NGC 5010
NGC 5010 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Phoenix. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Hubble Space Telescope catalog. The galaxy has a distinct structure characterized by its bright central bar and spiral arms, making it an interesting subject for astronomers.
Discovered by John Herschel in 1834, NGC 5010 is notable for its relatively high surface brightness. It is classified as a type SBbc galaxy, indicating its intermediate spiral structure. Observations of NGC 5010 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.