Messier 109 is a good example of a barred spiral galaxy which can be found in the constellation Ursa Major, to the south east of the star Phecda.
This galaxy lies at a distance of about 55 million light years.
It is the brightest galaxy in the so called M109 group, which is a large group of galaxies all located in Ursa Major.
In March 1956, a type Ia supernova was observed in the southeast part of M109.
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Name | M109 |
Type | Barred spiral galaxy |
Constellation | Ursa Major |
Right ascension | 11h 57m 36s |
Declination | +53° 22′ 28″ |
Distance | 55 Mly |
Other designations | NGC3992, PGC037617, UGC6937 |
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