Whale Galaxy Ngc 4631 (Emmanuel)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn) · Contains: NGC 4627 · NGC 4631 · Whale Galaxy

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Whale Galaxy Ngc 4631

At the beginning of May under the Greek starry sky we had the opportunity to photograph a superb and equally difficult target the Wale Galaxy!
The Whale Galaxy, also known as NGC 4631, is a stunning galaxy located in the constellation of Canes Venatici. Its striking appearance resembles a massive whale traversing through space. NGC 4631 serves as an example of a galaxy undergoing a stage of formation known as galactic collapse. With a properly equipped telescope, you can observe the intricate details of this awe-inspiring galaxy.

Manos Malakopoulos
Equipment:
Telescope: Lacerta 1000/250
Mount: Mesu MKII
Camera: ZWO Astrophotography 2600mc
Pegasus Astro UPB2 & Autofocus Motor
Capture: RGB 120x120 Sec.
Place: Chalkidiki

Themis Karteris
Equipment:
Telescope: Lacerta 800/200 With Pegasus Astro Prodigy Focuser
Mount Pegasus Astro NYX-101
Camera: QHYCCD QHY268 Pro M
Pegasus Astro UPB2
Capture: Lum 120x120 Sec.
Place: Chalkidiki

Stamatis Paraschakis

Equipment:
Telescope: Lacerta 800/200 With Pegasus Astro Prodigy Focuser
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Camera: QHYCCD QHY268 Pro M
Pegasus Astro UPB2
Capture: Ha 100x300 Sec.
Place Athens

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Status	Advanced success
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Astrometry.net job	9854277
PixInsight job	6Z0A808J65S21DUMAQ99JC3A01WH8JDC
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PixInsight stage	TASK_LOG

RA (center)	12h42m07s.184
RA (top/left)	12h43m15s.332
RA (top/right)	12h41m00s.140
RA (bottom/right)	12h40m59s.340
RA (bottom/left)	12h43m14s.196

Dec (center)	+32°32′56″.41
Dec (top/left)	+32°41′55″.61
Dec (top/right)	+32°42′12″.36
Dec (bottom/right)	+32°23′53″.51
Dec (bottom/left)	+32°23′35″.82

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