# NGC 5642

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Galaxy in the constellation Boötes

NGC 5642 Observation data Constellation Boötes Right ascension 14h 30m 20s Declination +29° 54′ 41″ References: [1]

**NGC 5642** is an [elliptical galaxy](/source/Elliptical_galaxy) in the [constellation](/source/Constellation) [Boötes](/source/Bo%C3%B6tes). It was discovered on May 16, 1784 by the astronomer [William Herschel](/source/William_Herschel).[2]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["NGC 5642 - Elliptical Galaxy in Boötes"](https://theskylive.com/sky/deepsky/ngc5642-object). Retrieved 26 December 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["New General Catalog Objects: NGC 5600 - 5649"](https://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc56.htm#5642). Retrieved 26 December 2025.

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