Messier 105

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Messier 105
Galaxy List of galaxies

M105, as viewed by the HST;
Credit: NASA

Observation data
(Epoch J2000)
Constellation Leo
Right ascension 10h 47m 49.6s[1]
Declination +12° 34′ 54″[1]
Redshift 911 ± 2 km/s[1]
Distance 34.5 ± 1.7 Mly (10.6 ± 0.5 Mpc)[2]
Type E1[1]
Apparent dimensions (V) 5′.4 × 4′.8[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 10.2[1]
Notable features
Other designations
NGC 3379,[1] UGC 5902,[1] PGC 32256[1]

Messier 105 (also known as NGC 3379) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Leo. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781. Messier 105 is known to have a supermassive black hole.

[edit] Environment

M95 is ony of several galaxies within the M96 Group, a group of galaxies in the constellation Leo. The group also includes the Messier objects M95 and M96.[3][4][5][6]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Results for M105. Retrieved on 2006-11-16.
  2. ^ J. L. Tonry, A. Dressler, J. P. Blakeslee, E. A. Ajhar, A. B. Fletcher, G. A. Luppino, M. R. Metzger, C. B. Moore (2001). "The SBF Survey of Galaxy Distances. IV. SBF Magnitudes, Colors, and Distances". Astrophysical Journal 546 (2): 681-693.
  3. ^ R. B. Tully (1988). Nearby Galaxies Catalog. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-35299-1.
  4. ^ P. Fouque, E. Gourgoulhon, P. Chamaraux, G. Paturel (1992). "Groups of galaxies within 80 Mpc. II - The catalogue of groups and group members". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement 93: 211-233.
  5. ^ A. Garcia (1993). "General study of group membership. II - Determination of nearby groups". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement 100: 47-90.
  6. ^ G. Giuricin, C. Marinoni, L. Ceriani, A. Pisani (2000). "Nearby Optical Galaxies: Selection of the Sample and Identification of Groups". Astrophysical Journal 543: 178-194.