NGC 5949 is a dwarf spiral galaxy located about 44 million light years away[1] in the constellation of Draco.[3]
NGC 5949 | |
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![]() Dwarf galaxy NGC 5949 taken by SDSS.[1] | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Draco |
Right ascension | 15h 28m 0.67s[2] |
Declination | 64° 45′ 47.35″[2] |
Redshift | 0.001414[2] |
Helio radial velocity | 424 Km/s[2] |
Distance | 44 Mly[1] |
Apparent magnitude (B) | 12.70[2] |
Characteristics | |
Type | SA(r)bc[citation needed] |
Size | 30,000 ly (diameter)[citation needed] |
Apparent size (V) | 2.27 x 0.94[citation needed] |
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LEDA 55165, SDSS J152800.67+644547.4, Z 319-16, IRAS F15273+6456, 2MASX J15280067+6445473, TC 847, Z 1527.4+6455, IRAS 15273+6456, MCG+11-19-008, UGC 9866, K73 682, PSCz Q15273+6456, UZC J152800.7+644547 |
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New General Catalogue 5500 to 5999 | |
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