(IAAC) Obj: NGC 4631 - Inst: 16 inch

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Observation Poster: Dr. Anthony Recascino <anthony.recascino at ucf.edu>

Observer: Dr. Anthony Recascino
Your skills: Advanced (many years)
Date/time of observation: 3/6/2011 1:15 EST
Location of site: Ormond Beach Florida USA (Lat 29-18-10, Elev 28 ft)
Site classification: Exurban
Sky darkness: 5.7 <Limiting magnitude>
Seeing: 7 <1-10 Seeing Scale (10 best)>
Moon presence: None - moon not in sky
Instrument: 16 inch
Magnification: 24m 17m
Filter(s): 
Object(s): NGC 4631
Category: External galaxy.
Class: 
Constellation: CnV
Data: mag 10  size 17x3.5
Position: RA 12:42  DEC 32:33
Description:
At time of the observation NGC 4631 was almost at zenith. Aka the "Whale" 
galaxy...it actually did have the shape of a whale. Companion galaxy (NGC 
4627)  was also visible (located behind the hump)that appeared almost stellar 
visble with direct vision. Overall, very bright and large with some condensing 
within the core region.  
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