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