Inconsistency between object explorer and available database dropdown I am working with SQL Server 2008R2.  I am able to see a database in the "available database" drop down, but not in the object explorer. I am able to query it, for example   select * from INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES  is able to run within the database.

Has anyone seen this before?  I have tried right clicking on the SQL server within object explorer, and hitting refresh, but I am not seeing the database within the object explorer.  It happens to be the "distribution database" as mentioned here: 

Is that something that ever shows up in the object explorer?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
(follow-up from my comment to the OP)

This is what you should see:



Filter icon is grayed out because "Databases" is not selected.