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Messier 53 :
globular star cluster

Messier 53 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Coma Berenices . Messier 53 is magnitude 7.61*, and is 13' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 53
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 7.61
      1. Size:
      2. 13'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 13h 12m 55.07s
      1. Declination:
      2. +18° 10' 05.4"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M53

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



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