Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC5466 Globular Cluster in Boӧtes

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Apr 08 - 20:42

Uploaded

2022 Apr 24 - 10:24

Objects

NGC5466

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Constellation

Bootes

Field centre

RA: 14^h05^m
Dec: +28°33'
Position angle: +49°37'

Field size

0°18' × 0°24'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

11min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC5466 Globular Cluster in Boӧtes

Title

NGC5466 Globular Cluster in Boӧtes

About this image

This loose (Class 12) globular cluster was discovered by Wiliam Herschel in May 1784.

Distance c.51,800ly. Age c.13.6 billion years. Apparent mag. 10.5.

Bortle 7/8. Moon at first quarter 47%.

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