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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 5195 (Herschel 292) - Whirlpool Galaxy companion

NGC 5195 (Herschel 292), also known as Whirlpool Galaxy companion, is a galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. NGC 5195 is best viewed during Spring, is magnitude 9.6, and can be viewed with large binoculars.

NGC 5195 is also listed in the Messier Catalog as M51B.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 292
      1. NGC:
      2. 5195
      1. Name:
      2. Whirlpool Galaxy companion
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. Messier reference:
      2. M51B
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9.6
      1. Season:
      2. Spring
      1. RA:
      2. 13h 30.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +47° 16'

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