Hercules Cluster
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    Telescope Live

    12 Apr 2024

    Hercules Cluster

    The Hercules Galaxy Cluster, known as Abell 2151, is a dense galaxy cluster home to approximately 200 galaxies and some 500 million light-years from Earth.

    Abell 2151 stands out for its abundance of spiral galaxies, often seen interacting and merging. This makes it a prime location for astronomers to observe and understand the complexities of galaxy evolution and dynamics. Unlike many other galaxy clusters with a symmetrical structure, the Hercules Galaxy Cluster displays a more chaotic arrangement of galaxies.

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    Abell 2151

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    • Type of target
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      Group of Galaxies
    • Camera
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      QHY 600M
    • Target coordinates
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      RA 241.3125 Dec 17.7486
    • Hemisphere
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      Southern
    • Telescope location
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      Chile
    • Transient event
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      No
    • Observed on
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      07 Mar 2024 - 02 Jul 2024
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    Green3163h15m37
    Red2592h40m37

    Hercules Cluster