NGC 5195 is a dwarf galaxy that is interacting with the Whirlpool Galaxy. Both galaxies are located approximately 25 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. Together, the two galaxies are one of the most famous interacting galaxy pairs.

Magnitude: 10.5

Distance to Earth: 25.11 million light years

Apparent size (V): 5′.8 × 4′.6

Redshift: 465 ± 10 km/s

Constellation: Canes Venatici

Did you know: The companion galaxy of the Whirlpool Galaxy, i.e. the NGC 5195 is a very small galaxy or a dwarf galaxy.