Hockey Stick Galaxy galaxy pair

Hockey Stick Galaxy, also known as the Crowbar Galaxy, is located in the constellation Canes Venatici, and is best seen in spring.

Hockey Stick Galaxy is magnitude 11, and is 12.9' x 12.9' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. Hockey Stick Galaxy

1. Alt Name:
2. Crowbar Galaxy

1. Type:
2. galaxy pair

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 11

1. Size:
2. 12.9' x 12.9''

1. Constellation:
2. Canes Venatici

1. NGC:
2. 4656/4657

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

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