The galaxy M 94
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , M 94 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 02:22 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 28° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 06:03.
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Name
M 94
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Position
| Constellation: | Canes Venatici |
| Magnitude: | 8.24 (V) [2] 8.96 (B) [2] 6.03 (J) [2] 5.35 (H) [2] 5.11 (K) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.72 |
| Hubble type: | SABa |
| Right ascension: | 12h50m [2] |
| Declination: | +41°07' [2] |
| Distance: | 4.4 Mpc 14.5 Mlyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.00 |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 04 Apr 2022 | – M94 is well placed |
| 04 Apr 2023 | – M94 is well placed |
| 04 Apr 2024 | – M94 is well placed |
| 04 Apr 2025 | – M94 is well placed |
| 04 Apr 2026 | – M94 is well placed |
| 04 Apr 2027 | – M94 is well placed |
| 04 Apr 2028 | – M94 is well placed |
| 04 Apr 2029 | – M94 is well placed |