NGC 5053
spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici
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NGC 5053
Summary
NGC 5053 is a spiral galaxy[1]. It draws 176 Wikipedia views per month (spiral_galaxy category, ranking #19 of 122).[2]
Key Facts
- NGC 5053 is credited with the discovery of William Herschel[3].
- NGC 5053's instance of is recorded as spiral galaxy[4].
- NGC 5053's instance of is recorded as Seyfert 1 galaxy[5].
- NGC 5053's constellation is recorded as Canes Venatici[6].
- NGC 5053's galaxy morphological type is recorded as Sc[7].
- NGC 5053's galaxy morphological type is recorded as SAc[8].
- NGC 5053 is part of Q67623575[9].
- NGC 5053 is part of Q67625590[10].
- NGC 5053 is part of Q67791628[11].
- NGC 5053 is part of Q67797352[12].
- NGC 5053's Commons category is recorded as NGC 5033[13].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as NGC 5033[14].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as UGC 8307[15].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as 2MASX J13132753+3635371[16].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as MCG+06-29-062[17].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as IRAS F13111+3651[18].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 13111+3651[19].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as PGC 45948[20].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as 7C 131109.00+365132.00[21].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as 6C 131109+365138[22].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as SDSS J131327.49+363538.0[23].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as PSCz Q13111+3651[24].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as Z 1311.2+3651[25].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as UZC J131327.8+363540[26].
- NGC 5053's catalog code is recorded as 1RXS J131327.2+363542[27].
Body
Geography
Part of include Q67623575[9], Q67625590[10], Q67791628[11], and Q67797352[12].
Designation and Status
Recorded instance of include spiral galaxy[4] and Seyfert 1 galaxy[5].
History and Context
Catalog codes include NGC 5033[14], UGC 8307[15], 2MASX J13132753+3635371[16], MCG+06-29-062[17], IRAS F13111+3651[18], and IRAS 13111+3651[19].
Why It Matters
NGC 5053 draws 176 Wikipedia views per month (spiral_galaxy category, ranking #19 of 122).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]