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Messier 64 |
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 | M64, or NGC4826, also known as the `Black Eye' galaxy, is a type Sa/Sb spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices. The latest given distance of M64 is 19 million light years. In a 8-inch scope, at 122x, this is an elongated spiral galaxy. The core is somewhat stellar, and mottling can be seen. There are hints of the 'black eye' dust lane, but it's not sharply defined. |
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| You can find more information about this Messier object by visiting: SEDS - The Messier Catalog. |
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Black-eye Galaxy M64 NGC 4826 Other description: Elongated galaxy dusty. Constellation: Coma Berenices Dreyer description: Remarkable! Very bright, very large, very moderately extended 120° +/-, brighter middle small bright nucleus; = M64. Magnitude: 8.5 RA: 12h 56m 55.4s Dec: +21°39'38" RA: 12h 56m 42.0s Dec: +21°41'00" (Epoch 2000) Azm: 172°01'07" Alt: +65°12'12" Rise: 12:04 Transit: 19:45 Set: 03:30 Size:10.0' x 3.8' |