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Originally Posted by JoeBlow
I've seen NGC 6744 from my backyard, but definitely need to try it from my dark site. I'll also look into NGC 2997.
Happy to post about my experience! My dark site is also B3, which makes views so much better!
I observed NGC 3242 many years ago, I remember it being very bright and detailed, even observing from home, I may have even seen colour. Definitely need to revisit that one.
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Face on spirals are one class of objects that are most affected by light pollution. The low surface brightness, any LP and it's wiped. There is also NGC 7424 in Grus and IC 5332 in Sculptor. Both are face on spirals and are fainter than the others, but your 12 inch from the dark site might show some detail.
There's also NGC 6221 in Ara, a barred spiral. I recall seeing hints of the arms in a suburban sky with a 12".