Galaxy Portal

Take a simulated cosmic voyage to see your galaxy up close and personal, courtesy of Google Earth

Google Earth 4.2 required (free)  

> Download Google Earth

> How to find your galaxy

> Mac OS 10.3.9 or lower, click here.

Google Earth demo:

Instructions [for printable instructions, click here]

1. Locate your NGC number in the letter you received with your galaxy
   
   
2. Open Google Earth 4.2
   
   
3. In the 'View' pull down menu select 'Switch to Sky'
   
   
4. In the 'Search the Sky' search box type in your NGC number (ie NGC 4565)
   
   
5. Click on the magnifying glass icon
   
   
6. Use the zoom bar in upper right hand corner to zoom in or out

Mac OS 10.3.9 and lower:

Google Earth 4.2 is not compatible with Mac OS 10.3.9 and lower.