NGC 5585

Alt. Designations:

NGC 5585

Object Type:

barred spiral galaxy

Constellation:

Ursa Major

Distance:

26.3 mly

Right Ascension:

14h 19m 47.7s

Declination:

+56° 43´ 44"

Visual Magnitude:

10.5

Apparent Dimension:

5.8´ X 3.6´

Best Month To View:

Mar

NGC 5585 is a "flocculent" galaxy in Ursa Major. Galaxies of this type have the disk shape of a spiral but instead of well-defined arms, their brightest stars are in a fluffier, more stochastic arrangement. NGC 5585's appearance may be the result of interactions with other galaxies in the M101 group.