NGC 5584

NGC 5584 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 72 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. It is a member of the Virgo III Group, a small galaxy group within the larger Virgo Supercluster.

NGC 5584 is notable for having hosted multiple observed supernovae. These stellar explosions make it a valuable object for studying the rates and types of supernovae in spiral galaxies. Specifically, it has hosted Type Ia supernovae, which are crucial for measuring cosmological distances and understanding the expansion of the universe.

The galaxy exhibits a well-defined spiral structure with prominent arms and dust lanes. Its central bulge is relatively small compared to the overall size of the disk. Studies of NGC 5584 often focus on the distribution of stars and gas within its spiral arms and the properties of its active star formation regions.

Its coordinates are approximately Right Ascension 14h 22m 02.5s, Declination +00° 24' 17".