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NGC 2879 is a quadruple star or asterism arranged in the shape of the letter "Y" located in the constellation Hydra.

The asterism was discovered by German-Danish astronomer Heinrich Louis d'Arrest using a 27.94 cm (11 inch) f/17.5 Merz-Refractor at Copenhagen Observatory on the 27th February 1865.

Right Ascension  09h 25m 22.5s, Declination Dec -11° 39' 08"



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