IC 5201 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Grus.

[5] The galaxy has multiple thin arms which contain a large number of HII regions, where new stars are born.

[7] The total star formation rate of the galaxy is estimated to be 1.7 M☉ per year.

It was first reported by J. C. Blades, of the Anglo-Australian Observatory, and R. E. Griffiths, of Center for Astrophysics, on November 24.5 UTC, with apparent magnitude at discovery 13.5.

Spectroscopic observations revealed it was a type II supernova.