Hickson 2


Hickson 2 (Psc). 2019-08-29, Spruce Knob, 4800 ft. Clear, relatively calm, humidity moderate. Transparency 10/10 to 6/10. SQM 21.6-21.7. 20" F/4. A, B, C and elongation in A and C visible already with 13 mm. A and B bright and well-defined, C has no concentration. 5.5 mm brings out D. D very slightly extended NE-SW. C has a core on E side and a halo extended to the W with a well-defined, possibly enhanced, edge. Overall elongated NS. A elongated NS rather strongly, has a thin NS core, ENE enhanced edge of halo leading to a more defined compact enhancement on N end of galaxy, and an enhanced edge from SW around S end. B very slightly extended parallel to A.