Dictionary of Nomenclature of Celestial Objects
(Last update: 10-Apr-2024)

Result of query: info cati M61a]$

Details on Acronym:   M
  
M (Minkowski)
***** Avoid the usage of M, prefer [M61a]

Details on Acronym:   [M61a]
  
[M61a] (Minkowski)= (M) = (Mk)
Write:<<[M61a] NGC 6166 A>>
<<[M61a] ACO 2199 NN>>
N: 4+19
Object:G  (SIMBAD class: Galaxy)
Note:Components of the quadruple galaxy NGC 6166, and galaxies in ACO 2199.
in source:NGC 6166
in source:ACO 2199
Ref:=1961AJ.....66..558M
byMINKOWSKI R.
 Astron. J., 66, 558-561 (1961)
  NGC 6166 and the cluster Abell 2199.
oTable I: <[M61a] NGC 6166 A> (Nos A-D). Table III: <[M61a] ACO 2199 NN> (Nos 1-19).
Originof the Acronym: S = Created by Simbad, the CDS Database

Details on Acronym:   Mk
  
Mk (Minkowski)
***** Avoid the usage of Mk, prefer [M61a]
Originof the Acronym: L (1984ApJ...286..422G)