M53

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M53
Object #14
Object type

globular cluster

Other Names

NGC 5024

Data
Magnitude:7.7

Right ascension:13:12:55.30
Declination:18:10:11.00
Constellation:Coma Berenices
Season:spring

Visibility

Binocular
Telescope

An easy telescopic object, it is possible to just make it out in binoculars. Not a particularly spectacular globular, it is a deep sky object visible from inside a city with optical aid.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:31 May 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: BT Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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