Arp 220 (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 , Arp 220 is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 23:39, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 04:53, 79° above your southern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 05:20, 77° above your south-western horizon.

Name Arp 220
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of IC1127
IC4553
IC4554
Position
Right ascension:15h34m [1]
Declination:+23°30' [1]
Constellation:Serpens Caput
Magnitude:13.10 (V) [1]

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