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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 5248 (Herschel 293)

NGC 5248 (Herschel 293) is a galaxy located in the constellation Bootes. NGC 5248 is best viewed during Summer, is magnitude 10., and can be viewed with small telescope.

NGC 5248 is also listed in the Caldwell Catalog as C45.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 293
      1. NGC:
      2. 5248
      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. Caldwell reference:
      2. C45
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10.
      1. Season:
      2. Summer
      1. RA:
      2. 13h 37.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +8° 53'

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