NGC 5999

NGC 5999 is an open cluster in the constellation Norma. Its brightest star is HIP 78355.^[3] It is 5310 light-years distant and thought to be around 400 million years old.^[2]

Rightascension15^h 59^m 55^s[1]

Declination−54° 01′ 54″^[1]

Distance5310^[2]

Apparent magnitude(V)9.0^[1]

Quick facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Right ascension ...

NGC 5999
NGC 5523 Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	15h 59m 55s[1]
Declination	−54° 01′ 54″[1]
Distance	5310[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)	9.0[1]
Physical characteristics
Estimated age	400 million years[2]
Associations
Constellation	Norma
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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