NGC 5189
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| NGC 5189 | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) |
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|---|---|
| Right ascension | 13h 33m 32.97s |
| Declination | -65° 58′ 26.7″ |
| Distance | 3000 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 10 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 3 × 2 arcmin |
| Constellation | Musca |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | ~1 ly |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | - |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | Spiral Planetary Nebula |
| See also: Planetary nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
NGC 5189 (nicknamed Spiral Planetary Nebula) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Musca. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1835. Seen through the telescope it seems to have an S shape, reminiscent of a barred spiral galaxy. NGC 5189 is remarkably symmetrical and is estimated to be 3,000 light years away from Earth.
