The Blackeye Galaxy is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, located about 19,000,000 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 9.3' x 5.4' and a magnitude of 8.5, it is best observed during spring.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Moderate to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Coma Berenices

Distance

19000000 ly

Size

9.3' x 5.4'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.5