NGC 4631, NGC 4627

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

On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy NGC 4631 (Whale Galaxy) in the constellation Canes Venatici (with companion NGC 4627).

Introduction

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: ---

Map

The spiral galaxy NGC 4631 (Whale Galaxy) in constellation Canes Venatici (selected) (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Own Photos

eVscope


NGC 4631 - Apr 19, 2020, fuzzy		NGC 4631 - Apr 19, 2020, fuzzy, processed

NGC 4631 - Apr 21, 2020		NGC 4631 - Apr 21, 2020, processed

NGC 4631 - May 21, 2020		NGC 4631 - May 21, 2020, processed

NGC 4631 - May 21, 2020		NGC 4631 - May 21, 2020, processed

My Own Observations

Observations April 2020

April 19, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 4631 photographed, regrettably not quite sharp; NGC 4627 can be found on the photo
April 21, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 4631 photographed; NGC 4627 can be found on the photo
May 21, 2020 (Erkerode: eVscope): NGC 4631 photographed in the new rectangular format without overlay; NGC 4627 can be found on the photo

References

NGC 4631 (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_4631
NGC 4627 (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_4627

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