NGC 3553
Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
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NGC 3553 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major.[4] It was discovered in March 1885 by Guillaume Bigourdan.[5] It is a member of the galaxy cluster Abell 1185.[3]
Right ascension11h 10m 40.30586s[1]
Declination+28° 41′ 08.3322″[1]
| NGC 3553 | |
|---|---|
 SDSS image of NGC 3553 (red arrow) | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Right ascension | 11h 10m 40.30586s[1] |
| Declination | +28° 41′ 08.3322″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.03209[2] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 9466 km/s[2] |
| Group or cluster | Abell 1185[3] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 15.3[3] |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 14.0[2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sa[2] |
| Other designations | |
| MCG +05-27-004, PGC 1842970[2] | |
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