NGC_3953

NGC 3953

NGC 3953

Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

NGC 3953 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. The galaxy is known to exhibit an inner ring structure that encircles the bar. NGC 3953 is a member of the M109 Group, a large group of galaxies located within the constellation Ursa Major that may contain over 50 galaxies.[2][3][4][5]

Quick Facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Constellation ...

Two supernovae have been identified within NGC 3953:[1] the type Ia supernova SN 2001dp[6] and SN 2006bp.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 3953. Retrieved 2006-11-15.
  2. [2]
    R. B. Tully (1988). Nearby Galaxies Catalog. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-35299-4.
  3. [3]
    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. Bibcode:1992A&AS...93..211F.
  4. [4]
    A. Garcia (1993). "General study of group membership. II – Determination of nearby groups". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement. 100: 47–90. Bibcode:1993A&AS..100...47G.
  5. [5]
    G. Giuricin; C. Marinoni; L. Ceriani; A. Pisani (2000). "Nearby Optical Galaxies: Selection of the Sample and Identification of Groups". Astrophysical Journal. 543 (1): 178–194. arXiv:astro-ph/0001140. Bibcode:2000ApJ...543..178G. doi:10.1086/317070. S2CID 9618325.
  6. [6]
    "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for SN 2001dp. Retrieved 2006-11-15.
  7. [7]
    "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for SN 2006bp. Retrieved 2006-11-15.
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