Talk:Abell S740

Proposed deletion of Abell S740


The article Abell S740 has been proposed for deletion&#32; because of the following concern:
 * Doesn't seem to meet WP:NASTRO. No significant coverage in studies, not in a catalogue of note, not visible to the naked eye, and not discovered before 1860.

I disagree with the proposed deletion due to the object satisfying the criteria: The object is listed in catalogues of interest to amateur astronomers (e.g. Messier catalogue, Caldwell catalogue), or a catalogue of high historical importance (e.g. New General Catalogue). This is the equivalent of being listed in a "selective" database for academic journals. Being listed in comprehensive databases and surveys such as 2MASS or 2dFGRS isn't enough for notability.

The Abell Clusters are of interest to amateur astronomers. Further this article is 7 years old, so it seems silly to delete it now. WilliamKF (talk) 02:07, 28 November 2014 (UTC)