NGC 5005 – Spiral Galaxy

Description

Bring the richly structured form of NGC 5005 into your home with this original deep-space metal print. Its luminous central region, sweeping spiral structure, and prominent dark dust lanes create a striking galaxy surrounded by a wide field of stars and distant background galaxies.

This is original astrophotography from Gem State Astro — not AI-generated imagery or stock art. The finished image combines 43 hours of real deep-space exposure data, captured through an Explore Scientific 127mm telescope using dedicated monochrome and color ZWO astronomy cameras.

NGC 5005 stands out for the contrast between its bright inner region and the dark lanes of interstellar dust crossing its disk. Subtle blue structure farther from the core adds another layer of detail, while the wider field gives the image a sense of depth far beyond the main galaxy.

Printed on premium aluminum, the artwork appears crisp, luminous, and richly detailed with a clean frameless presentation suited to living rooms, offices, studios, and astronomy-inspired spaces.

Perfect for astronomy lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone looking for wall art rooted in real observation rather than illustration.

A distant spiral galaxy revealed through 43 hours of collected light.

About the Object

NGC 5005 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Its inclined disk reveals a bright central region crossed by prominent lanes of dark interstellar dust, with additional spiral structure extending outward. The surrounding field also contains numerous much more distant galaxies, adding depth to the view.