Shakhbazian 172 (Galaxy cluster)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , Shakhbazian 172 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.
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Name
Shakhbazian 172
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Object type
Galaxy cluster
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Position
| Right ascension: | 17h54m [1] |
| Declination: | +89°32' [1] |
| Constellation: | Ursa Minor |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.