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galaxy in the M83 group of galaxies

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Constellation: Centaurus
Right ascension: 13 39 55.9561
Declination: −31 ° 38 ′ 24.364 ″
Redshift: 407 ± 3 km/ s
Distance: 10.9 ± 0.6 Mly (3.33 ± 0.17 Mpc )
Type: Im pec
Size: 27,300 ly (8.37 kpc ) (estimated)
Apparent size v: 5.0 ′ × 1.9 ′

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NGC 5253 is an irregular galaxy in the constellation Centaurus. It was discovered by William Herschel on 15 March 1787.

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NGC 5090 and NGC 5091

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Centaurus Centaurus A/M83 Group Discoveries by William Herschel ESO objects Galaxies discovered in 1787 IRAS catalogue objects Irregular galaxies MCG objects NGC objects Peculiar galaxies Principal Galaxies Catalogue objects UGCA objects

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