Hickson 27

 

Hickson 27, Eri. 2022-10-22, Cherry Springs, transp. 8/10, SQM 21.3. 20" F/4. A chain of small galaxies stretching NW of the bright star in the field. Not visible in 13 mm. A trapezoid of fainter stars SW. In 5.5 mm, a faint star SE of the bright one is visible [Vm 15.8]. Component A is the same distance N of the bright star, elongated NW-SE. Component C same distance farther N and W. It is small and featureless and lies at the midpoint between the bright star and component B, which is larger. Farther on the same line toward the NW is another faint star.