Abell 2061

Abell 2061 is a galaxy cluster in the constellation of Corona Borealis. On a larger scale still, Abell 2061, along with Abell 2065, Abell 2067, Abell 2079, Abell 2089, and Abell 2092, make up the Corona Borealis Supercluster.[2] It has a northeast southwest orientation and Abell 2067 lies 1.8 megaparsecs north of it.[1]

Abell 2061
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
Constellation(s)Corona Borealis
Right ascension15h 21m 15.3s
Declination+30° 39′ 17″
Bautz–Morgan classificationIII[1]
Redshift0.0784[1]

References
  1. van Weeren, R. J.; Brüggen, M.; Röttgering, H. J. A.; Hoeft, M.; Nuza, S. E.; Intema, H. T. (2011). "Radio continuum observations of new radio halos and relics from the NVSS and WENSS surveys. Relic orientations, cluster X-ray luminosity, and redshift distributions". Astronomy & Astrophysics. 533 (A35): 20. arXiv:1107.5597. Bibcode:2011A&A...533A..35V. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201117149.
  2. Postman, M.; Geller, M. J.; Huchra, J. P. (1988). "The dynamics of the Corona Borealis supercluster". Astronomical Journal. 95: 267–83. Bibcode:1988AJ.....95..267P. doi:10.1086/114635.
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