Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Boötes (Boo)  ·  Contains:  NGC 5466
NGC 5466, Robert.S
NGC 5466
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NGC 5466

NGC 5466, Robert.S
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NGC 5466

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NGC 5466 is a class XII globular cluster located in Bootes with

Distance estimates for this cluster range from 51,800 Light Years (recent) to 66,850 Light Years (made in 1961). This globular cluster is unusual insofar as it contains blue "horizontal branch" stars, as well as being unusually metal poor compared to many other globular clusters. It is thought to be the source of a stellar stream discovered in 2006, called the 45 Degree Tidal Stream. This star stream is an approximately 1.4° wide star lane extending from Boötes to Ursa Major.

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NGC 5466, Robert.S