Dictionary of Nomenclature of Celestial Objects
(Last update: 26-Apr-2024)

Result of query: info cati A61]$

Details on Acronym:   [A61]
  
[A61] (Abell, 1961)= (Abell)
Write:<<[A61] NN>>
N: 17
Object:Cluster of G  (SIMBAD class: ClG = Cluster of Galaxies)
Stat:is completely incorporated in Simbad
Ref:=1961AJ.....66..607A
byABELL G.O.
 Astron. J., 66, 607-613 (1961)
  Evidence regarding second-order clustering of galaxies and interactions between clusters of galaxies.
oTable II: <[A61] NN> (Nos 1-17)
Originof the Acronym: S = Created by Simbad, the CDS Database

Details on Acronym:   Abell
  
Abell (Abell)
***** Avoid the usage of Abell, prefer [A61]
Originof the Acronym: L (1978ApJ...219L..89M)