The NGC 5904 is a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens Caput, located about 24,500 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 19.9' and a magnitude of 5.6, it is best observed during summer.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Serpens Caput

Distance

24500 ly

Size

19.9'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

5.6