N4692 = U07967 = M+05-30-086 = Z159-078 12 47 55.3 +27 13 20 V = 12.6; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.2 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, weak concentration. Located 7' NNW of mag 8.0 SAO 82502. Three mag 13.5-14 stars forming an equilateral triangle cradle the galaxy off the SW, S and SE sides. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4728 = M+05-30-098 = Z159-087 = NPM1G +27.0384 = Ho 469a 12 50 28.0 +27 26 05 V = 13.5; Size 1.2x1.2; SB = 13.9 17.5": faint, small, round, even surface brightness. A mag 11 star is 3.3' SSW. This outlying member of Abell 1656 forms a trio with N4728A = U07992 2' ESE and N4728B 3.5' NNE. N4745 lies 13' E. Located 18' SE of 30 Comae Berenices (V = 5.8) and 17' SW of 31 Comae (V = 4.9). CGCG magnitude =15.6z is too faint. ************************************************************ N4745B = M+05-30-105 12 51 21.6 +27 26 40 V = 15.0; Size 0.9x0.2; SB = 13.0; PA = 10d 17.5": only glimpsed momentarily on several occassions 1.7' WNW of N4745. Appeared virtually stellar and no details were detectable although this is a thin edge-on N-S on POSS. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4745 = M+05-30-105A = Z159-094 12 51 26.1 +27 25 16 V = 15.1; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 14.5 17.5": faint, small, round, well-defined edge to halo, no concentration. A mag 14 star is 1.4' ENE of center. The view is hampered by 31 Comae Berenices (V = 4.9) located 8.0' NNE and mag 9 SAO 82532 5.3' SSW. N4728 is at the edge of the field 13' W. There were several brief impressions of an extremely faint companion galaxy 1.7' WNW (N4745B). Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4787 = U08026 = M+05-30-121 = Z159-111 = Z160-006 12 54 05.5 +27 04 06 V = 14.4; Size 1.1x0.3; SB = 13.0; PA = 2d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 N-S, low but uneven surface brightness. A mag 10 star lies 2.9' WSW. Forms a pair with N4789 3.0' E. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4788 = M+05-30-123 = Z159-112 = Z160-007 12 54 16.0 +27 18 12 V = 14.3; Size 0.8x0.3; PA = 140d 17.5": faint, very small, round, 20" diameter. Located 1.3' E of a mag 10.5 star. N4798 lies 10.9' NE. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4789 = U08028 = M+05-30-124 = Z159-113 = Z160-008 12 54 18.9 +27 04 04 V = 12.1; Size 1.9x1.5; SB = 13.1; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S. A mag 10 star is just 40" N of center. Forms a pair with close N4787 3.0' W. Located 18' NNE of mag 6.9 SAO 82554. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4798 = U08038 = M+05-31-004 = Z159-118 = Z160-013 = N4797 12 54 55.2 +27 24 44 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.1; PA = 30d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated N-S, very weak concentration. A mag 14 star is 1.0' S of center and a mag 10 star 7.5' E. Member of Abell 1656 with N4788 10.9' SW, N4807 9.9' NE and IC 3900 14.5' SE. ************************************************************ N4807 = U08049 = M+05-31-006 = Z160-017 12 55 29.1 +27 31 15 V = 13.5; Size 1.0x0.8; SB = 13.1 17.5": fairly faint, round, 0.8' diameter, bright core. A mag 13 star is 3.2' NNW. Member of Abell 1656 with N4798 9.9' SW and M+05-31-007 8.1' N. ************************************************************ M+05-31-007 = Z160-015 12 55 29.4 +27 31 14 V = 13.7; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.3 17.5": very faint, extremely faint. A mag 11 star is just 1.2' N and a mag 14.5 star is 50" SSE of center. Picked up 8.1' N of N4807 within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC3900 = M+05-31-009 = Z160-019 12 55 41.4 +27 15 02 V = 14.0; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.7; PA = 0d 17.5": fairly faint, very small, round, high surface brightness, weakly concentrated, occasional stellar nucleus. Collinear with a mag 13 star and a mag 10.5 star 1.3' S and 3.1' S of center, respectively. Easily picked up 14.5' SW of N4798 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4816 = U08057 = M+05-31-010 = Z160-021 12 56 12.2 +27 44 43 V = 12.8; Size 1.3x1.1; SB = 13.1 17.5": fairly faint, small, elongated 4:3 E-W, brighter core, diffuse halo. Confusing appearance at low power as a mag 13.7 star is close off the NE edge 34" from center creating the appearance of elongation. Also forms a close pair with Z160-023 1.8' ENE. The three objects are well resolved at 280x. This member of Abell 1656 is located 14' E of mag 8 SAO 82565. ************************************************************ CGCG 160-023 12 56 19.8 +27 45 03 Size 0.3x0.3 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, no details visible. Picked up 1.8' ENE of much brighter N4816 within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ CGCG 160-027 12 56 26.7 +27 49 50 17.5": faint, very small, round, 0.3' diameter. Located 1.8' WSW of a mag 12.5 star and 5.8' NW of mag 9.5 SAO 82578 within Abell 1656. N4816 lies 6.0' SW. ************************************************************ N4819 = U08060 = M+05-31-014 = Z160-025 12 56 27.9 +26 59 14 V = 13.2; Size 1.2x0.9; SB = 13.2; PA = 160d 17.5": brighter of pair with N4821 2.0' S. Fairly faint, slighly elongated, 1.0'x0.8', broad concentration, brighter center but no nucleus. A mag 13.5 star is 3.6' SW. N4819 lies 12' NNE. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4821 = M+05-31-015 = Z160-024 12 56 29.2 +26 57 25 V = 14.5; Size 0.5x0.3; SB = 12.4 17.5": fainter and smaller of pair with N4819 2.0' N. Faint, small, slightly elongated 4:3 N-S, no concentration. A mag 14.5 star is 1.5' WSW and a mag 13.5 is 3.5' W (this star forms the western vertex of an isosceles triangle with N4821 and N4819). N4827 lies 13.8' N. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ NPM1G +27.0392 = (R)N4824 12 56 34.2 +27 32 20 Size 0.7x0.6 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, 0.2' diameter, almost visible continuously with averted at 280x. Forms a near isosceles trapezoid with two mag 14 stars 5'-6' W and a mag 13.5 star 4.4' SSW, N4839 11.4' ESE. Picked up by drifting 14.4' E from N4807. Located within Abell 1656. Not listed in CGCG or MCG and incorrectly identified in the RNGC as N4824. ************************************************************ N4827 = U08065 = M+05-31-016 = Z160-028 12 56 43.6 +27 10 43 V = 12.9; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.4 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, sharply concentrated with a faint halo and a very small bright core. The N4819/N4820 pair is 12.0' SSW. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ M+05-31-023 = Z160-037 12 57 09.5 +27 27 59 V = 14.4; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.4 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Forms the SW vertex of a near equilateral triangle with two mag 14 stars 1.5' N and 1.6' ENE. Picked up 3.8' SW of N4839 within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4839 = U08070 = M+05-31-025 = Z160-039 12 57 24.4 +27 29 52 V = 12.1; Size 4.2x2.1; SB = 14.3; PA = 65d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 3:2 WSW-ENE, 1.0'x0.7', weak even concentration to a brighter core. Lies midway between a mag 11.5 star 2.5' NE and a mag 14 star 2.4' SW. Forms a close pair with N4842 (double system) 2.6' E. In the field are N4840 7.0' N and M+05-31-023 3.8' SW. An anonymous galaxy was picked up 11.4' WNW. This member of Abell 1656 is a double system with a companion superimposed 0.4' SW of center (not resolved). ************************************************************ N4841 = U08072 = M-05-31-026 = Z160-044sw 12 57 32.0 +28 28 37 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x1.7; SB = 13.8 17.5": very close double system located 3.1' NNE of mag 9.5 SAO 82582. The SW component (N4841A) is fairly faint, small, round, 35" diameter. Even concentration with a bright core and faint stellar nucleus. In contact with N4841B at the NE end (separation of 34") although clearly resolved at 280x. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4840 = M+05-31-029 = Z160-042 12 57 32.9 +27 36 37 V = 13.7; Size 0.6x0.6; SB = 12.9 17.5": faint, small, round, 0.4' diameter, symmetrical appearance with an even concentration. Member of the Abell 1656 with N4839 7.0' S. ************************************************************ N4841B = U08073 = M+05-31-027 = Z160-044ne 12 57 33.9 +28 28 56 V = 12.6; Size 1.3x1.3; SB = 13.8 17.5": fainter member of double system with N4841A. Faint, small, round, 30" diameter. Similar size as N4841A attached at the SW end (34" separation) but lower surface brightness with a very weak concentration and no core although a faint stellar nucleus is visible. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4842 = M+05-31-030 = Z160-046n 12 57 35.9 +27 29 35 V = 13.9; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": very faint, very small, very small bright core, possible stellar nucleus. Forms a close pair with N4839 just 2.6' W. At 280x, this galaxy is resolved into a double system with an almost stellar companion (N4842B) 30" S of center. The close double …1699 = 8.6/8.6 at 1.6" separation lies 14.4' E. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4842B = M+05-31-031 = Z160-046s 12 57 36.2 +27 29 05 V = 15.0; Size 0.3x0.2 17.5": this obect is an extremely faint and small companion to N4842 just 30" S of center. Resolved at 280x although appears virtually stellar. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4848 = U08082 = M+05-31-039 = Z160-055 12 58 05.6 +28 14 32 V = 13.7; Size 1.6x0.5; SB = 13.3; PA = 158d 17.5": faint, small, very elongated 4:1 NW-SE, even surface brightness. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4849 = U08086 = M+05-31-044 = Z160-056 = IC 3935 12 58 12.7 +26 23 49 V = 12.8; Size 1.7x1.3; SB = 13.6; PA = 175d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, weak even concentration down to a brighter core. A faint double star is 7' N with components mag 12.3 and 13.6 at 16". Forms a close pair with IC 838 1.9' NNE (not seen). Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4851 = Z160-061 12 58 21.7 +28 08 55 V = 14.2 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated N-S. This is a double system (not resolved although the components are oriented NNE-SSW) in Abell 1656. IC 839 is a separate galaxy 2.0' SW. d'Arrest's position matches Z160-061. N4851 is close double system (faint companion close NE) which is misidentified as N4851+IC 839 in CGCG. Bigourdan observed both galaxies on the same night and IC 839 = Z160-057 is a separate galaxy ~2' SW of N4851. N4851 is not in MCG or RC3. See NGCBUGS. ************************************************************ N4850 = M+05-31-040 = Z160-063 = NPM1G +28.0251 12 58 21.8 +27 58 04 V = 14.2; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.2 17.5": very faint, very small, round, very small bright core. Forms pair with M+05-31-048 3.5' NE. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ M+05-31-046 = Z160-065 = Goodwin #710 12 58 30.2 +28 00 53 V = 14.1; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 14.1 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated N-S, broad concentration, very faint stellar nucleus. Appears similar or slightly brighter than N4850 3' SW. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4853 = U08092 = M+05-31-048 = Z160-068 = II Zw 67 12 58 35.2 +27 35 47 V = 13.6; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.0 17.5": fairly faint, small, round, bright core. Forms a pair with N4854 5.2' NE. Located 8' NNW of …1699 = 8.6/8.6 at 1.6". Located within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC3943 = Z160-069 12 58 36.4 +28 06 49 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated. Located between two mag 13 and 15 stars. Member of Abell 1656 with the N4858/N4860 pair 6' E. ************************************************************ N4854 = M+05-31-049 = Z160-070 12 58 47.4 +27 40 29 V = 13.9; Size 0.7x0.4; PA = 40d 17.5": very faint, small, slightly elongated SW-NE. Member of Abell 1656 with N4853 5.2' SW. ************************************************************ IC3946 = M+05-31-050 = Z160-210 12 58 48.7 +27 48 37 V = 14.0; Size 0.7x0.4; SB = 12.5; PA = 80d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated 2:1 WSW-ENE. A mag 14 star is 1.1' NW. Located in Abell 1656 with IC 3949 2.1' NE and IC 3947 1.7' SSE. ************************************************************ IC3947 = Z160-211 = NPM1G +28.0253 12 58 52.1 +27 47 05 V = 14.5; Size 0.3x0.2 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Located in Abell 1656 with IC 3946 1.7' NNW and IC 3949 3.0' NNE. ************************************************************ IC3949 = U08096 = M+05-31-052 12 58 56.1 +27 49 59 V = 14.3; Size 1.0x0.2; SB = 12.3; PA = 73d 17.5": very faint, fairly small, edge-on SW-NE, weak concentration. A mag 12.5 star is 1.5' N. Located in a rich section of Abell 1656 with IC 3946 2.1' SW, IC 3960 2.9' NE and IC 3947 3.0' SSW. 13": very faint, elongated. Situated between two stars in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4859 = U08097 = M+05-31-053 = Z160-071 12 59 01.8 +26 48 56 V = 13.6; Size 1.3x0.8; SB = 13.4; PA = 95d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated E-W, 0.6'x0.5', very weak concentration. A mag 13.5 star is 1.8' SE. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ CGCG 160-214 = Goodwin #613 12 59 01.8 +28 13 31 V = 14.2 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated. Located 7.0' W of a mag 8.1 SAO 82596 within Abell 1656. N4860 lies 6' S. ************************************************************ N4858 = M+05-31-051 = Z160-213 12 59 02.0 +28 06 55 V = 15.2; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 13.6 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, requires averted. Forms a very close pair with N4860 34" NE. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4860 = M+05-31-054 = Z160-215 12 59 03.9 +28 07 25 V = 13.5; Size 1.4x1.2; SB = 14.1 17.5": faint, small, round, bright core. Forms a close pair with N4858 34" SW within Abell 1656. IC 4943 lies 5' W and N4865 4.2' SE almost at the midpoint on line with mag 7.2 SAO 82595 7.2' SE. 13": faint, very small, round. Located 4' NW of N4865. ************************************************************ IC3955 = Z160-216 12 59 06.0 +27 59 48 V = 14.4 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Located 2' NW of the N4864/N4867 pair and 7' WNW of N4872 in a rich portion of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC3957 = M+05-31-060 = Z160-217 12 59 07.5 +27 46 04 V = 14.8; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.7 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. In a close trio with IC 3959 1.0' N and IC 3963 1.4' ENE within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC3960 = M+05-31-055 = Z160-219 12 59 07.9 +27 51 18 V = 14.9; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.7 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round. Located 8.8' SW of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. Forms a pair with IC 3949 2.9' SW. ************************************************************ IC3959 = M+05-31-059 = Z160-218 12 59 08.2 +27 47 02 V = 14.3; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.8 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 12.5 star is 1.6' NNW. In a close trio with IC 3957 1.0' S and IC 3963 1.3' SE, also IC 3947 lies 3.5' W. Located in a rich section of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4864 = M+05-31-058 = Z160-221 12 59 13.2 +27 58 36 V = 13.6; Size 0.6x0.3; SB = 11.8 17.5": faint, very small, round. Forms a double system with N4867 off the SE edge just 40" from center and IC 3955 is 2' NW. Located in the core of Abell 1656 5.0' W of N4874. 13": faint, very small, round, very close pair with N4867. ************************************************************ IC3963 = M+05-31-061 = Z160-220 12 59 13.5 +27 46 28 V = 14.8; Size 0.7x0.3; SB = 12.8 17.5": extremely faint and small, elongated E-W. Third of three in equilateral triangle with IC 3959 1.4' WNW and IC 3957 1.4' WSW in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ M+05-31-063 = Z160-223 = Goodwin #577 12 59 13.9 +28 04 34 V = 14.6; Size 0.3 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Forms a close pair with N4865 1' NE in the core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4867 = M+05-31-062 = Z160-222 12 59 15.2 +27 58 14 V = 14.5; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.6 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round. Forms a double system with N4864 off the NW edge 40" from center. Located 4.5' W of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. 13": very faint, small, round, very close pair with N4864. Located 5' WNW of N4874, Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4865 = U08100 = M+05-31-064 = Z160-224 12 59 19.8 +28 05 03 V = 13.7; Size 0.9x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 115d 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated. Located in the core of Abell 1656 3.1' WNW of mag 7.1 SAO 82595 which detracts from viewing. Nearby are M+05-31-063 1' SW and N4860 4.2' NW. 13": very faint, small. Located 3' NW of a mag 7 star in Abell 1656. N4860 lies 3' NW. ************************************************************ N4869 = M+05-31-065 = Z160-225 12 59 23.3 +27 54 41 V = 13.8; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.1 17.5": faint, small, round, weak concentration. A mag 14 star is attached at the NW edge 16" from the center and a mag 12 star is 2.0' NNE. Located in the core of Abell 1656 4.0' SW of N4874 with a number of galaxies near including N4875 3' ESE, IC 3973 3' SE and N4872 3.2' NE. 13": faint, small, round. A mag 13 star is attached at the NW edge. Located 5' SW N4874 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC3976 = Z160-226 12 59 29.4 +27 51 00 V = 14.7; Size 0.5x0.2; PA = 160d 17.5": very faint, extremely small, elongated NW-SE. Located in core of Abell 1656 6.7' SSW of N4874. IC 3973 lies 2.0' N. ************************************************************ N4871 = M+05-31-066 = Z160-227 12 59 29.9 +27 57 23 V = 14.1; Size 0.7x0.5; SB = 12.8; PA = 0d 17.5": companon of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. Located 1.3' W of the center of N4874. Very faint, extremely small, round. A mag 12 star lies 1.2' S. Numerous galaxies are nearby including N4873 1.8' NNE and N4872 1.1' SE. 13": very faint, very small, round, very close companion of N4874 just 1' W, Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC3973 = Z160-228 12 59 30.8 +27 53 03 V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.3; PA = 160d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated WNW-ESE. Located in the central core of Abell 1656 just 4.6' S of N4874. Also first of three on a SW-NE line with N4875 2.1' NE and N4876 3.5' ENE. IC 3976 lies 2.1' S. 13": extremely faint, very small. Located 4.4' S of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4873 = M+05-31-069 = Z160-229 12 59 32.8 +27 59 01 V = 14.1; Size 0.8x0.6; SB = 13.1 17.5": close companion of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. Very faint, very small, slightly elongated, very small bright core. Located 1.6' NNW of N4874. Nearby galaxies include N4871 1.7' SSW and N4864/N4867 pair 4.3' W. ************************************************************ N4872 = M+05-31-068 = Z160-230 12 59 34.1 +27 56 48 V = 14.4; Size 0.8x0.6; PA = 115d 17.5": this is the closest companion of N4874 just off the SW edge of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. Very faint, very small, irregularly round, small bright core. A mag 12 star lies 1.3' SW. Located just 52" SW of the center of N4874. A swarm of galaxies in the field with N4871 1.1' NW, N4873 2.2' N and N4875 2.5' SSE. ************************************************************ N4874 = U08103 = M+05-31-070 = Z160-231 12 59 35.7 +27 57 33 V = 11.7; Size 1.9x1.9; SB = 13.1 17.5": second brightest galaxy in the core of Abell 1656. Fairly faint, fairly small, slightly elongated, bright core. Located 6.4' S of mag 7.2 SAO 82595. A mag 12 star lies 2.5' WSW. Surrounded by a halo of faint galaxies including N4872 52" SSW, N4871 1.3' W, N4873 1.6' NNW, IC 3998 2.3' ENE. 13": fairly faint, round, fairly small, 2nd brightest in Abell 1656. A mag 7 star lies about 6' N and a mag 12.5 star 2' SW. Numerous companions are nearby in the field. ************************************************************ N4875 = Z160-232 12 59 37.9 +27 54 26 V = 14.7; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": companion of N4874 in the core of Abell 1656. Located 3.1' S of N4874. Appears extremely faint and small, slightly elongated. Second of three and located between IC 3973 2.1' SW and N4876 1.5' E. A mag 12 star is 2.7' NW. ************************************************************ PGC 44652 = Goodwin #458 12 59 44.0 +27 57 30 V = 15.8; Size 0.3x0.2 17.5": close companion on the E side of N4874 in the central core of Abell 1656. Extremely faint and small, round. Located just 1.9' E of the center of N4874. Forms a pair with IC 3998 1.1' NNE. ************************************************************ N4876 = M+05-31-073 = Z160-234 12 59 44.4 +27 54 44 V = 14.4; Size 0.5x0.5; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, very small, elongated N-S. Located in the core of Abell 1656 3.4' SE of N4874. Third of three with N4875 1.5' WSW and IC 3973 3.4' SE. 13": extremely faint, very small, round. Located 4' SE of N4874 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC3998 = Z160-236 12 59 46.8 +27 58 26 V = 14.6; Size 0.8x0.5; PA = 10d 17.5": located in the central core of Abell 1656 between N4874 and N4889. Extremely faint and small, round. Forms a close pair with PGC 44652 = Goodwin #458 1.1' SSE. Located 2.6' ENE of N4874 and a swarm of galaxies are in the field surrounding N4874. Also located 4.7' due W of N4889 (brightest in Abell 1656). 13": extremely faint, very small, between N4874 and N4889 in core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ M+05-31-074 = Z160-079 = Goodwin #441 12 59 47.2 +27 42 37 V = 14.0 17.5": very faint, elongated N-S, even surface brightness. Located 17' S of N4874 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4883 = Z160-237 12 59 56.0 +28 02 04 V = 14.3; Size 0.5x0.3; PA = 93d 17.5": located in the central core of Abell 1656 4.4' NW of N4889 and 6.4' NE of N4874. Very faint, very small, round. Mag 7.2 SAO 82595 5.4' WNW hinders observation of this galaxy. ************************************************************ N4881 = U08106 = M+05-31-075 = Z160-238 12 59 57.7 +28 14 48 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, very small, round, bright core. Located 5' E of mag 8.1 SAO 82596. Forms a pair with N4895 5.2' SE. Located 15' N of the central core region of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4892 = U08108 = M+05-31-078 = Z160-081 13 00 03.5 +26 53 53 V = 13.9; Size 1.3x0.3; SB = 12.7; PA = 13d 17.5": very faint, thin edge-on SSW-NNE, 1.0'x0.2'. Followed by two mag 14-14.5 stars with separation 39" oriented SSW-NNE and parallel to the major axis (closer star is 0.6' E of center). N4859 lies 14.6' SW. Outlying member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4886 = M+05-31-076 = Z160-239 = N4882 13 00 04.4 +27 59 15 V = 13.9; Size 1.1x1.1; SB = 14.0 17.5": close companion to N4889 in the central core of Abell 1656. Very faint, very small, slightly elongated. Located just 1.0' NW of the core of Abell 1656. Nearby galaxies surrounding N4889 includes IC 4011 1.1' NNE, N4883 3.4' NW and IC 4021 4' NE. 13": very faint, very small, round. Close companion 1' NW of N4889 in the central core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC4011 = Z160-242 13 00 06.4 +28 00 14 V = 15.1; Size 0.5x0.5 17.5": extremely faint and small, round, barely non-stellar, visible with averted vision only. Located 1.6' N of N4889 in the dense central core of Abell 1656 with numerous galaxies nearby including N4886 1.1' SSW and N4883 2.9' NW. ************************************************************ N4889 = U08110 = M+05-31-077 = Z160-241 = N4884 13 00 08.1 +27 58 37 V = 11.5; Size 2.9x1.9; SB = 13.3; PA = 80d 17.5": largest and brightest galaxy in Abell 1656 = Coma I galaxy cluster. N4889 and N4874 9.2' W are both surrounded by a cloud of faint galaxies. Moderately bright, fairly small, oval E-W, bright core. Several companions near including N4886 1.0' NW, N4894 1.9' ESE, N4898 2.4' SE which are all collinear with N4889 and IC 4011 1.6' N. 13": fairly bright, fairly small, oval E-W. Largest and brightest in Abell 1656 = Coma I. N4874 lies 7' W and several companions are near. ************************************************************ N4895A = Z160-245 = Goodwin #359 13 00 09.1 +28 10 13 V = 15.0; Size 0.6x0.3; PA = 95d 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Forms a pair with N4895 2.7' NE. Located just N of the central core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC4021 = M+05-31-080 = Z160-246 13 00 14.8 +28 02 28 V = 14.8; Size 0.4x0.4; SB = 12.9 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Located 4.1' NNE of N4889 in the core of Abell 1656 and similar to IC 4026 1.6' ENE. ************************************************************ N4894 = Z160-247 13 00 16.5 +27 58 03 V = 15.2; Size 0.5x0.1; PA = 35d 17.5": located in the core of Abell 1656 just 1.9' SE of N4889. Extremely faint, very small, round. Forms a very close pair with N4898 45" SE. This is the third of four on line with N4889 and N4886 to the NE. ************************************************************ N4898 = M+05-31-082 = Z160-248 13 00 17.8 +27 57 20 V = 13.5; Size 0.4x0.3 17.5": located in the central core of Abell 1656 cluster 2.5' SE of brightest member N4889. Faint, very small, slightly elongated. This is the last of four on a line with N4894 just 45" NW, N4889 2.5' NW and N4886 3.5' NW. 13": faint, small, slightly elongated. Located 3' SE N4889 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4895 = U08113 = M+05-31-081 = Z160-249 13 00 17.9 +28 12 08 V = 13.2; Size 1.8x0.6; SB = 13.2; PA = 153d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 NW-SE. Nearby companions are N4881 5.2' NW and N4895A 2.7' SW. Located just N of the central core of Abell 1656 and 14' N of N4889. ************************************************************ IC4026 = Z160-250 13 00 22.1 +28 02 49 V = 14.6; Size 0.3x0.3 17.5": located in the core of Abell 1656 and form a pair with IC 4021 1.6' WSW. Extremely faint and small, round. ************************************************************ CGCG 160-251 13 00 35.6 +28 08 46 V = 15.0 17.5": very faint, very small, very elongated NNW-SSE. A mag 14.5 star is at the south end. Located 3' WSW of N4907 within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ IC4040 = M+05-31-085 = Z160-252 13 00 37.9 +28 03 27 V = 14.8; Size 0.7x0.3; SB = 13.2; PA = 160d 17.5": very faint, small, elongated NNW-SSE. Located in the core of Abell 1656 6.9' NE of N4889.with IC 4045 3.1' NE and N4908 3.1' ESE. ************************************************************ N4906 = Z160-253 13 00 39.7 +27 55 26 V = 14.1; Size 0.5x0.5 17.5": very faint, very small, round. A mag 14 star is just 25" W of center. Located 7.6' SE of N4889 in the core of Abell 1656. IC 4041 lies 4.4' due N and IC 4042 2.9' NE. ************************************************************ IC4041 = M+05-31-086 = Z160-254 13 00 40.9 +27 59 47 V = 14.3; Size 0.7x0.7; SB = 13.4 17.5": extremely faint and small, round. Located in the core of Abell 1656 7.3' ENE of N4889. Nearby galaxies include IC 4042 1.6' SSE and IC 4051 2.9' E. ************************************************************ IC4042 = Z160-255 = M+05-31-086 13 00 42.8 +27 58 16 V = 14.3; Size 0.5 17.5": very faint, extremely small, round. Located in the core of Abell 1656 7.6' E of N4889. Nearby galaxies include IC 4051 3.2' NE and IC 4041 1.6' NNW. ************************************************************ IC4045 = M+05-31-088 13 00 48.7 +28 05 26 V = 13.9; Size 0.8x0.5; SB = 12.9 17.5": very faint, extremely small, slightly elongated, very small bright core. Located in the central region of Abell 1656 with N4907 5' N, IC 4040 3' SW and N4908 3' SSE. ************************************************************ N4907 = M+05-31-089 = Z160-257 13 00 48.8 +28 09 29 V = 13.6; Size 1.1x1.0; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated SSW-NNE, even surface brightness. A mag 13 star is just off the S end. Nearby galaxies include CGCG 160-251 3' WSW and IC 4045 5' S. Located NE of the central core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4908 = M+05-31-090 = Z160-258 13 00 51.5 +28 02 34 V = 13.6; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.6 17.5": located on the E side of the core of Abell 1656. Faint, small, slightly elongated. A mag 15 star is attached at the NW edge. Nearby cluster galaxies incude IC 4045 3' NNW, IC 4051 2.2' SSE and IC 4040 3' WNW. ************************************************************ IC4051 = U08129 = M+05-31-090 13 00 54.55 +28 00 25.1 V = 13.2; Size 1.0x0.9; SB = 13.0 17.5": faint, small, slightly elongated, small bright core. Located in the central region of Abell 1656 with N4908 2.5' N and IC 4042 2.5' SW. ************************************************************ N4911 = U08128 = M+05-31-093 = Z160-260 13 00 56.1 +27 47 27 V = 12.8; Size 1.4x1.3; SB = 13.3 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, oval WNW-ESE, weak concentration. A mag 12 star is 2' NW. Forms a close double with the very faint galaxy M+05-31-094 at the SW edge. 13": faint, small, round. A mag 13 star is close W. First of three in the field. Located 18' SE of core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ CGCG 160-261 = Goodwin #186 13 00 59.3 +27 53 59 V = 14.7 17.5": extremely faint and small, averted vision only. Located on a line between N4906 4' W and N4921 6' E within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ M+05-31-096 = Z160-092 13 01 09.2 +27 49 05 V = 15.1; Size 0.2 17.5": extremely faint and small. Located 1.9' WNW of N4919 in Abell 1656. In a tight trio with Z160-093 1.0' S. ************************************************************ M+05-31-094 = Z160-093 13 01 10.7 +27 48 10 V = 15.1 17.5": extremely faint and small. A mag 15.5 star is close north. This member of Abell 1656 is located 1.6' W of N4919. Nearby are M+05-31-096 = Z160-092 1.0' NNW and N4911 3.3' WSW. ************************************************************ N4919 = U08133 = M+05-31-097 = Z160-094 13 01 17.6 +27 48 32 V = 14.1; Size 1.1x0.7; SB = 13.6; PA = 140d 17.5": situated between N4911 4.8' WSW and N4921 5.1' NNE within Abell 1656. Very faint, very small, elongated NW-SE. In a close trio with Z160-093 1.6' W and M+05-31-096 1.9' WNW. 13": very faint, second of three with N4911/4921. Located in the core of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4921 = U08134 = M+05-31-098 = Z160-095 13 01 26.1 +27 53 09 V = 12.2; Size 2.5x2.2; SB = 13.8; PA = 165d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, bright core, large low surface brightness halo surrounded core. This is one of the brighter members of Abell 1656 but it appears fainter than the integrated V magnitude suggests. Nearby are N4923 2.7' SSE and N4919 5.1' SSW. 13": fairly faint, fairly small, round, 3rd of 3, Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4923 = M+05-31-101 = Z160-097 13 01 31.8 +27 50 51 V = 13.7; Size 0.8x0.8; SB = 13.1 17.5": very faint, very small, round, weak concentration. Forms a trio with brighter N4921 2.7' NNW and N4919 is 3.9' SW. Located within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ CGCG 160-101 = Goodwin #94 13 01 47.0 +28 05 42 V = 14.1 17.5": very faint, small, elongated E-W, low surface brightness. A mag 15 star is involved at the W edge. N4927 lies 6' SSE. Member of Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4926 = U08142 = M+05-31-103 = Z160-103 13 01 53.7 +27 37 28 V = 13.0; Size 1.2x1.1; SB = 13.1 13": faint, small, round. Located 17' SSE of N4921 and 16' SE of N4911 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4927 = M+05-31-104 = Z160-105 13 01 57.5 +28 00 20 V = 13.7; Size 0.6x0.4; PA = 10d 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated N-S, very small bright core. A mag 15 star is at the N edge 25" from center and a mag 13 star is 1.4' NE. CGCG 160-101 lies 6' NNW. Located 24' E of N4889 in Abell 1656. ************************************************************ CGCG 160-104 = PGC 44947 13 02 00.1 +27 46 58 Size 0.6x0.3 17.5": extremely faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, requires averted vision. Located 2.9' SW of a mag 11 star and 10' SE of N4921 within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ CGCG 160-110 = PGC 45003 13 02 21.5 +28 13 50 V = 14.1; Size 0.5x0.2 17.5": very faint, very small, round, 15" diameter, no other details visible. Situated 52" NE of a mag 14 star. Located in the NE section of Abell 1656 with fainter members CGCG 160-111 and M+05-31-108 not seen. ************************************************************ N4929 = M+05-31-111 = Z160-113 13 02 44.4 +28 02 43 V = 13.4; Size 1.0x1.0; SB = 13.5 17.5": faint, small, roundish, 25"x20", even surface brightness. Located 1' following a mag 13.5 star within Abell 1656. N4931 lies 3.7' ESE and N4934 7.1' ESE. ************************************************************ CGCG 160-115 = PGC 45032 13 02 52.7 +27 51 59 V = 14.3; Size 0.75x0.6 17.5": very faint, very small, slightly elongated 0.4'x0.3'. Located between a mag 12 star 1' NNW and a mag 12 star 2' S within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4931 = U08154 = M+05-31-114 = Z160-118 13 03 00.8 +28 01 56 V = 13.5; Size 1.7x0.7; SB = 13.4; PA = 78d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, very elongated 3:1 ~E-W, 0.5'x0.15'. Contains a small bright core which occasionally appears stellar. A mag 13.5 star lies 1.6' NE. Situated nearly at the midpoint of N4927 3.7' WNW and N4934 3.4' E within Abell 1656. Discovered by d'Arrest. His position matches U08154 = M+05-31-114 = Z160-118. The RA is incorrect in the RNGC and the galaxy is misplotted on the U2000. ************************************************************ N4934 = U08160 = M+05-31-115 = Z160-120 13 03 16.3 +28 01 48 V = 14.4; Size 1.0x0.2; SB = 12.5; PA = 104d 17.5": faint, small, very elongated 4:1 WNW-ESE, 0.4'x0.1', low even surface brightness. Slightly smaller and fainter than N4931 3.4' W. Third of three on a line with N4929 7' WNW within Abell 1656. ************************************************************ N4943 = Z160-122 13 03 44.9 +28 05 03 V = 14.6; Size 0.5x0.3; PA = 100d 17.5": very faint, very small, round, just 15" diameter, low surface brightness. This faint member of Abell 1656 is situated 6' S of N4944. ************************************************************ N4944 = U08167 = M+05-31-118 = Z160-124 13 03 49.9 +28 11 08 V = 12.9; Size 1.7x0.6; SB = 12.7; PA = 89d 17.5": fairly faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 E-W, 1.0'x0.4', very small bright core. Situated between two mag 11 stars 2' NE and 4' SW with N4943 6' S. This is one of the brighter members of Abell 1656. ************************************************************