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| NGC 4590 | |||||||||||
| Type: | Globular Cluster | ||||||||||
| Constellation: | Hydra | ||||||||||
| Magnitude: | 9.0 | ||||||||||
| Size: | 12.0' | ||||||||||
| RA-Dec: | 12h 39.5m - -26 45 | ||||||||||
| Difficulty: | C | E=easy, T=tough, C=challenging | |||||||||
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| A nice globular cluster that is visible but unresolved in binoculars. Notice the 6th magnitude star nearby. A telescope reveals a mottled core that resolves well around the periphery. Its faint stars form a multitude of patterns. | |||||||||||
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