Harold Corwin

IC 3261 is probably one of two galaxies near Frost's position. I favor the smaller but brighter one because it matches his description -- "Sp., F * at center, d 1', doubtful" -- better than the larger, low-surface-brightness galaxy to the northeast. In particular, the "F * at center" is missing in the larger galaxy. But that object is closer to Frost's diameter of 1 arcmin. There are other fainter galaxies in the field, but I doubt that any of these would be bright enough to register on the 24-inch Bruce plate.

In any case, we're stuck until we can examine Frost's plate.

― IC Notes by Harold Corwin

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