NGC 4631
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NGC 4631
NGC 4631 (also known as the Whale Galaxy or Caldwell 32) is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici about 30 million light years away from Earth. This galaxy’s slightly distorted wedge shape gives it the appearance of a herring or a whale, hence its nickname. Because this nearby galaxy is seen edge-on from Earth, professional astronomers observe this galaxy to better understand the gas and stars located outside the plane of the galaxy.
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Personal Notes
| Observation Log Information | |
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| Log Index: | 208 |
| Session: | 109 |
| Date: | 1991-06-08 |
| Equipment: | C14w40mmOrtho |
| Location: | ABWCO |
Keywords: NGC 4631, 110 Finest NGCs, Canes Venatici, galaxy, Whale Galaxy
February 11, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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