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NGC 5053

spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici

Key facts

Constellation: Canes Venatici
Right ascension: 13 13 27.4737
Declination: +36 ° 35 ′ 38.119 ″
Redshift: 0.002 912 ± 0.000 002
Heliocentric radial velocity: 873 ± 1 km/s
Distance: 53.71 ± 4.38 Mly (16.468 ± 1.344 Mpc )
Type: SA(s)c
Size: ~179,700 ly (55.09 kpc ) (estimated)
Apparent size v: 10.7′ × 5.0′

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NGC 5033 is an inclined spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 1,101±16 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 53.0 ± 3.8 Mly (16.24 ± 1.16 Mpc). Additionally, 25 non-redshift measurements give a similar distance of 53.71 ± 4.38 Mly (16.468 ± 1.344 Mpc). It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 1 May 1785.

NGC 5033 has a very bright nucleus and a relatively faint disk. Significant warping is visible in the southern half of the disk. The galaxy's relatively large angular size and relatively high surface brightness make it an object that can be viewed and imaged by amateur astronomers. The galaxy's location relatively near Earth and its active galactic nucleus make it a commonly studied object for professional astronomers.