Observation by Alan Thomas: M64 Black Eye Galaxy in Coma Berenices

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Feb 11 - 04:12

Uploaded

2022 Feb 11 - 11:43

Objects

The Black Eye Galaxy (M64)

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Constellation

Coma Berenices

Field centre

RA: 12^h56^m
Dec: +21°40'
Position angle: +5°51'

Field size

0°20' × 0°20'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector.

Exposure

10min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshre, UK.

Target name

M64 Black Eye Galaxy in Coma Berenices

Title

M64 Black Eye Galaxy in Coma Berenices

About this image

This interesting spiral galaxy was discovered by Edward Pigott in March 1779, though Pigott seems to be be better remembered for his variable star work and for the comet that was named after him. The galaxy has inner and outer disks that rotate in opposite directions! This may be a result of the absorption of a satellite galaxy. Distance c.24million ly. Diameter c.70,000 ly.

Bortle 7/8, light cloud.

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