Date: May 23, 2007

Object: Blackeye Galaxy; M64

Description: This 9-th magnitude spiral galaxy lies approx 12 million light-years away from Earth. You can faintly see a dark streak running across the luminous material. This distinct feature is what gives this galaxy its name.

Photo Credit: Brandon

Location: City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico

Telescope: 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain OTA and a Vixen 102SS ED f6.5

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT