Silver Needle Galaxy spiral

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

Silver Needle Galaxy is magnitude 10.2, and is 16 x 2.5 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. Silver Needle Galaxy

1. Type:
2. spiral

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 10.2

1. Size:
2. 16 x 2.5'

1. Constellation:
2. Canes Venatici

1. NGC:
2. 4244

1. Caldwell #:
2. C26

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

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