Messier 108
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Messier 108
Summary
Messier 108 is an edge-on galaxy[1]. It draws 56 Wikipedia views per month (edge_on_galaxy category, ranking #3 of 6).[2]
Key Facts
- Messier 108 is credited with the discovery of Pierre Méchain[3].
- Messier 108's image is recorded as Messier108 - SDSS DR 14 (panorama).jpg[4].
- Messier 108's instance of is recorded as edge-on galaxy[5].
- Messier 108's instance of is recorded as starburst galaxy[6].
- Messier 108's constellation is recorded as Ursa Major[7].
- Messier 108's galaxy morphological type is recorded as Scd[8].
- Messier 108's part of is recorded as Q67625590[9].
- Messier 108's part of is recorded as Q67795918[10].
- Messier 108's Commons category is recorded as Messier 108[11].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as M 108[12].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 11085+5556[13].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as 2MASX J11113096+5540268[14].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as IRAS F11085+5556[15].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as MCG+09-18-098[16].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as UGC 6225[17].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as NGC 3556[18].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as PGC 34030[19].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as AAVSO 1105+56[20].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as SDSS J111130.83+554027.5[21].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as 7C 110836.79+555641.00[22].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as 6C 110835+555638[23].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as NVSS J111130+554027[24].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as Z 268-1[25].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as Z 267-48[26].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as Z 1108.5+5556[27].
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Works and Contributions
Messier 108 is credited with the discovery of Pierre Méchain[3].
Why It Matters
Messier 108 draws 56 Wikipedia views per month (edge_on_galaxy category, ranking #3 of 6).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]