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NGC5005 has an extremely active galactic core that produces spectral lines of highly ionized gas.
The high level of activity is believed to be caused by a massive black hoile in the galaxy's nucleus.

Facts about NGC5005 by Keith Turnecliff

NGC5005 lies approximately 50 million light years from Earth.

This star chart represents a view from Long Itchington for late May at 10pm.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.