NGC 5443

NGC 5443 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered on April 14, 1789 by the astronomer William Herschel.^[2] It is also believed to be a Type-II Seyfert galaxy, meaning it contains a bright, active galactic nucleus.^[3]

ConstellationUrsa Major

Right ascension14^h 02^m 12^s[1]

Declination+55° 48′ 50″^[1]

Surface brightness22.41 mag/arcsec^2[1]

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NGC 5443
Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 5443
Observation data
Constellation	Ursa Major
Right ascension	14h 02m 12s[1]
Declination	+55° 48′ 50″[1]
Surface brightness	22.41 mag/arcsec2[1]
Characteristics
Type	SAb[1]

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