Hickson 51 (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 , Hickson 51 will become visible at around 21:43 (EDT), 24° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting 3 hours and 45 minutes after the Sun at 00:07.

Name Hickson 51
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of NGC3651
NGC3653
Position
Right ascension:11h22m [1]
Declination:+24°17' [1]
Constellation:Leo
Magnitude:11.50 (R) [1]

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