NGC 3353 explained

NGC 3353 is an Intermediate spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Ursa Major.^{[2] [3]} Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 1108 ± 12km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of NaNMpc. In addition, four non-redshift measurements give a distance of NaNMpc.^[4] NGC 3353 was discovered on March 18, 1790, by William Herschel,^[5] a German born British astronomer.^[6]

NGC 3353 is a galaxy whose nucleus shines in the ultraviolet range. It is listed in the Markarian catalogue as Mrk 35.

NGC 3264 Group

NGC 3353 is part of the NGC 3264 group (also known as LGG 201), which includes at least five other members: NGC 3206, NGC 3220, NGC 3264, UGC 5848, and UGCA 211.^[7]

See also

• List of NGC objects (3001–4000)

Notes and References

1. Web site: NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database . . Results for object NGC 3353 . 25 November 2024.
2. Web site: Revised NGC Data for NGC 3353 . October 27, 2023 . spider.seds.org.
3. Web site: Ford . Dominic . NGC3353 (Galaxy) . October 27, 2023 . In-The-Sky.org . en.
4. Web site: Distance Results for NGC3353 . NASA/IPAC EXTRAGALACTIC DATABASE . . 25 November 2024.
5. Web site: New General Catalog Objects: NGC 3350 - 3399 . October 27, 2023 . cseligman.com.
6. Web site: William Herschel Biography, Education, Telescopes, & Facts Britannica . October 27, 2023 . www.britannica.com . en.
7. 1993A&AS..100...47G . General study of group membership. II. Determination of nearby groups . Garcia . A. M. . Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series . 1993 . 100 . 47 .