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Messier 94 (also known as NGC 4736) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici.
It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781, and catalogued by Charles Messier two days later.
Although some references describe M94 as a barred spiral galaxy, the "bar" structure appears to be more oval-shaped.
The galaxy is also notable in that it has two ring structures.
The estimated distance to M94 is estimated at 15 MLY (WIKI)
L-RGB image
Luminance 16 HRS
3 Hrs for RGB (Bin 2)
Total of 19 Hrs.
12" LX200 telescope with Starizona F7.5 Reducer/corrector
Mount - ASA DDM 60 PRO
NO GUIDING :)
Camera - SBIG ST8300M with BAADER filters.
Imaged from my home observatory in Gan-Yavne, Israel