Sunday, April 13, 2025

M94

M94 or NGC 4736, also known as the Croc's Eye Galaxy or Cat's Eye Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. It's approximately 16 million light-years away and is notable for its distinct outer ring structure, which is not a closed ring but rather a complex structure of spiral arms.

Taken over 2 nights in LRGBHaOiii. 

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M94 The Croc's Eye Galaxy


John Evans

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