NGC 5474 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is approximately 50 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the M81 Group, which includes several other galaxies. NGC 5474 is notable for its distorted shape, likely caused by gravitational interactions with its neighboring galaxy, M101. The galaxy has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and features bright regions of star formation. Observations of NGC 5474 reveal a mix of young and old stars, as well as areas rich in gas and dust, making it an interesting subject for astronomers studying galaxy evolution and interactions.