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.(Source: Wikipedia)
Acquisition
Date2025Jan. 30th - March 21stBortle scale5 to 6Exposure53h40Luminance448 x 300sRed70 x 300sGreen63 x 300sBlue 63 x 300s
Equipment
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