Cocoon Galaxy spiral

Cocoon Galaxy, is located in the constellation Canes Venatici, and is best seen in spring.

Cocoon Galaxy is magnitude 9.8, and is in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. Cocoon Galaxy

1. Type:
2. spiral

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 9.8

1. Constellation:
2. Canes Venatici

1. NGC:
2. 4490

* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.

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