Abell Galaxy Clusters
This table lists
some interesting Abell galaxy clusters, with links to photos and
descriptions. The galaxies are normally rather faint and most often they
are ellipticals. It is a challenge to hunt them down visually. Usually a large Dobsonian
telescope of some 18" diameter is needed to see more than a handful
objects.
|
|
Cetus
Galaxy Cluster |
Perseus
Galaxy Cluster |
Orion
Galaxy Cluster |
Coma
Galaxy Cluster |
Hercules
Galaxy Cluster |
|
Photo |
ST6 |
STL11000 M
and ST6 |
ST6 |
ST6 |
STL11000M |
|
Approx
Size |
65’ |
126’ |
52’ |
79’ |
68’ |
|
Members |
58 |
88 |
50 |
106 |
87 |
|
Abell #
(link) |
Some Abell references:
Jim Shields web pages on Abell Galaxy Clusters