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NGC 4631, The Whale Galaxy
NGC 4631, The Whale Galaxy by pommierr
NGC 4631, in Canes Venatici, is an edge-on galaxy whose profile resembles that of a whale, complete with an eye and pectoral fin. The distortion of it's shape probably results from tidal interactions with the nearby Hockey Stick galaxy, NGC 4656, to the southeast. This interaction has triggered intense regions of star formation outlined by blue star clouds and dust clouds. The small elliptical galaxy above the whale is NGC 4627. It is referred to as either the whale's calf or spout. The small galaxy to the left, just beneath a star, is MCG 6-28-22.
Keywords: Galaxy, Whale, Compustar, C14, LensPen-Optics-Cleaning-Tool, Flashlight-Night-Vision, T-Ring-for-35-mm-Canon-EOS-Camera, T-Adapter-, Reducer-Corrector
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| Image Stats |
| Celestron Equipment |
LensPen - Optics Cleaning Tool (93575), Flashlight, Night Vision (93588), T-Ring for 35 mm Canon EOS Camera (93419), T-Adapter, (C5, 6, 8, 9-1/4, 11, 14) (93633-A), Reducer - Corrector (94175) |
| Additional Equipment |
Compustar C14 |
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Canon 20D |
| Exposure Time |
105 x 30 seconds at ISO 1600=52.5 minutes |
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| Date/Time Taken |
05.24.2009 05:24 |
| Location |
Pommier Observatory, Portland, OR |
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08.10.2009 11:47 |
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