Universe images by Knut

Blackeye Galaxy (M64) is about 24 MLY away and has apparent magnitude of 9,4. Located in the constellation Coma Berenices, it is a particular galaxy appearance and we all understand it's nickname. It really look like and eye! Astronomers have discovered that there is to rotating systems in the galaxy with opposite directions causing collisions and unusual appearance.
March 29 2009.

Link til bildet: https://skaarpictures.com/iGalerieAstro/?q=item/24-m64-galaxy

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