Grus galaxies

The eastern part of the constellation, Grus (the Crane)contains a relatively concentrated group of galaxies (NGC7552 and more). Burnham's Celestial Handbook lists about 15 galaxies there, mostly around magnitude 12. I have noticed that the magnitudes given in Burnham's usually are 0.5 - 1 steps below (fainter) those given in the NSOG, therefore the brighter ones are perhaps closer to about 11, but still I suppose that most of these objects are only fuzzyballs in my scope.
Have anybody observed this galaxy group? Is there anything interesting to look for?

Inge S

Inge,

I believe that I may have observed that group with a 30" Tectron when I was at New Mexico Skies in 2005. I don't have any notes at hand, however.

Dave Mitsky

Hi Inge,

The galaxies in Grus are some of my favourite objects for winter. (southern hemisphere! ) From Australia, most of them are visible in an 8" telescope.

You can see some pictures (film and CCD) on my website at: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/faculty/~mclark/public_html/galaxy.htm

These are not the best images, but they will give you some idea of the appearence. I am currently re-processing all of my images (40 years worth!!!! 8O ) hopefully I can get them posted by the end of summer.

Cheers,

Maurice