Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 94  ·  NGC 4736
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M 94, NGC 4736 Croc’s Eye Galaxy, rdhand
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M 94, NGC 4736 Croc’s Eye Galaxy

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M 94, NGC 4736 Croc’s Eye Galaxy

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NGC 4736 is a spiral galaxy called the Croc’s Eye Galaxy.  It is also called the Cat’s Eye Galaxy.  I think Croc’s Eye is the more appropriate name.  The galaxy has an unusual two ring structure.  It is 16 million light-years away.

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M 94, NGC 4736 Croc’s Eye Galaxy, rdhand

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