Subject: NGC 4501 - NGC 5000 revised notes 3/17/05 From: Steve Gottlieb Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 23:59:32 -0800 To: Bob Erdmann [This file updated by seperate e-mail dated 02/19/2006] NGC 4501 = M88 = U07675 = MCG +03-32-059 = CGCG 099-076 = PGC 41517 12 31 59.0 +14 25 10 V = 9.6; Size 6.9x3.7; SB = 13.0; PA = 140d 17.5": very bright, very large, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, brighter core, intense very small or stellar nucleus. A faint double star is embedded at the SE end (mag 13.5/14.5 at 20"). A brighter double star mag 11/12 at 30" is 5' S of center. Located at the NE end of "Markarian's chain" in the core of Virgo cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4502 = UGC 07677 = MCG +03-32-060 = CGCG 099-076 = LGG 289-083 = PGC 41531 12 32 03.3 +16 41 16 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 40d 18" (4/5/03): very faint, small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 0.6'x0.4', low surface brightness. N4498 lies 11' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4503 = UGC 07680 = MCG +02-32-118 = CGCG 070-149 = PGC 41538 12 32 06.2 +11 10 35 V = 11.1; Size 3.5x1.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 12d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly small, elongated ~N-S, very bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4504 = MCG -01-32-022 = PGC 41555 12 32 17.3 -07 33 50 V = 11.2; Size 4.4x2.7; SB = 13.7; PA = 150d 17.5": fairly large, almost even surface brightness, slightly elongated, very weakly concentrated core. Two mag 14.5-15 stars are off following end 1.4' NE and 2.1' ESE of center . ************************************************************ NGC 4505 = N4496? = U07668a = MCG +01-32-090 = CGCG 042-144 = VV 76a = (R)N4496A = PGC 41471 12 31 39.3 +03 56 23 See observing notes for N4496. WH's description is of a (resolvable) cluster (III 18). Described by JH (h1315) as "eF, the following of 2 in fld." [with N4496]. But this object was not recovered by Bigourdan and there is nothing at WH's position. JH's brief description probably applies to a faint star. Reinmuth also lists this object in Die Herschel-Nebel although he questions if it is a mag 14 star (it is). Corwin feels WH may have made a duplicate observation of N4496 (using a different reference stars) which was observed on the same night. N4505 is also equated with N4496 by Carlson. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4506 = UGC 07682 = MCG +02-32-120 = CGCG 070-152 = PGC 41546 12 32 10.5 +13 25 10 V = 12.7; Size 1.6x1.1; SB = 13.2; PA = 110d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, diffuse, very weakly concentrated core. A mag 11 star is 2.1' W. Located 34' E of N4473 near the Virgo border. ************************************************************ NGC 4507 = ESO 322-029 = MCG -07-26-011 = Shapley-Ames 2 = PGC 41960 12 35 36.7 -39 54 34 V = 12.1; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 12.8 17.5": fairly faint, oval, weak concentration. Located 5.2' SW of mag 5.8 SAO 203621 which detracts from viewing. This is a Seyfert galaxy and possible member of the Centaurus galaxy cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4509 = UGC 07704 = MCG +05-30-018 = CGCG 159-015 = Mrk 773 = PGC 41660 12 33 06.8 +32 05 32 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.6; SB = 12.7; PA = 155d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated SW-NE, almost even surface brightness. Located 4.5' NW of a bright double star ?1653 = 8.7/9.2 at 8". ************************************************************ NGC 4510 = UGC 07679 = MCG +11-15-058 = CGCG 315-041 = PGC 41489 12 31 47.2 +64 14 01 V = 13.0; Size 1.5x0.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 153d 17.5": faint, very small, very small bright core, stellar nucleus, very small halo. N4441 lies 17' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4511 = MCG +10-18-063 = CGCG 293-027 = PGC 41560 12 32 08.1 +56 28 16 V = 14.1; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 12.6; PA = 9d 18" (5/8/04): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 ~N-S. A mag 14 star is close south, in the direction of elongation. UGC 7691 lies 11' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4512 = N4521? = U07706 = MCG +11-15-061 = CGCG 315-046 = PGC 41621 12 32 47.6 +63 56 21 See observing notes for N4521. Identification uncertain. JH's position for h1321 = N4512 precesses to 12 32 08 +63 44 (2000). This position is 10' NNE of U07700 = M+11-15-060, the galaxy identified in all modern catalogues as N4512. His single description of "pB" certainly does not apply to this low surface brightness galaxy and it is strange that he would not mention much brighter N4521 just 4' NE observed in the previous sweep (described as a "nova" with a 20' error in declination!). Bigourdan was not able to recover N4512 and Reinmuth states "no pB neb found, =N4521?". His description for N4521 mentions U07700 as a "F neb ssp 4.0" although it is not identified as N4521. Corwin suggests that N4512 may also be identical to N4510 as this would require a 30' error in dec only, although this galaxy is certainly fainter than N4521. So, the identification with N4521 is tentative. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4513 = UGC 07683 = MCG +11-15-059 = CGCG 315-042 = PGC 41527 12 32 01.5 +66 19 57 V = 13.0; Size 1.4x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 15d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, very small bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4514 = UGC 07693 = MCG +05-30-015 = CGCG 159-011 = PGC 41610 12 32 43.0 +29 42 45 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.3 18" (5/30/03): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.7' diameter, weak concentration with no noticeable core. A mag 14 star lies 1.5' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4515 = UGC 07701 = MCG +03-32-065 = CGCG 099-086 = PGC 41652 12 33 05.0 +16 15 56 V = 12.3; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 12.6 17.5": fairly faint, very small, almost round, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 4516 = UGC 07703 = MCG +03-32-067 = CGCG 099-087 = PGC 41661 12 33 07.6 +14 34 30 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x1.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 0d 17.5": faint, small, very elongated N-S, small well defined core. Located 18' NE of M88. ************************************************************ NGC 4517 = UGC 07694 = MCG +00-32-020 = CGCG 014-063 = FGC 1455 = N4437 = PGC 41618 12 32 45.6 +00 06 59 V = 10.4; Size 10.5x1.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 83d 17.5": moderately bright, very large edge-on 8": 1 WSW-ENE, almost 10'x1.2'. This galaxy is an impressive large narrow streak with fairly low surface brightness and fills 1/2 of the 21' field, no sharp nucleus but central bulge. Appears brighter along the western extension. A mag 9 star is attached at NE edge of the core. A faint galaxy N4517A lies 17' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4517A = UGC 07685 = MCG +00-32-019 = CGCG 014-062 = Reinmuth 80 = PGC 41578 12 32 28.1 +00 23 23 V = 12.5; Size 4.0x2.6; SB = 14.9; PA = 30d 17.5": very faint, large, small brighter core. Appears as a very diffuse hazy region elongated SSW-NNE with no distinct boundaries. Located 3.5' SE of a mag 10.5 star and 17' NNW of N4517. ************************************************************ NGC 4518 = MCG +01-32-095 = CGCG 042-149 = NPM1G +08.0291 = Ho 417a = PGC 41674 12 33 11.7 +07 51 06 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.4; SB = 12.6; PA = 0d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated NW-SE, bright core. Located to the W of a N-S line joining mag 6.9 SAO 119466 12' SSE and mag 7.7 SAO 119465 7' NNE. N4526 lies 17' SE. Forms a close pair with (R)N4518B = CGCG 42-149 1' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4519 = UGC 07709 = MCG +02-32-135 = CGCG 070-167 = PGC 41719 12 33 30.3 +08 39 16 V = 11.8; Size 3.2x2.5; SB = 13.9; PA = 145d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, brighter core, slightly elongated. A knot or faint star is superimposed on the SW end. ************************************************************ NGC 4520 = IC 799 = NPM1G -07.0367 = PGC 41748 12 33 49.9 -07 22 32 V = 14.0; Size 1.1x0.5; Surf Br = 13.2; PA = 104d 18" (4/9/05): faint, small, elongated 2:1 ~E-W. A very faint star is at the western tip. The galaxy appears to have a very faint stellar nucleus or a second star is involved. A mag 11.2 star is 3' NW. N4504 lies 20' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4521 = UGC 07706 = MCG +11-15-061 = CGCG 315-046 = N4512? = PGC 41621 12 32 47.6 +63 56 21 V = 12.2; Size 2.5x0.5; SB = 12.4; PA = 167d 17.5": moderately bright and large, edge-on 4:1 NNW-SSE, very bright core, faint stellar nucleus, very thin tapering extensions. Located 2.0' SSE of a mag 10 star. A mag 15 star is just 30" E of the southern extension. N4481 lies 20' WNW. Forms a pair with U07700 = (R)N4512 4' SW (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 4522 = UGC 07711 = MCG +02-32-137 = CGCG 070-168 = PGC 41729 12 33 39.5 +09 10 25 V = 12.3; Size 3.7x1.0; SB = 13.6; PA = 33d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly large, thin edge-on streak oriented SSW-NNE, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 4523 = UGC 07713 = MCG +03-32-068 = CGCG 099-089 = DDO 135 = PGC 41746 12 33 47.8 +15 10 02 V = 14.1; Size 2.0x1.9; SB = 15.4 17.5": extremely faint, difficult, very diffuse, moderately large. Located 10' S of IC 800. Three stars are involved; a mag 12 star is 0.4' NW of center and an evenly matched mag 13.5 double star at 21" separation is 0.7' S of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4524 = MCG -02-32-014 = PGC 41757 12 33 54.4 -12 01 39 V = 13.7; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.6; PA = 80d 17.5": faint, small, oval WSW-ENE, low even surface brightness. Three mag 15 stars are just W. ************************************************************ NGC 4525 = UGC 07714 = MCG +05-30-020 = CGCG 159-016 = LGG 279-015 = PGC 41755 12 33 51.2 +30 16 39 V = 12.2; Size 2.6x1.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 47d 18" (4/10/04): moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, broadly concentrated to an ill-defined 0.8' core. A low surface brightness halo increases the size to at least 2.0'x.1.0'. The halo is irregular or patchy and fades into the background so is difficult to trace, though it is a little brighter on the SW extension. ************************************************************ NGC 4526 = UGC 07718 = MCG +01-32-100 = CGCG 042-155 = N4560? = PGC 41772 12 34 03.1 +07 41 59 V = 9.7; Size 7.2x2.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 113d 17.5": very bright, fairly large, very elongated WNW-ESE, bright core, strong stellar nucleus. A mag 12.5 star is 1.3' S of center. Located midway between mag 6.9 SAO 119466 7.6' W and mag 6.7 SAO 119479 7.2' ENE. Supernova 1994C observed at 12th magnitude on 3/12/94 five days after discovery. ************************************************************ NGC 4527 = UGC 07721 = MCG +01-32-101 = CGCG 042-156 = PGC 41789 12 34 08.4 +02 39 11 V = 10.5; Size 6.2x2.1; SB = 13.2; PA = 67d 17.5": fairly bright, very large, very elongated WSW-ENE, prominent core, small bright nucleus. N4536 is 30' SSE with mag 8.8 SAO 119473 and mag 8.6 SAO 119474 near the midpoint. A fainter galaxy N4533 also lies 20' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4528 = UGC 07722 = MCG +02-32-140 = CGCG 070-172 = PGC 41781 12 34 06.1 +11 19 16 V = 12.1; Size 1.7x1.0; SB = 12.5; PA = 5d 17.5": fairly bright but small, oval ~N-S, nucleus bulge, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 35' WNW of the N4567/N4568 pair. ************************************************************ NGC 4531 = UGC 07729 = MCG +02-32-141 = CGCG 070-175 = PGC 41806 12 34 15.9 +13 04 31 V = 11.4; Size 3.1x2.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 155d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, slightly elongated NW-SE, diffuse, broad concentration. Located 37' W of M90. ************************************************************ NGC 4532 = UGC 07726 = MCG +01-32-103 = CGCG 042-158 = PGC 41811 12 34 19.3 +06 28 07 V = 11.9; Size 2.8x1.1; SB = 13.0; PA = 160d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, no central condensation. Asymmetric appearance as fainter at the SW end (dust?). Located 5.4' N of mag 8.3 SAO 119478. N4543 lies 25' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4533 = UGC 07725 = MCG +01-32-102 = CGCG 042-157 = PGC 41816 12 34 22.0 +02 19 31 V = 13.8; Size 2.1x0.4; SB = 13.5; PA = 161d 17.5": faint, moderately large, edge-on NNW-SSE, low surface brightness narrow streak. Collinear with mag 8.6 SAO 119474 4.1' N and mag 8.8 SAO 119473 7.2' N. All of these are on line with bright galaxy N4536 8.3' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4534 = UGC 07723 = MCG +06-28-010 = CGCG 188-008 = PGC 41779 12 34 05.4 +35 31 06 V = 12.3; Size 2.6x2.1; SB = 14.0; PA = 125d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, round, 2.0' diameter, low almost even surface brightness, very small region of central brightening. An mag 15 star is 30" SW of the halo and 1.5' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 4535 = UGC 07727 = MCG +01-32-104 = CGCG 042-159 = PGC 41812 12 34 20.3 +08 11 52 V = 10.0; Size 7.1x5.0; SB = 13.7; PA = 0d 17.5": bright, fairly large, very small bright core, elongated SSW-NNE, about 5.5'x4.0'. Appears slightly darker on both sides of core (this is a gap between the spiral arms). A mag 13.5 star is superimposed on the N side 1.0' from the center and a similar star is at the S end of the halo 2.2' from center. A faint mag 14.5 star is just 48"' SW of the core. N4526 lies 30' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4536 = UGC 07732 = MCG +00-32-023 = CGCG 014-068 = PGC 41823 12 34 27.1 +02 11 16 V = 10.6; Size 7.6x3.2; SB = 13.9; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly bright, very large, very elongated NW-SE, weak concentration, stellar nucleus. Spiral structure is suspected at the ends of the major axis. Forms a pair with N4533 8' N. Located 12' WSW of mag 7.0 SAO 119485 and 12' S of mag 8.6 SAO 119474 (4' N of N4533). N4527 lies 30' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4538 = MCG +01-32-105 = CGCG 042-161 = PGC 41850 12 34 40.9 +03 19 25 V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.3; SB = 12.4; PA = 80d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, low even surface brightness. N4544 lies 22' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4539 = UGC 07735 = MCG +03-32-071 = CGCG 099-092 = LGG 289-054 = PGC 41839 12 34 34.8 +18 12 09 V = 12.0; Size 3.3x1.3; SB = 13.5; PA = 95d 17.5": fairly faint but fairly large, elongated 5:2 E-W, 2.4'x0.9'. Fairly uniform low surface brightness but bulges slightly at the core. Two mag 14 stars are 1.5' SE of center. Located 13' SW of the beautiful double 24 Comae (5.0/6.6 at 20"). ************************************************************ NGC 4540 = UGC 07742 = MCG +03-32-074 = CGCG 099-093 = PGC 41876 12 34 50.8 +15 33 05 V = 11.7; Size 1.9x1.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 40d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, even surface brightness. A mag 13.5 star is 1.2' W of center. Forms a close pair with IC 3528 1.6' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4541 = UGC 07749 = MCG +00-32-024 = CGCG 014-071 = PGC 41911 12 35 10.6 -00 13 17 V = 13.0; Size 1.6x0.7; SB = 13.0; PA = 91d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated E-W, weak concentration. Discovered by WH (III 493). Observed by JH (h1342) but only given a very uncertain position. The NGC dec is 1.5' S (apparently this position is from Holden). Also the RNGC has a very poor declination (listed as -0?11' instead of -0?05'). ************************************************************ NGC 4543 = MCG +01-32-109 = CGCG 042-167 = NPM1G +06.0349 = N4577? = PGC 41923 12 35 20.3 +06 06 54 V = 13.5; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 11.8; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 2:1 N-S, very small bright core. N4532 lies 25' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4544 = UGC 07756 = MCG +01-32-110 = CGCG 042-168 = PGC 41958 12 35 36.6 +03 02 04 V = 13.0; Size 2.0x0.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 161d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, weak concentration. A mag 13.5 star is 1.5' ENE of center. N4538 lies 22' NW and N4527 30' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4545 = UGC 07747 = MCG +11-15-064 = CGCG 315-047 = PGC 41838 12 34 34.2 +63 31 30 V = 12.3; Size 2.5x1.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 8d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, round, about 2' diameter, broad weak concentration. A mag 13.5 star is just off the NNE edge of the halo 1.0' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 4546 = MCG -01-32-027 = UGCA 288 = PGC 41939 12 35 29.5 -03 47 38 V = 10.3; Size 3.3x1.4; SB = 11.9; PA = 80d 17.5": bright, moderately large, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, very bright core, bright stellar nucleus. A mag 11 star is 2.0' SE of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4548 = M91 = U07753 = MCG +03-32-075 = CGCG 099-096 = PGC 41934 12 35 26.4 +14 29 47 V = 10.2; Size 5.4x4.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 150d 17.5": bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 3'x2', gradually increases to a bright core and a very small nucleus. M88 is 50' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4550 = UGC 07757 = MCG +02-32-147 = CGCG 070-182 = PGC 41943 12 35 30.6 +12 13 14 V = 11.7; Size 3.3x0.9; SB = 12.8; PA = 178d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly small, pretty edge-on N-S, small bright core, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 12 star lies 2.9' SE. Forms a pair with N4551 3.2' NNE. Located 20' S of M89. ************************************************************ NGC 4551 = UGC 07759 = MCG +02-32-148 = CGCG 070-183 = PGC 41963 12 35 37.9 +12 15 50 V = 12.0; Size 1.8x1.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 70d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, oval 4:3 ~E-W, small bright core, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star lies 2.1' NW of center. Forms a pair with N4550 3.2' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4552 = M89 = U07760 = MCG +02-32-149 = CGCG 070-184 = PGC 41968 12 35 39.9 +12 33 20 V = 9.8; Size 5.1x4.7; SB = 13.2 17.5": very bright, irregularly round, fairly small but high surface brightness with an intense, very small bright core and substellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N4550/N4551 pair 20' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4553 = ESO 322-030 = MCG -06-28-006 = PGC 42018 12 36 07.5 -39 26 20 V = 12.2; Size 2.1x1.0; SB = 12.9; PA = 176d 17.5": fairly faint, oval NNW-SSE. A mag 11.5/12.5 double star at 22" separation lies 3.6' NNE. This possible member of the Centaurus galaxy cluster (Abell 3526) is located 10' SW of mag 6.8 SAO 203629. ************************************************************ NGC 4555 = UGC 07762 = MCG +05-30-026 = CGCG 159-021 = IC 3545 = PGC 41975 12 35 41.2 +26 31 23 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x1.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 125d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, 1.0'x0.7', very small bright core. With averted vision the major axis increases a little and the core seems irregular with a fleeting impression of a knot on the preceding side of the core. Located 33' NNW of N4565! ************************************************************ NGC 4556 = UGC 07765 = MCG +05-30-027 = CGCG 159-022 = PGC 41980 12 35 45.6 +26 54 32 V = 13.1; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 80d 18" (4/5/03): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, 0.7'x0.6'. A mag 13.5 star is just off the south edge 0.7' from center. Forms a pair with N4558 5.2' NNE. Several other faint galaxies are nearby but the sky conditions were deteriorating and I wasn't able to search for these. ************************************************************ NGC 4558 = MCG +05-30-028 = CGCG 159-023 = PGC 41996 12 35 52.6 +26 59 31 V = 14.4; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 12.8 18" (4/5/03): faint, extremely small, round, 10"-15" diameter. Appears to have a mag 14.5 star superimposed on the W edge or a fairly bright offset stellar nucleus. This observation may refer to N4563, which is located 5.4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4559 = UGC 07766 = MCG +05-30-030 = CGCG 159-024 = PGC 42002 12 35 57.7 +27 57 36 V = 10.0; Size 10.7x4.4; SB = 14.0; PA = 150d 17.5": bright, large, elongated 5:3 NW-SE, ~7'x3'. Exhibits a striking, unusual appearance with a broad, weak concentration to a large, elongated core. The overall surface brightness is noticeably irregular with hints of brighter and darker spots. The outer halo has a low surface brightness, particularly on the SE end which is cradled by three mag 12-12.5 stars. This end is wider than the NW side, shows no tapering and there appears to be mottling near the superimposed stars. IC 3550-52, IC 3555, and IC 3563 are HII regions and/or star clouds within N4559 discovered by Wolf (made no attempt to identify). ************************************************************ NGC 4560 = N4526? = U07718 = MCG +01-32-100 = CGCG 042-155 = PGC 41772 12 34 03.1 +07 41 59 See observing notes for N4526. Discovered by WH (I 119) and placed 49 tsec W and 27' N of I 32 = N4570. JH has one observation which he described this galaxy as "B, L, R, gbM", although the RA is marked ?. This object was not found by Bigourdan , Winnecke, Reinmuth and by Schwassmann (IC 2 notes) on a plate. It seems probable that N4560 is a duplicate observation of a bright galaxy based on the Herschel's descriptions. Corwin suggest N4526 as a likely candidate with a 2 tmin error in RA. See NGCBUGS for discussion. ************************************************************ NGC 4561 = IC 3569 = U07768 = MCG +03-32-076 = CGCG 099-098 = VV 571 = LGG 289- 055 = PGC 42020 12 36 08.2 +19 19 20 V = 12.5; Size 1.5x1.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 30d 18" (4/5/03): fairly faint, moderately large, round, 1.0' diameter, weak concentration in halo, but suddenly contains a very small brighter core. ************************************************************ NGC 4562 = UGC 07758 = MCG +04-30-004 = CGCG 129-008 = (R)N4565A = PGC 41955 12 35 34.8 +25 51 00 V = 13.5; Size 2.5x0.8; SB = 14.1; PA = 48d 17.5": faint, small, elongated SW-NE, low even surface brightness, visible with direct vision. Elongated at a right angle to N4565 13' NE. Located just S of a string of five mag 10-12.5 stars of length 11' oriented N-S. ************************************************************ NGC 4564 = UGC 07773 = MCG +02-32-150 = CGCG 070-186 = PGC 42051 12 36 27.0 +11 26 21 V = 11.1; Size 3.5x1.5; SB = 12.9; PA = 47d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly small, elongated SW-NE, sharp concentration; increases suddenly to a small bright core with a stellar nucleus, fainter extensions. The N4567/N4568 pair lies 11'S at the edge of the 220x field. ************************************************************ NGC 4565 = UGC 07772 = MCG +04-30-006 = CGCG 129-010 = FGC 1471 = PGC 42038 12 36 20.6 +25 59 15 V = 9.6; Size 15.8x2.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 136d 17.5": bright, very large, edge-on 12:1 NW-SE, dimensions approximately 16'x1.5'. A beautiful dark lane is visible continuously with direct vision along most of major axis although more prominent in the center. The galaxy is split asymmetrically by the dust lane with the southern half both larger and brighter. There is subtle scalloped structure visible along the dust lane. Contains a small bright core with a stellar nucleus at the south edge of the lane. A mag 13.5 star is 1.6' NE of the center. 13": a faint dark lane splits central bulge into two unequal parts. The nucleus is brightest to the south of the lane. The northern section beyond the lane is fainter. ************************************************************ NGC 4566 = UGC 07769 = MCG +09-21-024 = CGCG 270-012 = PGC 42007 12 36 00.1 +54 13 15 V = 13.1; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 80d 18" (5/8/04): faint, small, slightly elongated, 0.5'x0.4'. Increases to a very small brighter core and faint stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4567 = UGC 07777 = MCG +02-32-151 = CGCG 070-189 = VV 219 = Siamese twins = PGC 42064 12 36 32.7 +11 15 29 V = 11.3; Size 3.0x2.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 85d 17.5": northern member of a double system with N4568. Moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~E-W. Slightly smaller than N4568 attached at the east end but N4567 has a slightly higher surface brightness. 13": fairly faint, elongated E-W. N4568 is attached at the NE end. ************************************************************ NGC 4568 = UGC 07776 = MCG +02-32-152 = CGCG 070-189 = VV 219 = Siamese twins = PGC 42069 12 36 34.2 +11 14 25 V = 10.8; Size 4.6x2.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 23d 17.5": this is the southern member of a double system with N4567. The NE end of this galaxy is nearly attached to the E end of N4567. Moderately bright and large, elongated 5:2 SSW-NNE, large brighter core. Two mag 11/12 stars lie 3.5' E. 13": fairly faint, elongated SW-NE, two stars following. ************************************************************ NGC 4569 = M90 = U07786 = MCG +02-32-155 = CGCG 070-192 = Arp 76 = PGC 42089 12 36 49.9 +13 09 44 V = 9.5; Size 9.5x4.4; SB = 13.4; PA = 23d 17.5": bright, large, very elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, sharp concentration as suddenly increases to a bright stellar nucleus (possibly a superimposed star), fairly even surface brightness to halo. IC 3583 lies 6' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4570 = UGC 07785 = MCG +01-32-114 = CGCG 042-178 = PGC 42096 12 36 53.4 +07 14 47 V = 10.9; Size 3.8x1.1; SB = 12.4; PA = 159d 17.5": bright, fairly large, very elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, 3:1x1.0', very bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4571 = UGC 07788 = MCG +02-32-156 = CGCG 070-194 = IC 3588 = PGC 42100 12 36 56.4 +14 13 02 V = 11.3; Size 3.6x3.2; SB = 13.8; PA = 55d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, round, 2.5' diameter, diffuse, weak concentration. Located 2.8' SE of mag 8.5 SAO 100177. ************************************************************ NGC 4572 = UGC 07775 = MCG +12-12-012 = CGCG 352-037 = PGC 41991 12 35 45.5 +74 14 34 V = 13.9; Size 1.6x0.5; SB = 14.3; PA = 170d 18" (5/8/04): faint, moderately large, appears as a very low surface brightness glow oriented NNW-SSE, ~1.2'x0.8', with just a weak concentration. Located 7.5' NW of brighter N4572. ************************************************************ NGC 4575 = ESO 322-036 = MCG -07-26-015 = PGC 42181 12 37 51.2 -40 32 15 V = 12.6; Size 2.0x1.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 106d 17.5": very faint, very elongated ~E-W. A mag 12 star is at the W end 1.0' from center and a mag 11.5 star is 1.6' SW of center. Member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4576 = UGC 07792 = MCG +01-32-116 = CGCG 042-182 = PGC 42152 12 37 33.6 +04 22 03 V = 13.5; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 159d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, low surface brightness. A mag 12.5 star is 1.8' N of center. Located 8' NW of mag 6.9 SAO 119502. N4586 lies 15' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4577 = N4591?? = U07821 = MCG +01-32-125 = CGCG 042-191 12 39 12.4 +06 00 44 See description for N4591. Identification uncertain. ************************************************************ NGC 4578 = UGC 07793 = MCG +02-32-159 = CGCG 070-195 = PGC 42149 12 37 30.6 +09 33 19 V = 11.5; Size 3.3x2.5; SB = 13.7; PA = 35d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, oval 3:2 SW-NE, 1.5'x1.0', small bright core with possibly a stellar nucleus. A mag 10.5 star lies 4.1' W of center ************************************************************ NGC 4579 = M58 = U07796 = MCG +02-32-160 = CGCG 070-197 = PGC 42168 12 37 43.5 +11 49 06 V = 9.7; Size 5.9x4.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 95d 17.5": bright, moderately large, slightly elongated 4:3 WSW-ENE, small very bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 7.6' E of mag 8.3 SAO 100179. 13": bright, increase to a small bright core, slightly elongated E-W, diffuse halo. ************************************************************ NGC 4580 = UGC 07794 = MCG +01-32-117 = CGCG 042-183 = PGC 42174 12 37 48.4 +05 22 08 V = 11.8; Size 2.1x1.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 165d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, irregular shape though slightly elongated NW-SE, broad concentration with an uneven surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4581 = UGC 07801 = MCG +00-32-028 = CGCG 014-083 = PGC 42199 12 38 05.2 +01 28 39 V = 12.5; Size 1.9x1.1; SB = 13.3; PA = 173d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 N-S, even concentration to a small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 4583 = MCG +06-28-017 = CGCG 188-011 = PGC 42198 12 38 04.4 +33 27 31 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 13.6 17.5": faint, small, round, bright core. Two mag 15 star are 1' NW and 1' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4584 = UGC 07803 = MCG +02-32-162 = CGCG 070-199 = NPM1G +13.0312 = LGG 286- 007 = PGC 42223 12 38 17.9 +13 06 35 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 5d 18" (4/10/04): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 40" diameter, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 4585 = MCG +05-30-042 = CGCG 159-037 = PGC 42215 12 38 13.3 +28 56 13 V = 14.1; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 114d 18" (4/10/04): faint, small, round, 25" diameter, low even surface brightness. Located 5.8' W of mag 10.3 SAO 82417. ************************************************************ NGC 4586 = UGC 07804 = MCG +01-32-122 = CGCG 042-187 = PGC 42241 12 38 28.4 +04 19 08 V = 11.7; Size 4.0x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 115d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 5:2 NW-SE. Contains a very bright core. Located 10' E of mag 6.9 SAO 119502. N4576 lies 15' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4587 = UGC 07805 = MCG +01-32-123 = CGCG 042-188 = PGC 42253 12 38 35.4 +02 39 26 V = 13.5; Size 1.1x0.5; SB = 12.7; PA = 48d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated SW-NE, weak concentration. Surrounded by seven mag 13-14.5 stars within a 3' radius. ************************************************************ NGC 4588 = UGC 07810 = MCG +01-32-124 = CGCG 042-189 = PGC 42277 12 38 45.4 +06 46 05 V = 14.3; Size 1.3x0.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 57d 18" (3/13/04): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, 0.8'x0.4'. Observations made through thin clouds. ************************************************************ NGC 4589 = UGC 07797 = MCG +12-12-013 = CGCG 352-038 = CGCG 335-017 = LGG 284- 008 = PGC 42139 12 37 25.0 +74 11 31 V = 10.7; Size 3.2x2.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 75d 18" (5/8/04): bright, fairly large, elongated ~4:3 E-W, 2.5'x2.0'. Sharply concentrated with a very bright prominent core and a fainter halo. A mag 13 star is at the west edge of the core. Forms a pair with N4572 7.5' NW and N4648 lies 22' NE. A wide mag 8/10.5 double at 24" lies 17' NE (in the field with N4648). ************************************************************ NGC 4590 = M68 = E506-SC30 12 39 28.0 -26 44 35 V = 7.7; Size 12.0 17.5": 30-50 stars resolved including many fairly bright stars over unresolved background haze. 13": about 20 stars resolved around edges of core and in halo. The core is mottled but unresolved. 8": few stars resolved across disk. ************************************************************ NGC 4591 = UGC 07821 = MCG +01-32-125 = CGCG 042-191 = N4577? = PGC 42319 12 39 12.4 +06 00 44 V = 13.1; Size 1.6x0.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 37d 18" (4/10/04): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 SW-NE, 0.7'x0.3', weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 4592 = UGC 07819 = MCG +00-32-032 = CGCG 014-091 = PGC 42336 12 39 18.3 -00 31 53 V = 11.7; Size 5.8x1.5; SB = 13.9; PA = 97d 17.5": moderately bright, elongated 5:2 ~E-W, moderately large, 3.0'x1.2', weak concentration. Located 1? NNW of beautiful double Porrima = Gamma Virginis (3.6/3.7 at 4"). ************************************************************ NGC 4593 = MCG -01-32-032 = Mrk 1330 = PGC 42375 12 39 39.4 -05 20 39 V = 10.9; Size 3.9x2.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 55d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated WSW-ENE, very bright core, stellar nucleus. First of four within a 32' field including N4602 19' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4594 = M104 = MCG -02-32-020 = UGCA 293 = Sombrero Galaxy = PGC 42407 12 39 59.4 -11 37 23 V = 8.0; Size 8.7x3.5; SB = 11.6; PA = 89d 17.5": very bright, very large, elongated 3:1 E-W, 7.5'x2.5'. Very prominent dust lane along the entire length of the major axis and divides the core into two nonsymmetric sections. The prominent section of the core is just N of the dark lane. Overall, the galaxy is brighter and much more extensive to the N of the lane. The portion of the core and halo S of the dust lane is much fainter, smaller and unconcentrated. A mag 10 star lies 4' WSW. 13": very bright, large, very elongated, arms long and thin. A dark lane is visible along the length of the galaxy. Only a faint glow is visible to the S of the dust lane. ************************************************************ NGC 4595 = UGC 07826 = MCG +03-32-081 = CGCG 099-106 = LGG 292-124 = PGC 42396 12 39 51.9 +15 17 52 V = 12.1; Size 1.7x1.1; SB = 12.7; PA = 110d 17.5": moderately bright and large, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, 1.0'x0.7', broad concentration. Followed by two mag 12.5 stars which lie 2.5' E and 3.1' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4596 = UGC 07828 = MCG +02-32-170 = CGCG 070-206 = PGC 42401 12 39 56.0 +10 10 34 V = 10.4; Size 4.0x3.0; SB = 13.0; PA = 135d 17.5": bright, elongated WSW-ENE, small bright core, possible substellar nucleus. A mag 12.5 star is 1.1' SSE of center at the edge of the halo and two brighter mag 10/11 stars are 3' SE. N4608 lies 19' E. 13": bright, moderately large, bright core. Located about 30' W of mag 5 Rho Virginis. ************************************************************ NGC 4597 = MCG -01-32-034 = PGC 42429 12 40 12.8 -05 47 59 V = 12.1; Size 4.1x1.9; SB = 14.2; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly faint, elongated SSW-NNE, very large but diffuse, smooth surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4598 = UGC 07829 = MCG +02-32-171 = CGCG 070-207 = LGG 296-011 = PGC 42427 12 40 11.9 +08 23 02 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.1 18" (4/10/04): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter, moderate concentration to center with a small, brighter core and quasi-stellar nucleus. A mag 14.5 star is just off the S edge (0.8' from center) and a mag 8.3 star lies 8.6' N near the edge of the 220x field. 18" (3/13/04): fairly faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 0.9'x0.8'. Located 8.6' S of mag 8.3 HD 110184. ************************************************************ NGC 4599 = UGC 07833 = MCG +00-32-034 = CGCG 014-099 = PGC 42453 12 40 27.1 +01 11 48 V = 12.6; Size 1.7x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 144d 17.5" (4/21/90): fairly faint, small, elongated 3:1 SW-NE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4600 = UGC 07832 = MCG +01-32-128 = CGCG 042-198 = PGC 42447 12 40 22.9 +03 07 04 V = 12.7; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 12.6; PA = 60d 17.5" (4/21/90): moderately bright, fairly small, oval 3:2 SW-NE, small bright core. Forms the W vertex of a right triangle with mag 8.8 SAO 119527 3.5' E and mag 8.6 SAO 119525 2.9' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4602 = MCG -01-32-036 = PGC 42476 12 40 36.7 -05 07 55 V = 11.5; Size 3.4x1.2; SB = 12.9; PA = 105d 17.5": fairly bright, oval WNW-ESE, fairly large, bright core. A mag 14 star is just off the E end 1.3' from center. Second of four in group with M-01-32-037 11' S and N4593 19' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4603 = ESO 322-052 = MCG -07-26-028 = PGC 42510 12 40 55.4 -40 58 34 V = 11.6; Size 3.4x2.5; SB = 13.7; PA = 27d 17.5": extremely faint, moderately large, round, very low surface brightness. Member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). Forms a pair with N4601 5.3' NNW (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 4603A = ESO 322-044 = MCG -07-26-020 = PGC 42369 12 39 37.0 -40 44 25 V = 13.5; Size 1.9x0.6; SB = 13.6; PA = 90d 17.5": very faint, elongated E-W. Located 4.7' W of a bright unequal double star mag 9/13 at 23". Member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4604 = MCG -01-32-037 = PGC 42489 12 40 44.9 -05 18 09 V = 13.8; Size 1.0x0.4; SB = 12.6; PA = 115d 17.5": faint, fairly small, edge-on WNW-ESE. Third of four in the field and located 11' SSE of N4602. Discovered by Peters at 12 40 45 -05 08.8 (2000). The discovery must have been communicated directly to Dreyer as it does not appear in either of his Copernicus lists. This object is listed as nonexistent in RNGC based on Carlson's paper on NGC corrections which states it was not found at Helwan observatory. RC3 identifies N4605 = M-01-32-037 at GSC position 12 40 45.2 -05 18 11 (2000) which is exactly 10' S of Peter's position. Although, there is no visual description in the NGC, this identification (which is given in ESGC) is reasonable assuming a single digit error in declination by Peters. See RNGC Corrections #6 and NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4606 = UGC 07839 = MCG +02-32-174 = CGCG 070-213 = PGC 42516 12 40 57.5 +11 54 41 V = 11.8; Size 3.2x1.6; SB = 13.5; PA = 33d 17.5": fairly faint, very elongated SW-NE. A mag 13.5 star is superimposed on the SSW end 0.5' from center and a mag 14 star is at the SSW edge 1.1' from center. Forms a pair with N4607 3.8' ESE. 13": faint, small, very elongated SSW-NNE. Two stars are at the S edge. Located 20' NW of M59. ************************************************************ NGC 4607 = UGC 07843 = MCG +02-32-176 = CGCG 070-216 = PGC 42544 12 41 12.4 +11 53 08 V = 12.8; Size 2.9x0.7; SB = 13.4; PA = 2d 17.5": extremely faint, edge-on streak N-S, low even surface brightness. Located 3.8' ESE of much brighter N4606. 13": extremely faint, near visual threshold, very elongated N-S, low surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4608 = UGC 07842 = MCG +02-32-177 = CGCG 070-214 = PGC 42545 12 41 13.6 +10 09 23 V = 11.0; Size 3.2x2.7; SB = 13.2 17.5": bright, fairly small, oval SW-NE, very bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 12 star is 1.6' WNW of center. Forms a wide pair at low power with N4596 19' W. Located 11' SW of Rho Virginis (V = 4.9). ************************************************************ NGC 4609 = ESO 095-SC014 = Cr 263 12 42 20 -62 59.6 V = 6.9; Size 5 13.1" (2/20/04 - Costa Rica): at 166x, 30 stars mag 9.5-13 are resolved resolved in a 4'-5' region. Most of the stars are arranged in a curving lane NNW-SSE with fainter stars trailing off to the NNW. A few stars are scattered to the E of this string which is oriented roughly N-S and which bends towards the E on the N side. Includes some doubles and triples including a nice mag 10 star pair at 16" and a distinctive triple on the south end of the lane. Situtated just 7' NW of mag 5.3 BZ Crucis = HD 110432. This star is located within the Coal Sack, 1.8 degree E of Acrux, and is the only easy naked-eye star with the Coal Sack! The cluster, itself, is located behind the coalsack and is dimmed accordingly. ************************************************************ NGC 4610 = N4470 = U07627 = MCG +01-32-082 = CGCG 042-132 = PGC 41189 12 29 37.9 +07 49 25 See observing notes for N4470. Discovered by WH (II 19). In Scientific Papers of WH, Dreyer writes "there is no nebula in the place of GC 3147 (N4610) (Ann Harvard Coll Obs, xiii p 81 and Max Wolf, List II). M49 is most probably I 7 (confused by WH with M61), has a smaller nebula (II 498) 9s p, 10.5' s and the agreement of the sketch with the appearance of M49, the star following it and II 498 = N4470) is perfect. Reinmuth repeats II 19 = N4470 = N4610. See Corwin's write-up in NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4612 = UGC 07850 = MCG +01-32-134 = CGCG 042-205 = PGC 42574 12 41 32.7 +07 18 53 V = 10.9; Size 2.5x1.9; SB = 12.5; PA = 145d 17.5": moderately bright, small, slightly elongated, sharply concentrated with a very bright compact core. Located at the SW end of a string of five bright stars mag 9-10.5 including a mag 10.5 star just 1.0' E. The NE end is this string is a double star 10.5/12 at 20". N4623 lies 25' NNE ************************************************************ NGC 4613 = MCG +04-30-011 = CGCG 129-016 = Mrk 780 = PGC 42570 12 41 29.0 +26 05 19 V = 14.6; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.9 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Located 2.5' NNW of N4614. Faintest of a trio. ************************************************************ NGC 4614 = UGC 07851 = MCG +04-30-012 = CGCG 129-015 = PGC 42573 12 41 31.5 +26 02 34 V = 13.3; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 175d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 12 star is 1.9' WNW. Second brightest in a group with N4615 2.5' NE and N4613 2.5' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4615 = UGC 07852 = MCG +04-30-013 = CGCG 129-018 = Arp 34 = PGC 42584 12 41 37.4 +26 04 22 V = 13.1; Size 1.6x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 125d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, even surface brightness. Third and largest of three with N4614 2.5' SW and N4613 2' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4617 = UGC 07847 = MCG +09-21-028 = CGCG 270-013 = PGC 42530 12 41 05.8 +50 23 36 V = 13.2; Size 3.0x0.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 179d 18" (5/8/04): fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 4:1 N-S, 1.5'x0.4', weak concentration. A mag 14 star is close south. Located 2.7' SW of mag 9.3 SAO 28477. ************************************************************ NGC 4618 = UGC 07853 = MCG +07-26-037 = CGCG 216-017 = Arp 23 = VV 23 = IC 3667 = PGC 42575 12 41 32.5 +41 09 02 V = 10.8; Size 4.2x3.4; SB = 13.5; PA = 25d 13.1": moderately bright, fairly large, faint elongated halo with large brighter core which appears displaced towards the north. Unusual asymmetric object with a more extensive halo on the south side. Forms a pair with N4625 8.3' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4619 = UGC 07856 = MCG +06-28-018 = CGCG 188-014 = PGC 42594 12 41 44.4 +35 03 46 V = 12.7; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.1 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, broadly concentrated halo, fainter halo. Located 1.9' WNW of mag 8.6 SAO 63141. ************************************************************ NGC 4620 = UGC 07859 = MCG +02-32-182 = CGCG 070-223 = NPM1G +13.0317 = LGG 292- 023 = PGC 42619 12 41 59.3 +12 56 34 V = 12.2; Size 1.8x1.5; SB = 13.2; PA = 40d 18" (4/10/04): moderately bright, round, 1.0' diameter, weak concentration to the center with a small slightly brighter core. Forms the NW vertex of an obtuse triangle with two mag 11 stars 4.7' ENE and 5.3' SSW. 18" (3/13/04): fairly faint, moderately large, round, 1.0' diameter, weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 4621 = M59 = U07858 = MCG +02-32-183 = CGCG 070-223 = PGC 42628 12 42 02.4 +11 38 48 V = 9.6; Size 5.4x3.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 165d 17.5": very bright, moderately large, oval NNW-SSE, 3'x2', small very bright core, stellar nucleus. A mag 15 star is at the SW edge and a brighter mag 13 star is off the N end 1.9' from center. The N4606/N4607 pair lies 20' NW. 13": bright, slightly elongated N-S, bright core, M60 25' E, N4606/4607 20' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4622 = ESO 322-057 = MCG -07-26-031 = PGC 42701 12 42 37.4 -40 44 44 V = 12.2; Size 1.7x1.6; SB = 13.2 17.5": very faint, small, round, low fairly even surface brightness. Located within the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526) with N4622A/B 14' ENE. Forms a trio with N4616 7.3' NNW and N4603D 7.3' SW (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 4622A = ESO 322-IG64 = MCG -07-26-035/36 = VV 580 = PGC 42845 12 43 49.1 -40 42 53 V = 13.5; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.1; PA = 117d 17.5": very faint, very small, round. Two mag 13 stars at 50" separation oriented E-W follow (the closest is 1.2' SE of center). Forms a pair with N4650 5.8' ESE. This is a double galaxy and member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4623 = UGC 07862 = MCG +01-32-135 = CGCG 042-207 = PGC 42647 12 42 10.6 +07 40 36 V = 12.2; Size 2.2x0.7; SB = 12.6; PA = 176d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:1 N-S, small bright core. N4612 lies 25' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4624 = N4665: = N4664 = U07924 = MCG +01-33-005 = CGCG 043-018 = PGC 42734 12 45 06.1 +03 03 21 See observing notes for N4665. Uncertain identification. Discovered by JH (h1390). Described as "B, E. RA ill observed." His position is 12 42 15.7 +03 03 32 (2000) although the declination is not stated as uncertain as in the description. Reinmuth notes "not found; N4624 = N4636? (repeated by Carlson). Corwin notes in NGCBUGS "During the same sweep, he [JH] made a one-degree error in the polar distance for NGC 4636, an error that he himself suggested, and that Dreyer finally rectified for the NGC. Thus, NGC 4624 cannot be NGC 4636 as suggested by Reinmuth and adopted by RNGC." My visual observation described N4636 as only slightly elongated but it is certainly very bright. Another possibility is N4624 = N4600 which is moderately bright and closer to h's declination. Instead, Corwin suggests "it is most likely NGC 4665 which JH described as ``B, pL'' in two other sweeps. This, and the appearance of the bright bar of the galaxy, matches his terse description for N4624, ``B, E.'' In addition, his declination is correct for all three observations. There is a faint possibility that N4624 is N4600, but JH's two observations of that make it ``F, S'' in contrast to his note on N4624. In addition, the declination of N4600 is off JH's measured dec for N4624." ************************************************************ NGC 4625 = UGC 07861 = MCG +07-26-038 = CGCG 216-018 = IC 3675 = PGC 42607 12 41 52.7 +41 16 26 V = 12.3; Size 2.2x1.9; SB = 13.8 13.1": fairly faint, fairly small, round, brighter core. Forms a pair with N4618 8.3' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4626 = MCG -01-32-040 = PGC 42680 12 42 25.3 -07 02 39 V = 11.9; Size 1.5x0.5; SB = 11.4; PA = 35d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE. A mag 14 star is 1.5' SSE. Forms a similar pair (size, elongation and position angle) with N4628 5' N but has an almost even and lower surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4627 = UGC 07860 = MCG +06-28-019 = CGCG 188-015 = Arp 81 = PGC 42620 12 41 59.7 +32 34 26 V = 12.4; Size 2.6x1.8; SB = 14.1; PA = 10d 13.1": faint, small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE. Located 2.6' NW of the center of the remarkable galaxy N4631 and is completely overshadowed by its beauty. ************************************************************ NGC 4628 = MCG -01-32-041 = Mrk 1333 = PGC 42681 12 42 25.3 -06 58 17 V = 13.7; Size 1.8x0.6; SB = 13.6; PA = 46d 17.5": fairly faint, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.4', even concentration down to a small bright core. Two mag 11 stars are just 1.5' N and 1.5' NE and two mag 10 stars are in the field 7' E and 7' ESE. This galaxy is the slightly brighter of a pair of very similar very elongated systems with N4626 4.4' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4629 = UGC 07869 = MCG +00-32-037 = CGCG 014-109 = PGC 42692 12 42 32.7 -01 21 04 V = 13.3; Size 1.4x1.2; SB = 13.7; PA = 80d 17.5": faint, round, 1.2' diameter, low surface brightness, weak concentration, diffuse halo. Forms a pair with U07883 10' NE. Gamma Virgo = Porrima is just out of the field 15' SW. d'Arrest's position was 27' S (RA matches) of U07869 = M+00-32-037 = CGCG 014- 109. This object is listed as nonexistent in the RNGC and as a **14, dist 0.7' by Reinmuth (and Carlson). Not plotted on U2000. ************************************************************ NGC 4630 = UGC 07871 = MCG +01-32-136 = CGCG 042-208 = CGCG 043-001 = PGC 42688 12 42 31.2 +03 57 30 V = 12.7; Size 1.8x1.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 10d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, brighter core, oval ~N-S. CGCG 043-003 lies 18' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4631 = UGC 07865 = MCG +06-28-020 = CGCG 188-016 = Arp 281 = PGC 42637 12 42 06.5 +32 32 24 V = 09.2; Size 15.5x2.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 86d 17.5": at 280x (14' field) this remarkable galaxy runs edge to edge across the field! The surface brightness is unusually irregular with bright and dark mottling across the surface. There is no well-defined core but a prominent knot is close following the geometric center along the north side and a second weaker knot is along the west side. The north edge has an unusually "scalloped" appearance particularly along the west side due to dust and brighter splotches. The galaxy gradually bulges towards the center and tapers at the tips, particularly along the west end. A mag 13 star is situated just north of the edge at the geometric center and N4627 appears to hover over this "starship" a couple of arcmin NW of center. 13": stunning galaxy, very bright, unusually large and interesting edge-on E-W, 15'x1.5'. A bright knot is east of the core and a faint knot is west of core. Appears very mottled along the major axis. A mag 13 star is just N of the core. A companion system N4627 lies 2.6' NW of the center. ************************************************************ NGC 4632 = UGC 07870 = MCG +00-32-038 = CGCG 014-110 = PGC 42689 12 42 32.1 -00 04 57 V = 11.7; Size 3.1x1.2; SB = 12.9; PA = 63d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, mildly concentrated. ************************************************************ NGC 4633 = UGC 07874 = MCG +03-32-085 =CGCG 099-111 = CGCG 100=001 = IC 3688 = PGC 42699 12 42 37.2 +14 21 31 V = 13.1; Size 2.1x0.9; SB = 13.6; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.2x0.8, no central concentration, halo fades into background. A mag 13 star is just off the NW edge of halo 0.8' from center. Forms a pair with N4634 3.8' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4634 = UGC 07875 = MCG +03-32-086 =CGCG 099-112 = CGCG 100=002 = PGC 42707 12 42 41.0 +14 17 46 V = 12.4; Size 2.6x0.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 156d 17.5": moderately bright, edge-on 4:1 NNW-SSE, 3.0'x0.7', weak concentration. Forms a pair with N4633 3.8' NNW. This galaxy is fairly striking. ************************************************************ NGC 4635 = UGC 07876 = MCG +03-32-087 =CGCG 099-113 = CGCG 100=003 = PGC 42704 12 42 39.1 +19 56 44 V = 12.6; Size 2.0x1.4; SB = 13.6; PA = 170d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, elongated 4:3 ~N-S, 1.6'x1.2', broad weak concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 4636 = UGC 07878 = MCG +01-32-137 = CGCG 043-002 = PGC 42734 12 42 49.6 +02 41 18 V = 9.5; Size 6.0x4.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 150d 17.5": very bright, large, slightly elongated NW-SE, very bright core, substellar nucleus, extensive halo appears mottled. Located between two mag 12/13 stars 3.4' NNW and 3.1' S, respectively. ************************************************************ NGC 4638 = UGC 07880 = MCG +02-32-187 = CGCG 070-230 = CGCG 071-006 = N4667? = PGC 42728 12 42 47.4 +11 26 32 V = 11.2; Size 2.2x1.4; SB = 12.3; PA = 125d 17.5": moderately bright, very elongated 5:2 WNW-ESE, fairly small, bright core, substellar nucleus. Located between M59 and M60. 13": fairly bright, small, bright core, elongated. ************************************************************ NGC 4639 = UGC 07884 = MCG +02-32-189 = CGCG 070-2310 = CGCG 071-008 = PGC 42741 12 42 52.3 +13 15 26 V = 11.5; Size 2.8x1.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 123d 17.5" (4/13/02): moderately bright and large, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 1.5'x1.0', broad concentration to a larger, brighter core. The core increases sharply to a small bright nucleus. A mag 12.5 star is close following just 1.0' from center. 17.5" (4/21/90): moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 1.6'x1.0', faint stellar nucleus. A mag 12 star is just off the SE side 1.0' from the center. N4654 lies 17' SE and N4659 is 28' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4641 = UGC 07889 = MCG +02-32-191 = CGCG 071-011 = NPM1G +12.0332 = PGC 42769 12 43 07.6 +12 03 03 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 170d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated N-S, low surface brightness, 0.6'x0.45'. Located 1' NW of a mag 12.5 star. The declination in the RNGC was given one degree too far south and this error was repeated in U2000 and DSFG.0 Discovered by Swift (VI). His discovery position clearly identifies N4641 = U07889 = M+02-32-191, which is located 15' south of N4640 (also discovered by Swift). The declination for N4641 in the RNGC appears to be a typo as it's exactly 1 degree too far S. Furthermore, this error is repeated in N2000.0, DSFG and the galaxy is misplotted on the first edition of U2000! The correct dec is given in UGC, MCG, CGCG and RC3. See RNGC Corrections #2. ************************************************************ NGC 4642 = UGC 07893 = MCG +00-33-004 = CGCG 015-007 = PGC 42791 12 43 17.7 -00 38 40 V = 12.9; Size 1.9x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 37d 17.5": fairly faint, elongated SSW-NNE, fairly small. A mag 15 star is involved at the NE end. Forms a pair with N4653 10' NE near the edge of the 220x field. ************************************************************ NGC 4643 = UGC 07895 = MCG +00-33-005 = CGCG 015-008 = PGC 42797 12 43 20.2 +01 58 41 V = 10.8; Size 3.1x2.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 130d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, oval NW-SE, prominent core. Three mag 11-14 stars lie NW, the closest is a mag 11.5 star 2.4' NW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4644 = UGC 07887 = MCG +09-21-030 = CGCG 270-014 = LGG 300-001 = Ho 447a = PGC 42708 12 42 42.6 +55 08 43 V = 13.9; Size 1.6x0.5; SB = 13.5; PA = 53d 18" (6/28/03): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 0.8'x0.3', weak concentration with a slightly brighter core. Forms the north vertex of an isosceles triangle with two mag 12 star 6' SW and 6' ESE. First in a group of 6 NGC galaxies (LGG 300) with 4 on a line stretching from N4644/4669/4675/4686. A very faint edge-on (N4644A) at 1.7' following was not noticed. ************************************************************ NGC 4645 = ESO 322-066 = MCG -07-26-037 = PGC 42879 12 44 09.9 -41 45 01 V = 11.8; Size 2.2x1.4; SB = 12.9; PA = 52d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, sharp concentration. Member of the Centaurus cluster. ************************************************************ NGC 4645A = ESO 322-059 = MCG -07-026-032 = RN4645A = PGC 42764 12 43 05.4 -41 21 32 V = 12.2; Size 3.0x0.8; SB = 13.0; PA = 33d 17.5": extremely faint, small, round, low surface brightness. A mag 11 star is at the S edge 1.0' SSE of center. Located 5.2' SW of mag 7.0 SAO 223625. N4645B lies 4.9' E. Member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4645B = ESO 322-060 = MCG -07-026-034 = PGC 42813 12 43 31.1 -41 21 45 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x0.7; SB = 12.3; PA = 154d 17.5": fairly faint, oval ~E-W. Located 2.4' S of mag 7.0 SAO 223625. Bracketed by two mag 13.5 stars just 0.9' N and 1.1' SE of center. Forms a pair with N4645A 4.9' W. Member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4646 = UGC 07892 = MCG +09-21-031 = CGCG 270-015 = PGC 42740 12 42 52.1 +54 51 21 V = 13.4; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 11.4; PA = 18d 18" (6/28/03): fairly faint, small, elongated 2:1 SSW-NNE, 0.5'x0.25', stellar nucleus. There appears to be a faint star at the NE tip (verified on DSS). A striking line of four mag 13-14 stars (total length 2.8') is close NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4647 = UGC 07896 = MCG +02-33-001 = CGCG 071-015 = Arp 116 = VV 206 = PGC 42816 12 43 32.5 +11 34 56 V = 11.3; Size 2.9x2.3; SB = 13.2; PA = 125d 17.5": forms a close double with M60. Located just off the NW edge 2.8' from the center of M60. Fairly faint, pretty large diffuse halo, small brighter core. Appears slightly smaller than M60 but clearly less concentrated. ************************************************************ NGC 4648 = UGC 07868 = MCG +13-09-029 = CGCG 352-039 = PGC 42595 12 41 44.4 +74 25 16 V = 12.0; Size 2.1x1.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 70d 18" (5/8/04): fairly bright, moderately large, strongly concentrated with a bright 30" core and a much fainter halo ~1' in diameter. Situated within a wedge-shaped group of 8 stars. A striking mag 8.1/10.5 pair 7' W is collinear with the galaxy (oriented E-W). N4589 lies 22' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4649 = M60 = U07898 = MCG +02-33-002 = CGCG 071-016 = Arp 116 = VV 206 = PGC 42831 12 43 39.8 +11 33 11 V = 8.8; Size 7.4x6.0; SB = 12.9; PA = 105d 17.5": very bright, fairly large, diffuse halo, slightly elongated ~E-W, very bright core with a bright substellar nucleus. Forms a double system with N4647 which is almost tangent to M60 barely off the NW edge. 13": bright, very bright nucleus, slightly elongated ~E-W. ************************************************************ NGC 4650 = ESO 322-067 = MCG -07-26-038 = LGG 298-041 = PGC 42891 12 44 19.5 -40 43 55 V = 11.6; Size 3.2x2.8; SB = 13.9; PA = 83d 17.5": very faint, small, oval WNW-ESE, bright core. Appears slightly brighter than N4622A 5.8' WNW. The unusual polar-ring galaxy N4650A lies 5.6' ENE (not recorded). Member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4651 = UGC 07901 = MCG +03-33-001 = CGCG 100-004 = Arp 189 = VV 56 = LGG 289-096 = PGC 42833 12 43 42.6 +16 23 36 V = 10.8; Size 4.0x2.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 80d 18" (4/10/04): bright, large, elongated 3:2 ~E-W. Well-concentrated with a very bright, elongated 1.0'x0.6' core which increases to the center. Surrounding the core is a large, low surface brightness halo increasing the size to at least 2.5'x1.4' and perhaps 3'x2'. 13.1": fairly bright, slightly elongated, broad moderate concentration, fainter extensions ~E-W. ************************************************************ NGC 4653 = UGC 07900 = MCG +00-33-006 = CGCG 015-009 = PGC 42847 12 43 51.0 -00 33 40 V = 12.2; Size 3.1x2.7; SB = 14.4; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, fairly even surface brightness. A mag 11 star is 2.7' SE and a mag 13 star 1.4' SE of center. In a group with N4642 10' SW, N4666 20' ENE and N4668 25' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 4654 = UGC 07902 = MCG +02-33-004 = CGCG 071-019 = IC 3708 = PGC 42857 12 43 56.5 +13 07 33 V = 10.5; Size 4.9x2.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 128d 17.5": bright, large, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, bright core, mottled. Appears to have a dust lane along the N side. Several bright stars are in the field including a mag 10 star 3.2' WNW, a mag 11 star 6.1' NE and a mag 12 star 2.1' N. N4639 lies 17' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4655 = MCG +07-26-042 = CGCG 216-021 = NPM1G +41.0304 = PGC 42823 12 43 36.5 +41 01 07 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x1.0; Surf Br = 13.9 18" (3/30/05): faint, small, round, contains a very small brighter core. A mag 13.5 star lies 0.9' E of center. Forms a pair with IC 3713 10' NE (not looked for). ************************************************************ NGC 4656 = UGC 07907a = MCG +05-30-066a = CGCG 159-065a = PGC 42863 12 43 58.2 +32 10 13 V = 10.5; Size 15.1x3.0; SB = 14.5; PA = 33d 13.1": striking!, fairly bright, very elongated SW-NE. Appears wider and brighter at the SW end. The NE end hooks sharply east to merge with N4657 which may be a part of N4656 and not a separate galaxy. A star or knot is attached at the south end. Appears like a celestial hockey stick! ************************************************************ NGC 4657 = UGC 07907b = MCG +05-30-066b = CGCG 159-065b = PGC 42863 12 44 08.2 +32 12 32 Size 1.1x0.7; PA = 90d 13.1": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated NNW-SSE. Attached at the NE end of the remarkable galaxy N4656 and elongated at nearly a right angle to the curving section of N4656 just W.4 ************************************************************ NGC 4658 = MCG -02-33-001 = PGC 42929 12 44 37.7 -10 05 03 V = 12.5; Size 2.1x0.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 0d 17.5": moderately bright, elongated ~N-S, appears mottled or irregular. Located 2.5' E of mag 8.6 SAO 138945. A faint mag 14.5 star is off the NW edge 0.6' from center. Forms a pair with N4663 7.2' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4659 = UGC 07915 = MCG +02-33-007 = CGCG 071-024 = PGC 42913 12 44 29.4 +13 29 55 V = 12.1; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 173d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:4 ~NNW-SSE, 1.0'x0.8'. Contains a small, bright round core embedded in a fainter halo. Located 1.4' NE of a mag 9.8 star. N4639 lies 28' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4660 = UGC 07914 = MCG +02-33-006 = CGCG 071-023 = PGC 42917 12 44 32.3 +11 11 27 V = 11.2; Size 2.2x1.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 100d 13.1": fairly bright, small, slightly elongated E-W, very small bright core. Located 25' SSE of M60. ************************************************************ NGC 4662 = UGC 07917 = MCG +06-28-025 = CGCG 188-018 = PGC 42904 12 44 26.3 +37 07 15 V = 12.7; Size 1.9x1.6; SB = 13.8; PA = 55d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, round, gradually brighter halo, very small brighter core. A mag 14.5 star is 3.1' NW and a mag 15 star 2.5' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4663 = MCG -02-33-002 = IC 811 = PGC 42946 12 44 47.1 -10 11 52 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.3; PA = 170d 17.5": faint, edge-on ~N-S, very small, brighter core, almost stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N4658 7' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4664 = N4665 = U0792 = MCG +01-33-005 = CGCG 043-018 = PGC 42970 12 45 06.1 +03 03 21 See observing notes for N4665. ************************************************************ NGC 4665 = UGC 07924 = MCG +01-33-005 = CGCG 043-018 = N4664 = N4624: = PGC 42970 12 45 06.1 +03 03 21 V = 10.5; Size 3.8x3.2; SB = 13.1 17.5": bright, moderately large, oval NNW-SSE, prominent core. A mag 15 star is at the NNW end 1.2' from center. Located 1.7' NE of a mag 10 star. Discovered by WH (I 142). Observed twice by JH (h1419). N4664 is a duplicate observation by WH with a 10' error in declination N4624 may also refer to this object. ************************************************************ NGC 4666 = UGC 07926 = MCG +00-33-008 = CGCG 015-015 = PGC 42975 12 45 08.5 -00 27 42 V = 10.7; Size 4.6x1.3; SB = 12.5; PA = 42d 17.5": very bright, edge-on 4:1 SW-NE, fairly large, 4'x1', very bright core, mottled and streaky appearance. A close trio of mag 11-13 stars lies 5' SE. Forms a pair with N4668 8' SE which follows the triple star. ************************************************************ NGC 4667 = N4638? = U07880 = MCG +02-32-187 = CGCG 070-230 = CGCG 071-006 = PGC 42728 12 42 47.4 +11 26 32 See observing notes for N4638. Identification suggested by Corwin. Discovered by JH (h1421). Not found by Reinmuth, Frost, d'Arrest and Vogel. As h described this object as bright, it seems likely that is a duplicate observation of a bright galaxy with a poor position although there is no galaxy near h's place. Perhaps a fairly bright star appeared nebulous in poor seeing? In NGCBUGS, Corwin suggests "NGC 4667 is probably = NGC 4638 with a 2 minute 30 second error in RA." ************************************************************ NGC 4668 = UGC 07931 = MCG +00-33-009 = CGCG 015-016 = PGC 42999 12 45 31.9 -00 32 10 V = 13.1; Size 1.4x0.8; SB = 13.1; PA = 5d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated N-S. Forms a pair with N4666 7.4' NW. A triple star is 3.0' due W consisting of mag 11.5/13/13.5 stars at 20" separation between the closer pairs. ************************************************************ NGC 4669 = UGC 07925 = MCG +09-21-038 = CGCG 270-018 = LGG 300-002 = PGC 42942 12 44 46.8 +54 52 33 V = 13.2; Size 1.4x0.4; SB = 12.3; PA = 177d 18" (6/28/03): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, 0.7'x0.35', fairly low nearly even surface brightness. Located 3.0' W of mag 9.8 SAO 28505 in a group (LGG 300) of 6 NGC galaxies. N4675 lies 10.5' SE and N4646 is .16' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4670 = UGC 07930 = MCG +05-30-072 = CGCG 159-069 = Arp 163 = PGC 42987 12 45 17.0 +27 07 31 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.0; PA = 90d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 E-W, bright core, almost stellar nucleus. Located 4.5' W of mag 9 SAO 82478. Forms a pair with N4673 5.6' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4671 = MCG -01-33-004 = Mrk 1334 = PGC 43029 12 45 47.6 -07 04 11 V = 12.6; Size 1.5x1.3; Surf Br = 12.7; PA = 141d 18" (4/9/05): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter. Gradually increases to a very small brighter core, symmetrical appearance. ************************************************************ NGC 4673 = UGC 07933 = MCG +05-30-073 = CGCG 159-070 = Mrk 656 = PGC 43008 12 45 34.6 +27 03 38 V = 12.9; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 170d 17.5": faint, small, round, bright core, faint stellar nucleus. Located 4.1' S of mag 8.9 SAO 82478 which forms the vertex of an isosceles right triangle with N4673 and N4670 5.6' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4674 = MCG -01-33-005 = PGC 43050 12 46 03.5 -08 39 19 V = 13.1; Size 1.7x0.6; Surf Br = 13.0; PA = 119d 18" (4/9/05): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.5'. At first I only noticed the brighter 0.4' core, but with averted vision the fainter extensions were visible. Located 9' ENE of mag 9 HD 110901 at the edge of the 225x field. ************************************************************ NGC 4675 = UGC 07935 = MCG +09-21-039 = CGCG 270-019 = LGG 300-010 = PGC 42998 12 45 31.9 +54 44 15 V = 14.4; Size 1.3x0.4; SB = 13.6; PA = 97d 18" (6/28/03): faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 E-W, 0.9'x0.3', weak concentration. A mag 11 star lies 3.9' SE. Located between N4669 10.5' NW and N4686 15' SE in a large group of NGC galaxies (N4644/69/75/86/95 are all collinear in a one degree string). ************************************************************ NGC 4676 = UGC 07938 = MCG +05-30-076 = CGCG 159-072w = VV 224 = Arp 242 = IC 819 = The Mice = (R)N4676A = PGC 43062 12 46 10.1 +30 43 56 V = 13.0; Size 2.3x0.7; SB = 12.3; PA = 0d 17.5": this is the NW member of the interacting pair dubbed "The Mice". Faint, small, low surface brightness, elongated N-S. In contact with N4676B = IC 820 at the SE end. The thin "tails" visible on photos not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 4676B = UGC 07939 = MCG +05-30-077 = CGCG 159-072e = IC 820 = Arp 242 = Ho 459a = VV 224 = The Mice = PGC 43065 12 46 11.2 +30 43 23 Size 2.2x0.8; PA = 45d 17.5": this is the SE member of the interacting pair dubbed the "Mice". This object is the brighter of the pair and appears faint, small, round with a small bright core. In contact with N4676A at the NW edge. ************************************************************ NGC 4677 = ESO 322-078 = MCG -07-26-044 = LGG 298-043 = PGC 43127 12 46 57.0 -41 34 58 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x0.7; Surf Br = 12.9; PA = 167d 18" (7/7/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 1.0'x0.4'. Gradually increases to a small bright core and quasi-stellar nucleus. Located in the core of the Centaurus cluster 26' SW of N4696. 17.5" (4/7/89): very faint, oval N-S, low even surface brightness. Member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4680 = MCG -02-33-007 = PGC 43118 12 46 54.7 -11 38 10 V = 12.6; Size 1.2x0.8; SB = 12.4; PA = 45d 17.5": moderately bright, small, slightly elongated. Unusual appearance as the galaxy appears to fan out from a mag 12 star embedded at the E edge. ************************************************************ NGC 4682 = MCG -02-33-008 = PGC 43147 12 47 15.5 -10 03 48 V = 12.2; Size 2.6x1.3; SB = 13.3; PA = 85d 17.5": fairly large, very diffuse, elongated ~WSW-ENE, low even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is off the NE edge 1.5' from center. The N4658/N4663 pair is located 35' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4683 = ESO 322-083 = MCG -07-26-047 = LGG 298-014 = PGC 43182 12 47 42.2 -41 31 42 V = 12.7; Size 1.4x0.8; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 130d 18" (7/7/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 0.5'x0.3', moderate concentration with a 10" core. A mag 14.5 star is off the SE end and a mag 13 star lies 1.0' SW. Located 18' SW of N4696 in the core of the Centaurus Cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4684 = UGC 07951 = MCG +00-33-011 = CGCG 015-019 = PGC 43149 12 47 17.5 -02 43 38 V = 11.4; Size 2.9x1.0; SB = 12.4; PA = 23d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE, brighter along the major axis, bright core. A mag 14 star is off the NNE tip 0.8' from center and a mag 15.5 star is following the SSW end. ************************************************************ NGC 4685 = UGC 07954 = MCG +03-33-004 = CGCG 100-007 = PGC 43143 12 47 11.4 +19 27 51 V = 12.6; Size 1.6x1.0; SB = 12.9; PA = 158d 18" (5/15/04): fairly faint, small, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 0.5'x0.3'. Sharply concentrated with a 0.3'x0.2' core which increases to a stellar nucleus. The small, dim halo is very faint and required averted vision. Situated between mag 10 SAO 10025 4.8' SW and a mag 13 star 3.8' NE. 18" (4/10/04): fairly faint, very small (viewed core only), 20" diameter. Fairly high surface brightness with a sharp, mag 14 stellar nucleus which easily stands out. ************************************************************ NGC 4686 = UGC 07946 = MCG +09-21-044 = CGCG 270-021 = LGG 300-003 = PGC 43101 12 46 39.8 +54 32 03 V = 12.6; Size 2.0x0.6; SB = 12.6; PA = 3d 18" (6/28/03): fairly faint, very elongated 3:1 N-S, 1.0'x0.3', fairly sharp concentration with a small bright core. Two mag 14 stars close NE are collinear with the core. In a group of NGC galaxies and between N4695 15' NW and N4695 12' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4688 = UGC 07961 = MCG +01-33-013 = CGCG 043-028 = PGC 43189 12 47 46.4 +04 20 10 V = 11.9; Size 3.2x2.8; SB = 14.1 17.5": extremely faint, fairly large, round, very low surface brightness, brighter core. Appears as a hazy region without distinct borders. Located 3.8' E of a mag 10.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 4689 = UGC 07965 = MCG +02-33-022 = CGCG 071-043 = PGC 43186 12 47 45.7 +13 45 45 V = 10.9; Size 4.3x3.5; SB = 13.7 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 3:2 WNW-ENE, 3'x2', large diffuse halo, weak concentration, ill-defined brighter core, possible mottling. A pair of mag 11.5/12 stars with separation 1.2' (parallel to the major axis) are located 3.5' N. At 280x, a 1.0' core is more prominent and the outer halo become becomes difficult to view. At low power, forms the northern vertex of a triangle with 28 Comae Berenices (V = 6.6) 14' SSE and mag 8.2 SAO 100258 14' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4690 = UGC 07964 = MCG +00-33-012 = CGCG 015-021 = PGC 43202 12 47 55.5 -01 39 22 V = 12.9; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 150d 17.5": faint, very small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, very small bright core is possibly stellar. ************************************************************ NGC 4691 = MCG +00-33-013 = CGCG 015-023 = UGCA 299 = PGC 43238 12 48 13.4 -03 19 56 V = 11.1; Size 2.8x2.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 75d 17.5": bright, fairly small, oval 2:1 WSW-ENE, brighter along the major axis, small bright core. ************************************************************ NGC 4692 = UGC 07967 = MCG +05-30-086 = CGCG 159-078 = N4702 = PGC 43200 12 47 55.3 +27 13 20 V = 12.6; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, weak concentration. Located 7' NNW of mag 8.0 SAO 82502. Three mag 13.5-14 stars forming an equilateral triangle cradle the galaxy off the SW, S and SE sides. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4693 = UGC 07962 = MCG +12-12-018 = CGCG 335-023 = Ho 460a = LGG 303-001 = PGC 43141 12 47 09.2 +71 10 34 V = 13.5; Size 2.5x0.5; SB = 13.4; PA = 34d 18" (5/8/04): faint, moderately large, edge-on streak 5:1 SW-NE, 1.4'x0.3', broad weak concentration. A mag 12.5 star is south of the SSW extension, 1.8' from the center. ************************************************************ NGC 4694 = UGC 07969 = MCG +02-33-023 = CGCG 071-044 = PGC 43241 12 48 15.1 +10 59 01 V = 11.4; Size 3.2x1.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 140d 17.5": fairly bright, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, 2.5'x1.0', overall high surface brightness, faint halo with an abrupt bright core and stellar nucleus. A mag 14.5 star lies 1.3' W of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4695 = IC 3791 = U07966 = MCG +09-21-048 = CGCG 270-023 = LGG 300-004 = PGC 43173 12 47 32.1 +54 22 29 V = 13.4; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 80d 18" (6/28/03): faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE, 0.8'x0.4', low even surface brightness. With averted vision the size increases slightly and seems brighter along the major axis. Located 8.5' SW of mag 8.9 SAO 28523 in a galaxy group (furthest SE). N4686 lies 12' NW and last in a one degree chain of 5 NGC galaxies ************************************************************ NGC 4696 = ESO 322-091 = MCG -07-26-051 = LGG 298-044 = PGC 43296 12 48 49.2 -41 18 40 V = 10.4; Size 4.5x3.2; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 95d 18" (7/7/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 WNW-ESE, 1.8'x1.2'. Gradually increases to a brighter 30" core. The halo reaches a mag 13.5 at NW edge. This galaxy is the brightest member of the Centaurus cluster and the surrounding rich star field is littered with faint galaxies (18 observed within just 25' and could have observed many more with larger finder charts). 17.5" (4/7/89): brightest galaxy in the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). Moderately bright, moderately large, oval WNW-ESE, brighter core. A mag 13.5 star is at the NW edge. N4709 lies 15' ESE and N4706 12' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4697 = MCG -01-33-010 = UGCA 300 = PGC 43276 12 48 35.8 -05 48 02 V = 9.2; Size 7.2x4.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 70d 17.5": very bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE. Even concentration in halo, then a very bright intense core. The large halo gradually fades out at edges. A mag 12 star is 2.7' NE of center. Located 35' NNE of mag 6.3 SAO 138967. Visible in 16x80 finder. ************************************************************ NGC 4698 = UGC 07970 = MCG +02-33-024 = CGCG 071-045 = PGC 43254 12 48 23.0 +08 29 16 V = 10.6; Size 4.0x2.5; SB = 12.9; PA = 170d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 2:1 N-S, small very bright core. Situated between a mag 11 star at the N edge 2.1' from the center and a mag 10.5 star off the S edge 2.7' from center. Mag 7.7 SAO 119597 lies 6.7' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4699 = MCG -01-33-013 = UGCA 301 = PGC 43321 12 49 02.2 -08 39 52 V = 9.5; Size 3.8x2.6; SB = 11.9; PA = 45d 17.5": very bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, very small intense core with a bright stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4700 = MCG -02-33-013 = PGC 43330 12 49 07.8 -11 24 46 V = 11.9; Size 3.0x0.6; SB = 12.4; PA = 50d 17.5": moderately bright, thin edge-on 5:1 SW-NE. A mag 12 star lies 2' W of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4701 = UGC 07975 = MCG +01-33-015 = CGCG 043-034 = PGC 43331 12 49 11.6 +03 23 19 V = 12.4; Size 2.8x2.1; SB = 14.2; PA = 45d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, oval SW-NE, weakly concentrated. A small trio of mag 13 stars lie 3.5' N (closest pair 21" separation). ************************************************************ NGC 4702 = N4692 = U07967 = MCG +05-30-086 = CGCG 159-078 = PGC 43200 12 47 55.3 +27 13 20 See observing notes for N4692. ************************************************************ NGC 4703 = MCG -01-33-015 = FGC 1504 = PGC 43342 12 49 19.0 -09 06 31 V = 13.7; Size 3.0x0.6; Surf Br = 14.1; PA = 156d 18" (4/9/05): very faint edge-on, 4:1 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.25', low even surface brightness. Located 8' NE of mag 7.6 HD 111384. On the DSS this galaxy looks like a miniature version of NGC 4565 with a bisecting dust lane and bulging core. ************************************************************ NGC 4704 = UGC 07972 = MCG +07-26-054 = CGCG 216-031 = PGC 43288 12 48 46.4 +41 55 16 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.9; Surf Br = 13.6; PA = 105d 18" (3/30/05): faint, fairly small, round, fairly low surface brightness with only a very slightly brighter core which seems offset from the geometric center. Located 6.4' SE of mag 8.6 SAO 44330 and 54' NW of M94. ************************************************************ NGC 4705 = MCG -01-33-016 = PGC 43350 12 49 25.1 -05 11 46 V = 12.8; Size 3.2x1.1; SB = 14.0; PA = 125d 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 3:1 WSW-ENE, brighter middle but no core. A mag 14.5 star is involved at the E edge 0.9' SE of center. Located 5' SSW of mag 8.8 SAO 138982. N4718 lies 19' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4706 = ESO 323-001 = MCG -07-26-055 = LGG 308-001 = PGC 43411 12 49 54.1 -41 16 47 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x0.6; Surf Br = 12.5; PA = 24d 18" (7/7/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): fairly faint, fairly small, oval 3:2 SSW-NNE. Fairly well concentrated with a bright 15" core. The halo increases in size to 0.7'x0.4' with averted vision. Located 6.4' NNW of brighter N4709 in the core of the Centaurus cluster. PGC 43402 lies 3.2' NNW. 17.5" (4/7/89): very faint, small, oval SSW-NNE, low surface brightness. Located 6.4' NNW of N4709 and 12' ENE of brightest member N4696 in the central portion of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4707 = UGC 07971 = MCG +09-21-050 = CGCG 270-025 = D150 = I Zw 43 = PGC 43255 12 48 23.2 +51 09 48 V = 12.9; Size 2.2x2.1; Surf Br = 14.4; PA = 25d 18" (3/30/05): very unusual appearance to this magellanic spiral as all I could detect was a moderately large (~1.5') very low surface brightness glow with no concentration surrounding what appeared to be a mag 13 star (or possibly a bright stellar nucleus). The DSS image reveals the galaxy is mostly offset to the west side of the star. ************************************************************ NGC 4708 = MCG -02-33-016 = Ho 463a = PGC 43382 12 49 41.5 -11 05 35 V = 13.1; Size 1.1x0.8; Surf Br = 13.0; PA = 55d 18" (4/9/05): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated SW-NE, ~0.9'x0.7'. The surface brightness is irregular and the elongation sometimes changes orientation using averted vision. N4700 lies 21' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4709 = ESO 323-003 = MCG -07-26-056 = LGG 305-006 = PGC 43423 12 50 03.8 -41 22 56 V = 10.9; Size 2.4x2.0; Surf Br = 12.6; PA = 112d 18" (7/7/05 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): moderately bright, fairly small, irregularly round, 0.8'x0.7' diameter. This member of the Centaurus Cluster has a symmetrical appearance and steadily increases to a small, bright core and quasi-stellar nucleus. N4706 lies 6.4' NNW and ESO 322-102 is 5' W. Located 14' ESE of N4696 in the core of the Centaurus cluster with many faint galaxies within 10'. N4709 is the brightest member in a subgroup called Cen 45 with a significantly higher recessional velocities, though these galaxies may be streaming and merging with the main cluster. 17.5" (4/7/89): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~E-W. Four mag 12-13 stars forming a parallelogram are roughly 4' NE. Located 15' ESE of N4696 within the core of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526) and the second brightest member. Forms a pair with MCG -07-26-057 1.2' SE (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 4710 = UGC 07980 = MCG +03-33-009 = CGCG 100-011 = PGC 43375 12 49 38.8 +15 09 55 V = 11.0; Size 4.9x1.2; SB = 12.8; PA = 27d 17.5": beautiful edge-on 5:1 SSW-NNE (PA 30?), bright bulging core. Distinctly mottled with an irregular surface brightness and clearly brighter along the NNE extension. A mag 13 star is 1.4' E of center. At 280x, the dimensions are 3.5'x0.6' and the galaxy appears to have a sharper light cut-off along the preceding edge possibly due to dust. Very mottled with a couple of bright and dark patches along the major axis. IC 3806 lies 19' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4711 = UGC 07973 = MCG +06-28-033 = CGCG 188-022 = IC 3804 = PGC 43286 12 48 45.9 +35 19 58 V = 13.4; Size 1.5x0.9; SB = 13.5; PA = 40d 17.5": fairly faint, elongated SW-NE, gradually brighter halo. Located 6.2' WNW of mag 7.7 SAO 63208. ************************************************************ NGC 4712 = UGC 07977 = MCG +04-30-021 = CGCG 129-025 = PGC 43368 12 49 34.2 +25 28 12 V = 12.8; Size 2.5x1.1; SB = 13.7; PA = 160d 13.1": faint, diffuse, very elongated ~N-S, even surface brightness. Located 11.9' WSW of N4725. ************************************************************ NGC 4713 = UGC 07985 = MCG +01-33-018 = CGCG 043-041 = PGC 43413 12 49 57.8 +05 18 39 V = 11.7; Size 2.7x1.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 100d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, oval 3:2 E-W, weak concentration. A mag 12.5 star is 2.5' SE and a brighter mag 11.5 star 3.2' SSE. Located 11' NE of mag 7.4 SAO 119609. ************************************************************ NGC 4714 = MCG -02-33-018 = PGC 43442 12 50 19.2 -13 19 28 V = 12.7; Size 1.6x1.2; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 150d 18" (4/9/05): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, 0.5'x0.4'. There appears to be a small, much fainter envelope so my description probably applies to a sharply concentrated core with a very low surface brightness halo. ************************************************************ NGC 4715 = UGC 07986 = MCG +05-30-096 = CGCG 159-085 = NPM1G +28.0242 = PGC 43399 12 49 57.8 +27 49 20 V = 13.1; Size 1.9x1.7; SB = 14.2; PA = 20d 18" (5/8/04): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.8' diameter, weak even concentration to a small brighter core. A mag 13/14.5 double at 28" separation lies 4' S. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4716 = MCG -01-33-021 = LGG 312-004 = PGC 43464 12 50 33.1 -09 27 04 V = 12.9; Size 1.1x0.8; Surf Br = 12.6; PA = 80d 18" (4/9/05): fairly faint, small, round, 0.4' diameter. Sharply concentrated with a very small bright nucleus. Forms a double system with NGC 4717 just 0.8' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4717 = MCG -01-33-023 = LGG 312-002 = Ho 466a = PGC 43467 12 50 34.4 -09 27 47 V = 13.2; Size 1.5x0.7; Surf Br = 13.1; PA = 12d 18" (4/9/05): faint, fairly small, elongated N-S, 0.7'x0.3'. Forms an 0.8' double system with NGC 4716 off the north side. A low surface brightness edge-on, MCG -01-33-022, lies 3.5' S (not noticed). ************************************************************ NGC 4718 = MCG -01-33-020 = PGC 43463 12 50 32.6 -05 16 56 V = 13.9; Size 1.7x0.6; SB = 13.8; PA = 95d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 E-W, low even surface brightness, collinear with a mag 13.5 star 2.9' W and mag 12 star 2.0' E. N4718 lies 19' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4719 = UGC 07987 = MCG +06-28-035 = CGCG 188-024 = Mrk 446 = PGC 43428 12 50 08.7 +33 09 33 V = 13.2; Size 1.4x1.1; SB = 13.6 17.5": faint, small, round, sharp stellar nucleus, small halo. ************************************************************ NGC 4720 = MCG -01-33-024 = PGC 43478 12 50 42.7 -04 09 21 V = 14.2; Size 1.0x0.6; SB = 13.5; PA = 120d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, weak concentration, fairly high even surface brightness. Located 3.7' SW of a mag 10 star. ************************************************************ NGC 4721 = MCG +05-30-097 = CGCG 159-086 = PGC 43437 12 50 19.9 +27 19 26 V = 14.5; Size 0.8x0.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 114d 18" (4/10/04): faint, small edge-on WNW-ESE, 0.6'x0.2', very small brighter nucleus. Forms a pair with brighter N4721, 6.8' NNE. A mag 11 star lies 3.6' NNE, midway between N4721 and N4728. ************************************************************ NGC 4722 = MCG -02-33-031 = IC 3833 = PGC 43560 12 51 32.3 -13 19 48 V = 12.9; Size 1.5x0.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 35d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 1.0'x0.4', small bright core. A mag 14 star lies 1.1' E of center. In field with N4748 11' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4724 = MCG -02-33-022 = Ho 470b = PGC 43494 12 50 53.8 -14 19 54 V = 13.9; Size 0.9x0.5; Surf Br = 12.9; PA = 95d 18" (4/9/05): faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Contains a faint, quasi-stellar nucleus. Located just off the west side of larger and brighter NGC 4727! ************************************************************ NGC 4725 = UGC 07989 = MCG +04-30-022 = CGCG 129-027 = PGC 43451 12 50 26.3 +25 30 03 V = 9.4; Size 10.7x7.6; SB = 14.0; PA = 35d 13.1": very bright, impressive, very small bright core, elongated SW-NE, large halo. Structure is suspected with the WSW edge possibly brighter. N4712 lies 12' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4727 = N4740: = MCG -02-33-023 = Ho 470a = PGC 43499 12 50 57.2 -14 19 58 V = 13.0; Size 1.4x1.1; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 130d 18" (4/9/05): moderately bright, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.8'x0.6', broad concentration with a slightly irregular surface brightness though no defined core or nucleus. Forms a close, striking pair with NGC 4724 just 50" between centers. The V magnitude appears brighter than listed (13.6). ************************************************************ NGC 4728 = MCG +05-30-098 = CGCG 159-087 = NPM1G +27.0384 = Ho 469a = PGC 43455 12 50 28.0 +27 26 05 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 108d 18" (4/10/04): faint, small, round, 20" diameter, no noticeable concentration. Forms the N vertex of a thin triangle with a mag 11 star 3.3' S and a mag 13 star 3.8' SSW. Another 3.6' S of the mag 11 star is N4721 (6.8' SSW). Located 18' WSW of mag 4.9 31 Comae Berenices and a similar distance ESE of mag 5.8 30 Comae! 17.5" (3/20/93): faint, small, round, even surface brightness. A mag 11 star is 3.3' SSW. This outlying member of Abell 1656 forms a trio with N4728A = U07992 2' ESE and N4728B 3.5' NNE. N4745 lies 13' E. Located 18' SE of 30 Comae Berenices (V = 5.8) and 17' SW of 31 Comae (V = 4.9). The CGCG magnitude =15.6z is too faint. ************************************************************ NGC 4729 = ESO 323-016 = MCG -07-27-002 = A1248-40 = PGC 43591 12 51 46.2 -41 07 57 V = 12.3; Size 1.5x1.4; SB = 13.1 17.5": very faint, small, oval NW-SE. A mag 13 star is 1.0' N. Forms a close pair with N4730 2.8' ESE. Located within the Centaurus Cluster (Abell 3526). Misidentified in the RNGC as E323-008. Discovered by JH (h3430) along with N4730 (h3431). Herschel only gave very approximate positions for this pair, although he mentions in his observation of NGC 4744 that the pair was SW. In NGCBUGS, Corwin identifies N4729 = E323-016 and N4730 = E323-017 as the most likely candidates (first suggested by Ron Buta) and this identification is also given in ESO. MCG does not make the NGC identification (M-07-27-002 and -003). RNGC misidentifies N4729 with E323-008. See NGCBUGS for further discussion on confusion with these galaxies in the literature. ************************************************************ NGC 4730 = ESO 323-017 = MCG -07-27-003 = PGC 43611 12 52 00.5 -41 08 49 V = 12.9; Size 1.2x1.0; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, small. A star lies off the south edge. Forms a close pair with N4749 2.8' WNW. Member of the Centaurus Cluster (Abell 3526). Misidentified in the RNGC as E323-009. Discovered by JH (h3431) along with N4729 = h3430 but only given approximate positions. See discussion under N4729 for identifications. RNGC has misidentified N4730 although ESO has the correct identifications. ************************************************************ NGC 4731 = MCG -01-33-026 = UGCA 302 = Ho 472a = PGC 43507 12 51 01.0 -06 23 33 V = 11.5; Size 6.6x3.2; SB = 14.6; PA = 85d 17.5": fairly faint, large, very elongated 3:1 WNW-ESE, low even surface brightness. A mag 14 star is just S of the nucleus. Forms a pair with N4731A = M-01-33-027 10.5' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4731A = MCG -01-33-027 = Ho 472b = PGC 43526 12 51 13.2 -06 33 34 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.7; PA = 30d 17.5": faint, fairly small, round, weak concentration, diffuse. A mag 10.5 star is 4' N. Pair with N4731 10' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4732 = UGC 07988 = MCG +09-21-053 = CGCG 270-026 = PGC 43430 12 50 07.1 +52 51 00 V = 13.8; Size 1.2x0.6; SB = 13.5; PA = 8d 18" (7/1/03): faint, small, elongated 2:1 ~N-S, 0.6'x0.3'. Contains a large, brighter middle with faint extensions. A mag 12 star lies 2.3' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 4733 = UGC 07997 = MCG +02-33-028 = CGCG 071-054 = PGC 43516 12 51 06.8 +10 54 43 V = 11.8; Size 2.0x0.7; SB = 12.2 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated E-W, weak concentration. A mag 12.5 star is 30" off the following edge and 1.0' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 4735 = MCG +05-30-104 = CGCG 159-091 = PGC 43509 12 51 01.7 +28 55 40 V = 14.5; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 12.6; PA = 95d 17.5": faint, small, elongated 2:1 E-W, 0.6'x0.3', very little central brightening. The major axis is collinear with a mag 13.5 star 2.2' W of center which has a mag 15 companion. On line with mag 8.5 SAO 82534 5.8' SE and mag 9 SAO 82535 9.8' SE which detract from viewing. N4738 in field 8.6' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4736 = M94 = U07996 = MCG +07-26-058 = CGCG 216-034 = CGCG 217-001 = PGC 43495 12 50 53.0 +41 07 12 V = 8.2; Size 11.2x9.1; SB = 13.1; PA = 105d 13.1": very bright, very impressive, fairly large, oval WNW-ESE, very bright core containing a stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4737 = MCG +06-28-036 = CGCG 188-025 = NPM1G +34.0263 = PGC 43490 12 50 52.9 +34 09 24 V = 14.3; Size 0.6x0.5; SB = 12.8 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated brighter core, faint stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4738 = UGC 07999 = MCG +05-30-103 = CGCG 159-092 = FGC 1510 = PGC 43517 12 51 08.9 +28 47 17 V = 13.4; Size 2.1x0.3; SB = 12.8; PA = 34d 17.5": faint, small, very thin edge-on 6:1 SSW-NNE, 1.2'x0.2', slightly brighter along major axis. Forms a very close pair with a mag 14.5 star 50" SE of center. N4735 lies 8.6' NNW. Forms the vertex of an isosceles triangle with mag 8.4 SAO 82534 4.9' NNE and mag 9 SAO 82535 5.7' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 4739 = MCG -01-33-029 = PGC 43571 12 51 37.1 -08 24 37 V = 12.6; Size 1.5x1.5; SB = 13.3 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, gradual central brightening, possibly contains faint stellar nucleus. Located 10' NW of mag 8.8 SAO 139005. ************************************************************ NGC 4740 = N4727: = MCG -02-33-023 = PGC 43499 12 50 57.2 -14 19 58 V = 13.0; Size 1.4x1.1; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 130d See observing notes for N4727. Discovered by Swift (VI). Swift and Howe claimed that N4740 was equivalent to N4726 in the IC 2 notes. See Howe's comments in MNRAS, LX. Malcolm Thomson argues (IC Corrections) that N4740 = IC 3834, a faint edge-on about 6' S of Swift's position and the closest galaxy in the area. But Corwin disagrees in NGCBUGS (see) and argues that N4740 = N4727, a much brighter galaxy that precedes Swift's position by 50 seconds. ************************************************************ NGC 4741 = UGC 08000 = MCG +08-23-098 = CGCG 244-045 = CGCG 245-003 = PGC 43504 12 50 59.5 +47 40 17 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x0.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 165d 18" (7/1/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 ~N-S, broad concentration. Form the west vertex of an equilateral triangle with sides ~3' with a mag 14 star to the NE and a mag 12.5 star to the SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4742 = MCG -02-33-032 = UGCA 303 = PGC 43594 12 51 48.0 -10 27 17 V = 11.3; Size 2.6x1.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 75d 17.5": moderately bright, small, bright stellar nucleus. A mag 12 star lies 1.3' SE of center. Located 9' SE of a bright unequal double star ?1682 = 6.4/9.7 at 30". In a group with N4760 20' E and N4781 38' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4743 = ESO 323-021 = MCG -07-27-005 = PGC 43653 12 52 16.0 -41 23 26 V = 13.0; Size 1.3x0.5; SB = 12.4; PA = 176d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated N-S. Located 15' S of N4729 and N4744 within the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4744 = ESO 323-022 = MCG -07-27-006 = PGC 43661 12 52 19.5 -41 03 37 V = 12.6; Size 2.1x1.0; SB = 13.3; PA = 122d 17.5": extremely faint, small, very low surface brightness. Third of three and located about 7' NE of the N4729/N4730 pair within the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4745 = MCG +05-30-105A = CGCG 159-094 = PGC 43539 12 51 26.1 +27 25 16 V = 15.1; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 14.5 17.5": faint, small, round, well-defined edge to halo, no concentration. A mag 14 star is 1.4' ENE of center. The view is hampered by 31 Comae Berenices (V = 4.9) located 8.0' NNE and mag 9 SAO 82532 5.3' SSW. N4728 is at the edge of the field 13' W. There were several brief impressions of an extremely faint companion galaxy 1.7' WNW (N4745B). Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4745B = MCG +05-30-105 = PGC 43529 12 51 22.0 +27 26 37 V = 15.0; Size 0.9x0.2; SB = 13.0; PA = 10d 17.5": only glimpsed momentarily on several occassions 1.7' WNW of N4745. Appeared virtually stellar and no details were detectable although this is a thin edge-on N-S on POSS. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4746 = UGC 08007 = MCG +02-33-029 = CGCG 071-060 = PGC 43601 12 51 55.2 +12 04 59 V = 12.6; Size 3.8x1.1; SB = 14.0; PA = 120d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 WNW-ESE, weak concentration with no well-defined nucleus. A mag 11 star lies 3.5' WSW and a mag 13 star is 2.3' N of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4747 = UGC 08005 = MCG +04-30-023 = CGCG 129-028 = Arp 159 = PGC 43586 12 51 45.5 +25 46 30 V = 12.3; Size 3.5x1.2; SB = 13.7; PA = 30d 13.1": fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 3:1 SW-NE, 3'x1', diffuse, low even surface brightness. Located 22' NE of N4725. ************************************************************ NGC 4748 = MCG -02-33-034 = PGC 43643 12 52 12.6 -13 24 49 V = 13.5; Size 0.9x0.7; SB = 12.7 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, very small bright core. Located 3' NNW of a mag 10 star. Pair with similar N4722 11' NW. Appears double on POSS with smaller component at N side. ************************************************************ NGC 4749 = UGC 08006 = MCG +12-12-020 = CGCG 335-026 = LGG 303-002 = PGC 43527 12 51 12.4 +71 38 05 V = 13.5; Size 1.8x0.4; SB = 12.9; PA = 158d 18" (6/28/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 NNW-SSE, 0.8'x0.3', brighter core. A distinctive "kite" asterism of mag 12-13 stars is close NW. Four mag 8-9 stars are in the 20' field around the periphery including mag 7.9 SAO 7686 at 8.5' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4750 = UGC 07994 = MCG +12-12-019 = CGCG 335-025 = LGG 303-003 = PGC 43426 12 50 07.2 +72 52 28 V = 11.2; Size 2.0x1.9; SB = 12.5 18" (5/8/04): fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated, 1.4'x1.2', well concentrated with a prominent 30" core which increases to a distinct stellar nucleus with direct vision. ************************************************************ NGC 4753 = UGC 08009 = MCG +00-33-016 = CGCG 015-029 = PGC 43671 12 52 22.0 -01 11 58 V = 9.9; Size 6.0x2.8; SB = 12.9; PA = 80d 17.5": bright, large, oval 2:1 E-W, the halo brightens down to a small very bright core. Overall, an impressive galaxy. Mag 9 SAO 139015 is 8' ESE and mag 7.8 SAO 13910 16' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4754 = UGC 08010 = MCG +02-33-030 = CGCG 071-062 = PGC 43656 12 52 17.5 +11 18 50 V = 10.6; Size 4.6x2.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 23d 17.5": bright, fairly small, slightly elongated halo SSW-NNE, 3' diameter. Sharply concentrated with a very bright small round core containing a substellar nucleus. Located in the center of a group of six faint mag 14 stars. A brighter mag 11 star lies 3.1' SW of center. Forms a pretty pair with N4762 11' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4755 = ESO 131-SC16 = Cr 264 = Jewel Box cluster 12 53 37 -60 21.4 V = 4.2; Size 10 13.1" (2/20/04 - Costa Rica): at 105x, 120-150 stars are resolved with careful viewing as a huge number of mag 13-14 stars form a rich carpet in the background for the half-dozen very bright stars in the cluster. Most prominent is the string of three 6-7th magnitude stars including orange-red Kappa Crucis. The star distribution is very irregular and a number of stars arranged in strings, loops, pair and triplets. This small naked-eye cluster is just north of the Coalsack and roughly one degree SE of mag 1.3 Mimosa (Beta Crucis). 12" (6/29/02 - Bargo, Australia): the Jewel Box cluster is a beautiful, naked- eye cluster about a degree SE of Beta Crucis. At 186x, the cluster includes a half-dozen very bright stars (mag 6-7.5) set over a rich background of scores of mag 9-13 stars within a compact 10' diameter. A line of three mag 6-7 crosses the center of cluster from NW to SE with a striking orange-red star (Kappa Crucis) at the center. Other stars have blue-white and yellow-whites tints, though these are more subdued. To the south of the cluster is the remarkable 6?x4? oval dark Coalsack which sits adjacent to the SE side of the Southern Cross. ************************************************************ NGC 4757 = MCG -02-33-040 = PGC 43715 12 52 50.0 -10 18 37 V = 14.3; Size 1.5x0.4; SB = 12.3; PA = 58d 17.5": faint, small, round. An extremely faint star is at the NW edge. Forms a pair with N4766 5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4758 = UGC 08014 = MCG +03-33-015 = CGCG 100-015 = PGC 43707 12 52 44.1 +15 50 54 V = 13.1; Size 3.1x0.7; SB = 13.8; PA = 160d 18" (5/30/03): fairly faint, fairly large, very elongated ~3:1 NNW-SSE, 2.2'x0.6'. Fairly low surface brightness, but appears irregular or slightly mottled. A mag 14 star is 40" N of center, just off the eastern flank. Located 17' SSE of mag 6.3 SAO 100312. ************************************************************ NGC 4759 = MCG -01-33-036/037 = Ho 477a/b = HCG 62a/b = N4776 + N4778 = PGC 43754 12 53 04.4 -09 11 59 V = 13.0; Size 1.8x1.4 17.5" (4/13/96): the brightest object in HCG 62 is a double system with SE component 62a = N4759e = N4778 and NW member HCG 62B = N4759w = N4776. The SE galaxy is the brighter of the pair and appears fairly faint, round, 1.0' diameter, increases to a small bright core. Virtually attached at the NW edge is a slightly fainter and smaller galaxy, round, 20" diameter, faint stellar nucleus. Mag 9 SAO 139019 is just 1.5' SSW of the pair. 17.5" (5/17/90): double system consisting of NW component N4759a = N4776 and SE component N4759b = N4778 with 28" separation between centers. The NW member appears faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, bright core. The contact companion N4759b is attached at the SE end. The SE member is the slightly larger and brighter of the double system and appears faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, bright core. Located 2' N of mag 9.1 SAO 139019. Second of four with N4761 1' ENE and N4764 4' S. The SE component is incorrectly listed in the RNGC as N4761. Discovered by WH (II 559). Also observed by d'Arrest and Tempel (V). WH did not resolve this double system which later received two designations by JH (h3437 = N4776 and h3438 = N4778) although his RA was 1.0 tmin too large. The double system is identified as N4759/N4761 in RNGC and MCG while ESGC identifies the pair as N4776/4778. ************************************************************ NGC 4760 = MCG -02-33-041 = PGC 43763 12 53 07.3 -10 29 40 V = 11.4; Size 2.0x1.9; SB = 12.8; PA = 10d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, fairly weak broad concentration, irregularly round. Located between mag 8.7 SAO 157565 4' SSW and a mag 9.5 star NNE. N4742 lies 20' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4761 = MCG -01-33-039 = HCG 62c = (R)N4764 = PGC 43768 12 53 09.8 -09 11 52 V = 13.8; Size 0.4x0.3; SB = 11.6; PA = 80d 17.5": (4/13/96): HCG 62C appears very faint, very small, elongated 3:2 N-S, 25"x15". Located just 1.2' ENE of the N4759 double system (HCG 62A/B). 17.5" (5/17/90): very faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S. Located 1' ENE of the double system N4759. Fourth of four in a group. Discovered by Tempel (V). The NGC description "eF, eS, 1' f D neb II 559 [N4759]" clearly applies to M-01-33-039 = Hick 62c. This galaxy is incorrectly listed in RNGC and MCG as N4764 according to Thomson and Corwin. RNGC/MCG both misidentify the eastern component of N4759 as N4761. See Catalogue Corrections. ************************************************************ NGC 4762 = UGC 08016 = MCG +02-33-033 = CGCG 071-065 = PGC 43733 12 52 55.9 +11 13 50 V = 10.3; Size 8.7x1.7; SB = 13.0; PA = 32d 17.5": very bright, fairly large, beautiful edge-on 12:1 SW-NE, 6.0'x0.5', small intensely bright core, stellar nucleus. The unusually thin arms taper at the ends. The galaxy appears to have a sharper light cut-off possibly due to a dust lane along the W side. Located almost midway between two 9th magnitude stars (SAO 100313 3.9' WSW and a mag 9.5 star 2.8' E). Forms a pair with N4754 11' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4764 = HCG 62d = PGC 43760 12 53 06.6 -09 15 27 V = 15.0; Size 0.8x0.4 17.5" (4/13/96): HCG 62d appears extremely faint and small, round, requires averted but once located can hold at least 50% of time. Located 1.9' SSE of a mag 9 star. A mag 13.5 star lies 1.3' SW. Faintest of four in HCG 62. 17.5" (5/17/90): extremely faint and small, round, almost stellar, glimpsed for moments only. Located in a compact galaxy group 3.5' S of double system N4759 and 2' S of mag 9.1 SAO 139019. A mag 14 star is 1.5' SW. Discovered by Tempel (V) within the N4759 = Hickson 62 group. N4764 is probably the galaxy 3.5' due south of the double system N4759 = N4776/N4778 although due to imprecise coordinates in the NGC this identification is not 100% certain. This galaxy is not in MCG. The galaxy identified as N4764 in RNGC and MCG is N4761 at 12 53 09.8 -09 11 52 (2000). See Catalogue Corrections, Thomson and NGCBUGS. My visual observation was verified on the POSS. ************************************************************ NGC 4765 = UGC 08018 = MCG +01-33-020 = CGCG 043-054 = VV 366 = PGC 43775 12 53 14.6 +04 27 48 V = 13.0; Size 1.1x0.8; SB = 12.8; PA = 80d 17.5": moderately bright but fairly small, elongated 4:3 WSW-ENE, 1.2'x0.9', broad concentration with no nucleus, fairly high surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4766 = MCG -02-33-042 = PGC 43766 12 53 08.1 -10 22 41 V = 14.5; Size 0.7x0.2; SB = 12.2; PA = 130d 17.5": faint, very small, slightly elongated NW-SE, small bright core. A mag 12 star is 1.0' ENE. Forms a close pair with an anonymous galaxy 1' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4767 = ESO 323-036 = MCG -06-28-023 = PGC 43845 12 53 52.9 -39 42 52 V = 11.5; Size 2.6x1.2; SB = 12.7; PA = 130d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, oval NW-SE, bright core. Located 26' N of n Centauri (V = 4.3) in the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4771 = UGC 08020 = MCG +00-33-017 = CGCG 015-031 = PGC 43784 12 53 21.2 +01 16 10 V = 12.3; Size 3.9x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 133d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 3:1 NW-SE, only a weak concentration. Located 2.7' E of a mag 10 star. ************************************************************ NGC 4772 = UGC 08021 = MCG +00-33-018 = CGCG 015-032 = PGC 43798 12 53 29.1 +02 10 06 V = 11.0; Size 3.4x1.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 147d 17.5": moderately bright, elongated NW-SE, fairly small. Contains a bright core with faint extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 4773 = MCG -01-33-041 = PGC 43810 12 53 36.0 -08 38 21 V = 14.1; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 14.2; PA = 95d 17.5": fairly faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, small bright core. Forms a contact pair with M-01-33-042 on the S edge. Located 6' NNW of mag 8.8 SAO 139029. First and brightest of four with N4780 7.3' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 4774 = MCG +06-28-037 = CGCG 188-026 = I Zw 45 = VV 789 = PGC 43759 12 53 06.6 +36 49 06 V = 14.3; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.5 17.5": very faint, small, round, even surface brightness. Appears fainter than CGCG mag of 14.6p. ************************************************************ NGC 4775 = MCG -01-33-043 = UGCA 306 = PGC 43826 12 53 45.8 -06 37 20 V = 11.1; Size 2.1x2.0; SB = 12.5 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 3:2 SSW-NNE, weak concentration, mottled appearance. A mag 13.5 star is off the SW edge 1.3' from center. N4786 lies 18.4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4776 = N4759nw = MCG -01-33-036 = Ho 477a = HCG 62b = PGC 43754 12 53 04.4 -09 11 59 See observing notes for N4759nw Discovered by JH (h3437). Described as the preceding of a double nebula with h3438 = N4778. This is a reobservation of WH's III 618 = N4774 who did not resolve the system. JH's RA was exactly 1.0 tmin too large for the pair. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4777 = MCG -01-33-044 = PGC 43852 12 53 58.5 -08 46 32 V = 13.7; Size 1.8x0.8; SB = 13.9; PA = 15d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated SSW-NNE, small bright core. Located 4' SE of mag 8.8 SAO 139029. Third of four in a group. ************************************************************ NGC 4778 = N4759se = MCG -01-33-037 = Ho 477b = HCG 62a = PGC 43757 12 53 05.7 -09 12 17 V = 12.5 17.5" (4/13/96): this is the SE component of the double system N4759 (see notes) and listed as HCG 62A. RNGC incorrectly identifies this galaxy as N4761. Discovered by JH (h3437). Described as the following of a double nebula with h3437 = N4776. This is a reobservation of WH's N4759 who did not resolve the system. JH's RA was exactly 1.0 tmin too large. ************************************************************ NGC 4779 = UGC 08022 = MCG +02-33-034 = CGCG 071-068 = Mrk 781 = PGC 43837 12 53 50.9 +09 42 36 V = 12.4; Size 2.1x1.8; SB = 13.7; PA = 70d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, broad concentration. ************************************************************ NGC 4780 = MCG -01-33-045 = Ho 482a = PGC 43870 12 54 05.1 -08 37 16 V = 13.8; Size 1.9x1.3; SB = 14.4; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, low even surface brightness. Unusual appearance with a mag 14 at the W edge and the galaxy extending to the E of this star. Forms a close pair with N4780B 2' S (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 4781 = MCG -02-33-049 = PGC 43902 12 54 23.6 -10 32 11 V = 11.1; Size 3.5x1.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 120d 17.5": bright, large, very elongated ~E-W, high surface brightness but weak concentration. A mag 12.5 star is embedded in the preceding side 1.0' W of center and two comparable stars lie 2.0' W and 3.6' ESE of center. Forms a pair with N4784 5.7' SSE. N4790 lies 18' NNE and N4760 20' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4782 = MCG -02-33-050 = VV 201 = 3C 278 = PGC 43924 12 54 35.7 -12 34 07 V = 11.7; Size 1.8x1.7; SB = 12.9; PA = 155d 17.5" (3/23/85): moderately bright, very small, round. Forms an extremely close contact pair with N4783 in a common halo 0.6' NNE of center. 8" (3/28/81): faint, very small, contact pair SSW-NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4783 = MCG -02-33-051 = VV 201 = 3C 278 = PGC 43926 12 54 36.6 -12 33 28 V = 11.5; Size 1.8x1.7; SB = 12.8; PA = 105d 17.5": moderately bright, very small, round. Forms an interesting contact pair with N4782 0.6' SSW within a common halo. 8": faint, very small, pair elongated SSW-NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4784 = MCG -02-33-053 = PGC 43929 12 54 37.0 -10 36 47 V = 14.2; Size 1.2x0.3; SB = 12.9; PA = 101d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated. Fainter of pair with N4781 5.7' NNW. Forms the SE vertex of an isosceles triangle with two mag 11/12 stars 2.1' W and 2.0' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4786 = MCG -01-33-046 = PGC 43922 12 54 32.4 -06 51 34 V = 11.7; Size 1.6x1.3; SB = 12.4; PA = 170d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, oval 3:2 N-S, increases to a small bright core. A mag 12 star is 2.5' N. Forms a pair with N4775 18.4' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4787 = UGC 08026 = MCG +05-30-121 = CGCG 159-111 = CGCG 160-006 = PGC 43875 12 54 05.5 +27 04 06 V = 14.4; Size 1.1x0.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 2d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 N-S, low but uneven surface brightness. A mag 10 star lies 2.9' WSW. Forms a pair with N4789 3.0' E. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4788 = MCG +05-30-123 = CGCG 159-112 = CGCG 160-007 = PGC 43874 12 54 16.0 +27 18 12 V = 14.3; Size 0.8x0.3; PA = 140d 17.5": faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Located 1.3' E of a mag 10.5 star. N4798 lies 10.9' NE. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4789 = UGC 08028 = MCG +05-30-124 = CGCG 159-113 = CGCG 160-008 = PGC 43895 12 54 18.9 +27 04 04 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x1.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S. A mag 10 star is just 40" N of center. Forms a pair with close N4787 3.0' W. Located 18' NNE of mag 6.9 SAO 82554. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4790 = MCG -02-33-056 = PGC 43972 12 54 51.8 -10 14 52 V = 12.1; Size 1.7x1.1; SB = 12.7; PA = 85d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, broad and pretty weak concentration, elongated ~E-W. N4781 lies 18' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4791 = MCG +01-33-021 = CGCG 043-060 = NPM1G +08.0304 = PGC 43950 12 54 44.0 +08 03 12 V = 13.5; Size 0.5x0.35; PA = 70d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, broad concentration. A wide double star is 2' SE (mag 11/12.5 at 39" separation N-S). The double system N4795/N4796 is just 5' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4792 = NPM1G -12.0432 = PGC 43999 12 55 03.6 -12 29 50 V = 15.2; Size 0.7x0.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 140d 17.5": faint, extremely small, slightly elongated NW-SE. Forms an equilateral triangle with N4794 7' N and the N4782/N4783 duo 8' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4793 = UGC 08033 = MCG +05-31-003 = CGCG 159-116 = CGCG 160-011 = PGC 43939 12 54 40.6 +28 56 17 V = 11.6; Size 2.8x1.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 50d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 2.0'x1.0', fairly high irregular surface brightness, broad concentration with no well-defined core. A mag 15 star lies about 1' off the SW edge and 1.7' WSW of center. Located 1.8' S of a mag 9.5 star which detracts from viewing. At 280x, a very small bright nucleus is visible and there is an impression of a dark patch or dust along the NE extension. ************************************************************ NGC 4794 = MCG -02-33-060 = PGC 44012 12 55 10.5 -12 36 30 V = 13.7; Size 1.5x0.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 150d 17.5": very faint, small. A mag 14 star is at the WSW edge 33" from center and a mag 13 star is at the ENE end. In a group with N4792 7' NNE and the N4782/N4783 pair 9' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4795 = UGC 08037 = MCG +01-33-024 = CGCG 043-064 = NPM1G +08.0305 = PGC 43998 12 55 02.8 +08 03 56 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x1.6; SB = 13.1; PA = 115d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, round, slightly elongated NW-SE, bright core, high surface brightness. Forms a contact pair with N4796 attached at the E end 27" from center (possibly a star). Located 3.9' S of a mag 10 star. N4791 lies 4.7' W and N4803 13' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4796 = NPM1G +08.0306 = PGC 93119 12 55 04.6 +08 03 58 Size 0.2x0.2 17.5": contact pair with brighter N4795. Very faint, extremely small, slightly elongated, faint stellar nucleus. This object is attached at the E side of the halo of N4795. Identified as a star in DSFG. ************************************************************ NGC 4797 = N4798 = U08038 = MCG +05-31-004 = CGCG 159-118 = CGCG 160-013 = PGC 43981 12 54 55.2 +27 24 44 See observing notes for N4798. Discovered by d'Arrest. Not found by Reinmuth or on Heidelberg plate by Wolf but Corwin notes that N4797 is "almost certainly NGC 4798" as d'Arrest recorded the two galaxies on different nights (similar positions). See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4798 = UGC 08038 = MCG +05-31-004 = CGCG 159-118 = CGCG 160-013 = N4797 = PGC 43981 12 54 55.2 +27 24 44 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated N-S, very weak concentration. A mag 14 star is 1.0' S of center and a mag 10 star 7.5' E. Member of Abell 1656 with N4788 10.9' SW, N4807 9.9' NE and IC 3900 14.5' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4799 = UGC 08043 = MCG +01-33-025 = CGCG 043-066 = PGC 44017 12 55 15.5 +02 53 47 V = 13.3; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 12.9; PA = 91d 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 2:1 E-W, weak concentration. A mag 13 star is attached at the S edge 1' from center. Located 9' S of mag 7.9 SAO 119665. ************************************************************ NGC 4800 = UGC 08035 = MCG +08-24-004 = CGCG 245-005 = PGC 43931 12 54 37.8 +46 31 52 V = 11.5; Size 1.6x1.2; SB = 12.0; PA = 25d 13.1": fairly bright, fairly small, fainter halo with large bright core containing a stellar nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is just 0.8' WNW from center. Located 15' SE of mag 7.6 SAO 44376. ************************************************************ NGC 4801 = MCG +09-21-060 = CGCG 270-030 = NPM1G +53.0141 = PGC 43946 12 54 37.7 +53 05 24 V = 14.4; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 13.5; PA = 138d 18" (6/27/03): very faint, very small [core only viewed], irregularly round, 0.5'x0.4', low surface brightness. A fairly even pair [ 47"] of mag 12/13 stars lie 7' WSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4802 = MCG -02-33-061 = N4804 = PGC 44087 12 55 49.8 -12 03 19 V = 11.8; Size 2.3x1.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 20d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, weak concentration to a virtually stellar nucleus. A mag 11 star is just off the SE edge. Located 30' NE of the N4782/N4783 pair. ************************************************************ NGC 4803 = MCG +02-33-036 = CGCG 043-069 = CGCG 071-073 = PGC 44061 12 55 33.7 +08 14 25 V = 14.4; Size 0.6x0.4; SB = 12.7 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE. Overpowered by a mag 9.5 star at a SE edge 0.7' from center. The N4795/N4796 pair is 13' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4804 = N4802 = MCG -02-33-061 = PGC 44087 12 55 49.8 -12 03 19 See observing notes for N4802. ************************************************************ NGC 4807 = UGC 08049 = MCG +05-31-006 = CGCG 160-017 = PGC 44037 12 55 29.1 +27 31 15 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.1 17.5": fairly faint, round, 0.8' diameter, bright core. A mag 13 star is 3.2' NNW. Member of Abell 1656 with N4798 9.9' SW and M+05-31-007 8.1' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4808 = UGC 08054 = MCG +01-33-028 = CGCG 043-071 = LGG 315-012 = PGC 44086 12 55 49.0 +04 18 15 V = 11.7; Size 2.8x1.1; Surf Br = 12.8; PA = 127d 18" (5/29/05): moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 5:2 NW-SE, 2.0'x0.8'. Broadly concentrated with a mottled nuclear region but no well-defined core or nucleus. A mag 14 star is off the NW side, 1.9' from center. Located 54' N of mag 3.4 Delta Virginis. Picked up while viewing Comet Tempel (9P) 30' S. The Comet will be impacted by a spacecraft in just over one month! (July 4). 17.5" (4/4/92): fairly bright, fairly large, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 2.5'x1.2', broadly concentrated with no nucleus, tapered ends. A mag 14 star lies 1.9' WNW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4809 = UGC 08034 = MCG +01-33-022 = CGCG 043-062 = VV 313a = LGG 292-055 = Ho 486a = Arp 277 = PGC 43969 12 54 51.0 +02 39 15 V = 13.8; Size 1.7x0.7; Surf Br = 13.8; PA = 68d 18" (3/30/05): very faint, very small, slightly elongated. This galaxy is nearly attached to the north side of N4810. Although smaller (must have viewed only a portion as the size is larger on the DSS), it may have a high surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4810 = MCG +01-33-023 = CGCG 043-061 = Arp 277 = VV 313b = Ho 486b = LGG 292-056 = PGC 43971 12 54 51.2 +02 38 25 V = 14.3; Size 1.3x0.5; Surf Br = 13.7; PA = 162d 18" (3/30/05): very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 ~N-S, 0.8'x0.4'. Forms a double system with N4809 which is nearly attached at the N end. LocaTED 10' E OF MAG 8.4 HD 112130. There is disagreement in catalogues regarding the identifications of these galaxies as the NGC gave only one position for both galaxies. ************************************************************ NGC 4813 = MCG -01-33-055 = PGC 44160 12 56 36.1 -06 49 04 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 13.3; PA = 35d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, small bright core, stellar nucleus. Located 11' NE of a mag 9.5 star. ************************************************************ NGC 4814 = UGC 08051 = MCG +10-19-003 = CGCG 293-044 = CGCG 294-003 = PGC 44025 12 55 22.0 +58 20 39 V = 12.0; Size 3.1x2.3; SB = 14.0; PA = 135d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 1.6'x1.2'. Increases to a brighter core and quasi-stellar nucleus. A pretty 19" pair of mag 9/10 stars (oriented E-W) lies 11' S. A third mag 9.5 star is just 2' following the closer pair. ************************************************************ NGC 4815 = ESO 096-SC1 = Cr 265 = Lund 628 = OCL-893 12 57 58 -64 57.7 V = 8.6; Size 3 13.1" (2/20/04 - Costa Rica): at 105x, two mag 10 stars are surrounded by a number of very faint stars within 3' which are superimposed on a fairly bright milky background of unresolved stars. A third mag 10 star is apparently outside the border off the SW edge. At 200x, the unresolved glow is most prominent at the following end and 12-15 mag 13 stars are sprinkled over the unresolved glow (the cluster was viewed at a very low elevation which probably detracted from the view). This reddened cluster is heavily obscured and is located just within the SE border of the Coalsack and barely over the border into Musca, 1.1 degrees ENE of the bright double Theta Muscae (5.9/7.7 at 5"). The two brighter mag 10 stars (separated by 1.3') may be field stars and not actual cluster members. ************************************************************ NGC 4816 = UGC 08057 = MCG +05-31-010 = CGCG 160-021 = PGC 44114 12 56 12.2 +27 44 43 V = 12.8; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.1 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 4:3 E-W, brighter core, diffuse halo. Confusing appearance at low power as a mag 13.7 star is close off the NE edge 34" from center creating the appearance of elongation. Also forms a close pair with CGCG 160-023 1.8' ENE. The three objects are well resolved at 280x. This member of Abell 1656 is located 14' E of mag 8 SAO 82565. ************************************************************ NGC 4818 = MCG -01-33-057 = PGC 44191 12 56 48.9 -08 31 32 V = 11.1; Size 4.3x1.5; SB = 13.0; PA = 3d 17.5": fairly bright, fairly large, very elongated 4:1 N-S, broad concentration. A mag 13 star is just off the S edge and a fainter mag 14 star is 1.4' E of center. A double star lies 5' SW (mag 11/13 at 19" separation). A mag 10 star lies 6.5' WNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4819 = UGC 08060 = MCG +05-31-014 = CGCG 160-025 = PGC 44144 12 56 27.9 +26 59 14 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 160d 17.5": brighter of pair with N4821 2.0' S. Fairly faint, slightly elongated, 1.0'x0.8', broad concentration, brighter center but no nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is 3.6' SW. N4819 lies 12' NNE. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4820 = MCG -02-33-067 = PGC 44227 12 57 00.5 -13 43 10 V = 14.8; Size 1.0x0.2; SB = 12.9; PA = 105d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, very elongated 4:1 WNW-ESE. Forms a pair with N4825 4.3' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4821 = MCG +05-31-015 = CGCG 160-024 = PGC 44148 12 56 29.2 +26 57 25 V = 14.5; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 12.4 17.5": fainter and smaller of pair with N4819 2.0' N. Faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3 N-S, no concentration. A mag 14.5 star is 1.5' WSW and a mag 13.5 is 3.5' W (this star forms the western vertex of an isosceles triangle with N4821 and N4819). N4827 lies 13.8' N. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4825 = MCG -02-33-070 = PGC 44261 12 57 12.2 -13 39 54 V = 11.7; Size 1.9x1.2; SB = 12.5; PA = 135d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, oval 3:2 NW-SE, large prominent core, faint halo. Forms a trio with N4820 5' SW and N4829 5.3' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4826 = M64 = U08062 = MCG +04-31-001 = CGCG 130-001 = Black-eye Galaxy = PGC 44182 12 56 43.6 +21 40 57 V = 8.5; Size 10.0x5.4; SB = 12.7; PA = 115d 13.1": very bright, large, oval 2:1 WNW-ESE, 6'x3', small bright core, almost stellar nucleus. The famous curved dark patch = "Blackeye" located NE of the core is quite prominent and visible with direct vision. Located 55' NE of the tight double star 35 Comae. ************************************************************ NGC 4827 = UGC 08065 = MCG +05-31-016 = CGCG 160-028 = PGC 44178 12 56 43.6 +27 10 43 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.4 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, sharply concentrated with a faint halo and a very small bright core. The N4819/N4820 pair is 12.0' SSW. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4829 = NPM1G -13.0404 = PGC 44299 12 57 24.4 -13 44 15 Size 0.3x0.3 17.5": extremely faint and small, glimpsed for moments with averted. A mag 13.5 star is 1.8' S and a mag 12.5 3.6' SSW. Third of three and 5.3' SSE of N4825. N4823 is 2.4' N but was not seen. Discovered by Tempel (V). The NGC position matches NPM1G at 12 57 24.4 -13 44 15 (2000). This galaxy is not listed in MCG or RC3. My observation was verified on the POSS, although the galaxy appears almost stellar. The RNGC photographic description of N4829 describes the elongated system N4823 2' N, so it appears that the RNGC has misidentified N4829 although the RNGC position does match this galaxy. See RNGC Corrections #5. The data in the DSFG describes the spindle galaxy (N4823) 2' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4830 = ESO 575-037 = MCG -03-33-024 = PGC 44313 12 57 27.9 -19 41 29 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x1.2; SB = 12.8; PA = 157d 18" (5/15/04): moderately bright, moderately large, elongated 4:3 NNW-SSE, 1.0'x0.7'. Well-concentrated with a small, high surface brightness core which increases to a well-defined, bright stellar nucleus. Forms the NW vertex of a trapezoid with three mag 8-10 stars! The closest is a mag 10.5 star 2' S with mag 8.3 HD 112528 4' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4832 = ESO 323-051 = MCG -06-29-001 = PGC 44361 12 57 48.5 -39 45 40 V = 12.2; Size 1.9x1.2; SB = 13.0; PA = 25d 17.5": fairly faint, small, oval NW-SE, bright core. Located 7.6' ENE of mag 8 SAO 203967. Member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). Discovered by JH (h3446). Listed as nonexistent in the RNGC due to a likely 1? error in the declination in the NGC. JH's original position in the Cape Observations matches E323-051 = M-06-29-001. Not identified as N4832 in the MCG. ************************************************************ NGC 4833 = ESO 065-SC004 12 59 34.9 -70 52 28 V = 7.0; Size 13.5 18" (7/10/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): This was a surprising find for a little-publicized globular! At 171x, it appeared as a bright, fairly large globular of low concentration class. The loose halo was highly resolved and numerous stars were splashed across the brighter core. Many of the stars formed large loops and chains. A single bright star (mag 8.7 SAO 256996) is superimposed on the northern side of the halo. The core spans roughly 3', while outliers increase the overall halo to at least 10' [John Herschel gave similar dimensions]. Located 42' NNW of mag 3.6 Delta Muscae. ************************************************************ NGC 4834 = MCG +09-21-067 = CGCG 270-034 = PGC 44136 12 56 25.3 +52 16 45 V = 14.5; Size 0.9x0.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 110d 18" (6/27/03): faint, small, slightly elongated, 0.5'x0.4'. Forms the E vertex of an equilateral triangle with two mag 12/12.5 stars 4' SW and 4' WNW. Either contains a very faint stellar nucleus or a faint star may be superimposed. ************************************************************ NGC 4835 = ESO 269-019 = PGC 44409 12 58 07.8 -46 15 51 V = 11.7; Size 4.0x0.9; SB = 12.8; PA = 150d 13.1" (2/19/04 - Costa Rica): at 166x, appears fairly bright, fairly large, very elongated 3:1 NNW-SSE, 2.5'x0.7', slightly brighter bulging core. A mag 13 star is at the SSE tip. Located 5.4' NW of a mag 9.6 star and 10' N of mag 7.5 SAO 223791. ************************************************************ NGC 4836 = MCG -02-33-072 = NPM1G -12.0435 = PGC 44328 12 57 34.3 -12 44 39 V = 12.5; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 12.7; PA = 5d 17.5": faint, very small, round. Located 4.1' N of mag 8.4 SAO 157621! This galaxy has a very low surface brightness on the POSS. ************************************************************ NGC 4837 = UGC 08068 = MCG +08-24-011/012 = CGCG 245-006 = I Zw 46 = PGC 44188 12 56 48.3 +48 17 49 V = 13.6; Size 1.2x0.5; SB = 12.9; PA = 70d 18" (7/1/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE, 1.0'x0.4', nearly even surface brightness. This is a double system (not resolved). The identification of N4837 and U08068 is uncertain as John Herschel's position is 30' N. Discovered by JH (h1489). His position is 30' N of U08068 = M+08-24-011 = CGCG 245-006 but the description is very uncertain: "A rather doubtful object; haze." Thomson feels this number should be stricken from the NGC although Corwin feels the identification with U08068 is reasonable. This identification is used by CGCG and RNGC but not MCG or UGC. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4838 = MCG -02-33-074 = PGC 44383 12 57 56.1 -13 03 37 V = 12.7; Size 1.7x1.5; SB = 13.6; PA = 45d 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration, faint stellar nucleus. Located 5' NNE of a mag 9 star (double star mag 8.8/9.0 at 2"). N4847 lies 9.3' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4839 = UGC 08070 = MCG +05-31-025 = CGCG 160-039 = PGC 44298 12 57 24.4 +27 29 52 V = 12.1; Size 4.2x2.1; SB = 14.3; PA = 65d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, 1.0'x0.7', weak even concentration to a brighter core. Lies midway between a mag 11.5 star 2.5' NE and a mag 14 star 2.4' SW. Forms a close pair with N4842 (double system) 2.6' E. In the field are N4840 7.0' N and M+05-31-023 3.8' SW. An anonymous galaxy was picked up 11.4' WNW. This member of Abell 1656 is a double system with a companion superimposed 0.4' SW of center (not resolved). ************************************************************ NGC 4840 = MCG +05-31-029 = CGCG 160-042 = PGC 44324 12 57 32.9 +27 36 37 V = 13.7; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 12.9 17.5": faint, small, round, 0.4' diameter, symmetrical appearance with an even concentration. Member of the Abell 1656 with N4839 7.0' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4841 = UGC 08072 = MCG -05-31-026 = CGCG 160-044sw = PGC 44323 12 57 32.0 +28 28 37 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x1.7; SB = 13.8 17.5": very close double system located 3.1' NNE of mag 9.5 SAO 82582. The SW component (N4841A) is fairly faint, small, round, 35" diameter. Even concentration with a bright core and faint stellar nucleus. In contact with N4841B at the NE end (separation of 34") although clearly resolved at 280x. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4841B = UGC 08073 = MCG +05-31-027 = CGCG 160-044ne = PGC 44329 12 57 33.9 +28 28 56 V = 12.6; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.8 17.5": fainter member of double system with N4841A. Faint, small, round, 30" diameter. Similar size as N4841A attached at the SW end (34" separation) but lower surface brightness with a very weak concentration and no core although a faint stellar nucleus is visible. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4842 = MCG +05-31-030 = CGCG 160-046n = PGC 44337 12 57 35.9 +27 29 35 V = 13.9; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": very faint, very small, very small bright core, possible stellar nucleus. Forms a close pair with N4839 just 2.6' W. At 280x, this galaxy is resolved into a double system with an almost stellar companion (N4842B) 30" S of center. The close double ?1699 = 8.6/8.6 at 1.6" separation lies 14.4' E. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4842B = MCG +05-31-031 = CGCG 160-046s = PGC 44338 12 57 36.2 +27 29 05 V = 15.0; Size 0.3x0.2 17.5": this object is an extremely faint and small companion to N4842 just 30" S of center. Resolved at 280x although appears virtually stellar. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4843 = MCG +00-33-024 = CGCG 015-048 = PGC 44388 12 58 00.9 -03 37 18 V = 13.0; Size 2.1x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 87d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 ~E-W, small bright core seems offset to the E side. A mag 13 star is just S of the E end. ************************************************************ NGC 4845 = UGC 08078 = MCG +00-33-025 = CGCG 015-049 = N4910?? = PGC 44392 12 58 01.3 +01 34 33 V = 11.2; Size 5.0x1.3; SB = 13.1; PA = 89d 17.5": very bright, very large, very elongated 3:1 E-W, bright core, mottled and dusty appearance (due to equatorial dust lane). A mag 11.5 star is N of the E edge 2.0' from center and a mag 13 star is 1.3' SSE of center. Located 12' NE of mag 7.0 SAO 11968. ************************************************************ NGC 4846 = UGC 08079 = MCG +06-29-002 = CGCG 188-032 = CGCG 189-004 = PGC 44362 12 57 47.7 +36 22 15 V = 13.5; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 13.0; PA = 62d 17.5": faint, small, elongated SW-NE, almost even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4847 = PGC 44464 12 58 29.0 -13 08 26 V = 16.7; Size 0.2x0.2; SB = 13.1 17.5": extremely faint and small or stellar. This galaxy hides on the SW side of mag 13.5-14 star which makes detection very difficult and just suspected several times. Located 10' E of a mag 9 star (double star 8.8/9.0 at 2" separation). ************************************************************ NGC 4848 = UGC 08082 = MCG +05-31-039 = CGCG 160-055 = PGC 44405 12 58 05.6 +28 14 32 V = 13.7; Size 1.6x0.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 158d 17.5": faint, small, very elongated 4:1 NW-SE, even surface brightness. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4849 = UGC 08086 = MCG +05-31-044 = CGCG 160-056 = IC 3935 = PGC 44424 12 58 12.7 +26 23 49 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 13.6; PA = 175d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, weak even concentration down to a brighter core. A faint double star is 7' N with components mag 12.3 and 13.6 at 16". Forms a close pair with IC 838 1.9' NNE (not seen). Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4850 = MCG +05-31-040 = CGCG 160-063 = NPM1G +28.0251 = PGC 44449 12 58 21.8 +27 58 04 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.2 17.5": very faint, very small, round, very small bright core. Forms pair with M+05-31-048 3.5' NE. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4851 = CGCG 160-061 = PGC 44439 12 58 21.7 +28 08 55 V = 14.2 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated N-S. This is a double system (not resolved although the components are oriented NNE-SSW) in Abell 1656. IC 839 is a separate galaxy 2.0' SW. d'Arrest's position matches CGCG 160-061. N4851 is close double system (faint companion close NE) which is misidentified as N4851+IC 839 in CGCG. Bigourdan observed both galaxies on the same night and IC 839 = CGCG 160-057 is a separate galaxy ~2' SW of N4851. N4851 is not in MCG or RC3. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4853 = UGC 08092 = MCG +05-31-048 = CGCG 160-068 = II Zw 67 = PGC 44481 12 58 35.2 +27 35 47 V = 13.6; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, bright core. Forms a pair with N4854 5.2' NE. Located 8' NNW of ?1699 = 8.6/8.6 at 1.6". Located within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4854 = MCG +05-31-049 = CGCG 160-070 = PGC 44502 12 58 47.4 +27 40 29 V = 13.9; Size 0.7x0.4; PA = 40d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated SW-NE. Member of Abell 1656 with N4853 5.2' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4855 = MCG -02-33-077 = PGC 44572 12 59 18.4 -13 13 52 V = 12.3; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 5d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, bright core, fairly bright stellar nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4856 = MCG -02-33-078 = UGCA 313 = PGC 44582 12 59 21.2 -15 02 32 V = 10.5; Size 4.3x1.2; SB = 12.1; PA = 37d 17.5": bright, fairly large, dominated by a very bright core, fairly large faint halo elongated 3:1 SSW-NNE. A mag 13 star is superimposed on the halo just E of the core 0.4' from center. 8": fairly bright, bright core, slightly elongated. A mag 7.5 is in the field 20' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4857 = UGC 08077 = MCG +12-12-022 = CGCG 335-029 = PGC 44284 12 57 18.3 +70 12 13 V = 13.8; Size 1.3x0.6; SB = 13.5; PA = 110d 18" (6/28/03): faint, small, slightly elongated ~E-W, 0.7'x0.5', broad concentration to a brighter middle. A mag 13 star lies 3' ESE (with a mag 15 companion). ************************************************************ NGC 4858 = MCG +05-31-051 = CGCG 160-213 = PGC 44535 12 59 02.0 +28 06 55 V = 15.2; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 13.6 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, requires averted. Forms a very close pair with N4860 34" NE. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4859 = UGC 08097 = MCG +05-31-053 = CGCG 160-071 = PGC 44534 12 59 01.8 +26 48 56 V = 13.6; Size 1.3x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 95d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, 0.6'x0.5', very weak concentration. A mag 13.5 star is 1.8' SE. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4860 = MCG +05-31-054 = CGCG 160-215 = PGC 44539 12 59 03.9 +28 07 25 V = 13.5; Size 1.4x1.2; SB = 14.1 17.5": faint, small, round, bright core. Forms a close pair with N4858 34" SW within Abell 1656. IC 4943 lies 5' W and N4865 4.2' SE almost at the midpoint on line with mag 7.2 SAO 82595 7.2' SE. 13": faint, very small, round. Located 4' NW of N4865. ************************************************************ NGC 4861 = UGC 08098 = MCG +06-29-003 = CGCG 189-005 = Arp 266 = VV 797 = Mrk 59 = I Zw 49 = LGG 334-010 = IC 3961 = PGC 44536 12 59 01.8 +34 51 39 V = 12.3; Size 4.0x1.5; SB = 14.1; PA = 15d 13.1": faint, very elongated SSW-NNE, even low surface brightness. Located between two mag 12 stars at low power. This "star" is slightly nebulous at 166x and a definite nonstellar knot is visible at 312x. This HII region is identified as N4861 (and the galaxy as IC 3961) in UGC and CGCG. This is one of the few extragalactic HII regions which responds to OIII filtration. Observed 2/16/85, 4/12/86 and 1/23/93. Discovered by WH (IV 30). UGC and CGCG incorrectly identify the galaxy as IC 3961 and the bright HII knot as N4861 (See WSQJ #45, 7/81). Wolf's description and position for IC 3961 clearly describe the galaxy, so N4861 = IC 3961. Rosse certainly mentions the emission nebula as appearing as a fuzzy star but Dreyer did not include this observation in the NGC or IC. This is one of a very few extra-galactic emission nebulae which responds to filtration. ************************************************************ NGC 4864 = MCG +05-31-058 = CGCG 160-221 = PGC 44566 12 59 13.2 +27 58 36 V = 13.6; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 11.8 17.5": faint, very small, round. Forms a double system with N4867 off the SE edge just 40" from center and IC 3955 is 2' NW. Located in the core of Abell 1656 5.0' W of N4874. 13": faint, very small, round, very close pair with N4867. ************************************************************ NGC 4865 = UGC 08100 = MCG +05-31-064 = CGCG 160-224 = PGC 44578 12 59 19.8 +28 05 03 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 115d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated. Located in the core of Abell 1656 3.1' WNW of mag 7.1 SAO 82595 which detracts from viewing. Nearby are M+05-31-063 1' SW and N4860 4.2' NW. 13": very faint, small. Located 3' NW of a mag 7 star in Abell 1656. N4860 lies 3' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4866 = UGC 08102 = MCG +02-33-045 = CGCG 071-092 = PGC 44600 12 59 27.1 +14 10 16 V = 11.2; Size 6.3x1.3; SB = 13.4; PA = 87d 17.5": fairly bright, large, edge-on 5:1 E-W, 5.0'x1.0', prominent core, stellar nucleus. A mag 13 star is embedded on the W side 0.8' WNW of center. The core appears slightly offset towards the star or the extension W of the core may appear less prominent due to the glare. ************************************************************ NGC 4867 = MCG +05-31-062 = CGCG 160-222 = PGC 44568 12 59 15.2 +27 58 14 V = 14.5; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.6 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round. Forms a double system with N4864 off the NW edge 40" from center. Located 4.5' W of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. 13": very faint, small, round, very close pair with N4864. Located 5' WNW of N4874, Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4868 = UGC 08099 = MCG +06-29-004 = CGCG 189-008 = PGC 44557 12 59 09.0 +37 18 37 V = 12.2; Size 1.6x1.5; SB = 13.0 13.1": moderately bright, small, almost round. A mag 12 star is on the N edge 1.2' from center. Forms a pair with N4919 19' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4869 = MCG +05-31-065 = CGCG 160-225 = PGC 44587 12 59 23.3 +27 54 41 V = 13.8; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration. A mag 14 star is attached at the NW edge 16" from the center and a mag 12 star is 2.0' NNE. Located in the core of Abell 1656 4.0' SW of N4874 with a number of galaxies near including N4875 3' ESE, IC 3973 3' SE and N4872 3.2' NE. 13": faint, small, round. A mag 13 star is attached at the NW edge. Located 5' SW N4874 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4871 = MCG +05-31-066 = CGCG 160-227 = PGC 44606 12 59 29.9 +27 57 23 V = 14.1; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 0d 17.5": companion of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. Located 1.3' W of the center of N4874. Very faint, extremely small, round. A mag 12 star lies 1.2' S. Numerous galaxies are nearby including N4873 1.8' NNE and N4872 1.1' SE. 13": very faint, very small, round, very close companion of N4874 just 1' W, Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4872 = MCG +05-31-068 = CGCG 160-230 = PGC 44624 12 59 34.1 +27 56 48 V = 14.4; Size 0.8x0.6; PA = 115d 17.5": this is the closest companion of N4874 just off the SW edge of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. Very faint, very small, irregularly round, small bright core. A mag 12 star lies 1.3' SW. Located just 52" SW of the center of N4874. A swarm of galaxies in the field with N4871 1.1' NW, N4873 2.2' N and N4875 2.5' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4873 = MCG +05-31-069 = CGCG 160-229 = PGC 44621 12 59 32.8 +27 59 01 V = 14.1; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 13.1 17.5": close companion of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. Very faint, very small, slightly elongated, very small bright core. Located 1.6' NNW of N4874. Nearby galaxies include N4871 1.7' SSW and N4864/N4867 pair 4.3' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4874 = UGC 08103 = MCG +05-31-070 = CGCG 160-231 = PGC 44628 12 59 35.7 +27 57 33 V = 11.7; Size 1.9x1.9; SB = 13.1 17.5": second brightest galaxy in the core of Abell 1656. Fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, bright core. Located 6.4' S of mag 7.2 SAO 82595. A mag 12 star lies 2.5' WSW. Surrounded by a halo of faint galaxies including N4872 52" SSW, N4871 1.3' W, N4873 1.6' NNW, IC 3998 2.3' ENE. 13": fairly faint, round, fairly small, 2nd brightest in Abell 1656. A mag 7 star lies about 6' N and a mag 12.5 star 2' SW. Numerous companions are nearby in the field. ************************************************************ NGC 4875 = CGCG 160-232 = PGC 44640 12 59 37.9 +27 54 26 V = 14.7; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": companion of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. Located 3.1' S of N4874. Appears extremely faint and small, slightly elongated. Second of three and located between IC 3973 2.1' SW and N4876 1.5' E. A mag 12 star is 2.7' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4876 = MCG +05-31-073 = CGCG 160-234 = PGC 44658 12 59 44.4 +27 54 44 V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated N-S. Located in the core of Abell 1656 3.4' SE of N4874. Third of three with N4875 1.5' WSW and IC 3973 3.4' SE. 13": extremely faint, very small, round. Located 4' SE of N4874 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4877 = MCG -02-33-086 = PGC 44761 13 00 26.3 -15 17 00 V = 12.4; Size 1.9x0.9; SB = 12.8; PA = 6d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 2:1 N-S, bright core. Located 2.8' SE of mag 9 SAO 157648. Forms a pair with MCG -02-33-082 7.2' SW. ************************************************************ NGC 4878 = MCG -01-33-064 = PGC 44747 13 00 20.1 -06 06 14 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.9; PA = 10d 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, prominent core, almost stellar nucleus, small halo. Forms a close pair with N4888 4.3' ENE. Discovered by WH (III 758) on 23 March 1789 along with NGC 4879 (III 759) and NGC 4888 (II 778). One position was given for both NGC 4878 and 4879 but there is only one galaxy (M-01-33-064) near this position. Corwin suggests N4879 may be a star about 1.5' SE of this gx. MCG (-01-33-064/064a) identifies this as a double galaxy but apparently this is a plate defect on the POSS. Reinmuth identifies a star NE of the galaxy as N4878 and the galaxy as N4879. Corwin feels this is less likely. See write-up in NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4880 = UGC 08109 = MCG +02-33-047 = CGCG 071-094 = PGC 44719 13 00 10.5 +12 29 00 V = 11.4; Size 3.2x2.5; SB = 13.5; PA = 165d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, elongated 3:2 NNW-SSE, 3.0'x2.0', broad weak concentration with no core or nucleus, fairly low surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4881 = UGC 08106 = MCG +05-31-075 = CGCG 160-238 = PGC 44686 12 59 57.7 +28 14 48 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core. Located 5' E of mag 8.1 SAO 82596. Forms a pair with N4895 5.2' SE. Located 15' N of the central core region of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4882 = N4886 = MCG +05-31-076 = CGCG 160-239 = PGC 44698 13 00 04.4 +27 59 15 See observing notes for N4886. Discovered by d'Arrest. The RNGC position is 0.2 tmin W of N4886 but there is no galaxy near that position (is it a faint star?). d'Arrest's position is 3 tsec W and 0.3' N of N4884 which is apparently a duplicate of N4889. Using this offset points to N4882 = N4886. Reinmuth has N4882 located 1.4' np of N4886 but this is a faint star. See RNGC Corrections #1 and WSOH #5, p158. ************************************************************ NGC 4883 = CGCG 160-237 = PGC 44682 12 59 56.0 +28 02 04 V = 14.3; Size 0.5x0.3; PA = 93d 17.5": located in the central core of Abell 1656 4.4' NW of N4889 and 6.4' NE of N4874. Very faint, very small, round. Mag 7.2 SAO 82595 5.4' WNW hinders observation of this galaxy. ************************************************************ NGC 4884 = N4889 = U08110 = MCG +05-31-077 = CGCG 160-241 = PGC 44715 13 00 08.1 +27 58 37 V = 11.5; Size 2.9x1.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 80d See observing notes for N4889. Discovered by d'Arrest. The NGC description "chief one of multiple neb" appears to describe N4889. His position is just 7 tsec W of N4889 and the only bright galaxy in the immediate vicinity. Reinmuth has "not found; =N4889" (repeated in Carlson). ************************************************************ NGC 4886 = MCG +05-31-076 = CGCG 160-239 = N4882 = PGC 44698 13 00 04.4 +27 59 15 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 14.0 17.5": close companion to N4889 in the central core of Abell 1656. Very faint, very small, slightly elongated. Located just 1.0' NW of the core of Abell 1656. Nearby galaxies surrounding N4889 includes IC 4011 1.1' NNE, N4883 3.4' NW and IC 4021 4' NE. 13": very faint, very small, round. Close companion 1' NW of N4889 in the central core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4887 = MCG -02-33-087 = PGC 44796 13 00 39.1 -14 39 58 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.7; PA = 155d 17.5": faint, oval 2:1 NW-SE, small bright core. Forms a pair with N4902 10' NNE. ************************************************************ NGC 4888 = MCG -01-33-066 = VV 680 = PGC 44766 13 00 36.3 -06 04 31 V = 14.2; Size 1.2x0.5; SB = 13.5; PA = 110d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE, small bright core. Almost exactly collinear with a nice double star mag 12/13 just 1' WNW of core. The double star has the same position angle as the galaxy. Forms a pair with N4878 4' SW. Discovered by WH (II 778). Observed once by JH (h1505). The NGC position (from JH) and description matches M-01-33-066 = VV 680. This galaxy is incorrectly identified as N4879 in RNGC. As WH observed N4878, N4879 and N4888 on the same night, these numbers must refer to different objects. More likely, N4879 is nonexistent (possibly a star 1.5' SE of N4878). See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4889 = UGC 08110 = MCG +05-31-077 = CGCG 160-241 = N4884 = PGC 44715 13 00 08.1 +27 58 37 V = 11.5; Size 2.9x1.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 80d 17.5": largest and brightest galaxy in Abell 1656 = Coma I galaxy cluster. N4889 and N4874 9.2' W are both surrounded by a cloud of faint galaxies. Moderately bright, fairly small, oval E-W, bright core. Several companions near including N4886 1.0' NW, N4894 1.9' ESE, N4898 2.4' SE which are all collinear with N4889 and IC 4011 1.6' N. 13": fairly bright, fairly small, oval E-W. Largest and brightest in Abell 1656 = Coma I. N4874 lies 7' W and several companions are near. ************************************************************ NGC 4890 = MCG -01-33-067 = PGC 44793 13 00 39.0 -04 36 11 V = 11.9; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 11.5; PA = 100d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, fairly high almost even surface brightness, weak concentration. Forms a vertex of an isosceles triangle with two mag 12.5 stars 2.7' NW and 2.5' SW. N4915 lies 12' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 4892 = UGC 08108 = MCG +05-31-078 = CGCG 160-081 = PGC 44697 13 00 03.5 +26 53 53 V = 13.9; Size 1.3x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 13d 17.5": very faint, thin edge-on SSW-NNE, 1.0'x0.2'. Followed by two mag 14-14.5 stars with separation 39" oriented SSW-NNE and parallel to the major axis (closer star is 0.6' E of center). N4859 lies 14.6' SW. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4894 = CGCG 160-247 = PGC 44732 13 00 16.5 +27 58 03 V = 15.2; Size 0.5x0.1; PA = 35d 17.5": located in the core of Abell 1656 just 1.9' SE of N4889. Extremely faint, very small, round. Forms a very close pair with N4898 45" SE. This is the third of four on line with N4889 and N4886 to the NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4895 = UGC 08113 = MCG +05-31-081 = CGCG 160-249 = PGC 44737 13 00 17.9 +28 12 08 V = 13.2; Size 1.8x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 153d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 NW-SE. Nearby companions are N4881 5.2' NW and N4895A 2.7' SW. Located just N of the central core of Abell 1656 and 14' N of N4889. ************************************************************ NGC 4895A = CGCG 160-245 = Goodwin #359 = PGC 44717 13 00 09.1 +28 10 13 V = 15.0; Size 0.6x0.3; PA = 95d 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Forms a pair with N4895 2.7' NE. Located just N of the central core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4896 = UGC 08117 = MCG +05-31-084 = CGCG 160-087 = PGC 44768 13 00 30.8 +28 20 47 V = 13.9; Size 1.0x0.6; Surf Br = 13.2; PA = 5d 18" (6/4/05): faint, small, round, 30" diameter. Weak, even concentration to a very faint stellar nucleus. Located just north of the core of Abell 1656 with CGCG 160-089 3.0' ESE and MCG +05-31-095 4.8' ENE. ************************************************************ NGC 4897 = MCG -02-33-089 = UGCA 316 = (R)N4891 = PGC 44829 13 00 52.9 -13 26 58 V = 11.8; Size 2.6x2.3; SB = 13.6; PA = 150d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, halo gradually brightens, faint stellar nucleus. A mag 15 star is 2' NW (= N4891). Incorrectly identified as N4891 in modern catalogues. Discovered by Tempel (V). His micrometric position matches M-02-33-089 = UGCA 316 although this galaxy is identified as N4891 in Shapley-Ames, RNGC, MCG, RC2, UGCA and N2000. There is also a typo error in the RNGC position as the listed RA is 42 tmin too small! See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4898 = MCG +05-31-082 = CGCG 160-248 = PGC 44736 13 00 17.8 +27 57 20 V = 13.5; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": located in the central core of Abell 1656 cluster 2.5' SE of brightest member N4889. Faint, very small, slightly elongated. This is the last of four on a line with N4894 just 45" NW, N4889 2.5' NW and N4886 3.5' NW. 13": faint, small, slightly elongated. Located 3' SE N4889 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4899 = MCG -02-33-090 = PGC 44841 13 00 56.5 -13 56 39 V = 11.9; Size 2.6x1.4; SB = 13.2; PA = 15d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly large, oval ~N-S, fairly low surface brightness. Appears brighter at the S end. ************************************************************ NGC 4900 = UGC 08116 = MCG +01-33-035 = CGCG 043-093 = PGC 44797 13 00 39.1 +02 30 00 V = 11.4; Size 2.2x2.1; SB = 12.9 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, round, 1.5' diameter. A mag 10.5 star is attached at the SE edge 41" from center. Even surface brightness except for a faint slightly elongated "knot" just NW of center which may be the central bar or an offset nucleus. 8": fairly bright, small. Unusual appearance with a mag 10 star attached at the E edge and the galaxy extends to the W. ************************************************************ NGC 4901 = UGC 08112 = MCG +08-24-019 = CGCG 245-009 = NPM1G +47.0239 = PGC 44684 12 59 56.4 +47 12 20 V = 14.4; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 14.4 18" (6/27/03): faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter, low surface brightness. Increases slightly to a very small brighter core. Located 6.8' NNE of a mag 10 star. N4917 lies 10' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4902 = MCG -02-33-092 = UGCA 315 = PGC 44847 13 00 59.6 -14 30 48 V = 10.9; Size 3.0x2.7; SB = 13.1; PA = 70d 17.5": moderately bright and large, round, weak even concentration to a bright core. Forms the eastern vertex of an equilateral triangle with two mag 10 stars 2.0' NW and 2.2' WSW of center. N4887 is at the edge of the 220x field 10.4' SSW. 8": fairly faint, moderately large, round, diffuse. ************************************************************ NGC 4904 = UGC 08121 = MCG +00-33-026 = CGCG 015-055 = Mrk 1341 = PGC 44846 13 00 58.5 -00 01 39 V = 12.0; Size 2.2x1.4; SB = 13.1; PA = 15d 17.5": moderately bright, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 1.5'x1.0', brighter bar along major axis, very small brighter core, slightly mottled. A mag 12 star is 1.8' NNW and a mag 14 star 2.2' WSW. On the POSS a very faint outer halo is elongated roughly N-S. ************************************************************ NGC 4906 = CGCG 160-253 = PGC 44799 13 00 39.7 +27 55 26 V = 14.1; Size 0.5x0.5 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 14 star is just 25" W of center. Located 7.6' SE of N4889 in the core of Abell 1656. IC 4041 lies 4.4' due N and IC 4042 2.9' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4907 = MCG +05-31-089 = CGCG 160-257 = PGC 44819 13 00 48.8 +28 09 29 V = 13.6; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, even surface brightness. A mag 13 star is just off the S end. Nearby galaxies include CGCG 160-251 3' WSW and IC 4045 5' S. Located NE of the central core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4908 = MCG +05-31-090 = CGCG 160-258 = PGC 44828 13 00 51.5 +28 02 34 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.6 17.5": located on the E side of the core of Abell 1656. Faint, small, slightly elongated. A mag 15 star is attached at the NW edge. Nearby cluster galaxies incude IC 4045 3' NNW, IC 4051 2.2' SSE and IC 4040 3' WNW. The identications of this galaxy and IC 4051 may be reversed in most catalogues (except MCG). ************************************************************ NGC 4910 = N4845? = U08078 = MCG +00-33-025 = CGCG 015-049 = PGC 44392 12 58 01.3 +01 34 33 See observing notes for N4845. Identification very uncertain. Discovered by WH (V 3) and placed 104 min following 75 Leonis! The position was not determined with accuracy according to Dreyer and there were no subsequent sightings by other observers. This object was not recovered by Reinmuth and Carlson and it is listed as nonexistent in RNGC. Corwin suggest that N910 may possibly be a duplicate observation of N4845 with a poor RA as it is the "only reasonable candidate." See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4911 = UGC 08128 = MCG +05-31-093 = CGCG 160-260 = PGC 44840 13 00 56.1 +27 47 27 V = 12.8; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.3 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval WNW-ESE, weak concentration. A mag 12 star is 2' NW. Forms a close double with the very faint galaxy M+05-31-094 at the SW edge. 13": faint, small, round. A mag 13 star is close W. First of three in the field. Located 18' SE of core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4914 = UGC 08125 = MCG +06-29-014 = CGCG 189-013 = PGC 44807 13 00 42.9 +37 18 54 V = 11.6; Size 3.5x1.9; SB = 13.7; PA = 155d 13.1": moderately bright, small, slightly elongated, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N4916 4.0' NNE. N4868 lies 19' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4915 = MCG -01-33-069 = UGCA 318 = PGC 44891 13 01 28.2 -04 32 48 V = 12.1; Size 1.6x1.3; Surf Br = 12.9; PA = 55d 18" (6/4/05): fairly bright, moderately large, round. Contains a sharply concentrated 0.6' core which increases to a bright, stellar nucleus. With caref viewing, the core appears to be surrounded by a 1 .2' very low surface brightness halo, doubling the initial estimate of size. N4918 lies 6.2' NE (see observation). 17.5" (4/4/92): fairly bright, fairly small, round, bright core, high surface brightness. N4890 lies 12' WSW. Forms a pair with N4918 6.5' NE (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 4917 = UGC 08130 = MCG +08-24-023 = CGCG 245-011 = PGC 44838 13 00 55.6 +47 13 19 V = 13.8; Size 1.4x1.0; SB = 14.1; PA = 160d 18" (6/27/03): very faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE. Initially appeared only 0.4' diameter but with averted vision very low surface brightness extensions were glimpsed which increased the dimensions to 0.8'x0.4' wit a rounder, brighter core. Located 10' E of N4901. ************************************************************ NGC 4918 = PGC 44934 13 01 50.6 -04 30 02 V = 14.4; Size 0.9x0.4; Surf Br = 13.3; PA = 71d 18" (6/4/05): extremely faint, small, elongatated 3:2? Requires averted and only glimpsed intermittently. A mag 10.8 star 1.8' NNW detracts from viewing. Located 6' NE of N4915. ************************************************************ NGC 4919 = UGC 08133 = MCG +05-31-097 = CGCG 160-094 = PGC 44885 13 01 17.6 +27 48 32 V = 14.1; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 140d 17.5": situated between N4911 4.8' WSW and N4921 5.1' NNE within Abell 1656. Very faint, very small, elongated NW-SE. In a close trio with CGCG 160-093 1.6' W and M+05-31-096 1.9' WNW. 13": very faint, second of three with N4911/4921. Located in the core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4920 = MCG -02-33-094 = IC 4134 = PGC 44958 13 02 04.2 -11 22 42 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.8; Surf Br = 13.0; PA = 170d 18" (6/4/05): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.7'x0.5'. MCG -02-33-097 lies 9' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4921 = UGC 08134 = MCG +05-31-098 = CGCG 160-095 = PGC 44899 13 01 26.1 +27 53 09 V = 12.2; Size 2.5x2.2; SB = 13.8; PA = 165d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, bright core, large low surface brightness halo surrounded core. This is one of the brighter members of Abell 1656 but it appears fainter than the integrated V magnitude suggests. Nearby are N4923 2.7' SSE and N4919 5.1' SSW. 13": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 3rd of 3, Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4922 = UGC 08135 = MCG +05-31-099 = CGCG 160-096 = VV 609 = PGC 44896 13 01 24.9 +29 18 40 V = 13.0; Size 1.3x1.0; Surf Br = 13.2; PA = 129d 18" (3/30/05): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 ~N-S, 0.7'x0.4'. On sustained viewing, what appers to be the core or a compact galaxy, ~0.3' diameter is on the SSW end. A much lower surface brightness glow extends to the NNE, mimicking the appearance of a tiny comet. Member of Abell 1656 (Coma Galaxy Cluster). A mag 12 star lies 1.4' E. Checking at home I found this was a double system (N4922A = southern member, N4922B = northern member) in a common halo with the brighter component on the south end so the visual description is fairly accurate. ************************************************************ NGC 4923 = MCG +05-31-101 = CGCG 160-097 = PGC 44903 13 01 31.8 +27 50 51 V = 13.7; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.1 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Forms a trio with brighter N4921 2.7' NNW and N4919 is 3.9' SW. Located within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4924 = MCG -02-33-096 = PGC 44977 13 02 12.8 -14 58 11 V = 12.8; Size 1.5x1.4; Surf Br = 13.8; PA = 60d 18" (6/4/05): fairly faint, small, 0.5' diameter, irregularly round, slightly brighter corre. With direct vision a very faint stellar nucleus is intermittently visible or an extremely faint star is superimposed. A small triplet of mag 13/14 stars lies 3.5'-4' SE and a mag 10.2 star is in the same direction 6.2' SE. Forms a pair with MCG -02-33-093 5.7' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4925 = MCG -01-33-074 = PGC 44967 13 02 07.4 -07 42 39 V = 13.3; Size 1.2x0.7; SB = 14.0; PA = 110d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated ~E-W, 1.0'x0.8', broad concentration, moderate surface brightness. Forms a pair with IC 4071 6.8' NNW. Mag V = 14.3 in DSFG appears too faint. ************************************************************ NGC 4926 = UGC 08142 = MCG +05-31-103 = CGCG 160-103 = PGC 44938 13 01 53.7 +27 37 28 V = 13.0; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.1 13.1": faint, small, round. Located 17' SSE of N4921 and 16' SE of N4911 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4927 = MCG +05-31-104 = CGCG 160-105 = PGC 44945 13 01 57.5 +28 00 20 V = 13.7; Size 0.6x0.4; PA = 10d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, very small bright core. A mag 15 star is at the N edge 25" from center and a mag 13 star is 1.4' NE. CGCG 160-101 lies 6' NNW. Located 24' E of N4889 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4928 = MCG -01-33-075 = PGC 45052 13 03 00.5 -08 05 06 V = 12.5; Size 1.3x1.0; SB = 12.6; PA = 50d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly small, elongated 3:2 SW-NE, 1.0'x0.7', broad mild concentration. On a line with two mag 12-13 stars 1.5' ESE and 3' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4929 = MCG +05-31-111 = CGCG 160-113 = PGC 45027 13 02 44.4 +28 02 43 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, small, roundish, 25"x20", even surface brightness. Located 1' following a mag 13.5 star within Abell 1656. N4931 lies 3.7' ESE and N4934 7.1' ESE. ************************************************************ NGC 4930 = ESO 323-074 = MCG -07-27-029 = PGC 45155 13 04 05.1 -41 24 40 V = 11.1; Size 4.5x3.7; SB = 14.0; PA = 40d 17.5": faint, fairly small, oval SW-NE. Forms a thin isosceles triangle with mag 8 SAO 223876 3.1' SE and a mag 9.5 star 3.3' ESE! Possible member of the Centaurus cluster (Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4931 = UGC 08154 = MCG +05-31-114 = CGCG 160-118 = PGC 45055 13 03 00.8 +28 01 56 V = 13.5; Size 1.7x0.7; SB = 13.4; PA = 78d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 ~E-W, 0.5'x0.15'. Contains a small bright core which occasionally appears stellar. A mag 13.5 star lies 1.6' NE. Situated nearly at the midpoint of N4927 3.7' WNW and N4934 3.4' E within Abell 1656. Discovered by d'Arrest. His position matches U08154 = M+05-31-114 = CGCG 160- 118. Incorrect RA in the RNGC and plotted incorrectly on the U2000, Corwin. Thomson notes the position should be corrected to 13h 01.8 (1975). ************************************************************ NGC 4932 = UGC 08150 = MCG +09-21-089 = CGCG 270-040 = PGC 45015 13 02 37.7 +50 26 18 V = 13.6; Size 1.5x1.3; SB = 14.2 18" (6/27/03): very faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter, very weak concentration with no noticeable core. A mag 10.7 star lies 1.6' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4933 = MCG -02-33-102 = Arp 176 = Ho 502a = (R)N4933A = IC 4376 = PGC 45146 13 03 57.2 -11 29 52 V = 11.7; Size 1.8x1.1; SB = 12.3; PA = 45d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, dominated by a bright core, faint extensions 2:1 SW-NE. Forms a contact pair with N4933B at the west edge in a common halo. Located 7.1' NE of mag 7.5 SAO 157687. ************************************************************ NGC 4933B = MCG -02-33-101 = Arp 176 = Ho 502b = IC 4173 = PGC 45142 13 03 54.5 -11 30 21 V = 12.6; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 11.3; PA = 70d 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round. This is the fainter western component of a double system with N4933 in a common halo. ************************************************************ NGC 4934 = UGC 08160 = MCG +05-31-115 = CGCG 160-120 = PGC 45082 13 03 16.3 +28 01 48 V = 14.4; Size 1.0x0.2; SB = 12.5; PA = 104d 17.5": faint, small, very elongated 4:1 WNW-ESE, 0.4'x0.1', low even surface brightness. Slightly smaller and fainter than N4931 3.4' W. Third of three on a line with N4929 7' WNW within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4935 = UGC 08159 = MCG +03-33-023 = CGCG 100-023 = PGC 45093 13 03 21.2 +14 22 40 V = 13.0; Size 1.2x1.1; Surf Br = 13.2; PA = 75d 18" (3/30/05): fairly faint, small, round, 0.6' diameter, small bright core. Near the NE edge of the 19' field is a nice group of 5 stars with the three brightest stars forming a collinear string oriented NW-SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4938 = MCG +09-21-091 = CGCG 270-042 = PGC 45044 13 02 57.6 +51 19 07 V = 14.3; Size 0.8x0.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 39d 18" (6/27/03): very faint, small, irregularly round, 0.6'x0.5', low nearly even surface brightness. ************************************************************ NGC 4939 = MCG -02-33-104 = PGC 45170 13 04 14.3 -10 20 24 V = 11.3; Size 5.5x2.8; SB = 14.1; PA = 5d 17.5": moderately bright, fairly large, large low surface brightness oval halo 2:1 SSW-NNE, increases to a brighter core. A mag 15 star is 1.4' NW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4941 = MCG -01-33-077 = UGCA 321 = PGC 45165 13 04 13.0 -05 33 06 V = 11.1; Size 3.6x1.9; SB = 13.0; PA = 15d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, oval 2:1 SW-NE. Dominated by a small bright core with a stellar nucleus, moderately large halo. A mag 11.5 star lies 2.6' S of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4942 = MCG -01-33-078 = IC 4136 = PGC 45177 13 04 19.1 -07 38 59 V = 13.8; Size 1.9x1.4; SB = 14.7; PA = 145d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, round, very low surface brightness, weak concentration, no distinct edge. N4948 lies 20' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4943 = CGCG 160-122 = PGC 45129 13 03 44.9 +28 05 03 V = 14.6; Size 0.5x0.3; PA = 100d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, just 15" diameter, low surface brightness. This faint member of Abell 1656 is situated 6' S of N4944. ************************************************************ NGC 4944 = UGC 08167 = MCG +05-31-118 = CGCG 160-124 = PGC 45133 13 03 49.9 +28 11 08 V = 12.9; Size 1.7x0.6; SB = 12.7; PA = 89d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 E-W, 1.0'x0.4', very small bright core. Situated between two mag 11 stars 2' NE and 4' SW with N4943 6' S. This is one of the brighter members of Abell 1656 ************************************************************ NGC 4945 = ESO 219-024 = LGG 344-001 = PGC 45279 13 05 27.5 -49 28 06 V = 8.6; Size 20.0x3.8; SB = 13.2; PA = 43d 13.1" (2/19/04 - Costa Rica): beautiful, huge edge-on spiral oriented SW-NE. Appears ~15'x2' at 166x with tapering tips which fade out towards the ends of the extensions. There is only a broad concentration with gently bulging core, although the surface brightness was somewhat irregular or mottled due to dust. The galaxy fades a bit to the SW of the core and then brightens slightly further SW. The NE extension seems a bit splotchy or mottled. I was very surprised the view from Costa Rica was a bit better than from Bargo, outside of Sydney, Australia, with a similar aperture. 12" (6/29/02 - Bargo, Australia): this long edge-on spiral is fairly bright and broadly concentrated with a slightly bulging core, extending SW-NE ~14'x2.5'. The surface brightness is relatively uniform with a weak central brightening and dimming towards the tips. Set in a rich star field peppered with faint stars. Member of the Centaurus Group including M83 and NGC 5128 and is reddened by dust within our galaxy. This galaxy is comparable in dimensions to N4565 although the dust lane on the south edge was not evident. Located just N of a line connecting mag 4.8 Xi 1 Centauri 18' ESE and mag 4.3 Xi 2 31' SE. N4976 is situated 30' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4945A = ESO 219-028 = LGG 344-002 = PGC 45380 13 06 33.7 -49 41 26 V = 12.1; Size 2.5x1.4; SB = 13.3; PA = 55d 13.1" (2/19/04 - Costa Rica): this challenging galaxy appears a large, low surface brightness haze on the SW side of mag 8.3 HD 113767. Located 17' SE of N4945 and 13' N of mag 4.3 Xi 2 Centauri. ************************************************************ NGC 4946 = ESO 269-045 = MCG -07-27-030 = LGG 339-010 = PGC 45283 13 05 29.3 -43 35 29 V = 12.4; Size 1.5x1.2; SB = 13.1; PA = 131d 13.1" (2/19/04 - Costa Rica): moderately bright, moderately large, irregularly round, 1.2' diameter. Contains a large, bright core and a fairly low surface brightness irregular halo. It was difficult to pin down the orientation as the halo fades into the background. N4950 lies 5.6' NNE but was not seen. ************************************************************ NGC 4948 = IC 4156 = MCG -01-33-079 = Ho 505a = PGC 45224 13 04 55.7 -07 56 46 V = 14.4; Size 2.3x0.8; SB = 14.9; PA = 130d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, edge-on 4:1 NW-SE, low surface brightness. A mag 15 star is at the SE end 1.1' from center. N4958 lies 15' ESE and N4942 20' NNW. ************************************************************ NGC 4951 = MCG -01-33-081 = PGC 45246 13 05 07.7 -06 29 43 V = 11.9; Size 3.3x1.2; SB = 13.2; PA = 90d 17.5": fairly bright, very elongated 3:1 E-W, 2.1'x0.7', broad concentration, faint extensions. ************************************************************ NGC 4952 = UGC 08175 = MCG +05-31-121 = CGCG 160-129 = N4962: = PGC 45233 13 04 58.3 +29 07 19 V = 12.4; Size 1.8x1.1; SB = 13.1; PA = 23d 18" (4/5/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:3 SSW-NNE, 0.6'x0.35'. A small brighter core stands out but no nucleus was visible. A mag 11 star lies 4.8' SSE. N4966 is 17' ESE. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4954 = UGC 08157 = MCG +13-09-044 = CGCG 352-053 = CGCG 353-008 = N4972 = PGC 44988 13 02 20.1 +75 24 15 V = 13.4; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 12.5; PA = 62d 18" (6/28/03): fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 4:3 SW-NE, 0.7'x0.5', fairly sharp concentration with a small bright core. A distinctive group of 4 mag 12-13 stars is close W with three of the stars nearly collinear and equally spaced. Located 14' ESE of mag 6.0 SAO 7714. Discovered by WH (III 937 = N4972). See identification notes for N4972. JH's position (h1527 = N4954) matches U08157 = M+13-09-044. ************************************************************ NGC 4955 = ESO 443-062 = MCG -05-31-034 = PGC 45340 13 06 04.8 -29 45 15 V = 12.2; Size 1.8x1.3; SB = 13.1; PA = 10d 17.5": faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 1.0' diameter, broad concentration with no well defined core. A mag 12 star is 1.5' SW of center. Forms a pair with E443-066 2.1' NE (not seen). ************************************************************ NGC 4956 = UGC 08177 = MCG +06-29-025 = CGCG 189-017 = PGC 45236 13 05 00.9 +35 10 40 V = 12.4; Size 1.5x1.5; Surf Br = 13.1 18" (3/30/05): moderately bright, small, round, 0.6' diameter. Sharply concentrated with a bright 15" core and stellar nucleus. Located 38' SSW of 5.2-magnitude 14 Canum Venaticorum. ************************************************************ NGC 4957 = UGC 08178 = MCG +05-31-124 = CGCG 160-130 = PGC 45253 13 05 12.4 +27 34 11 V = 13.0; Size 1.2x1.0; Surf Br = 13.2; PA = 100d 18" (3/30/05): fairly faint, small, round, 25" diameter, smooth surface brightness. Situated between a mag 12.5 star 2.2' NW and a mag 14 star 1.9' SE. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NGC 4958 = MCG -01-33-084 = UGCA 323 = PGC 45313 13 05 48.9 -08 01 13 V = 10.7; Size 4.1x1.3; SB = 12.3; PA = 15d 17.5": bright, moderately large, edge-on 4:1 SSW-NNE, dominated by a small very bright core. A mag 13.5 star is off the west edge 1.4' WSW of center. ************************************************************ NGC 4959 = MCG +06-29-029 = CGCG 189-018 = NPM1G +33.0272 = PGC 45301 13 05 41.0 +33 10 44 V = 14.5; Size 0.8x0.8; Surf Br = 13.8 18" (6/4/05): faint, very small, round, 0.4' diameter. Contains a faint stellar nucleus with direct vision in good seeing. ************************************************************ NGC 4960 = N4961? = U08185 = MCG +05-31-126 = CGCG 160-134 = PGC 45311 13 05 47.5 +27 44 02 See observing notes for N4961. Identification uncertain. Discovered by d'Arrest. Not found by Bigourdan, Reinmuth (also repeated by Carlson) or Wolf (Kongistuhl-Nebel List #9) and there is no entry for this number in UGC, CGCG, MCG or RC3. Max Wolf felt that N4960 was a duplicate of N4961. Corwin also feels NGC 4960 is likely NGC 4961 with a 15' error in the declination as d'A recorded N4960 "only once, on a night when he did not record N4961 (he observed that on four other nights." See NGCBUGS. RNGC is the only modern catalogue to list N4960 and it is identified with a faint galaxy at GSC position 13 05 53.1 +27 33 07. This position is 6 tsec following and 4' N of the NGC position. Malcolm Thomson feels this identification is reasonable. ************************************************************ NGC 4961 = UGC 08185 = MCG +05-31-126 = CGCG 160-134 = N4960? = PGC 45311 13 05 47.5 +27 44 02 V = 13.6; Size 1.6x1.1; SB = 14.1; PA = 100d 13.1": faint, fairly small, round, diffuse with low surface brightness. Located 15' NE of 41 Comae Berenices (V = 4.8). ************************************************************ NGC 4962 = N4952: = U08175 = MCG +05-31-121 = CGCG 160-129 = PGC 45233 13 04 58.3 +29 07 19 See observing notes for N4952. Identification uncertain. Discovered by WH (III 303) and placed 43 tsec of RA preceding and 4' N of III 304 = h1531 = N4966 (imprecise coordinates from WH). III 303 was not found by Bigourdan, Reinmuth or Wolf. There is a mag 13.8 star very close to H's offset. Wolf suggests that N4962 may be identical to #65 in list 9 at GSC position 13 05 48.9 +28 06 23 which implies the NGC declination is off by 1 degree (but matches in RA), but this would place it beyond the limits of WH's sweep according to Dreyer. Corwin feels a more likely identification is N4962 = N4952 with a 1 tmin error in RA and similar descriptions. Discussed in detail in NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4963 = UGC 08190 = MCG +07-27-030 = CGCG 217-010 = PGC 45315 13 05 52.0 +41 43 19 V = 13.2; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 12.7 18" (7/1/03): fairly faint, fairly small, round, 0.7' diameter. Symmetrical appearance increasing steadily to the center using direct vision. A mag 13 star lies 0.8' S of center. Located 5.2' NE of mag 8.6 SAO 44460 which has a close, faint companion. N4985 lies 26' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4964 = UGC 08184 = MCG +09-22-007 = CGCG 294-011 = PGC 45278 13 05 24.8 +56 19 22 V = 13.2; Size 1.1x0.6; SB = 12.5; PA = 134d 18" (6/27/03): faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 NW-SE, 0.8'x0.4', weak concentration to a slightly brighter, round core. A mag 11.5 star lies 4.1' SW. Located 1.6 degrees ENE of Alioth. ************************************************************ NGC 4965 = ESO 443-070 = MCG -05-31-036 = UGCA 326 = PGC 45437 13 07 09.2 -28 13 41 V = 12.2; Size 2.6x2.0; SB = 13.8 17.5": very faint, fairly large, irregularly round, Appears as a 3' ill-defined glow of low surface brightness with very little concentration. A nice evenly matched pair of mag 12 stars lies 6' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4966 = UGC 08194 = MCG +05-31-131 = CGCG 160-137 = PGC 45358 13 06 17.3 +29 03 47 V = 13.3; Size 1.0x0.5; SB = 12.3; PA = 143d 18" (4/5/03): faint, small, elongated 2:1 NNW-SSE, 0.5'x0.25'. Located 2.5' NE of mag 6.5 SAO 82648 which detracts from viewing. This star has a faint, 14th magnitude companion. N4952 lies 17' WNW. Outlying member of Abell 1656 and classified as a Seyfert galaxy. ************************************************************ NGC 4967 = MCG +09-22-005 = CGCG 270-050 = CGCG 271-006 = PGC 45281 13 05 36.4 +53 33 51 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.6; SB = 13.3 18" (6/27/03): very faint, fairly small, round, very low surface brightness glow, ~0.8' diameter. A mag 14 star is at the SW edge. Located 7' S of N4973 in a compact group of 5 galaxies. Discovered by WH (III 783) on 14 Apr 1789 along with N4973 and N4974. His RA was about 43 tsec too large but problems on the sweep were corrected by Dreyer in Scientific Papers. JH's position for h1553 matches M+09-22-005 = CGCG 270- 050 although John Herschel described this as a doubtful object! See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4968 = ESO 508-006 = MCG -04-31-030 = PGC 45426 13 07 06.0 -23 40 37 V = 12.8; Size 1.9x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 56d 17.5": faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 SW-NE, 1.2'x0.6', broad concentration to a slightly brighter core. Located S of a 6' collinear string of 4 mag 13 stars which is parallel to the major axis of the galaxy. N4970 lies 20' SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4970 = ESO 508-009 = MCG -04-31-033 = IC 4196 = PGC 45466 13 07 33.7 -24 00 31 V = 12.2; Size 1.8x1.0; SB = 12.8; PA = 137d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 2:1 NW-SE, 1.0'x0.5'. Well concentrated with a rounder small bright core. N4968 lies 20' NNW and IC 4197 14' NNE (unfortunately did not look for). ************************************************************ NGC 4971 = MCG +05-31-134 = CGCG 160-140 = NPM1G +28.0257 = PGC 45406 13 06 54.9 +28 32 53 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.4 18" (7/1/03): faint, small, irregular round, 0.6'x0.5', weak concentration with a faint stellar nucleus or a very faint star may be superimposed. This galaxy is collinear with a pretty pair of mag 11 stars [18" separtion] located 3' NNW. N4983 lies 24' SE. ************************************************************ NGC 4972 = N4954 = U08157 = MCG +13-09-044 = CGCG 352-053 = CGCG 353-008 = PGC 44988 13 02 20.1 +75 24 16 See observing notes for N4954. Discovered by WH (III 937) although JH spectulated in GC that this might be the same as N4954. In Scientific Papers of WH, Dreyer demonstrates that N4972 is identical to N4954 = h1524 and Corwin concurs. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4973 = MCG +09-22-006 = CGCG 270-049 = CGCG 271-005 = NPM1G +53.0149 = IC 847 = PGC 45280 13 05 32.2 +53 41 07 V = 13.9; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.2 18" (6/27/03): faint, small, slightly elongated, 25"x20", weak concentration to a slightly brighter core and a ver faint stellar nucleus. In a small, rich group with M+09-21-101 4.7' WSW and N4974 3.8' SE Located 2.6' E of a mag 11 star. A mag 13 star lies 2' SE midway between N4973 and N4974. Discovered by WH (III 781) on 14 Apr 1789 along with N4967 and N4974. The RA was roughly one tmin too large, but the positions for N4973 and N4974 were corrected by R?mker and Howe in IC 2 Notes (JH previously corrected the position of WH's III 783 = N4967) so that N4973 = M+09-22-006 = CGCG 270-049. Also see Dreyer's Scientific Papers of WH (1912) which lists all the problems on two of H's sweeps. Swift's IC 847 is a duplicate listing (although the IC RA is 30 tsec too large, Swift's original position is OK). N4973 is misidentified in RNGC, MCG, CGCG, N2000 and RC3. The galaxy listed under N4973 in RNGC, RC3 and CGCG is N4974. The galaxy identified as N4973 in MCG is M+09-22-11. N2000, MOL and Carlson all equate N4974 = IC 847 although Swift's corrected position for IC 847 in AN #3004 implies (corrected) N4973 = (corrected) IC 847. N4973 is identified as IC 847 in CGCG but listed correctly in N2000. See CGCG Corrections, Thomson and NGCBUGS to sort out this confusing situation! Corwin also notes that WH's description of the relative positions of N4973 and N4974 are in error. Instead of N4973 being 3' or 4' south-preceding it should be "north-preceding". ************************************************************ NGC 4974 = MCG +09-22-009 = CGCG 270-051 = CGCG 271-007 = PGC 45334 13 05 55.9 +53 39 34 V = 13.3; Size 1.4x1.2; SB = 13.9; PA = 130d 18" (6/27/03): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated, ~25"x20" NW-SE, moderate concentration with a 10" brighter core. The halo increases in size with averted to 0.6' in diameter. In a rich group with similar N4973 3.8' SE and fainter. A mag 13 star lies 1.9' WNW close to midpoint with N4973. Discovered by WH (III 782). The NGC position was corrected by Rumker in the IC 2 notes and Dreyer's Scientific Papers. N4974 = MCG +09-22-009 = CGCG 270-051 is incorrectly identified as IC 847 in MCG and N4973 in CGCG, RNGC, RC3 and DSFG. The galaxy misidentified as N4974 in CGCG, RNGC, PGC and DSFG is the anonymous galaxy CGCG 270-052 = M+09-22-011. See Catalogue and CGCG Corrections, Thomson, NGCBUGS and ID notes for N4967 and N4973. ************************************************************ NGC 4976 = ESO 219-029 = LGG 330-003 = PGC 45562 13 08 37.3 -49 30 20 V = 10.0; Size 5.6x3.0; SB = 13.1; PA = 161d 13.1" (2/19/04 - Costa Rica): at 166x, fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated NNW-SSE, 2.0'x1.7'. Sharply concentrated with a very bright 25" core increasing to a bright stellar nucleus. Located 31' E of N4945 and 5' W of mag 7.8 HD 114102. Also 29' NE of mag 4.3 Xi 2 Centauri. 12" (6/29/02 - Bargo, Australia): at 140x, fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated, 2'x1.5', sharply concentrated with a prominent core. Located 30' E of N4945 and 4.6' W of mag 7.8 SAO 223931. ************************************************************ NGC 4977 = UGC 08196 = MCG +09-22-010 = CGCG 270-053 = CGCG 271-009 = NPM1G +55.0169 = PGC 45339 13 06 04.4 +55 39 21 V = 13.3; Size 1.5x1.5; SB = 14.1 18" (6/27/03): fairly faint, fairly small, 0.8' diameter, very weak concentration. Located at the midpoint of a mag 12.5 star 4' W and a mag 14 star 4' E. ************************************************************ NGC 4981 = MCG -01-34-003 = PGC 45574 13 08 48.7 -06 46 44 V = 11.3; Size 2.8x2.0; SB = 13.0; PA = 150d 17.5": moderately bright, moderately large, oval 3:2 NNW-SSE, 2.2'x1.5', sharp stellar nucleus, almost smooth halo. A mag 10 star is in contact at the SSE edge 1.1' from center. ************************************************************ NGC 4983 = MCG +05-31-138 = CGCG 160-147 = PGC 45542 13 08 27.3 +28 19 13 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.5; PA = 130d 18" (7/1/03): faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.7'x0.5'. Weak, even concentration to the center. Located 7.5' NE of mag 10 SAO 82669. N4971 lies 24' NW. ************************************************************ NGC 4984 = MCG -02-34-004 = PGC 45585 13 08 57.2 -15 30 59 V = 11.3; Size 2.8x2.2; SB = 13.2; PA = 90d 17.5": bright, moderately large, round, very bright prominent core 30" diameter, embedded within large faint halo of 2.0' diameter. A mag 15 star is at the W edge. A pair of mag 12/13 stars are 2.5' NE. 8": fairly bright, small, round, small bright nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4985 = UGC 08218 = MCG +07-27-032 = CGCG 217-012 = NPM1G +41.0317 = PGC 45522 13 08 12.1 +41 40 35 V = 13.7; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 14.0; PA = 135d 18" (7/1/03): faint, small, irregularly round, 0.6'x0.5', moderate concentration to a brighter core. A mag 14 star lies 2' ESE. N4963 lies 26' W. ************************************************************ NGC 4986 = UGC 08221 = MCG +06-29-044 = CGCG 189-027 = LGG 329-003 = PGC 45538 13 08 24.5 +35 12 23 V = 13.2; Size 1.7x0.9; Surf Br = 13.6; PA = 70d 18" (6/4/05): fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.7'x0.6'. A mag 14.5 star is superimposed just south of the nucleus. ************************************************************ NGC 4987 = UGC 08216 = MCG +09-22-015 = CGCG 271-013 = PGC 45502 13 07 59.1 +51 55 45 V = 13.4; Size 1.2x0.7; SB = 13.2; PA = 35d 18" (6/27/03): fairly faint, elongated 5:2 SW-NE, 0.9'x0.35'. Sharply concentrated with a fairly prominent 15" core. Located 8.5' N of mag 8.0 SAO 28644. MCG +09-22-020 lies 8.5' NE. ************************************************************ NGC 4988 = ESO 269-055 = MCG -07-27-037 = PGC 45671 13 09 54.2 -43 06 22 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x0.5; SB = 12.5; PA = 26d 13.1" (2/19/04 - Costa Rica): at 166x appears fairly faint, moderately large, very elongated 4:1 SSW-NNE, 1.2'x0.3', broad weak concentration. Forms the southern vertex of a thin isosceles triangle with two mag 9-10 stars 2.8' NNW and 2.8' N. Located 32' W of N5011 and 23' NW of mag 5.2 HD 114474 in the N5011 cluster (outlying member of the Centaurus cluster or in a group surrounding the Centaurus cluster = Abell 3526). ************************************************************ NGC 4989 = MCG -01-34-005 = PGC 45606 13 09 16.0 -05 23 47 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x1.0; SB = 13.2; PA = 165d 17.5": moderately bright, very small, round, compact, high surface brightness, small bright core. Located 12' NW of Theta Virginis (V = 4.4). Forms a pair with N4990 7.4' N. ************************************************************ NGC 4990 = MCG -01-34-004 = Mrk 1344 = PGC 45608 13 09 17.2 -05 16 22 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.3 17.5": faint, extremely small, round, fairly high surface brightness, stellar nucleus. Forms a pair with N4989 7.4' S. ************************************************************ NGC 4993 = ESO 508-018 = MCG -04-31-039 = N4994: = PGC 45657 13 09 47.7 -23 23 02 V = 12.3; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 12.6 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 1.0' diameter. Pretty symmetrical appearance increasing to a 30" brighter core and a 10" nucleus. Located 5.3' WNW of mag 8.5 SAO 181423 and 20' SE of mag 5 Psi Hydrae. ************************************************************ NGC 4994 = N4993: = E508-018 = MCG -04-31-039 = PGC 45657 13 09 47.7 -23 23 02 See observing notes for N4993. Discovered by JH (h3471). N4994 is possibly E575-065 which is 0.4 tmin W and 4' S of JH's position (off in both RA and Dec). But a more likely possibility is a 50' dec error which would make N4994 = III 766 = N4993. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ NGC 4995 = MCG -01-34-007 = UGCA 329 = PGC 45643 13 09 40.6 -07 50 01 V = 11.1; Size 2.5x1.6; SB = 12.5; PA = 92d 17.5": fairly bright, moderately large, oval 3:2 E-W, weak concentration, faint stellar nucleus. Located 3.4' SSE of mag 8.3 SAO 139185 and 10.8' S of mag 7.3 SAO 139187. ************************************************************ NGC 4997 = MCG -03-34-005 = PGC 45667 13 09 51.7 -16 30 56 V = 12.7; Size 1.3x0.9; SB = 12.7; PA = 95d 17.5": fairly faint, small, high surface brightness, stellar nucleus. Located 2.3' E of mag 6.7 SAO 157759! Forms a pair with M-03-34-004 6' SSW. ************************************************************ NGC 4998 = MCG +09-22-017 = CGCG 271-015 = PGC 45537 13 08 10.3 +50 39 50 V = 14.1; Size 0.9x0.8; SB = 13.6 18" (6/27/03): very faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, 0.7'x0.5', low even surface brightness. A mag 15 star lies 45" NW. Three mag 10 stars are in the field between 6'-7.5' SW, SSW and SSE. ************************************************************ NGC 4999 = UGC 08236 = MCG +00-34-010 = CGCG 016-012 = PGC 45632 13 09 33.1 +01 40 23 V = 11.8; Size 2.5x1.9; SB = 13.4 17.5": fairly faint, moderately large, round, 2.0' diameter. Contains a very small brighter core surrounded by a low surface brightness halo. A mag 14 star is barely off the E edge 1.1' from center. Located 8' E of a mag 10 star. ************************************************************ NGC 5000 = UGC 08241 = MCG +05-31-144 = CGCG 160-152 = VV 460 = Ho 510a = PGC 45658 13 09 47.5 +28 54 25 V = 13.2; Size 1.7x1.4; SB = 14.0 18" (7/1/03): fairly faint, fairly small, irregularly round, 0.8'x0.7', very weak concentration. Nestled in a group of mag 12-14 stars. Located 6.5' NNW of mag 8.6 SAO 82685 in the outer region of the Abell 1656. This is a barred- spiral starburst galaxy. ************************************************************