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    IC 2005, a galaxy hidden behind the California Nebula

    Many of you are probably familiar with the galaxies hidden behind the Beehive cluster and there is at least one challenging galaxy, UGC 2838, at the edge of the Pleiades. IC 2005 is also in an unusual location, as it shines through the northwest section of the California Nebula! I observed this small galaxy a couple of nights ago while ringing in the New Year at a local site (SQM 21.1).

    IC 2005 = CGCG 526-015 = PGC 14168
    03 57 39.5 +36 47 15
    Size 0.35'x0.25'; PA = 47°; Mag = 15.7pg

    24" (1/1/16): at 260x; faint, very small, round, 10" diameter, faint stellar nucleus. With averted vision the halo increases slightly to 15".

    Here's a 15' SDSS image, courtesy of WikiSky --
    IC 2005.jpg
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    Very cool tip Steve, thanks. Galaxies behind the California Nebula were not on my radar yet.
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