NGC 4565

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the irregular galaxy NGC 4565 (Needle Galaxy) in the constellation Coma Berenices.

 

Introduction

The spiral galaxy NGC 4565 in the constellation Coma Berenices is one of the most prominent and famous edge-on spiral galaxies in the sky. It is also called the Needle Galaxy. ) Below NGC 4565, there is the galaxy NGC 4562. Visually, NGC 4565 can be easily seen with small telescopes, according to Wikipedia. Observed with larger amateur telescopes, away from the scattered light of urban night lighting, it is considered one of the most beautiful objects of the night sky (Wikipedia).

Size: 3' x 2' (Stoyan)
Distance: 16 million light years (Stoyan)
Rating: * (Stoyan)

 

Map

The irregular galaxy NGC 4565 in the constellation Coma Berenices (larger red dot - and many other galaxies in the vicinity) (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

eVscope

           

NGC 4565 - Apr 21, 2020

 

NGC 4565 - Apr 21, 2020, processed

 

 
         

NGC 4565 - Apr 22, 2020

 

NGC 4565 - May 21, 2020

 

NGC 4565 - May 21, 2020

      

NGC 4565 - Apr 22, 2020, processed*

 

NGC 4565 - May 21, 2020, processed*

 

NGC 4565 - May 21, 2020, processed*

*) Below (to the right) there is the galaxy NGC 4562.

 

My Own Observations

Observations April/May2020

 

References

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