32 16 V = 12.5; Size 2.6x1.7; SB = 13.9; PA = 77d 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, low even surface brightness. Located in a rich star field among a group of stars. Unusual appearance as appears similar to an unresolved clump in an open cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 6468 = U11004 = MCG +03-45-035 = CGCG 112-058 = Ho 772a = NPM1G +17.0638 = LGG 414-001 = N6467: = PGC 60972 17 50 40.1 +17 32 16 V = 12.5; Size 2.6x1.7; SB = 13.9; PA = 77d See observing notes for N6467. ************************************************************ NGC 6469 = Cr 353 = Mel 182 = Lund 788 17 53 12 -22 16.5 Size 12 17.5": 75 stars in a 15'x10' scattered region. Bordered by two brighter rows of stars oriented SSW-NNE and WNW-ESE which intersect at a mag 10 star in the W corner of the cluster. A close faint double star is just E. At the end of the ESE string is a wide double star (h4990 = 9.5/11 at 23"). Between the two strings the cluster extends N forming a triangular outline and consists mainly of mag 13 stars except for three mag 10-11 stars at the E boundary. The planetary nebula M1-31 is located near the W edge of N6469! ************************************************************ NGC 6470 = UGC 10974 = MCG +11-21-025 = CGCG 321-039 = CGCG 322-009 = (R)N6472 = PGC 60778 17 44 14.8 +67 37 10 V = 14.2; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.7; PA = 150d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated, small bright core. A mag 14 star is off the NE edge 0.7' from center. Member of the N6456 group with N6472 1.3' NW, N6471 1.6' S and N6463 4.0' W. An extremely difficult galaxy (probably N6477) is 1.5' SE. Discovered by Swift in a group of faint galaxies on 9 June 1886 along with N6456. His position is a fairly good match (just 4 tsec W and 0.4' S) with U10974 = M+11-21-025 = CGCG 321-039 although this galaxy is identified as N6472 in RNGC, UGC, CGCG and MCG. The confusion occurred because Swift's RA for N6470, N6471 and N6472 are identical. The identification given here (from Corwin) matches Swift's order in declination. The listing under N6470 in RNGC, UGC, CGCG and MCG applies to N6471 = U10973a = CGCG 321-038w = MCG +11-21-023 at 17 44 12.9 +67 35 35 (2000). Once again, Swift's position is a good match with this galaxy, just 2 tsec of RA W but 1.4' N. ************************************************************ NGC 6471 = UGC 10973a = MCG +11-21-023 = CGCG 321-038w = CGCG 322-008w = (R)N6470 = PGC 60773 17 44 12.9 +67 35 35 V = 14.6; Size 1.3x0.2; SB = 13.0; PA = 173d 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Forms a double system with U10973b 30" SE (observed as the faint mag 15 "star") in the N6456 group. In a tight quartet with N6470 1.6' N and N6472 2.4' NNW. Also nearby is N6463 3.7' W. Discovered by Swift in a group of faint galaxies including NGC's 6456, 6463, 6470, 6471, 6472, and 6477. Although Swift's RA is just 2 tsec too small, this galaxy (U10973a = M+11-21-023 = CGCG 321-038w) is identified as N6470 in RNGC, UGC, CGCG, MCG. The galaxy identified as N6471 in RNGC and CGCG is U10973b = CGCG 321-038b = M+11-21-024, which is an extremely faint and compact companion off the SE edge of the real N6471. ************************************************************ NGC 6472 = NPM1G +67.0154 = (R)N6477 = PGC 60778 17 44 03.0 +67 37 49 V = 15.0 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. In a crowded region of N6456 group with N6470 1.3' ESE, N6471 2.4' SSE and N6463 3.2' SW. Incorrectly identified in the RNGC as N6477. Discovered by Swift (V) on 25 Sept 1886 in a small group of six galaxies (N6463 and N6470 found on earlier sweep) and very close to N6470 and N6471 creating identification problems. Swift's position for N6472 is 8 tsec of RA following and 1.3' N of NPM1G +67.0154 at 17 44 03.0 +67 37 49 (J2000). This galaxy is not in MCG or CGCG and was difficult in my 17.5". See NGCBUGS. The galaxy identified as N6472 in RNGC, UGC, CGCG and MCG is actually the brighter galaxy N6470 = M+11-21-025 = CGCG 321-039 at 17 44 14.7 +67 37 10 (2000). Swift's position for N6472 is 4 tsec preceding and 1.6' further N of M+11-21-025. Finally, the data listed under N6477 in RNGC applies to this galaxy. ************************************************************ NGC 6473 = N6474? = U10989 = MCG +10-25-092 = CGCG 300-068 = PGC 60850 17 47 05.5 +57 18 04 See observing notes for N6474. Possibly = *, HC. ************************************************************ NGC 6474 = UGC 10989 = MCG +10-25-092 = CGCG 300-068 = N6473? = PGC 60850 17 47 05.5 +57 18 04 V = 14.2; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 75d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 6475 = M7 = E394-SC9 = Cr 354 17 53 51 -34 47.6 V = 3.3; Size 80 18" (7/21/04): at 92x at least 300 stars are visible in the cluster, though very difficult to count due to the very large size (overfills the 42' field). The more concentrated part of the cluster spans perhaps 30' and includes a dozen stars of mag 7.5 or brighter in the main body. This cluster is much larger and brighter (very prominent naked-eye), but it is much more scattered than M6 and so is less impressive. There are several bright, distinctive strings in the cluster including a N-S string of ~8 stars on the east side of the central region. An equilateral triangle of mag 6, 7 and 8 stars with sides of 3' is on the NW side of the core of the cluster. A clump of 5 stars is near the center including two mag 6 and 7 stars. On the south side of the center of the cluster is an 11' string of 5 mag 5.6 to 7.8 stars oriented SW-NE with the bright mag 5.6 star on the SW end a distinctive yellow color. 13.1": very bright, very large, impressive but scattered, overfills 52' field. Open cluster H18 lies 45' SE and globular cluster N6453 40' WNW of center. Prominent naked-eye cluster in dark sky. Includes several blue-white and yellowish stars. 8": overfills 40' field, not many faint stars, scattered. ************************************************************ NGC 6477 = 2MASXi J1744300+673637 = PGC 60779 17 44 30.0 +67 36 38 17.5": extremely difficult, perhaps 10" diameter, round. Only detected for moments using averted vision and GSC chart of the cluster. Located 1.6' SE of N6470 = U10974 = M+11-21-025 which is identified as N6472 in modern catalogues. A mag 14-14.5 star is just 30" due N. Due to the faintness of the object, the identification as N6477 is very uncertain. Discovered by Swift (V) on 25 Sept 1886. This object was described as the 6th of 6 in a faint group including NGC 6456, 6463, 6470, 6471, 6472, and 6477. There are several uncertain or invalid identifications in the RNGC (and other catalogues) including N6470, N6471, N6472 and N6477 because of imprecise coordinates and similar descriptions ("eeeF, eS, R, eee dif") - implying these galaxies were near Swift's visual threshold. The galaxy identified in the RNGC as N6477 is most likely N6472 at 17 44 03.0 +67 37 49 (2000). This galaxy is 8 tsec of RA following Swift's position of N6472. Corwin proposes that Swift's N6477 may be the galaxy at 17 44 30.6 +67 36 40 (2000, 15 tsec of RA preceding and 1.5' S of Swift's position (17 44 45 +67 38.1). This galaxy was an a truly marginal object in my 17.5" (see notes) and would not have been picked up without a GSC plot. It is also possible that Swift mistook a faint star for this object although it appears that Bigourdan also (barely) saw this object (his measured RA is 17 tsec too large). Discussed in my RNGC Corrections #3 where I described N6477 as nonexistent. ************************************************************ NGC 6478 = UGC 10998 = MCG +09-29-032 = CGCG 278-033 = PGC 60896 17 48 38.4 +51 09 25 V = 13.3; Size 1.9x0.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 37d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:1 SW-NE. Appears brighter along the major axis with a bright core. N6466 is 16' NNW. Located 23' N of 30 Draconis (V = 5.0). ************************************************************ NGC 6479 = UGC 10996 = CGCG 278-032 = PGC 60890 17 48 21.7 +54 08 56 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.4 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, fairly low almost even surface brightness with a very weak concentration. Observation hampered by mag 6.6 SAO 30593 6.5' NE. Collinear with three stars to NNW including two mag 12 stars at 2.9' and 4.3' and a mag 10 star at 7.7'. ************************************************************ NGC 6482 = UGC 11009 = MCG +04-42-008 = CGCG 141-017 = PGC 61009 17 51 48.9 +23 04 19 V = 11.4; Size 2.0x1.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 70d 17.5": fairly bright, small, very bright stellar nucleus, small halo WSW-ENE. Forms the southern vertex of an isosceles triangle with two mag 10 stars 2.4' NW and 2.5' NE. 13": fairly bright, very small, compact, substellar or stellar nucleus, surrounded by a faint halo with averted. Unusually bright nucleus for a small galaxy. Located in a rich star field. ************************************************************ NGC 6484 = UGC 11010 = MCG +04-42-007 = CGCG 141-019 = MRK 1118 = LGG 413-001 = PGC 61008 17 51 47.0 +24 29 00 V = 12.3; Size 1.9x1.9; SB = 13.5 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated WSW-ENE, small bright core, fairly faint stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 6485 = UGC 11014 = MCG +05-42-004 = CGCG 171-009 = PGC 61013 17 51 52.7 +31 27 45 V = 12.9; Size 1.5x1.4; SB = 13.6 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core, diffuse halo. Situated in a rich star field. ************************************************************ NGC 6486 = MCG +05-42-006 = CGCG 171-012 = NPM1G +29.0417 = PGC 61033 17 52 35.2 +29 49 05 V = 13.8; Size 0.8x0.8 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration. Two mag 14 stars are 0.7' S and 2.1' SE. Forms a pair with N6487 1.9' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 6487 = UGC 11022 = MCG +05-42-008 = CGCG 171-014 = PGC 61039 17 52 41.9 +29 50 20 V = 11.9; Size 1.9x1.7; SB = 13.1 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N6486 1.9' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 6488 = MCG +10-25-098 = CGCG 300-076 = NPM1G +62.0221 = PGC 60918 17 49 20.8 +62 13 22 V = 13.8; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.3 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Located within a curving lane of 8 mag 11-14 stars oriented NW-SE including three mag 11 stars roughly 2' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6489 = MCG +10-25-099 = CGCG 300-079 = PGC 60928 17 50 01.3 +60 05 32 V = 14.2; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.5; PA = 24d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, even surface brightness. Located between two mag 10-11 stars oriented WNW-ESE with separation of 2.5'. Also two mag 13.5 stars are 1' WSW. About 5' SE is a faint double star and the eastern component appears nebulous. CGCG 300-078 lies 17' NNW. On the POSS, the eastern component of the double star has a mag 16 companion very close N. ************************************************************ NGC 6490 = UGC 11033 = MCG +03-45-038 = CGCG 112-068 = CGCG 113-002 = NPM1G +18.0526 = PGC 61079 17 54 30.4 +18 22 33 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 115d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated, bright core. Forms a small triangle with a mag 14 star 40" S and a mag 13 star 52" SE of center. Forms a pair with N6495 5.6' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 6491 = UGC 11008 = MCG +10-25-103 = CGCG 300-080 = PGC 60949 17 50 00.6 +61 31 54 V = 13.6; Size 1.2x0.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 39d 18" (7/27/03): fairly faint, small, round, sharply concentrated with a very small bright core and stellar nucleus. The outer halo has a very low surface brightness and core may be offset withi the halo. Brightest of a close trio with N6493 3.1' NE and U11007 4.6' NNW. 17.5" (8/4/94): fairly faint, fairly small, round, even concentration to a small bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N6493 3.1' ENE. The identifications of N6491 and N6493 are reversed in the RNGC. 17.5" (6/11/88): very faint, very small, slightly elongated. N6493 3.1' NE not visible. The identifications of N6491 and N6493 are reversed in the RNGC. The orientations on N6491 and N6493 was incorrectly given by Swift as NW-SE instead of SW-NE. The identifications are correctly given in UGC, MCG, RC3, DSFG. See my RNGC Corrections #3 and "Corrections of Some Errors Resulting From Conflicting Catalogue Data", Thomson. ************************************************************ NGC 6493 = UGC 11011 = MCG +10-25-105 = CGCG 300-084 = PGC 60961 17 50 22.7 +61 33 34 V = 14.4; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 14.5 18" (7/27/03): extremely faint, fairly small. Apppears as a very low surface brightness glow with averted vision. Two mag 14 stars 1' N and 1.3' NE. Located 3' NE of N6491 in a trio with extremely faint U11007 5' NW. 17.5" (8/4/94): extremely faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter, very low even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is about 30" off the N edge. Located 3.0' ENE of N6491. Not found on previous observation 6/11/88. The identifications of N6491 and N6493 are reversed in the RNGC. The orientations on N6491/6493 was incorrectly given by Swift as NW-SE instead of SW-NE. The galaxies are correctly identified in the UGC, MCG and RC3. See RNGC Corrections #3 and "Corrections of Some Errors Resulting From Conflicting Catalogue Data" by Malcolm Thomson. ************************************************************ NGC 6494 = M23 = E589-SC22 = Cr 356 17 57 05 -18 59.1 V = 5.5; Size 27 13.1": bright, large, rich, appears fully resolved. Very pretty open cluster. 8": bright, fairly large with long star lanes to the edge of the field. ************************************************************ NGC 6495 = UGC 11034 = MCG +03-45-039 = CGCG 112-070 = CGCG 113-004 = NPM1G +18.0527 = PGC 61091 17 54 50.7 +18 19 37 V = 12.2; Size 2.0x1.8; SB = 13.6 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, increases to a small very bright core, substellar nucleus. Pair with N6490 5.6' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 6496 = ESO 279-SC013 17 59 03.2 -44 16 02 V = 9.0; Size 6.9 18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): moderately bright, low surface brightness globular of 4'-5' diameter. Loose concentration class with little central condensation. About a dozen stars are resolved over the face although some of these may be foreground stars as it is set in a very dense star field. Three of the stars are 12th magnitude with the rest mag 14-15. Situated on the Sco/CrA border. 8" (6/19/82): faint, diffuse, two faint stars at edge. Located 24' ENE of mag 4.9 SAO 228562 on the Scorpius-Corona Australis border. Very far south for viewing from Northern California. ************************************************************ NGC 6497 = UGC 11020 = MCG +10-25-109 = CGCG 300-087 = N6498: = PGC 60999 17 51 18.2 +59 28 14 V = 13.5; Size 1.4x0.7; SB = 13.3; PA = 113d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, bright core. A mag 14 star is 37" N of center. ************************************************************ NGC 6498 = U11020 = MCG +10-25-109 = CGCG 300-087 = N6497: = PGC 60999 17 51 18.2 +59 28 14 See observing notes for N6497. ************************************************************ NGC 6500 = UGC 11048 = MCG +03-46-003 = CGCG 113-008 = NPM1G +18.0528 = LGG 414- 003 = PGC 61123 17 55 59.8 +18 20 18 V = 12.2; Size 2.2x1.6; SB = 13.4; PA = 50d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, round, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with similar N6501 2.3' NNE. Located 6.1' WNW of mag 6.6 SAO 103227! ************************************************************