Arp 172 (Galaxy cluster)

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

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From Fairfield , Arp 172 is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 23:19, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 04:22, 66° above your southern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 05:29, 62° above your south-western horizon.

Name Arp 172
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of IC1178
IC1181
Position
Right ascension:16h05m [1]
Declination:+17°35' [1]
Constellation:Hercules
Magnitude:15.20 (V) [1]

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