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Old 02-02-2008, 11:13 AM
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Great image Gary.
I have seen both galaxies with 20x80 binoculars using averted vision.

Here are the first descriptions of these two objects, both written in 1826.
Dunlop 531 = NGC 1792
A long or rather elliptical nebula, about 2' long, and 50" broad, a little brighter in the middle and well defined. There is a group of small stars on the north side
Dunlop 532 = NGC 1808
An elliptical nebula, about 1.5' long, brightest and broadest in the middle, well defined. The preceding nebula and this are very similar in appearance and brightness
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