IC 956
Overlaid DSS image of IC 956, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 956
PGC 49444, SDSS J135440.18+204312.7
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14.9 |
| Size | 0.457' x 0.398' @ 117° |
| Right Ascension | 13h 54' 40.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 20° 43' 13" N |
| Constellation | Boötes |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
As with the other double galaxies found by Javelle, I'm curious about which one he saw. In this case, the southern of the two objects is brighter, and Javelle's position is a little closer to it -- but not enough in this case to convince me that he saw more than a blur here. That matches his description, too: "eF, vS, below [south of] a 14th magnitude star." The star is there, just to the northeast.
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IC 956