NGC 5002 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 70 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1788. This galaxy is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are characteristic features of barred spiral galaxies. The galaxy is part of the Hercules Cluster and has an apparent magnitude of about 13.5, making it faintly visible through larger telescopes. NGC 5002 is also of interest to astronomers studying galaxy formation and evolution due to its distinct structure and the presence of star-forming regions.