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/Herring Galaxy) in the constellation Canes Venatici (with companion NGC 4627).

 

Introduction

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)
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  Size: 1.7' x 1.0' (Wikipedia)
Distance: 28 millions light years (assumption)
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Map

The spiral galaxy NGC 4631 (Whale/Herring 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

 

References

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