| Abell 2029 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Constellation(s) | Virgo |
| Right ascension | 15h 10m 56.20s |
| Declination | +05° 44′ 41″ |
| Brightest member | IC 1101 |
| Richness class | 2 |
| Bautz-Morgan classification | I |
| Redshift | 0.0767 |
| Distance (co-moving) |
326 Mpc (1,063×106 ly) h−1 0.705 |
| ICM temperature | 8.47 keV |
| Binding mass | 8×1014 M☉ |
| X-ray flux | 6.94×10−11 erg s−1 cm−2 (0.1-2.4 keV) |
Abell 2029 or A2029 is a large cluster of galaxies 315 megaparsecs (1,027 million light-years) away in the constellation Virgo. A2029 is a Bautz–Morgan classification type I cluster due to its large central galaxy, IC 1101. This type of galaxy is called a cD-type brightest cluster galaxy and may have grown to its large size by accreting nearby galaxies. Despite its relaxed state, it is the central member of a large supercluster which shows clear signs of interaction.
Coordinates:
15h 10m 56.20s, +05° 44′ 41″