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Star Cluster

NGC 5986 :
globular star cluster

NGC 5986 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Lupus . NGC 5986 is magnitude 7.52*, and is 9.7' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 5986
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 7.52
      1. Size:
      2. 9.7'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 15h 46m 03.25s
      1. Declination:
      2. -37° 47' 10.6"

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



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