Designation :
Blackeye Galaxy, M 64, NGC 4826, MCG 4-31-1, UGC 8062, PGC 44182
Object Type :
Spiral Galaxy
Description :
Discovered 1779 by Edward Pigott.
Messier 64 (M64, NGC 4826) is the famous Black Eye galaxy, sometimes also called the "Sleeping Beauty galaxy." The conspicuous dark structure is a prominent dust feature obscuring the stars behind. This feature also enables one to determine, or at least estimate, which of the galaxy's sides is nearer and which more remote; in case of M64, it seems that the southern side is nearer to us.
Designation :
Blackeye Galaxy, M 64, NGC 4826, MCG 4-31-1, UGC 8062, PGC 44182
Object Type :
Spiral Galaxy
Description :
Discovered 1779 by Edward Pigott.
Messier 64 (M64, NGC 4826) is the famous Black Eye galaxy, sometimes also called the "Sleeping Beauty galaxy." The conspicuous dark structure is a prominent dust feature obscuring the stars behind. This feature also enables one to determine, or at least estimate, which of the galaxy's sides is nearer and which more remote; in case of M64, it seems that the southern side is nearer to us.
Coordinates (J2000) :
RA: 12h56m43.8s Dec: +21°41'00"
Constellation : Coma Berenices
Integrated Magnitude : 9.30 B
Size : 10.0 x 5.0 arcmin
Equipment details :
ART11002 through 10" LX200R, unguided
Exposure details :
L = 60 x 120s
RGB = 60 x 30x each