NGC 5502

NGC 5502 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered on April 9, 1793, by William Herschel. The galaxy is part of the NGC 5502 Group, a small galaxy group. Its apparent magnitude is approximately 14.0. Its precise distance from Earth is not firmly established, but estimates place it in the range of tens to hundreds of millions of light-years away. The galaxy appears relatively small and faint in the sky. Further research is ongoing to determine more precise characteristics and its role within its galaxy group.