- Hickson Compact Groups (Ori) -
Hickson 34 (GLXGRP)

Image source: DSS II (blue) - 5×5'
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Name: |
HCG34, Arp327 |
Type: |
GLXGRP |
Constellation: |
Ori |
Coordinates: |
05h21m47.00s / +06°41'00.00" |
Group Members: |
NGC1875 |
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13m7 |
0.8x0.7' |
PGC17173 |
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b18m3 |
0.2x0.2' |
PGC17175 |
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b17m1 |
0.4x0.2' |
PGC17176 |
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b17m4 |
0.4x0.2' |
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Southeastern of the dominant NGC1875 are the three much more fainter members, which are arranged in a curved chain.
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Robert Zebahl |
8" f/6, 216x, Bortle 5+, SQM-L 20.9
Conditions in the target region: SQM-L 20.3 I've only tried the bright NGC1875 of course: Altitude of about 40°. Appeared round, almost evenly bright, difficult to hold with averted vision.
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DIFFICULT
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