NGC/IC Project Restoration Effort

===== NGC 5985 24" (7/6/13): bright, very large, oval 2:1 ~N-S, ~4'x2', broad concentration with a bright 40"x30" core. Spiral structure is evident in the uneven halo, with at least two long sweeping arms giving the impression of a stretched "S" and slightly darker gaps between the arms. 18" (6/17/06): fairly bright, large, elongated 3:2 ~N-S, the halo extends to ~4'x2.5'. Broadly concentrated to a brighter 40" core that increases slightly to the center. The halo is mottled and patchy giving a strong impression of spiral structure. This face-on spiral is the largest and brightest overall of an excellent trio with NGC 5981 (edge-on spiral) and NGC 5982 (elliptical) arranged in a 14' line oriented WNW to ESE. 17.5" (3/28/87): fairly bright, large, small bright core, mottled oval disc ~N-S. There is possibly a sharper light cut-off along the western side. Third and brightest of three with NGC 5982 7.5' WNW and NGC 5981 13.8' WNW. 13" (5/14/83): moderately bright, moderately large, diffuse halo N-S. Brightest of trio.