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Messier 5

Messier 5 is a Milky Way globular cluster (GC) found in the constellation of Serpens . Here are some key stats on Messier 5 :

Cluster name:Messier 5
Magnitude:5.7
Core neutron star:binary
Constellation:Serpens
Size (arc-minutes):21.6'
Distance:24,575 ly
Right Ascension:15h 18m 33.51s
Declination:+02° 04' 54.9"