Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Serpens (Ser)  ·  Contains:  M 5  ·  NGC 5904
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Messier 5 LRGB....Yes Another Globular Cluster, Tom Peter AKA Astrovetteman
Messier 5 LRGB....Yes Another Globular Cluster
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Messier 5 LRGB....Yes Another Globular Cluster

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Messier 5 LRGB....Yes Another Globular Cluster, Tom Peter AKA Astrovetteman
Messier 5 LRGB....Yes Another Globular Cluster
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Messier 5 LRGB....Yes Another Globular Cluster

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Globular Cluster M 5 is located in the constellation Serpens at a distance, from Earth, of 24,500 light-years. It is thought to be one of the oldest globular clusters, with an estimated age of 16,000,000,000 years. M 5 has a diameter of 165 light-years, making it one of the largest globular clusters, however, it can just be seen with the naked eye under excellent seeing conditions.

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Tom

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Messier 5 LRGB....Yes Another Globular Cluster, Tom Peter AKA Astrovetteman