Abell cluster 2242 (Galaxy cluster)

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

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From South El Monte , Abell cluster 2242 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:55 (PST) and reaching an altitude of 34° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:46.

Name Abell cluster 2242
Object type Galaxy cluster
Position
Right ascension:16h57m [1]
Declination:+54°25' [1]
Constellation:Draco
Magnitude:16.90 (R) [1]

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