Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Hercules (Her)  ·  Contains:  NGC 6040  ·  NGC 6041  ·  NGC 6045
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Hercules Cluster, Abell 2151, Jeff Rothstein
Hercules Cluster, Abell 2151
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Hercules Cluster, Abell 2151

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Hercules Cluster, Abell 2151, Jeff Rothstein
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Hercules Cluster, Abell 2151

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This cluster of 200-300 galaxies, at about 500M LY distant, is the deepest DSO I have attempted.  The field is rich with spirals and ellipticals, many interacting.  It's striking to find color in such distant objects, especially with a 105mm scope.

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Title: Starless

Description: Perhaps an interesting perspective on this galaxy cluster.

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Hercules Cluster, Abell 2151, Jeff Rothstein