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Omega Centauri

Omega Centauri is a Milky Way globular cluster (GC) found in the constellation of Centaurus . Here are some key stats on Omega Centauri :

Cluster name:Omega Centauri
Other designation:NGC 5139
Magnitude:3.9
Core black hole:intermediate
Dwarf galaxy remnant:y
Constellation:Centaurus
Size (arc-minutes):55'
Distance:15,843 ly
Right Ascension:13h 26m 47.24s
Declination:-47° 28' 46.5"
Notes:dwarf galaxy nucleus