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Whale Galaxy

Whale Galaxy spiral

Whale Galaxy, also known as the Ring Galaxy, is located in the constellation Canes Venatici, and is best seen in spring.

Whale Galaxy is magnitude 9.8, is 30 million light-years away, and is 15.5' x 2.7' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Whale Galaxy
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Ring Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.8
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 30 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 15.5' x 2.7''
      1. NGC:
      2. 4631
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C32

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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