The NGC 5272 is a globular cluster in the constellation Canes Venatici, located about 33,900 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 18.6' and a magnitude of 6.2, it is best observed during spring.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Easy to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Canes Venatici

Distance

33900 ly

Size

18.6'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.2