NGC 4631ngc4631


Barred Spiral Galaxy in Canes Venatici
NGC 4631
Mag 9.8
  The Whale Galaxy, Caldwell 32


25/03/17
The Whale Galaxy
I can see why it's called The Whale Galaxy, a curving hazy blob, bright and distinct with a curving shape to it
Easy to locate using HIP 61320 and HIP 61309 at Mags 6.20 and 5.40 to locate