Messier 109
spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
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Messier 109
Summary
Messier 109 is a barred spiral galaxy[1]. It draws 191 Wikipedia views per month (barred_spiral_galaxy category, ranking #3 of 16).[2]
Key Facts
- Messier 109 is credited with the discovery of Charles Messier[3].
- Messier 109 is credited with the discovery of Pierre Méchain[4].
- Messier 109's instance of is recorded as barred spiral galaxy[5].
- Messier 109's constellation is recorded as Ursa Major[6].
- Messier 109's galaxy morphological type is recorded as SBbc[7].
- Messier 109 is part of Q67623491[8].
- Messier 109 is part of Q67625590[9].
- Messier 109 is part of Q67790380[10].
- Messier 109 is part of Q67795792[11].
- Messier 109's Commons category is recorded as Messier 109[12].
- Messier 109's parent astronomical body is recorded as M109 Group[13].
- Messier 109's said to be the same as is recorded as NGC 3992[14].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as M 109[15].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as 2MASX J11573598+5322282[16].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as MCG+09-20-044[17].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as UGC 6937[18].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 11549+5339[19].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as NGC 3992[20].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 11550+5339[21].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as PGC 37617[22].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as Z 1155.0+5339[23].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as Z 269-23[24].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as UZC J115736.0+532229[25].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as PSCz Q11549+5339[26].
- Messier 109's catalog code is recorded as SDSS J115735.97+532228.9[27].
Body
Definition and Type
Messier 109's instance of is recorded as barred spiral galaxy[5].
Use and Application
Part of include Q67623491[8], Q67625590[9], Q67790380[10], and Q67795792[11].
Why It Matters
Messier 109 draws 191 Wikipedia views per month (barred_spiral_galaxy category, ranking #3 of 16).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]