Arp 239 (Galaxy cluster)

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

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From Cambridge , Arp 239 is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 01:38 (EST), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 50° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 05:29.

Name Arp 239
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of NGC5278
NGC5279
Other names
Arp 239[1]
Mrk 271[2]
Position
Right ascension:13h41m [1]
Declination:+55°40' [1]
Constellation:Ursa Major
Magnitude:13.60 (V) [2]

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