The Leo Triplet (Galaxy cluster)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , the Leo Triplet is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 16° above the horizon at dusk.
Name
The Leo Triplet
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Object type
Galaxy cluster
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Position
Right ascension: | 11h19m [1] |
Declination: | +13°10' [1] |
Constellation: | Leo |
Magnitude: | 8.00 (V) [1] |
Source
[1] | Manually entered |