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On this page I collect my observations of the spiral galaxy NGC 4631 (Whale/Herring Galaxy) in the constellation Canes Venatici (with companion NGC 4627).
The spiral galaxy NGC 4631 (Whale/Herring 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/Herring Galaxy) in constellation Canes Venatici (selected) (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)