Galaxy in Canes Venatici
This edge-on spiral galaxy is relatively close to us, and it presents a striking sight through a telescope. It is very long, with a brighter center, and mottling along its length in both directions. It is a member of the Canes Venatici I group of galaxies, which also includes Messier 94, NGC 4449, and about a dozen other galaxies.
| Magnitude | 10.0 |
| Apparent Size | 16' x 3' |
| Distance (light yrs) | 14 million |
| Right Ascension | 12:17.5 |
| Declination | +37 49 |
| Field of View | 29' x 22' |
Image details: Exposure times of 249 minutes luminance and 60 minutes each of red, green, and blue, taken with an SBIG STF-8300M imager and a 14" Meade LX850 telescope at f/6.
March 2021