Object Type | Galaxy Sb |
Constellation | Canes Venatici |
Magnitude | 8.5 |
Size | 12.5' x 7.0' |
M63 is a large and bright galaxy that is an outlying member of the Virgo cluster. It is situated in Canes Venatici, about 4 degrees north and about 5 degrees east of Cor Caroli. In an 8" telescope, it appears as a bright core surrounded by a fainter haze.