Hickson 59 (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 59 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 8° above the horizon at dusk.

Name Hickson 59
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of IC736
Position
Right ascension:11h48m [1]
Declination:+12°43' [1]
Constellation:Leo
Magnitude:12.50 (R) [1]

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