NGC 3553 explained

NGC 3553
Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Ursa Major
H Radial V:9466 km/s
Z:0.03209
Group Cluster:Abell 1185
Type:Sa
Appmag V:15.3
Appmag B:14.0
Names:[1]

NGC 3553 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major.[2] It was discovered in March 1885 by Guillaume Bigourdan.[3] It is a member of the galaxy cluster Abell 1185.[4]

Notes and References

  1. NGC 3553. 2021-02-02.
  2. http://spider.seds.org/ngc/revngcic.cgi?NGC3553 spider.seds.org
  3. Web site: New General Catalogue objects: NGC 3550 - 3599. Seligman, Courtney. cseligman.com. 2021-02-02.
  4. 10.1051/0004-6361/201015939. The globular cluster systems of Abell 1185. 2011. West. M. J.. Jordán. A.. Blakeslee. J. P.. Côté. P.. Gregg. M. D.. Takamiya. M.. Marzke. R. O.. Astronomy & Astrophysics. 528. A115. 1101.5399. 2011A&A...528A.115W. 56240513. free.

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