HCG 87
Overlaid DSS image of HCG 87, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around HCG 87
KTS 63
| Type | Galaxy Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.9 |
| Size | 1.5' |
| Right Ascension | 20h 48' 12" (2000) |
| Declination | 19° 50' 35" S |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Description | 4 members |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 28, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A very faint trio, only two seen with the 18" (MCG-03-53-003 & MCG-03-53-005), averted vision only after confirming the starfield
Other Data Sources for HCG 87
Associated objects for HCG 87
Nearby objects for HCG 87
4 objects found within 60'
| HCG 87D | MCG-03-53-003 | |
| MCG-03-53-005 |
Credits...
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HCG 87