M64

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M64
Object #16
Object type

galaxy

Other Names

NGC 4826, Black Eye Galaxy, Sleeping Beauty Galaxy

Data
Magnitude:8.5

Right ascension:12:56:43.80
Declination:21:40:59.00
Constellation:Coma Berenices
Season:spring

Visibility

Telescope

This object is strictly telescopic from inside a city. A small telescope may not be able to resolve the black band that gives this object the Black Eye Galaxy name.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:01 Jun 2008 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: T Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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