NGC 5466 · globular cluster

NGC 5466

NGC 5466 is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Boötes.

RA14h 05m 27sDec+28° 32' 06"

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Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: NGC 5466
All designations: NGC 5466
Object type: Globular Cluster
Constellation: Bootes
Best viewing: Spring · Summer

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 14h 05m 27s
Declination (J2000): +28° 32' 06"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —

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Visibility tonight

The science

NGC 5466 is a globular cluster of stars in the constellation Boötes. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on May 17, 1784, and catalogued as H VI.9. This large, dim cluster has an apparent visual magnitude of 9.2 and spans an angular size of 9.0′. It is relatively distant from the Sun, about 52 thousand light-years (16.0 kpc) away, and 53 thousand light-years (16.3 kpc) from the Galactic Center.

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