M64
(Messier 64, Black Eye Galaxy, NGC 4826)
(nearby dusty galaxy)
M64 (Messier 64, NGC 4826, or the Black Eye Galaxy)
is a spiral galaxy that's one of the Council of Giants
(12 sizable galaxies near the Local Group).
It is known for a very dark band of dust in front of
its nucleus.
Characteristics:
(galaxy,spiral)
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Eye_Galaxy
http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/sim-basic?Ident=M64
http://www.messier.seds.org/m/m064.html
https://www.messier-objects.com/messier-64-black-eye-galaxy/
| Redshift | Parsecs
/Distance | Lightyears
/Lookback Years | | |
| .0012 | 5.30Mpc | 17.3Mly | | M64 |
|
| Coordinates: | M64
J125643.696+214057.57 |
|
Referenced by pages:
Council of Giants
galaxy classification
Index