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NGC 5550 (also MCG 2-36-65, UGC 9154 and PGC 51108) is a magnitude +13.2 spiral galaxy located 341 million light years away in the constellation Boötes. 

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector on the 4th April 1831.

Right Ascension 14h 18m 28.0s, Declination +12° 53' 00"



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