The SIMBAD database lists UGC5460 as an active galaxy nucleus candidate, i.e. it has a compact region at the center that emits a significant amount of energy across the electromagnetic spectrum, with characteristics indicating that this luminosity is not produced by the stars.[3]
NGC 3079 Group
UGC 5460 is a member of the NGC 3079 Group (also known as LGG 188), which contains six galaxies. The other five galaxies in the group are: NGC 3073, NGC 3079, UGC 5421, UGC 5459, and UGC 5479.[4]
Supernovae
Swift UVOT optical (left), UVOT UV (middle), and XRT X-ray (right) images of SN 2011ht and its host galaxy UGC 5460.
SN2011ht (TypeIIn, mag. 17) was discovered by Tom Boles on 29 September 2011.[5][6] This supernova was initially suspected of being a luminous blue variable.[5] Later analysis suggested that it belongs to an unusual group of SNe IIn, including SN 1994W and SN 2009kn, and perhaps SN 2005cl, that warrants a new designation of Type IIn-P.[7]
SN2015as (TypeIIb, mag. 16) was discovered by Ken'ichi Nishimura on 15 November 2015.[8][9] Although initially classified as TypeII,[10] later analysis concluded it to be TypeIIb.[11]
↑Garcia, A. M. (1993). "General study of group membership. II. Determination of nearby groups". Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series. 100: 47. Bibcode:1993A&AS..100...47G.
