Messier 108
spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
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Messier 108
Summary
Messier 108 is an edge-on galaxy[1]. It draws 2 Wikipedia views per month (edge_on_galaxy category, ranking #3 of 6).[2]
Key Facts
- Messier 108 is credited with the discovery of Pierre Méchain[3].
- Messier 108's instance of is recorded as edge-on galaxy[4].
- Messier 108's instance of is recorded as starburst galaxy[5].
- Messier 108's constellation is recorded as Ursa Major[6].
- Messier 108's galaxy morphological type is recorded as Scd[7].
- Messier 108 is part of Q67625590[8].
- Messier 108 is part of Q67795918[9].
- Messier 108's Commons category is recorded as Messier 108[10].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as M 108[11].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 11085+5556[12].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as 2MASX J11113096+5540268[13].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as IRAS F11085+5556[14].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as MCG+09-18-098[15].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as UGC 6225[16].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as NGC 3556[17].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as PGC 34030[18].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as AAVSO 1105+56[19].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as SDSS J111130.83+554027.5[20].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as 7C 110836.79+555641.00[21].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as 6C 110835+555638[22].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as NVSS J111130+554027[23].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as Z 268-1[24].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as Z 267-48[25].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as Z 1108.5+5556[26].
- Messier 108's catalog code is recorded as UZC J111131.2+554025[27].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include edge-on galaxy[4] and starburst galaxy[5].
Use and Application
Part of include Q67625590[8] and Q67795918[9].
Why It Matters
Messier 108 draws 2 Wikipedia views per month (edge_on_galaxy category, ranking #3 of 6).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]