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In dark skies, these are easily visible with an 8" scope. In fact, with 16", you should be able to see all 9 of the "companions".
Here's a chart:
http://www.ngcic.org/dss/dss_ngc.asp
and pick 7300-7399, then choose 7331 Data
I've seen all of them in my 12.5"
Some are very small--essentially stellar, but bright enough to be seen.
While in the area, Stephan's Quintet is only 30' away. Don't forget to look.

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Unfortunately 5 of those 9 are just stars mistaken for NGC objects.

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Scott Kranz
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