NGC 5279 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major.

NGC 5279 is a galaxy whose core shines in the ultraviolet region.

It is listed in the Markarian catalog under the designation Mrk 271 (MK 271).

[3] According to Abraham Mahtessian, NGC 5278 and UGC 8671 form a pair of galaxies.

With a radial speed of 11,939 km/s, this galaxy is almost two times further away than the members of this trio.