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 South El Monte , Hickson 51 is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 00:16, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 05:32, 80° above your southern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 05:44, 79° above your southern horizon.

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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