Hickson 48 (Galaxy cluster)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Northridge , Hickson 48 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 30° below the horizon at dusk.
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Name
Hickson 48
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Object type
Galaxy cluster
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Visibility from Northridge
All times shown in Northridge local time.