Hickson 79 (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 79 will become visible at around 17:55 (PST), 22° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting 2 hours and 57 minutes after the Sun at 19:52.

Name Hickson 79
Object type Galaxy cluster
Position
Right ascension:15h59m [1]
Declination:+20°45' [1]
Constellation:Serpens Caput
Magnitude:11.30 (R) [1]

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