The Whale and the Pup

NGC4631 is the Whale. NGC 4627 is the Pup.

Note: This image was selected ATWB Photo of the Day May 13, 2010.

Date:4/6/2010
Location:Gastonia, NC
Optics:Meade 10" LX200R, 2800mm f/11
Exposure:Luminance 270 min, Color 180 min
Camera:SBIG STL-11000M
Mount:Losmandy G11 w/Ovision worm upgrade