NGC 5930
Starburst galaxy in the constellation Boötes
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NGC 5930 is a starburst galaxy[5] in the constellation Boötes that is interacting with the nearby Seyfert galaxy NGC 5929. 5930 has a morphological classification of SAB(rs)b pec,[3] indicating that it is a weakly-barred spiral galaxy with a poorly defined nuclear ring structure. It is inclined at an angle of 46° to the line of sight from the Earth.[3]
Right ascension15h 26m 07.987s[1]
Declination+41° 40′ 33.92″[1]
| NGC 5930 | |
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Boötes |
| Right ascension | 15h 26m 07.987s[1] |
| Declination | +41° 40′ 33.92″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.008723[2] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 2,672[3] km s−1 |
| Distance | 133 Mly (40.8 Mpc)[4] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.2 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SAB(rs)b pec[3] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.830′ × 0.915′[1] |
| Notable features | NGC 5929 is a companion with NGC 5930 |
| Other designations | |
| 1ZW 112, 2MASX J15260798+4140339, 87GB 152418.4+415023, ARP 90, CASG 711, FIRST J152607.9+414033, H II-651, h 1925, GC 4104, CGCG 222.007, IRAS 15243+4150, KCPG 466B, KPG 466a, LEDA 55080, LGG 399-001, MCG+07-32-007, PGC 55080, UGC 9852, UZC J152607.9+414034, VV 823, Z 222-7, Z 1524.3+4151, ZW I 112. | |
