NGC 5009

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NGC 5009 (also known as 2MASX J13104698+5005301, UGC 8258 and PGC 45739) is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It was discovered on by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 26 April 1789.

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