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Old 26-07-2008, 06:23 AM
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Galaxy NGC 6744

Greg (gregbradley) created this image of D262 = NGC6744: http://www.pbase.com/image/96539963

In 1826 Dunlop discovered "A pretty large very faint nebula, about 5’ or 6’ diameter, slightly bright towards the centre; a minute star is north of the nebula, and two stars of the 7th magnitude preceding."

This galaxy is visible in 20x80 binoculars and has a low surface brightness.
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