M94 (Galaxy)

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R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Washington , M94 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 17° above the horizon at dawn.

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Name M94
Object type Galaxy
Other names
M94[1]
NGC 4736[2]
UGC 7996[3]
PGC 43495[4]
Position
Right ascension:12h50m [4]
Declination:+41°07' [4]
Constellation:Canes Venatici
Magnitude:8.24 (V) [2]
8.71 (B) [2]
6.03 (J) [2]
5.35 (H) [2]
5.11 (K) [2]
Hubble type:SABa
Distance:4.4 Mpc
14.5 Mlyr [1]
B-V Color (mag):0.47
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-20.00
Visibility from Washington

All times shown in Washington local time.

Events
04 Apr 2025  –  Messier 94 is well placed
04 Apr 2026  –  Messier 94 is well placed
04 Apr 2027  –  Messier 94 is well placed
04 Apr 2028  –  Messier 94 is well placed
04 Apr 2029  –  Messier 94 is well placed
04 Apr 2030  –  Messier 94 is well placed
04 Apr 2031  –  Messier 94 is well placed
04 Apr 2032  –  Messier 94 is well placed

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37.13°N
113.51°W
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