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On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy NGC 4631 (Whale Galaxy) in the constellation Canes Venatici (with companion NGC 4627).
The spiral galaxy NGC 4631 (Whale Galaxy) in constellation Canes Venatici is seen edge-on. Above it, there is a companion, the elliptical dwarf galaxy NGC 4627.
NGC 4631 | NGC 4627 | |
Size: 17.0' x 3.5'/15.2' x 2.8' (SkySafari/Wikipedia) Distance: 28 millions light years (Wikipedia) Rating: --- |
Size: 1.7' x 1.0' (Wikipedia) Distance: 28 millions light years (assumption) Rating: --- |
The spiral galaxy NGC 4631 (Whale Galaxy) in constellation Canes Venatici (selected) (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)