Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Coma Berenices (Com)  ·  Contains:  Black Eye Galaxy  ·  Black-eye galaxy  ·  Evil Eye Galaxy  ·  M 64  ·  NGC 4826
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M64 Blackeye Galaxy Revisited - Coma Berenices, Michael Broyles
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M64 Blackeye Galaxy Revisited - Coma Berenices

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M64 Blackeye Galaxy Revisited - Coma Berenices, Michael Broyles
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M64 Blackeye Galaxy Revisited - Coma Berenices

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This is my second attempt imaging M64, the Blackeye Galaxy.  With my first attempt I was still using an unmodified Canon EOS Rebel T5i on a AVX mount.  Since this original image was taken, I have invested in a dedicated astro camera and now have a Losmandy G11G mount.  In addition, I'm now using the Starizona SCT Corrector IV in my imaging train vs the Celestron Focal Reducer.

I believe this image is a definite improvement over my previous attempt.  There are other factors that come into play, l but I believe the mount and camera contribute considerably in the improvements found in this image.  If you would like to see the difference look my my original image below on my profile page.

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M64 Blackeye Galaxy Revisited - Coma Berenices, Michael Broyles