Messier 86 (original) (raw)

h 1253 = M86.
Sweep 22 (March 13, 1826)
RA 12h 18m 57.9s::, NPD 75d 60' 1" (1830.0) [Right Ascension and North Polar Distance]
The preceding of 2
[the following is H I.28 = NGC 4435-8]

Sweep 338 (April 4, 1831)
RA 12h 18m 62.4s, NPD 75d 58' 19" (1830.0)
No description.

Sweep 242 (March 23, 1830)
RA 12h 18m 62.6s, NPD 75d 59' 24" (1830.0)
v B; R; 30"
Very bright; round; 30" [diameter].