HICKSON | NAME | SIZE (M) | MAG (V) | SB |
10a | NGC 536 | 3.0X1.1 | 12.4 | 13.5 |
10b | NGC 529 | 2.4X2.1 | 12.1 | 13.8 |
10c | NGC 531 | 1.9X0.5 | 13.8 | 13.6 |
10d | NGC 542 | 1.0X0.2 | 14.7 | 12.9 |
Hickson 10 is one of the brighter Hickson groups. Hickson 10A (NGC 536) is moderately bright, slightly elongated WSW-ENE. A mag 13 star is involved at the N edge. Hickson 10B (NGC 529) located 8.5' W is also moderately bright, fairly small, with a bright core. Hickson 10C (NGC 531) is faint, fairly small, oval SW-NE, fairly small. A mag 12 star is just off the NE end 1.0' from center. Forms a 3' pair with Hickson 10D (N542) which is also faint, diffuse, slightly elongated. - Steve Gottlieb