Abell 2061 Explained

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.[1] It has a northeast southwest orientation and Abell 2067 lies 1.8 megaparsecs north of it.[2]

Notes and References

  1. The dynamics of the Corona Borealis supercluster . Postman, M. . Geller, M. J. . Huchra, J. P. . Astronomical Journal . 95 . 1988 . 267–83 . 10.1086/114635 . 1988AJ.....95..267P.
  2. 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. 10.1051/0004-6361/201117149 . 2011A&A...533A..35V. 1107.5597 . 55747728.

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