NGC 3953

NGC 3953
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Ursa Major
Right ascension	11h 53m 48.9s
Declination	+52° 19′ 36″
Redshift	1052 ± 2 km/s
Apparent magnitude (V)	10.8
Characteristics
Type	SB(r)bc
Apparent size (V)	6'.9 × 3'.5
Other designations
UGC 6870,PGC 37306
See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies

NGC 3953 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. The galaxy is known to exhibit an inner ring structure that encircles the bar.

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Two supernovae have been identified within NGC 3953: the type Ia supernova SN 2001dp and SN 2006bp.

NGC 3953 is a member of the M109 Group, a large group of galaxies located within the constellation Ursa Major that may contain over 50 galaxies.

Coordinates: 11^h 53^m 48.9^s, +52° 19′ 36″

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