The NGC 5024 is a globular cluster in the constellation Coma Berenices, located about 56,400 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 14.4' and a magnitude of 7.6, it is best observed during spring.

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

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Coma Berenices

Distance

56400 ly

Size

14.4'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

7.6