NGC 5999
In today's world, NGC 5999 has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people. From its impact on society to its influence on the economy, NGC 5999 sparks numerous discussions and debates in different areas. Given its importance, it is crucial to carefully analyze the key aspects related to NGC 5999, from its origins and evolution to its impact on daily life. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of NGC 5999 and its relevance in the current context.
| 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 |
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]
References
- ^ a b c "NGC 5999-- Open (galactic) Cluster". SIMBAD. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ a b c Kharchenko, N. V.; Piskunov, A. E.; Schilbach, E.; Röser, S.; Scholz, R.-D. (2013). "Global survey of star clusters in the Milky Way. II. The catalogue of basic parameters". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 558: 8. arXiv:1308.5822. Bibcode:2013A&A...558A..53K. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201322302. S2CID 118548517. A53.
- ^ Streicher, Magda (2005). "Deepsky Delights: Sparkling clusters in Norma". Monthly Notes of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa. 64 (5–6): 107–09. Bibcode:2005MNSSA..64..107S.
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