Globular Cluster NGC 5286
Physical Properties
| Designation | NGC 5286 |
| Type | GCL (V) |
| Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 13h 46m 26.5s |
| Declination (J2000.0) | -51° 22' 22" |
| Diameter | 11 arcmin |
| Visual magnitude | 7.4 mag |
| Metric Distance | 11.700 kpc |
| Dreyer Description | globular, vB, pL, R, rrr, st 15 |
| Identification, Remarks | h 3533; GC 3642; GCL 26; ESO 220-SC38 |
Finder Chart
The globular cluster NGC 5286 is located in the constellation Centaurus. Unfortunately it is not visible from Europe. On 17 April it in opposition with the Sun and is therefore highest in the sky at local midnight.
