NGC 2984
DSS image of NGC 2984
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2984, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2984
H III 34, h 633, GC 1912, IC 556, MCG+02-25-025, UGC 5200, PGC 27838

Type  Galaxy
Magnitude  13.4
Size  0.56' x 0.526' @ 130°
Right Ascension  9h 43' 40.3"  (2000)
Declination  11° 3' 39" N
Constellation  Leo
Description  eF, vS, R, bM
Classification  SO
Observing Notes

Harold Corwin

IC 556 = NGC 2984. The position for N2984 is poor, but as it was observed by both William and John Herschel, there can be little doubt as to its existence. The RNGC accepts Reinmuth's questioned identity (NGC 2984 = IC 556), and I see no reason not to do the same. Javelle's position is good. There is a faint star 0.5 arcmin south-southwest, and IC 556 is the brightest in a group.
IC Notes by Harold Corwin
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NGC 2984