Hickson 51 (Galaxy cluster)

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R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Jacksonville , Hickson 51 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:32 (EST) and reaching an altitude of 66° above the eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:56.

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Name Hickson 51
Object type Galaxy cluster
Comprised of NGC3651
NGC3653
Position
Right ascension:11h22m [1]
Declination:+24°17' [1]
Constellation:Leo
Magnitude:11.50 (R) [1]
Visibility from Jacksonville

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30.33°N
81.66°W
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