NGC 5642
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| NGC 5642 | |
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| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Boötes |
| Right ascension | 14h 30m 20s |
| Declination | +29° 54′ 41″ |
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NGC 5642 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Boötes. It was discovered on May 16, 1784 by the astronomer William Herschel.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "NGC 5642 - Elliptical Galaxy in Boötes". Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 5600 - 5649". Retrieved 26 December 2025.
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