NGC 5189 is a planetary nebula in the constellation Musca. It was discovered by James Dunlop on 1 July 1826, who catalogued it as Δ252. For many years, well into the 1960s, it was thought to be a bright emission nebula.

Apparent magnitude (V): 8.2, 8.5p

Apparent dimensions (V): 90 × 62 arcsec

Constellation: Musca

Distance: 3000 ly ly