Hickson 59 (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 59 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 01:21 (EST) and reaching an altitude of 53° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 06:15.
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Name
Hickson 59
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Object type
Galaxy cluster
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Visibility from Columbus
All times shown in Columbus local time.