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Tag: Canes Venatici

NGC 5350 Group – A Compact Gathering of Galaxies in Canes Venatici

NGC 5350 Group

At a Glance Object: NGC 5350 GroupType: Galaxy GroupConstellation: Canes VenaticiDistance: 120 million light-yearsCatalog: NGCBest Season: Summer The NGC 5350 Group is

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June 25, 2026August 19, 2026
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Canes Venatici, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 94: A Galactic Beauty

Messier 94

Messier 94, also known as NGC 4736 or the Cat’s Eye Galaxy, is a captivating spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes

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March 19, 2024August 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Canes Venatici, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 63 – Sunflower Galaxy

Messier 63

Messier 63, also known as the Sunflower Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici, about 27 million

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March 4, 2024August 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Canes Venatici, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 106

Messier 106

Messier 106, also known as NGC 4258, is a striking spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici, approximately 22 to 25

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February 18, 2024August 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Canes Venatici, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 51 – Whirlpool Galaxy

At a Glance Object: M51 – Whirlpool GalaxyType: Interacting Spiral GalaxyConstellation: Canes VenaticiDistance: 31 million light-years Catalog: M51Best Season: Spring Located approximately

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June 16, 2023August 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Canes Venatici, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 3 – Globular Cluster

Messier 3

Messier 3, also known as M3 or NGC 5272, is a stunning globular cluster located in the constellation Canes Venatici. This celestial

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April 18, 2021August 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Canes Venatici, Cluster, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

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