Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices. Messier 64 gets its name from the large dark semi-circular dust band that surrounds the galaxy's nucleus. The bright central region and the dark band are quite easy to see with most telescopes.
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
| Apparent Size | 9' x 5' |
| Distance (light yrs) | 13.5 million |
| Right Ascension | 12:56.7 |
| Declination | +21 41 |
| Field of View | 38' x 25.3' |
Image details: 9 images, each 300 seconds at ISO 1600,
taken with a Canon 400D camera through a Meade
12” telescope at f/6.8. Image processing with ImagesPlus and
Photoshop.