NGC 5004 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 80 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by the astronomer William Herschel in 1784 and is classified as a type of spiral galaxy, characterized by its distinct spiral arms and a central bar structure. The galaxy has an apparent magnitude of about 13.5, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. NGC 5004 is part of the Virgo Cluster, a group of galaxies that includes many other notable galaxies, contributing to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.