Observation by Paul Downing: Arp 272 and the Hercules Cluster

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Paul Downing

Observer

Paul Downing

Observed

2026 Jul 12 - 00:00

Uploaded

2026 Jul 13 - 14:33

Objects

Arp 172
NGC6045
NGC6054

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Constellation

Hercules

Field centre

RA: 16^h05^m
Dec: +17°40'
Position angle: +178°34'

Field size

0°40' × 0°27'

Equipment

Celestron C11 Edge HD Scope
Moravian C3-26000 Pro CMOS camera

Exposure

40 x 300 seconds luminance

Location

Pixel Skies, Spain

Target name

Arp 172

Title

Arp 272 and the Hercules Cluster

About this image

Taken using Ian Sharp's scope at Pixel Skies. Processed by me in Pixinsight.

Files associated with this observation

Arp172_120726_3000_Labelled.jpg (2.4 MB)

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