NGC 5750 explained

NGC 5750
Epoch:J2000
Constellation Name:Virgo[1]
Z:0.005554 ± 0.000093
H Radial V:1660 km/s
Type:SB(r)0/a
Appmag V:15.58
Appmag B:16.23
Size V:2.420 x 1.646 75 arcminutes (infrared)

NGC 5750 is a barred spiral galaxy with an active galactic nucleus[1] in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered on April 11, 1787 by the astronomer William Herschel.[2] It is a member of the NGC 5746 Group of galaxies, itself one of the Virgo III Groups strung out to the east of the Virgo Supercluster of galaxies.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Object query : NGC 5750 . Simbad . . 23 January 2015 .
  2. Web site: New General Catalogue objects: NGC 5750 - 5799. Seligman, Courtney. cseligman.com. 2021-02-19.
  3. Web site: The Virgo III Groups . Atlas of the Universe . 2010-11-27 .