M94

Cat's Eye Galaxy

Cat's Eye Galaxy

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“Messier 94 (also known as NGC 4736, Cat's Eye Galaxy, Crocodile Eye Galaxy, or Croc's Eye Galaxy) 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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Annotated


M94 - Cat's Eye Galaxy (annotated)

Details


Sky-Watcher Esprit 150 ED PRO

ZWO ASI 6200MM-Pro

57 x 900s (14.3h)

20 x 900s (5.0h)

16 x 900s (4.0h)

15 x 900s (3.8h)

135 x 600s (22.5h)

Royston, UK

March 2025

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M94 - Cat's Eye Galaxy finding chart

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