Galaxy
NGC 5005
Spiral galaxy · C29 · NGC 5005
Spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici
Photo: Judy Schmidt · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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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Key facts
Distance
~69 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+9.8
Apparent size
4.8′ × 1.5′
Best seen with
Telescope
Catalogue
C29 · NGC 5005
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 29 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 5005.
- Found in the constellation Canes Venatici.
- Needs a telescope to see clearly.
