Hickson 53 (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 53 is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 00:08, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 05:15, 76° above your southern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 05:47, 74° above your south-western horizon.

Name Hickson 53
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of NGC3697
Position
Right ascension:11h28m [1]
Declination:+20°46' [1]
Constellation:Leo
Magnitude:11.50 (R) [1]

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