[sac-forum] Call for Observations - the mystery of M102

Here's an abbreviated list for our study of the M102 mystery, the only outstanding unsolved error in the Messier Catalog.
We start with the obvious M101.  The NGC candidates are a selection of the brighter galaxies in the area.  The first galaxy takes us into Boötes, is mag 12.5 NGC5899.  Magnitude 12.8, NGC5908 follows.  The third is magnitude 11.1 NGC5907 a late type spiral.  Second to last NGC5879 another spiral galaxy at magnitude 12.2.  Finally, the last is a popular pick for M102, is magnitude 10.8 NGC5866, an early spiral.  Some of the above galaxies have other field galaxies included.  Just for the observational fun of it, let us know which ones you can identify. Include your opinion of which object you believe is M102 and don’t let the popular pick sway your selection.

I don't have the objects for the next constellation selected just now, but the constellation is Ophiuchus, but when the list is settled I'll post it here.

Thanks, clear skies, now let's get out and observe,
aj

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