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Palomar 5 :
globular star cluster

Palomar 5 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Serpens . Palomar 5 is magnitude 11.75*, and is 8' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Palomar 5
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 11.75
      1. Size:
      2. 8'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 15h 16m 05.25s
      1. Declination:
      2. +00° 06' 41.8"

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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