Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Coma Berenices (Com)  ·  Contains:  IC 3943  ·  IC 3946  ·  IC 3947  ·  IC 3949  ·  IC 3955  ·  IC 3957  ·  IC 3959  ·  IC 3960  ·  IC 3963  ·  IC 3968  ·  IC 3973  ·  IC 3976  ·  IC 3998  ·  IC 4011  ·  IC 4012  ·  IC 4021  ·  IC 4026  ·  IC 4030  ·  IC 4033  ·  IC 4040  ·  IC 4041  ·  IC 4042  ·  IC 4044  ·  IC 4045  ·  IC 4051  ·  IC 839  ·  NGC 4848  ·  NGC 4850  ·  NGC 4851  ·  NGC 4853  ·  And 30 more.
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Abell 1656 - Coma Galaxy Cluster, Hunter Outten
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Abell 1656 - Coma Galaxy Cluster

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Abell 1656 - Coma Galaxy Cluster

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The Coma Cluster, also known as Abell 1656, is a large cluster of galaxies located in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is one of the richest and most massive galaxy clusters known. Here are some key points about Abell 1656:
  • Abell 1656, or the Coma Cluster, contains over 1,000 identified galaxies. It is one of the largest known galaxy clusters.
  • The cluster is situated at an average distance of 324 light-years from Earth.
  • Abell 1656 is part of the Coma Supercluster, which is located approximately 300 million light-years away.
  • The Coma Cluster is known for its rich concentration of galaxies, including elliptical, spiral, and irregular galaxies.
  • It is considered a significant object of study in cosmology and astrophysics due to its size and proximity.
  • The cluster is named after George O. Abell, an American astronomer who compiled the original catalog of galaxy clusters.

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Abell 1656 - Coma Galaxy Cluster, Hunter Outten