Hickson 82 (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 82 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 03:26 (PST) – 3 hours and 16 minutes before the Sun – and reaching an altitude of 22° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:38.

Name Hickson 82
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of NGC6161
NGC6162
NGC6163
Position
Right ascension:16h28m [1]
Declination:+32°49' [1]
Constellation:Hercules
Magnitude:12.20 (R) [1]

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