M53

M53 = NGC5024 ( 13h 12.9m +18°10´, 7.7 mag. )
This impresive globular cluster in Coma Berenices was discovered by Bode in 1775. Messier observed it on Feb. 26, 1777.

M53 (globular cluster)
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M53 is a globular star cluster one degree northeast of alpha Comae. The brightest Messier in the constellation (7.7), it tends to be most impressive with larger telescopes, which are needed to resolve the individual stars.

M53 (NGC 5024) is a globular cluster that was discovered by Bode in 1775 and independently by Charles Messier in February 1777. It is of magnitude 7.7m, making it visible in binoculars.

This is M53. It is among the more distant globulars, situated about 60,000 light-years from the galactic center. This would put it at about 62,000 light-years from Earth. The cluster has a diameter of around 250 light-years. M53 has a magnitude of 7.

Topic: Astronomy