Observation by David Strange: The Whale Galaxy - NGC 4631

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2026 Mar 22 - 00:20

Uploaded

2026 Mar 23 - 19:51

Objects

The Whale Galaxy (NGC4631)

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Constellation

Canes Venatici

Field centre

RA: 12^h42^m
Dec: +32°32'
Position angle: -7°33'

Field size

0°16' × 0°10'

Equipment

RC10

Exposure

20 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon, UK

Target name

NGC 4631

Title

The Whale Galaxy - NGC 4631

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