Shakhbazian 72 (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 , Shakhbazian 72 is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 20:23, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 02:15, 85° above your northern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 05:15, 53° above your western horizon.

Name Shakhbazian 72
Object type Galaxy cluster
Position
Right ascension:13h12m [1]
Declination:+38°59' [1]
Constellation:Canes Venatici
Magnitude:17.30 (R) [1]

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