The Hydra Cluster (Abell cluster 1060)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.

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From Columbus , the Hydra Cluster is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 30° below the horizon at dusk.

Name The Hydra Cluster (Abell cluster 1060)
Object type Galaxy cluster
Other names
The Hydra Cluster
Abell cluster 1060[1]
Position
Right ascension:10h36m [1]
Declination:−27°31' [1]
Constellation:Hydra
Magnitude:12.70 (R) [1]

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