| The Blackeye Galaxy (M64) is a spiral galaxy located in Coma Berenices, an estimated 19 million LY from Earth. Also referred to as the Sleeping Beauty Galaxy, it's prominent feature is the light absorbing dust lane near it's center. |
| Date: | April, 2007 |
| Optics: | WO ZS 105mm f/7 Apo Refractor - Baader IR Filter |
| Camera: | Canon Digital Rebel 300D / Modified (Hap Griffin) |
| Exposure: | 115 Minutes / 23x300s @ 800ASA |
| Guiding: | Manually guided on a 14" Meade LX200 |
| Location: | Skyhawk Observatory, West Bend, WI |
| Photo By: | Rick Kazmierski |