NGC 5001 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1788. The galaxy is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. This galaxy is part of the Hercules Cluster and has an apparent magnitude of about 13.5, making it faintly visible through large telescopes. NGC 5001 is also of interest to astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution due to its distinct structure and composition.