NGC 5443

NGC 5443
Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 5443
Observation data
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right ascension14h 02m 12s
Declination+55° 48′ 50″
Surface brightness22.41 mag/arcsec2
Characteristics
TypeSAb

NGC 5443 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered on April 14, 1789 by the astronomer William Herschel. It is also believed to be a Type-II Seyfert galaxy, meaning it contains a bright, active galactic nucleus.

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