NGC 3779
DSS image of NGC 3779
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3779, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3779
IC 717, MCG-02-30-013, PGC 36084, GSC 05513-01360

Type  Galaxy
Magnitude  14
Size  1.62' x 0.83' @ 92°
Right Ascension  11h 38' 51.1"  (2000)
Declination  10° 35' 1" S
Constellation  Crater
Description  eeF
Classification  SB:c
Observing Notes

Harold Corwin

IC 717 = NGC 3779, which also see. Frank Muller observed this and NGC 3775 before the NGC was published, so the "name" he assigns to NGC 3775 is the reference to Common's short list of new nebulae in Copernicus. He also used NGC 3775 as the reference "star" for his observation of this. Given that he knew about Common's list, I find it a little odd that he labels this galaxy a "Nova" in his list.

Unfortunately, Muller measured only an RA for the galaxy, and that is exactly 30 seconds of time too large. His offset from NGC 3775 is printed as +0min 53.92sec. Since he measured this three times, I suspect this is a simple transcription or typographical error somewhere between his observing log and the published table.

Whatever happened, Muller's description leaves no doubt that he saw NGC 3779. He called it magnitude 15.8, diameter 1.0 x 0.8 arcmin, extended 90 degrees, diffuse. This is perfect for this low surface brightness object, so the identity with NGC 3779 is certain.
IC Notes by Harold Corwin
Other Data Sources for NGC 3779
Nearby objects for NGC 3779
4 objects found within 60'
NGC 3763 NGC 3775
Theta Crateris
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NGC 3779