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NGC 5986 (also ESO 329-SC 018, Melotte 136 and GCL 37) is a magnitude +7.6 globular cluster located 33900 light-years away in the constellation Lupus.

The cluster was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop using a 22.86 cm (9 inch) Reflector at Paramatta (now named Parramatta), New South Wales on the 10 May 1826.

Right Ascension 15h 46m 03.00s, Declination 37° 47' 11.1"

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