M64
The famous Black Eye galaxy, sometimes also called the ``Sleeping Beauty galaxy". The conspicuous dark structure is a prominent dust feature obscuring the stars behind.
The 'Blackeye' Galaxy (NGC 4826) measures 7.5' x 3.5', and can be located about 1 degree ENE from 35 Comae. The structure is unusual and it is rated as one of the brightest spiral galaxies visible. The distance to M64 is between 20 - 25 million light years.