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NGC 5004

Coordinates:Sky map13h11m01.5s,+29° 38′ 11″
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NGC5004
Observation data (J2000epoch)
ConstellationComa Berenices
Right ascension13h11m01.55s[1][2]
Declination+29° 38′ 12.13″[1][2]
Redshift0.0235[1][2]
Distance324Mly[2]
Characteristics
TypeS0[1]
Apparent size(V)1.4' x 1.1'[2]
Other designations
IRAS13086+2950,LEDA45756,MCG05-31-149,UGC8260[3]

NGC 5004is alenticular galaxyin the constellationComa Berenices.[1][2]The object was discovered by astronomerWilliam Herschelin 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.

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

References

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