NGC 5408
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
|---|---|
| Constellation: | Centaurus |
| Right ascension: | 14h 03m 20.9s[1] |
| Declination: | -41° 22′ 40″[1] |
| Redshift: | 506 ± 3 km/s[1] |
| Distance: | 15.7 Mly (4.81 Mpc)[2] |
| Type: | IB(s)m[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V): | 1′.6 × 0′.8 [1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V): | 12.2[1] |
| Notable features: | |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 50073[1] | |
| See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies | |
NGC 5408 is an irregular galaxy in the constellation Centaurus. The galaxy was discovered by John Frederick William Herschel in 1834.[citation needed]
[edit] Galaxy group information
NGC 5408 is located near the M83 Subgroup of the Centaurus A/M83 Group, a relatively nearby group of galaxies. However, it is unclear as to whether NGC 5408 is part of the group.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Results for NGC 5408. Retrieved on March 16, 2007.
- ^ I. D. Karachentsev, V. E. Karachentseva, W. K. Hutchmeier, D. I. Makarov (2004). "A Catalog of Neighboring Galaxies". Astronomical Journal 127: 2031-2068.
- ^ I. D. Karachentsev (2005). "The Local Group and Other Neighboring Galaxy Groups". Astronomical Journal 129: 178-188.
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