NGC 5033 is an inclined spiral galaxy located
in the constellation Canes Venatici. Distance estimates vary
from between 38 to 90 million light years from the Milky Way
Galaxy. The galaxy has a very bright nucleus and a relatively
faint disk. Significant warping is visible in the southern half
of the disk. The galaxy's relatively large angular size and
relatively high surface brightness make it an object that can be
viewed and imaged by amateur astronomers. The galaxy's location
relatively near Earth and its active galactic nucleus make it a
commonly studied object for professional astronomers.
