NGC4490
Home Up M31 M33 M51 M64 M65 M66 M66 M74 M77 M82 and M81 M88 M94 M95 M99 M100 M101 M104 NGC1637 NGC891 NGC253 NGC1023 NGC2403 NGC2841 NGC2903 NGC3686 NGC4490 NGC4631 NGC5033 NGC7331 NGC7479

 

NGC4485 and NGC4490

In the constellation of Canes Venatici, one of my favorites for galaxy hunting, we find this interacting pair. These are easy to find and show for star parties.  I highly recommend them.

C14, ST7, 20m L, 8 min in each RGB

These galaxies can be found about 39 arc minutes west of the star Chara. They can be seen with moderate instruments but their true beauty shines with an aperture of at least 14 inches.

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