NGC 5286 (Palomar 4)

NGC 5286 is faint and small. Also known as Palomar 4.

Note: Based on the motions of stars at the core this GC may host an intermediate mass black hole.

Shapley Sawyer Classification: V

Distance: 35,882 LY

Type: Halo Globular

Position w.r.t. core of galaxy: Above the disc of the MY and to the side of the core. It is farther from the core than the sun.

Any stars resolved: No

Undergoing Core Collapse: No