NGC 5746
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NGC 5746
NGC 5746 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the eastern part of the constellation of Virgo. It is a member of the NGC 5746 Group of galaxies, itself one of the Virgo III Groups strung out to the east of the Virgo Supercluster of galaxies.
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NGC 5746 is located at a distance of 99 million light years and is seen nearly edge-on, bearing a strong resemblance with the galaxy NGC 4565, that is also seen nearly edge-on. As with the former, it has a box-shaped bulge that is actually a bar seen from one side[5] and a currently modest star formation activity.
| Observation Log Information | |
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| Log Index: | 664 |
| Session: | 185 |
| Date: | 1995-05-26 |
| Equipment: | 10.1inNw26mmPlossl |
| Location: | ABPriddisCreekEstates |
Keywords: NGC 5746, 110 Finest NGCs, Galaxy, Virgo
February 14, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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