Stephan's Quintet (HCG 92)
Stephan's Quintet (HCG 92) is a galaxy group in the constellation Pegasus, 4.4′ across.
A group of galaxies in Pegasus, about 4.4′ across.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around October, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in August). It can be seen from everywhere north of 56°S and never sets north of 56°N.
At its highest it stands 74° up from 50°N, 89° up from 35°N, 56° up from the equator, 21° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy group
- Constellation
- Pegasus
- Designations
- HCG 92
- Apparent size
- 4.4′
- Position
- RA 22h 36.0m, Dec +33° 57′ (J2000)
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