Galaxy Cluster in Orion
This galaxy cluster can be found about 2 degrees to the west of the bright star Bellatrix, which marks the western shoulder of Orion. In the center of the cluster is a vertical line of 5 galaxies very close together. This central region is surrounded by many other galaxies of various shapes, both elliptical and spiral.
| Distance (light yrs) | 370 million |
| Right Ascension | 5:16.6 |
| Declination | +06 28 |
| Field of View | 40' x 27' |
Image details: 190 exposures of 120 seconds (6.3 hours total), taken with a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro imager and a 14" Meade LX850 telescope at f/5.6.
January 2025