NGC 5715 — Open Cluster in Circinus
Good (43/100)
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1Properties
Magnitude
10.0
Angular Size
3.6′
Cl, L, pRi, CM, st 11...13
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Position & Identifiers
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Medium+ | Medium | Medium |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Easy | Easy | Easy |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
Medium
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3Visibility
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Best season
Mar – May
(peak: Apr)
4
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5
Best Magnification
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