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Old 23-08-2011, 01:57 AM
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ngc 5643

The galaxy NGC 5643 (D469) and the PN IC 4406 make an interesting pair.
James Dunlop found 5643 on 10 May 1826, but both Dunlop and John Herschel missed the easy PN IC 4406.
The PN is 1.8 deg west (to the right) of the 5643.

Here is an image.
http://www.wikisky.org/?ra=14.453120...mg_source=DSS2
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