NGC 5879
| NGC 5879 | |
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NGC 5879 by HST, 1.65′ view
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Right ascension | 15h 09m 46.8s |
| Declination | +57° 00′ 01″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.4 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sbc |
| Apparent size (V) | 3.74′x1.01′ |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 9753, PGC 54117 | |
NGC 5879 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Draco. The galaxy was discovered in 1788 by William Herschel. It is a member of the NGC 5866 Group.
Coordinates: 
15h 09m 46.8s, +57° 00′ 01″
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