NGC 5970
| NGC 5970 | |
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The Pinwheel galaxy is similar in appearance to NGC 5970. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Serpens Caput |
| Right ascension | 15h 38m 50s |
| Declination | +12° 11′ 00″ |
| Distance | 90 ± 2 M ly |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 2.90′ × 1.20′ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.5 |
NGC 5970 is a large barred-spiral galaxy located about 90 million light years away in the constellation Serpens Caput. It appears to have two satellite or companion galaxies.
Observations
NGC 5970 can be seen 1° southwest of the star Chi Serpentis. A faint halo of dust can be seen around the galaxy's outer spiral arms.
References
- Sky and Telescope magazine/June Issue/2012/pg.56-57