Hickson 23 (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 , Hickson 23 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:23 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 44° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:12.

Name Hickson 23
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of NGC1214
NGC1215
NGC1216
Position
Right ascension:03h07m [1]
Declination:−09°35' [1]
Constellation:Eridanus
Magnitude:11.20 (R) [1]

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