The Hercules Cluster (Abell cluster 2151)

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

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From Fairfield , the Hercules Cluster is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 12° above the horizon at dusk.

Name The Hercules Cluster (Abell cluster 2151)
Object type Galaxy cluster
Other names
The Hercules Cluster
Abell cluster 2151[1]
Position
Right ascension:16h05m [1]
Declination:+17°44' [1]
Constellation:Hercules
Magnitude:13.80 (R) [1]

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