NGC 5985

NGC 5985

NGC 5985 imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data
Constellation Draco
Distance 100 Mly[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 11,1
Characteristics
Type SBb[2]

NGC 5985 is a spiral galaxy located in the northern constellation Draco. NGC 5985 was discovered by William Herschel in 1788.

References

  1. ↑ http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060506.html
  2. ↑ http://www.capella-observatory.com/ImageHTMLs/Galaxies/NGC5985.htm


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