Hickson 30

Elevation 800 m, telescope D = 508 mm, F = 2000 mm. Sky 21.42 mag/sq arcsec, seeing 1 arcsec. Hickson 30, galaxy group, Eri. Ocular 5.5 mm. Component A comparatively bright with a distinct core, starlike nucleus, and short, narrow extensions NW and SE. B similarly bright, has a starlike nucleus, and is extended NS. C and especially D are faint and exhibit slight elongation EW and NS. Two faint stars W and E of the bright star immediately SE of A are just seen [mag 16].