The galaxy NGC 5729
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , NGC 5729 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 19° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
NGC 5729
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Libra |
| Magnitude: | 12.80 (B) [2] 10.39 (J) [2] 9.89 (H) [2] 9.49 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | Sb |
| Right ascension: | 14h42m [2] |
| Declination: | -09°00' [2] |
| Distance: | 25.2 Mpc 82.2 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -19.21 |