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Messier 5 :
globular star cluster

Messier 5 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Serpens . Messier 5 is magnitude 5.65*, and is 21.6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 5
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 5.65
      1. Size:
      2. 21.6'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 15h 18m 33.51s
      1. Declination:
      2. +02° 04' 54.9"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M5

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



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