NGC 4631 and NGC 4656

NGC 4631, also known as the Whale Galaxy or Caldwell 32, is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 30 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. Its slightly distorted wedge shape resembles a herring or a whale, which has led to its distinctive nickname. 

NGC 4656/57 is a distinctly warped, edge-on barred spiral galaxy situated 30 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. Often referred to as the Hockey Stick Galaxy or the Crowbar Galaxy, its unique shape likely results from interactions with neighboring galaxies NGC 4656, NGC 4631, and NGC 4627. NGC 4656/57 is part of the NGC 4631 Group.

Overall a difficult object to photograph.  I will probably revisit and try again.  436 x 10 sec subs in one sitting on 10th May 2024