The very faint galaxy that we saw (and tried to find on both the Sept./Oct Eagle Bluff sessions) was NGC 891. It is commonly called Caroline Herschel's Galaxy, but it was actually a discovery of her more famous brother, Sir William Herschel, the discoverer of the Planet Uranus.
But no matter. Caroline Herschel was a very accomplished, famous astronomer in her own right.
I really enjoyed everyone at Eagle Bluff last Saturday night. Getting to spend the last hours with John and Roger were very special. The conversations and astronomical extpertise that everyone had was absolutely inspiring. The RAC is so lucky to have SO MANY people that are just a joy to be around.
And we're getting more all the time!