NGC 5478 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is approximately 70 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Messier 101 group of galaxies. NGC 5478 has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years and is characterized by its bright central bar structure and spiral arms. This galaxy is notable for its active star formation regions, which are often highlighted in images taken by telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope. Observations of NGC 5478 contribute to our understanding of galaxy evolution and the dynamics of spiral galaxies in the universe.