Messier : Sunflower Galaxy (Messier M63)

General information

Galaxy NGC5055 has the magnitude of 9 and is placed in Canes Venatici constellation. The 's apparent sizes are 8 angular minutes.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, galaxy is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.

Information for observations

Tonight, 2024-04-27, galaxy NGC5055 will be visible all night. At 22:05 the object will be placed at east, 75° above your horizon, and will be observable until around 04:54 when fade from view as dawn breaks northwest. Maximum elevation, 88° above horizon, will be reached at 23:20, when galaxy will be placed at north.