NGC 5004 explained

NGC 5004
Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Coma Berenices
Ra:[1] [2]
Type:S0
Names:IRAS 13086+2950, LEDA 45756, MCG 05-31-149, UGC 8260[3]

NGC 5004 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices. 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.

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

Notes and References

  1. News: NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database . November 26, 2022 . Results for NGC 5004.
  2. News: Galaxy NGC 5004 - Lenticular Galaxy in Coma Berenices Constellation . November 26, 2022 . Telescopius . en.
  3. News: NGC 5004 . November 26, 2022 . SIMBAD.
  4. https://www.wis-tns.org/object/1976A Transient Name Server entry for SN 1976A.