About Blackeye Galaxy (M64)

Blackeye Galaxy is a rewarding deep-sky target and presents itself as a diffuse object. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 40° altitude and reaches 68° around 09:18 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

Under good conditions, the object reveals more character.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Coma Berenices

Distance

19000000 ly

Size

9.3' x 5.4'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.5