NGC 5010 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. It is part of the Centaurus group of galaxies and is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms. Discovered by John Herschel in 1834, NGC 5010 has a visual magnitude of about 11.5, making it a faint object for amateur astronomers. The galaxy is also of interest to researchers studying galaxy formation and evolution due to its distinct structure and characteristics.