Messier 58
Barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo
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Messier 58
Summary
Messier 58 is a spiral galaxy[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Messier 58 is credited with the discovery of Charles Messier[3].
- Messier 58's instance of is recorded as spiral galaxy[4].
- Messier 58's instance of is recorded as sub-millimetric source[5].
- Messier 58's instance of is recorded as HI (21cm) source[6].
- Messier 58's instance of is recorded as infrared source[7].
- Messier 58's instance of is recorded as astrophysical X-ray source[8].
- Messier 58's instance of is recorded as Seyfert galaxy[9].
- Messier 58's constellation is recorded as Virgo[10].
- Messier 58's galaxy morphological type is recorded as SBb[11].
- Messier 58's galaxy morphological type is recorded as Sab[12].
- Messier 58 is part of Virgo Cluster[13].
- Messier 58 is part of Q67623508[14].
- Messier 58 is part of Q67625638[15].
- Messier 58 is part of Q67790367[16].
- Messier 58 is part of Q67795770[17].
- Messier 58's Commons category is recorded as Messier 58[18].
- Messier 58 comprises Q9326918[19].
- Messier 58 comprises Q9326966[20].
- Messier 58's catalog code is recorded as M 58[21].
- Messier 58's catalog code is recorded as 2MASX J12374359+1149051[22].
- Messier 58's catalog code is recorded as MCG+02-32-160[23].
- Messier 58's catalog code is recorded as NGC 4579[24].
- Messier 58's catalog code is recorded as IRAS F12351+1205[25].
- Messier 58's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 12351+1205[26].
- Messier 58's catalog code is recorded as PGC 42168[27].
Body
Geography
Part of include Virgo Cluster[13], a galaxy cluster[28]; Q67623508[14]; Q67625638[15]; Q67790367[16]; and Q67795770[17].
Designation and Status
Recorded instance of include spiral galaxy[4], sub-millimetric source[5], HI (21cm) source[6], infrared source[7], astrophysical X-ray source[8], and Seyfert galaxy[9].
History and Context
Catalog codes include M 58[21], 2MASX J12374359+1149051[22], MCG+02-32-160[23], NGC 4579[24], IRAS F12351+1205[25], and IRAS 12351+1205[26].
Why It Matters
Messier 58 has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]