Hockey Stick Galaxy - barred spiral galaxy

Hockey Stick Galaxy, is a barred spiral located in the constellation Canes Venatici .

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. Type:
2. barred spiral galaxy

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 11

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

1. Constellation:
2. Canes Venatici

1. NGC:
2. NGC 4565/4657

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

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