NGC 5371 is a spiral galaxy in the Canes Venatici constellation.

Image taken using the Schulman Foundation’s 24-inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon. R-C + 11000M, “first light.” L = 120 min (1×1), RGB 20 min each (2×2). Original frames by Adam Block (U. of Arizona), image processing by JDS, no deconvolution. Galaxy apparent size = 4.2 x 3.4 arc minutes.

In memory of John D. Crawford.

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