Image : Abell 2151 Hercules galaxy cluster
Improved processing using drizzle integration
Abell 2151 is a rich cluster of galaxies in the constellation Hercules approx. 500Mly distant. Many galaxies show interactions or distortions
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A version of the image with deep sky object annotations by Astap. (5.1MB)
Zoom to center of the cluster near the spiral NGC6045 and elliptical NGC6047 below. The interacting pair on the left is NGC6050. The pair on the right NGC6040 and PGC056942.
Two spiral above center PGC57118 / UGC10195. The elliptical NGC6055 at right.
Two interacting galaxies IC1178 IC1181
Galaxy with tidal tail IC1194 right of center.
Original processing
Abell 2151 is a rich cluster of galaxies in the constellation Hercules approx. 500Mly distant. Many galaxies show interactions or distortions
Click on image for full size version (6.28MB)
Zoom to center of the cluster near the spiral NGC6045 and elliptical NGC6047 below. The interacting pair on the left is NGC6050. The pair on the right NGC6040 and PGC056942.
Two spiral above center PGC57118 / UGC10195. The elliptical NGC6055 at right.
Two interacting galaxies IC1178 IC1181
Galaxy with tidal tail IC1194 right of center.