NGC 3985

NGC 3985 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 65 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It is classified as a Seyfert galaxy, which means it has an active galactic nucleus (AGN) that emits large amounts of energy across the electromagnetic spectrum, thought to be powered by a supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy.

NGC 3985 exhibits prominent spiral arms and dust lanes. It's a relatively face-on spiral galaxy, making it easier to study its structure. The galaxy's redshift indicates its distance and recession velocity.

It was discovered by William Herschel on February 5, 1788. Its position and characteristics have been extensively cataloged in astronomical databases. Studies of NGC 3985 have contributed to a better understanding of active galactic nuclei, galaxy morphology, and the distribution of matter in the universe.