Maffei 2
galaxy in the constellation Cassiopeia
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Maffei 2
Summary
Maffei 2 is a spiral galaxy[1]. It draws 27 Wikipedia views per month (spiral_galaxy category, ranking #21 of 122).[2]
Key Facts
- Maffei 2 is credited with the discovery of Paolo Maffei[3].
- Maffei 2's instance of is recorded as spiral galaxy[4].
- Maffei 2's constellation is recorded as Cassiopeia[5].
- Paolo Maffei is named after Maffei 2[6].
- Maffei 2's galaxy morphological type is recorded as Sbc[7].
- Maffei 2 is part of IC 342/Maffei Group[8].
- Maffei 2 is part of Q67622869[9].
- Maffei 2 is part of Q67624711[10].
- Maffei 2 is part of Zone of Avoidance[11].
- Maffei 2's Commons category is recorded as Maffei 2[12].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as UGCA 39[13].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as 2MASX J02415509+5936147[14].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 02381+5923[15].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as PGC 10217[16].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as SH 2-197[17].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as LEDA 10217[18].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as Anon 0238+59[19].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as SPB 35[20].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as [VDD93] 20[21].
- Maffei 2's catalog code is recorded as MSX6C G136.4978-00.3252[22].
- Maffei 2's time of discovery or invention is recorded as January 1, 1967[23].
- Maffei 2's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Maffei 2[24].
- Maffei 2's redshift is recorded as {'amount': '+0.000047'}[25].
- Maffei 2's apparent magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+16.0'}[26].
- Maffei 2's apparent magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+6.910'}[27].
Body
Geography
Part of include IC 342/Maffei Group[8], a galaxy group[28]; Q67622869[9]; Q67624711[10]; and Zone of Avoidance[11].
Designation and Status
Maffei 2's instance of is recorded as spiral galaxy[4].
History and Context
Catalog codes include UGCA 39[13], 2MASX J02415509+5936147[14], IRAS 02381+5923[15], PGC 10217[16], SH 2-197[17], and LEDA 10217[18]. Paolo Maffei is named after Maffei 2[6].
Why It Matters
Maffei 2 draws 27 Wikipedia views per month (spiral_galaxy category, ranking #21 of 122).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]