Shakhbazian 51 (Galaxy cluster)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.

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From Cambridge , Shakhbazian 51 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 20:44 (EST) and reaching an altitude of 83° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:31.

Name Shakhbazian 51
Object type Galaxy cluster
Position
Right ascension:10h30m [1]
Declination:+39°12' [1]
Constellation:Leo Minor
Magnitude:16.10 (R) [1]

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