NGC 5253

NGC 5253
NGC 5253 is one of the nearest of the known Blue Compact Dwarf (BCD) galaxies
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCentaurus
Right ascension13h 39m 55.9561s
Declination−31° 38′ 24.364″
Redshift407 ± 3 km/s
Distance10.9 ± 0.6 Mly (3.33 ± 0.17 Mpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)10.9
Characteristics
TypeIm pec
Size27,300 ly (8.37 kpc) (estimated)
Apparent size (V)5.0′ × 1.9′
Other designations
Haro 10, ESO 445- G 004, IRAS 13370-3123, UGCA 369, MCG -05-32-060, PGC 48334

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

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