Arp 72 (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 72 is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 22:59, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 04:04, 66° above your southern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 05:29, 60° above your south-western horizon.

Name Arp 72
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of NGC5994
NGC5996
Position
Right ascension:15h46m [1]
Declination:+17°52' [1]
Constellation:Serpens Caput
Magnitude:12.80 (V) [1]

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