Galaxies NGC 5005, NGC 5033
Object Description
The three galaxies NGC 5005, NGC 5014 and NGC 5033 were discovered on May 1st, 1785 by the German-British astronomer William Herschel with his self-built 18.7" f/12.8 reflecting telescope in Slough, England. The small galaxy NGC 5002 was not discovered until 80 years later on April 27, 1865 by the German astronomer Heinrich Louis d'Arrest with the 11" f/17.5 Merz refractor at the Copenhagen Observatory. [196, 277]
| Name | RA [hms] | Dec [dms] | mType | Dim ['] | Btot [mag] | HRV [km/s] | PA [°] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGC 5002 | 13 10 38.2 | +36 38 01 | SB M | 1.7 x 1.0 | 14.4 | 1050 | 173 |
| NGC 5005 | 13 10 56.1 | +37 03 29 | SB | 5.8 x 2.9 | 10.6 | 948 | 65 |
| NGC 5014 | 13 11 30.8 | +36 16 52 | S | 1.6 x .5 | 13.6 | 1126 | 102 |
| NGC 5033 | 13 13 28.0 | +36 35 37 | S | 9.8 x 3.6 | 10.7 | 877 | 170 |
Finder Chart
The galaxies NGC 5005 and NGC 5033 are in the constellation Canes Venatici. The best observation time is February to July, when it is highest at night.
