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Terzan 5 :
globular star cluster

Terzan 5 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius . Terzan 5 is magnitude 13.85*, and is 2.4' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Terzan 5
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 13.85
      1. Size:
      2. 2.4'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 17h 48m 04.80s
      1. Declination:
      2. -24° 46' 45.0"

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



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