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Whale Galaxy (NGC 4631)

Whale Galaxy (NGC 4631) is a galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici with an apparent magnitude of 9.2, spanning about 14 arcminutes. It is within reach of binoculars or a small telescope.

It is best placed in the evening sky around April. It is visible from the whole northern hemisphere and from southern latitudes down to about 57°S. It is circumpolar (never sets) north of latitude 57°N.

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