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Old 17-12-2008, 05:48 AM
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Ngc 2626

NGC 2626 = vBH 17a, diam 5.3', is another interesting object. It was found by John Herschel in 1835. His three descriptions, made with a 18.5" reflector, are attached. The star involved is mag 10. The image below is from http://www.wikisky.org/
See also http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...highlight=2626
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