NGC 5986
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 5986, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 5986
| Type | Globular Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.6 |
| Size | 9.8' |
| Right Ascension | 15h 46' 3.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 37° 47' 10" S |
| Constellation | Lupus |
| Description | !, vB, L, R, vgbM, st 13...15 |
| Classification | VII |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 11, 2010 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 262x
Seeing: 8 Transparency: 7.5 Moon: 0%
Attractive globular in rich starfield, 5' across, fully resolved, not concentrated at core
Andrew Cooper
Apr 6, 2007 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
15cm f/5 Newtonian, Primero @ 97x
Seeing: 8 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Small, bright, well concentrated, fully resolved, bright star on eastern margin
Other Data Sources for NGC 5986
Nearby objects for NGC 5986
1 object found within 120'
| h Lupi |
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NGC 5986