IC 979 NGC 5852
Boo
☀13.6mag
Ø 42'' / 30''

Stephane Javelle discovered IC 912 = J. 1-253 in a group on 17 Jun 1892. His position is accurate.

600/800mm - 24" (6/12/18): at 282x; faint, very small, round, 12"-15" diameter. Forms a close pair with IC 911 0.8' W. Fifth in a group (WBL 463) of 7 IC galaxies.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb