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NGC 5642

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NGC 5642

Observation data
Constellation	Boötes
Right ascension	14^h 30^m 20^s
Declination	+29° 54′ 41″
References: ^[1]

NGC 5642 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Boötes. It was discovered on May 16, 1784 by the astronomer William Herschel.^[2]

References

↑ "NGC 5642 - Elliptical Galaxy in Boötes". Retrieved 26 December 2025.
↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 5600 - 5649". Retrieved 26 December 2025.

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