NGC 5004

NGC 5004 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices.[1][2] The object was discovered by astronomer William Herschel in 1785, using an 18.7-inch aperture reflector telescope. Due to its moderate apparent magnitude (+13), it is visible only with amateur telescopes or with superior equipment.

NGC 5004
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationComa Berenices
Right ascension13h 11m 01.55s[1][2]
Declination+29° 38 12.13[1][2]
Redshift0.0235[1][2]
Distance324 Mly[2]
Characteristics
TypeS0[1]
Apparent size (V)1.4' x 1.1'[2]
Other designations
IRAS 13086+2950, LEDA 45756, MCG 05-31-149, UGC 8260[3]

One supernova has been observed in NGC 5004: SN 1976A (type unknown, mag. 16.5).[4]

References

  1. "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 5004. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  2. "Galaxy NGC 5004 - Lenticular Galaxy in Coma Berenices Constellation". Telescopius. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  3. "NGC 5004". SIMBAD. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  4. Transient Name Server entry for SN 1976A. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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