NGC 5557 | Galaxies in Bootes

NGC 5557

NGC 5557, is located in the constellation Bootes, and is best seen in summer.

NGC 5557 is magnitude 11.1, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. NGC 5557

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 11.1

1. Constellation:
2. Bootes

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

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