Galaxy Cluster in Lynx
This galaxy cluster is in the contellation Lynx, but it is just a few degrees from the star in Ursa Major that represents the nose of the great bear. The brightest of these galaxies are 14th and 15th magnitude, putting them within the range of visual observation with large amateur telescopes.
| Distance (light yrs) | 440 million |
| Right Ascension | 8:14.5 |
| Declination | +58 03 |
| Field of View | 40' x 27' |
Image details: 164 exposures of 120 seconds (total of 5.5 hours), taken with a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro imager and a 14" Meade LX850 telescope at f/5.6.
March 2025