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M94, California

M94
Ridgecrest, California   –   May 10, 2026
— Dan Price
ASI6200mm Pro   *   Celestron EdgeHD 11"   *   f/10

From Wikipedia - 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.  Distance:  16.0 +/- 1.3 million light years.

Photo ID: M94_Annotated