M 94 is a spiral (Sb) galaxy 19.45 million light-years from the Sun, in Canes Venatici. Its light has travelled 19.45 million years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | NGC 4736, UGC 7996, MCG 7-26-58 |
| Type | Spiral (Sb) |
| Distance | 19.45 million light-years (NED-1D average) |
| Radius | 40,730 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -19.97 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Position (J2000) | RA 192.7215°, Dec 41.1214° |
The light you see left 19 million years ago, after the dinosaurs, when mammals spread across the Earth. At the speed of light, crossing its 81,460 light-years takes as many years.
In galaxy mode, press Local Universe and search for it on the map, or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there, and up close the galaxy is drawn to its catalogued size, shape and tilt (the stars and arms themselves are illustrative).