Abell 569

Abell 569
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
Constellation(s) Lynx
Right ascension 07h 09m 10.4s
Declination +48° 37 10
Bautz-Morgan classification II
Velocity dispersion 500[1]
Redshift 0.019417[1]
Other designations
A 569
See also: Galaxy groups, Galaxy clusters, List of galaxy clusters

Abell 569 is a galaxy cluster in the northern constellation of Lynx. It is organized into two primary condensations that are separated by about 1.5 Mpc, and is probably a member of the Perseus Supercluster. The brightest galaxy in the cluster is NGC 2329, a giant elliptical galaxy of type D that is associated with a radio and X-ray source.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Hudson, Michael J.; et al. (October 2001), "Streaming motions of galaxy clusters within 12 000 km s-1 - III. A standardized catalogue of Fundamental Plane data", Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 327 (1): 265−295, Bibcode:2001MNRAS.327..265H, doi:10.1046/j.1365-8711.2001.04786.x.
  2. Feretti, L.; et al. (June 1985), "The wide angle tailed radio source NGC 2329 in the cluster A 569", Astronomy and Astrophysics, 147 (2): 321−327, Bibcode:1985A&A...147..321F.
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