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On this page I collect my observations of the irregular galaxy NGC 4565 (Needle Galaxy) in the constellation Coma Berenices.
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)
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)
*) Below (to the right) there is the galaxy NGC 4562.