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Cat's Eye Galaxy

Cat's Eye Galaxy spiral

Cat's Eye Galaxy, also known as the Crocodile Eye Galaxy, is located in the constellation Canes Venatici, and is best seen in spring.

Cat's Eye Galaxy is magnitude 9.5, and is 7 x 3 in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Cat's Eye Galaxy
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Crocodile Eye Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.5
      1. Size:
      2. 7 x 3'
      1. NGC:
      2. 4736
      1. Messier #:
      2. M94

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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