About NGC 4736 (M94)

NGC 4736 stands out as a well-known observing object and presents itself as a diffuse object. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 33° altitude and reaches 49° around 09:18 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 7 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

It requires patience and good conditions.

What to expect

It is more subtle than brighter Dso objects.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Canes Venatici

Distance

14500000 ly

Size

11.0' x 9.1'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

8.2