A cluster of galaxies - coma cluster [NOAO]
![A cluster of galaxies - coma cluster [NOAO]](https://cdn.esahubble.org/archives/images/screen/opo0122c.jpg)
Image of the Coma Cluster of galaxies
Credit:NASA & ESA
About the Image
About the Object
| Name: | Abell 1656, Coma Cluster |
|---|---|
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
| Distance: | 300 million light years |
| Constellation: | Coma Berenices |
| Category: | Star Clusters |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 13 0 10.74 |
|---|---|
| Position (Dec): | 27° 58' 47.54" |
| Field of view: | 23.22 x 23.22 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.6° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical B | Other |
| Optical R | Other |
| Optical I | Other |