NGC 5371

Alt. Designations:

NGC 5371

Object Type:

barred spiral galaxy

Constellation:

Canes Venatici

Distance:

100 mly

Right Ascension:

13h 55m 40.0s

Declination:

+40° 27´ 44"

Visual Magnitude:

10.5

Apparent Dimension:

4.2´ X 3.4´

Best Month To View:

Apr

NGC 5371 is a face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. NGC 5371 (which also seems to be known as NGC 5390) is a symmetrical face-on Sbc barred spiral galaxy at a distance of 100 million light years.