M 53 is a globular cluster 60,339 light-years away, in Coma Berenices: an ancient, tightly bound swarm of stars in the Milky Way's halo.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | NGC 5024, GCl 22, C 1310+184 |
| Type | Globular cluster |
| Distance | 60,339 light-years |
| Tidal radius | 597 light-years |
| Core radius | 0.347 arcminutes |
| King concentration | 1.991 |
| Absolute magnitude | -8.64 |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Position (J2000) | RA 198.2302°, Dec 18.1682° |
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