Arp 299 (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 299 is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 21:13, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 04:08, 65° above your northern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight at around 05:52, 59° above your north-western horizon.

Name Arp 299
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of NGC3690
IC694
Other names
Arp 299[1]
Mrk 171[2]
Position
Right ascension:11h28m [1]
Declination:+58°33' [1]
Constellation:Ursa Major
Magnitude:11.80 (V) [2]

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