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NGC 5315

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Right ascension
  
13 53 57

Designations
  
ESO 97-9

Declination
  
−66° 30′ 51″

Constellation
  
Circinus

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Similar
  
NGC 5307, NGC 5300, NGC 5112, NGC 5882, NGC 5398

NGC 5315 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Circinus. Of apparent magnitude 9.8 around a central star of magnitude 14.2, it is located 5.2 degrees westsouthwest of Alpha Circini. It is only visible as a disc at magnifications over 200-fold.

References

NGC 5315 Wikipedia