NGC 5603

NGC 5603 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Boötes. It was discovered by William Herschel on April 29, 1788 and was observed by John Herschel on May 13, 1828.[1]

NGC 5739 Group

According to Abraham Mahtessian, NGC 5603 is part of the seven member NGC 5739 group (also known as [M98j] 234). The other six galaxies are: NGC 5598, NGC 5784, NGC 5696, NGC 5739, NGC 5787, and NGC 5860.[2]

References

  1. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 5600 - 5649". Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  2. ^ Mahtessian, A. P. (1998). "Groups of galaxies. III. Some empirical characteristics". Astrophysics. 41 (3): 308–321. Bibcode:1998Ap.....41..308M. doi:10.1007/BF03036100.
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