NGC 5005 · galaxy

NGC 5005

NGC 5005, also known as Caldwell 29, is an inclined spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici.

RA13h 10m 56sDec+37° 03' 32"

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Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: NGC 5005
All designations: NGC 5005
Object type: Galaxy
Constellation: Canes Venatici
Best viewing: Spring

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 13h 10m 56s
Declination (J2000): +37° 03' 32"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —
Redshift (z): 0.003156

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The science

NGC 5005, also known as Caldwell 29, is an inclined spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 1 May 1785. The galaxy has a relatively bright nucleus and a bright disk that contains multiple dust lanes. The galaxy's high surface brightness makes it an object that is visible to amateur astronomers using large amateur telescopes.

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