M94 (Crocs Eye or Cats Eye Galaxy)

M94 (Crocs Eye or Cats Eye Galaxy) Apr 24, 2024 381 views3008×30089.82 MB

DoubleStarPhotography

In 20 groups

Backyard

Mount Airy, Maryland 21771, Mt Airy (MD), US

CVn

12h 50m 56s · +41° 6′ 36″

0.47°

0.79″/px

179.31°N

Integration

Multiband	30×600″	5h	29 Mar 2024	84%

Multiband	30×600″=5h
29 Mar 2024	84%

Equipment

Telescope	TECAPO140FL
Camera	ZWOASI533MC Pro
Mount	Software BisqueParamount ME GEM
Filter	OptolongL-Quad Enhance 2"
Software	AdobePhotoshop Siril TeamSiril ZWOASIImg

Objects

M 94 NGC 4736

Description

M94 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Canes Venatici. Due to its eye-like resemblance, it's also known as the Crocs Eye galaxy or Cats Eye galaxy. M94 is one of the nearest galaxies beyond our Local Group, and is located about 16 million light-years away. It belongs to the M94 Group, a collection of ~16 and 24 galaxies within the Virgo Supercluster.

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