NGC 5477 is a
dwarf galaxy located in the constellation of
Ursa Major
Ursa Major (; also known as the Great Bear) is a constellation in the northern sky, whose associated mythology likely dates back into prehistory. Its Latin name means "greater (or larger) bear," referring to and contrasting it with nearby Ursa ...
, 20 million light years away from
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known to harbor life. While large volumes of water can be found throughout the Solar System, only Earth sustains liquid surface water. About 71% of Earth's surfa ...
. It was discovered on April 14, 1789 by the astronomer
William Herschel.
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Dwarf galaxies
Ursa Major
5477
09018
M101 Group
50262