NGC 5694

NGC 5694
The core of NGC 5694 imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ClassVII[1]
ConstellationHydra
Right ascension14h 39m 36.5s[2]
Declination−26° 32′ 18.0″[2]
Distance114,100ly[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)10.2[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)3.6[1]
Physical characteristics
Metallicity = –1.74[3] dex
Estimated age13.44 Gyr[3]
Other designationsCaldwell 66
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

NGC 5694 (also known as Caldwell 66) is a globular cluster in the constellation Hydra. It was discovered in 1784 by William Herschel.

  1. ^ a b c d "Results for NGC 5694". SEDS NGC Catalog Online. Retrieved 2010-12-07.
  2. ^ a b "NGC 5694". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2010-12-07.
  3. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference mnras404_3_1203 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).