NGC 5005

NGC 5005

This spiral galaxy is located about 65 million lightyears away in the constellation Canes Venatici.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Ray and Emily Magnani/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n5005magnani
Type:Observation
Release date:March 4, 2014, 12:10 p.m.
Size:1074 x 1626 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 5005
Constellation:Canes Venatici
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):13 10 57.48
Position (Dec):37° 2' 48.40"
Field of view:8.12 x 12.30 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 122.8° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band		555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD