NGC 5544
Galaxy in the constellation Boötes
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NGC 5544 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Boötes. It is interacting with spiral galaxy NGC 5545.
Right ascension14h 17m 02.63s[1]
Declination+36° 34′ 15.9″[1]
| NGC 5544 | |
|---|---|
NGC 5544 (right) and NGC 5545 (left) imaged with a 32-inch telescope | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Boötes |
| Right ascension | 14h 17m 02.63s[1] |
| Declination | +36° 34′ 15.9″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.010140 ± 0.000057[2] (3,040 km/s) |
| Distance | 139.6 ± 9.8 Mly (42.8 ± 3.0 Mpc)[3] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.0[3] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | (R)SB(rs)0/a[3] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.08′ × 1.05′[3] |
| Notable features | Paired with NGC 5545 |
| Other designations | |
| APG 199, ARP 199, CGCG 191.073, GC 3833, H II-419, h 1771, KCPG 422A, KPG 422a, LEDA 51018, MCG+06-31-090, PGC 51018, PRC D-46, UGC 9142, UZC J141702.5+363417, VV210, Z 191-73, Z 1415.0+3648. | |
