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Caldwell 29
Caldwell 29
Credit: NASA, ESA

C29

Caldwell 29 (NGC 5005) is a galaxy located within the constellation Canes Venatici.

C29 is best viewed during Spring, is magnitude 9.8*, and can be viewed with large binoculars. It is 5.4 x 2' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) in size.

      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. NGC:
      2. 5005
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9.8
      1. Viewing:
      2. large binoculars
      1. Size:
      2. 5.4 x 2'
      1. RA:
      2. 13 10.9
      1. Dec:
      2. +37 03'
      1. Season:
      2. Spring


    * The naked eye can see up to magnitude 8 objects under ideal dark sky conditions.