HCG 88
Overlaid DSS image of HCG 88, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around HCG 88
| Type | Galaxy Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.2 |
| Size | 5.2' |
| Right Ascension | 20h 52' 23" (2000) |
| Declination | 5° 45' 28" S |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Description | 4 members w/NGC6975, 77, 78 |
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 line of three galaxies (NGC6975, NGC6977, NGC6978) running northeast to southwest, all are faint and small at about 1', a fourth (MGC-01-53-014) is located further southwest only with difficulty
Other Data Sources for HCG 88
Associated objects for HCG 88
Nearby objects for HCG 88
8 objects found within 60'
| 4 Aquarii | 5 Aquarii | MCG -01-53-014 |
| NGC 6973 | NGC 6976 | NGC 6977 |
| NGC 6978 | NGC 6980 |
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HCG 88