HCG 56
HCG 56 is a compact group of five galaxies located in the constellation Leo Minor.
The members show pronounced signs of interaction, including warped disks, disturbed
outer halos, and faint tidal streams that become visible in long-exposure imaging.
Several galaxies in the group display asymmetric structures, indicating strong
gravitational influence from their neighbors.
Object Data
Hickson:HCG 56
Members:5 galaxies
Type:Compact galaxy group
Constellation:Leo Minor
Distance:~360 million ly
Observation Data
Location:Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:2020-03-20
Technical Data
Exposure time:IDAS-LPS-P2_FF- 118 x 60 sec
Total: 2.0 h
Total: 2.0 h
Telescope:Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera:ZWO ASI 294mc Pro (OSC)
Color palette:RGB
Filters:IDAS