Messier 106

Summary

Messier 106 is an astrophysical maser^[1]. It draws 133 Wikipedia views per month (astrophysical_maser category, ranking #1 of 1).^[2]

Key Facts

• Messier 106 is credited with the discovery of Pierre Méchain^[3].
• Messier 106's instance of is recorded as astrophysical maser^[4].
• Messier 106's instance of is recorded as astrophysical X-ray source^[5].
• Messier 106's instance of is recorded as spiral galaxy^[6].
• Messier 106's instance of is recorded as Seyfert 2 galaxy^[7].
• Messier 106's constellation is recorded as Canes Venatici^[8].
• Messier 106's galaxy morphological type is recorded as SAB(s)bc^[9].
• Messier 106 is part of Q67623491^[10].
• Messier 106 is part of Q67625590^[11].
• Messier 106 is part of Q67790380^[12].
• Messier 106 is part of Q67792880^[13].
• Messier 106's Commons category is recorded as Messier 106^[14].
• Messier 106's parent astronomical body is recorded as Canes II Group^[15].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as M 106^[16].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as PGC 39600^[17].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as 2MASX J12185761+4718133^[18].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as MCG+08-22-104^[19].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as NGC 4258^[20].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as UGC 7353^[21].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as 7C 121635.39+473404.00^[22].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as 7C 121626.19+473526.00^[23].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as 7C 121620.39+473545.00^[24].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as Z 243-67^[25].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as Z 244-3^[26].
• Messier 106's catalog code is recorded as 1RXS J121900.4+471747^[27].

Body

Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include astrophysical maser^[4], astrophysical X-ray source^[5], spiral galaxy^[6], and Seyfert 2 galaxy^[7].

Use and Application

Part of include Q67623491^[10], Q67625590^[11], Q67790380^[12], and Q67792880^[13].

Why It Matters

Messier 106 draws 133 Wikipedia views per month (astrophysical_maser category, ranking #1 of 1).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] It is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]