HCG 62
Overlaid DSS image of HCG 62, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around HCG 62
USGC S189
| Type | Galaxy Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.4 |
| Size | 3.7' |
| Right Ascension | 12h 53' 8" (2000) |
| Declination | 9° 13' 27" S |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | 4 members |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Apr 3, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 8 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A group of four members surrounding a 9.4mag star SAO139019, the group is dominated by the double galaxy NGC4759, which is separately identified as NGC4776 and NCG4778, rounding out the group is NGC4761 just 1' east of the double and NGC4764 3.5' south, all four are easy visible, though the double NGC4759 was just separable under very good conditions
Other Data Sources for HCG 62
Nearby objects for HCG 62
22 objects found within 60'
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HCG 62