Hickson 26, Eri. 2022-10-22, Cherry Springs, transp. 8/10, SQM 21.3. 20" F/4. Observed at culmination. Visible as an elongated patch with some complexity W of a star in 13 mm. In 5.5 mm, C is visible as a small elongated galaxy to the W. With more difficulty, component E is discerned to the SW along with a near-threshold star farther SSW [USNOA2 interpolated Vm 15.9]. The star NNE of the main patch in the group is at the threshold [Vm 16.2]. There are two brighter stars to its N. The main patch presents as a compact core on the E end with an extension trailing W and tapering.