M94 at Rencontres Astronomiques du Printemp

M94 (NGC 4736) in Canes Venatici
Sketch by Serge Vieillard, text by Frank McCabe

During an evening at the RAP 2009 ( Rencontres Astronomiques du Printemps) from May 21-24, 2009, Serge Vieillard using the fine 24 inch telescope of Raphael Guinamard was able to see and sketch the face on galaxy M94. Serge went on to say, “I like these instants of nice exchanges with Raphaèl where for the night, we enjoy pretty visions. Here, spiral arms appear.”

Object: M94 Spiral galaxy – Artist: Serge Vieillard – Sketch Date: May 2009 – Sketch Location: Craponne-sur-Arzon, Saint-Etienne , Le Puy en Velay , France