Albert Marth discovered NGC 6865 = m 405 on 28 Jun 1863 and noted "F, S, E." His position is accurate.
400/500mm - 17.5" (9/15/90): faint, very small, elongated 2:1 E-W, very small bright core, stellar nucleus.
Notes by Steve Gottlieb
Albert Marth discovered NGC 6865 = m 405 on 28 Jun 1863 and noted "F, S, E." His position is accurate.
400/500mm - 17.5" (9/15/90): faint, very small, elongated 2:1 E-W, very small bright core, stellar nucleus.
Notes by Steve Gottlieb