NGC 5714 explained

NGC 5714
Epoch:J2000[1]
Constellation Name:Boötes
Z:0.00746
Type:Sc
Appmag B:14.2
Names:FGC 1785, IRAS 14363+4651, IRAS F14363+4651, LEDA 52307, 2MASX J14381154+4638180, MCG+08-27-011, 2MFGC 11872, PSCz Q14363+4651, RFGC 2826, SDSS J143811.51+463817.6, TC 547, UGC 9431, UZC J143811.7+463817, Z 248-14, Z 1436.4+4651, [CHM2007] LDC 1062 J143811.54+4638180

NGC 5714 is a spiral galaxy located 130 million light-years away in the constellation of Boötes (the Herdsman). It was discovered by William Herschel in 1787.This galaxy is about 130 million light-years away.

One supernova has been observed in NGC 5714: SN 2003dr (type Ib/c, mag. 17.9).[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: SIMBAD Astronomical Database - CDS (Strasbourg) . Results for NGC 5714 . 2018-03-26.
  2. https://www.wis-tns.org/object/2003dr Transient Name Server entry for SN 2003dr.