Right ascension 11 53 48.9 Redshift 1052 ± 2 km/s Apparent size (V) 6'.9 × 3'.5 Constellation Ursa Major | Declination +52° 19′ 36″ Type SB(r)bc Magnitude 10.8 Apparent magnitude (V) 10.8 | |
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Similar Messier 109, NGC 3938, NGC 4088, NGC 3949, NGC 3184 | ||
NGC 3953 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major.
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. The galaxy is known to exhibit an inner ring structure that encircles the bar.
Supernovae
Two supernovae have been identified within NGC 3953: the type Ia supernova SN 2001dp and SN 2006bp.
Environment
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.
References
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