Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 94  ·  NGC 4736
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M94

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M94

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M94, commonly known as the Croc's Eye or Cat's Eye Galaxy, is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Canes Venatici about 16 million light years away. It has a unique double ring structure and lends to its resemblance to an eye shape.

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M94, Chris Plonski

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