NGC 5256

NGC 5256 is a galaxy pair located in the constellation Ursa Major. Some key stats include:

NGC:NGC 5256
Type:galaxy pair
Constellation:Ursa Major
V-magnitude (visual):13.4
B-magnitude (blue):14.1
Right Ascension:13:38:17.50
Declination:48:16:37.00
Major axis:0.95 '
Minor axis:0.83 '

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Declination units = DD:MM:SS.SS
PN = planetary nebula