NGC 4565
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NGC 4565
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NGC 4565 (also known as the Needle Galaxy or Caldwell 38) is an edge-on spiral galaxy about 30 to 50 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. It lies close to the North Galactic Pole and has a visual magnitude of approximately 10. It is known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile. First recorded in 1785 by William Herschel, it is a prominent example of an edge-on spiral galaxy.
| Observation Log Information | |
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| Log Index: | 159 |
| Session: | 101 |
| Date: | 1991-04-07 |
| Equipment: | C14w40mmOrtho |
| Location: | ABWCO |
Keywords: NGC 4565, 110 Finest NGCs, galaxy, Coma Berenices
February 12, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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