The galaxy cluster Abell 87

Image of Abell 87
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , Abell 87 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 15° below the horizon at dawn.

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Name Abell 87
Object Type Galaxy Cluster
Position
Constellation:Cetus
Magnitude:16.60 (R)[1]
Right Ascension:00h43m [1]
Declination:-09°47' [1]
Source

Ashburn

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39.04°N
77.49°W
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