NGC 5050 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Virgo. It was discovered by a German astronomer Albert Marth on April 30, 1864.[2] It is also known as CGCG 44-43, MCG 1-34-12, PGC 46138, UGC 8329.[1]

NGC 5050
NGC5050 - SDSS DR14
NGC5050 - SDSS DR14.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationVirgo
Right ascension13h 15m 41s[1]
Declination+02° 52′ 44″[1]
Redshift0.0197[1]
Distance271 Mly[1]
Characteristics
TypeS0-a[1]
Apparent size (V)1.1′ × 24′[1]
Other designations
CGCG 44-43, MCG 1-34-12, PGC 46138, UGC 8329.

Marth discovered it in Malta with the help of Lassel's 48" reflector.[3] It is faint, small and stellar with an apparent magnitude of 1.4.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Galaxy NGC 5050 . Deep Sky Object Browser". Archived from the original on 2017-01-05. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  2. ^ a b New General Catalogue Objects: NNGC 5050-5099
  3. ^ Albert Marth
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