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Observation by Mr Ian David Sharp: The Hercules Cluster of Galaxies

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Mr Ian David Sharp

Observer

Mr Ian David Sharp

Observed

2026 Jul 13 - 00:00

Uploaded

2026 Jul 13 - 13:59

Objects

Arp 172
NGC6054
NGC6045

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Constellation

Hercules

Field centre

RA: 16h05m
Dec: +17°40'
Position angle: +178°34'

Field size

0°40' × 0°27'

Equipment
  • Celestron C11 Edge HD @F/7
  • Moravian C3-26000 PRO CMOS
  • 10Micron GM 1000 HPS mount
Exposure

L: 40 x 300s

Location

PixelSkies, Castilléjar in the province of Granada, Andalucia

Target name

Hercules Galaxy Cluster

Title

The Hercules Cluster of Galaxies

About this image

Another Arp Galaxy collaboration with Paul Downing. This one has Arp 71, 172 and 272. Dozens of other galaxies are also visible.

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