Galaxy
Crocodile Eye Galaxy
Spiral galaxy · M94 · NGC 4736
Spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici
Photo: R Jay Gabany (Blackbird Obs.) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Messier 94 is a spiral galaxy in the mid-northern constellation Canes Venatici. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781, and catalogued by Charles Messier two days later. Although some references describe M94 as a barred spiral galaxy, the "bar" structure appears to be more oval-shaped. The galaxy has two ring structures.
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Key facts
Distance
~14.7–17.3 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+8.2
Apparent size
11.2′ × 9.1′
Best seen with
Binoculars
Catalogue
M94 · NGC 4736
Did you know
- Listed as Messier 94 in the Messier catalogue, also known as NGC 4736.
- Found in the constellation Canes Venatici.
- Within reach of ordinary binoculars under dark skies.
