Object dossier

Coma Cluster

Galaxy Cluster

Rich cluster of galaxies in Coma Berenices. Astrophotography often reveals many faint member galaxies across a wide field.

Facts

Catalog numbers
Abell: Abell 1656
Constellation
Coma Berenices
Coordinates
RA: 12h 59m 48s
Dec: +27deg 58m 48s RA: 194.9500deg · Dec: 27.9800deg
Magnitude
1.8
Angular size
270 x 270
arcmin

Images

Image of the Coma Cluster.
Coma Cluster Apr 4, 2025
Coma Cluster Apr 4, 2025