NGC5541 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Boötes. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background for is , which corresponds to a Hubble distance of . It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 29 April 1788.
The SIMBAD database lists NGC 5541 as a radio galaxy.
Interacting Galaxies.
NGC 5541 is made up of two galaxies in gravitational interaction. The other galaxy to the north is 2MASS J14163236+3935307 (sometimes also listed as PGC 4540101).
Supernovae.
Three supernovae have been observed in NGC 5541: