NGC/IC Project Restoration Effort

===== NGC 2686. See NGC 2688.

===== NGC 2686 18" (4/26/08): this member of the compact NGC 2684 group appeared very faint, very small, either elongated or double oriented E-W. I had a strong impression this was a very close pair, as sometimes a single round galaxy was visible and at other times it was elongated E-W or the fainter companion momentarily popped into view. The DSS reveals a double galaxy (eastern component is fainter) just 16" between centers. Located 1.4' SE of NGC 2684 and 0.9' SW of a mag 12.5 star. NGC 2687 is just 1.4' NE 17.5" (3/8/97): extremely faint, very small, round, 15" diameter. Located 1' SW of a mag 12.5 star and 1.5' SE of NGC 2684. Second brightest of three in NGC 2684 group. 17.5" (3/16/96): picked up while viewing NGC 2684. Extremely faint, very small, appears elongated 2:1 E-W. Located 1.3' SE of NGC 2684 and requires concentration to view. The mag 13 star mentioned in the observation of NGC 2684 is 0.9' NE. This is an (unresolved) double system with the components oriented E-W. The fainter eastern member is designated NGC 2686B. Member of a group of faint galaxies along with NGC 2687.