M53

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