Hickson 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 Columbus , Hickson 51 will become visible at around 22:26 (EDT), 36° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:52.
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Name
Hickson 51
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Object type
Galaxy cluster
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Visibility from Columbus
All times shown in Columbus local time.