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Originally Posted by §AB
MCG-05-33-005
This is the so-called "Seashell" galaxy and is located adject to NGC5291's SW edge. I believe that this object is fainter than NGC 5291, which already tested my 10" reflector to the absolute limit. At 250x, I intently studied the area when an ultra-feeble haze emerged where this galaxy should be. Making use of averted vision, careful concentration and several minutes at the eyepiece, I was astounded to see this excessively faint ghost pop in and out of view. I estimate I could hold it in view about 50% of the time. I'm not sure of the magnitude as I couldnt find it listed anywhere, but I suspect it could be around the low-mid 14's! If anyone has the magnitude for this, please let me know!
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I did some digging over lunch (
http://www.skymap.com/mcg.htm)
MCG-05-33-004 15.00 206.861 13 47 26 - 29 48 57.6
MCG-05-33-005 16.00 206.863 13 47 27 - 30 24 57.6
(Approximate) magnitude 16?