Messier 99

Summary

Messier 99 is a sub-millimetric source^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Messier 99 is credited with the discovery of Pierre Méchain^[3].
• Messier 99's instance of is recorded as sub-millimetric source^[4].
• Messier 99's instance of is recorded as HI (21cm) source^[5].
• Messier 99's instance of is recorded as infrared source^[6].
• Messier 99's instance of is recorded as astrophysical X-ray source^[7].
• Messier 99's instance of is recorded as grand design spiral galaxy^[8].
• Messier 99's constellation is recorded as Coma Berenices^[9].
• Messier 99's galaxy morphological type is recorded as SA(s)c^[10].
• Messier 99's galaxy morphological type is recorded as Sc(dSc)^[11].
• Messier 99 is part of Virgo Cluster^[12].
• Messier 99 is part of Q67623486^[13].
• Messier 99 is part of Q67625638^[14].
• Messier 99 is part of Q67790367^[15].
• Messier 99 is part of Q67795770^[16].
• Messier 99's Commons category is recorded as Messier 99^[17].
• Messier 99 comprises Q83725959^[18].
• Messier 99 comprises Q9326556^[19].
• Messier 99 comprises Q9326659^[20].
• Messier 99 comprises Q9326896^[21].
• Messier 99 comprises Q78180600^[22].
• Messier 99's catalog code is recorded as M99^[23].
• Messier 99's catalog code is recorded as IRAS 12162+1441^[24].
• Messier 99's catalog code is recorded as PGC 39578^[25].
• Messier 99's catalog code is recorded as 2MASX J12184962+1424593^[26].
• Messier 99's catalog code is recorded as MCG+03-31-099^[27].

Body

Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include sub-millimetric source^[4], HI (21cm) source^[5], infrared source^[6], astrophysical X-ray source^[7], and grand design spiral galaxy^[8].

Use and Application

Components include Q83725959^[18]; Q9326556^[19], a supernova^[28]; Q9326659^[20], a supernova^[29]; Q9326896^[21], a supernova^[30]; and Q78180600^[22]. Part of include Virgo Cluster^[12], a galaxy cluster^[31]; Q67623486^[13]; Q67625638^[14]; Q67790367^[15]; and Q67795770^[16].

Why It Matters

Messier 99 has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]