NGC 5501 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is part of a larger group known as the NGC 5500 group of galaxies. NGC 5501 is characterized by its bright nucleus and well-defined spiral structure, which makes it a subject of interest for astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution. This galaxy is roughly 70 million light-years away from Earth and has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years.
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