Messier 5
Star cluster in Serpens · 24,500 light-years
🔭 Explore Messier 5 in the 3D map →| Type | Star cluster |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Distance | 24,500 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 6 |
| Apparent size | 15′ (arc-minutes) |
| Also known as | M5 · NGC 5904 |
Messier 5 is a star cluster (also catalogued as NGC 5904) in Serpens — a gravitationally bound family of stars sharing a common origin. It was recorded by Charles Messier in his famous catalogue of 110 deep-sky objects. It spans roughly 15 arc-minutes on the sky. At about magnitude 6, it is an easy target for binoculars and small telescopes.
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