NGC 5408

NGC 5408
NGC 5408
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCentaurus
Right ascension14h 03m 20.9s
Declination−41° 22′ 40″
Redshift506 ± 3 km/s
Distance15.7 Mly (4.81 Mpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)12.2
Characteristics
TypeIB(s)m
Apparent size (V)1.6′ × 0.8′
Other designations
PGC 50073

NGC 5408 is an irregular galaxy in the constellation Centaurus. It was discovered by John Herschel on June 5, 1834.

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