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NGC 5721

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 5721 Galaxy Boötes (Boo) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 15.0
Angular Size 0.3′ × 0.3′
Position Angle 147°
Distance 506.64 million ly
Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)
vF, S, R; forms trapez with 5722-4

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 38m 54.0s
Dec +46° 40' 60.0"
Constellation Boötes (Boo)
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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2
N E

NGC 5721 · 0.3′×0.3′ · N up, E left

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