Messier 64 (M64) is a spiral galaxy in the Coma Berenices constellation. M64 is also known as the Black Eye Galaxy, the Evil Eye Galaxy or the Sleeping Beauty Galaxy. Its alternative designation is NGC 4826.

M64 core in Hubble Space Telescope.

Credit: NASA and the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI), S. Smartt (IoA) & D. Richstone (U. Michigan) et al.

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