M51 Group
Galaxy cluster in constellation Canes Venatici / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The M51 Group is a group of galaxies located in Canes Venatici. The group is named after the brightest galaxy in the group, the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51A). Other notable members include the companion galaxy to the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51B) and the Sunflower Galaxy (M63).[1][2][4][3]
Quick Facts Observation data (Epoch J2000), Constellation(s) ...
M51 Group | |
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Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
Constellation(s) | Canes Venatici |
Right ascension | 13h 24m [1][2] |
Declination | 46° 13′[1][2] |
Brightest member | Whirlpool Galaxy (M51A)[1][2][3] |
Number of galaxies | 7-17[1][2][4][3] |
Other designations | |
NGC 5194 Group, LGG 347,[1] NOGG H 712,[2] NOGG P1 723,[2] NOGG P2 739[2] | |
See also: Galaxy group, Galaxy cluster, List of galaxy groups and clusters |
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