The galaxy M 94
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , M 94 will become visible around 20:59 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 35° above your north-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:39.
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Name
M 94
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Other Names
NGC 4736
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 Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
Events
| 04 Apr 2021 | – M94 is well placed |
| 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 |