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NGC 5291

NGC 5291 galaxy group

NGC 5291, is located in the constellation Centaurus , and is best seen in spring.

NGC 5291 is magnitude 15.1, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 5291
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy group
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 15.1

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



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