Messier 49
elliptical galaxy in the constellation Virgo
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Messier 49
Summary
Messier 49 is a type-cD galaxy[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Messier 49 is credited with the discovery of Charles Messier[3].
- Messier 49's instance of is recorded as type-cD galaxy[4].
- Messier 49's instance of is recorded as astronomical radio source[5].
- Messier 49's instance of is recorded as astrophysical X-ray source[6].
- Messier 49's instance of is recorded as Seyfert 2 galaxy[7].
- Messier 49's instance of is recorded as elliptical galaxy[8].
- Messier 49's constellation is recorded as Virgo[9].
- Messier 49's galaxy morphological type is recorded as E2[10].
- Messier 49's galaxy morphological type is recorded as E-E/S0[11].
- Messier 49 is part of Virgo Cluster[12].
- Messier 49 is part of Q67623508[13].
- Messier 49 is part of Q67625638[14].
- Messier 49 is part of Q67790367[15].
- Messier 49 is part of Q67795770[16].
- Messier 49's Commons category is recorded as Messier 49[17].
- Messier 49 comprises SN 2024kce[18].
- Messier 49 comprises Q9326604[19].
- Messier 49's catalog code is recorded as M 49[20].
- Messier 49's catalog code is recorded as PGC 41220[21].
- Messier 49's catalog code is recorded as UGC 7629[22].
- Messier 49's catalog code is recorded as 2MASX J12294679+0800014[23].
- Messier 49's catalog code is recorded as MCG+01-32-083[24].
- Messier 49's catalog code is recorded as NGC 4472[25].
- Messier 49's catalog code is recorded as VCC 1226[26].
- Messier 49's catalog code is recorded as 1ES 1227+08.2[27].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include type-cD galaxy[4], astronomical radio source[5], astrophysical X-ray source[6], Seyfert 2 galaxy[7], and elliptical galaxy[8].
Use and Application
Components include SN 2024kce[18], a supernova[28] and Q9326604[19], a supernova[29]. Part of include Virgo Cluster[12], a galaxy cluster[30]; Q67623508[13]; Q67625638[14]; Q67790367[15]; and Q67795770[16].
Why It Matters
Messier 49 has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]