Arp 280 (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 280 is visible all night. It will become visible at around 20:00 (PDT), 36° above your north-eastern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 00:46, 76° above your northern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight at around 05:57, 32° above your north-western horizon.

Name Arp 280
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of NGC3769
Position
Right ascension:11h37m [1]
Declination:+47°53' [1]
Constellation:Ursa Major
Magnitude:11.80 (V) [1]

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