[vsnet-chat 1238] Chart of NGC6754 -SNdq

["Jan Hers" <janhers@pixie.co.za>]

The VSNET chart of NGC6754  ( SNdq) has proved to be most useful, but there
 seems to be one peculiarity.
The nearest star N-W of  6754 is shown with a magnitude of  11.06.  Guide 6
 also shows an object of comparable magnitude (although classified as a
"non-star") ,  mag. 11.4  (GSC 83871803).  However, a little beyond, and
approximately where the small galaxy is located,  is a star of mag. 13.3
(GSC 83831173) and this in fact is the only star which is  actually seen
through the telescope.  There is no sign whatever of a 11 magnitude object.
 
 
What might have happened?  A variable star?  Some other object (maybe
moving) in that position when the area was photographed? A
misidentification?   Any suggestions?

Jan Hers,
Sedgefield,
South Africa

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