NGC 5008 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which are rich in star formation. The galaxy is classified as type SBc, indicating its spiral structure with a central bar. Discovered by William Herschel in 1789, NGC 5008 is part of the Hercules constellation group. It has an apparent magnitude of around 11.5, making it a faint object that requires a telescope for observation. The galaxy is also of interest to astronomers studying the dynamics of spiral galaxies and their evolution.