         messier 94 (also known as ngc 4736) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation canes venatici. it was discovered by pierre mÃ©chain in 1781,  and catalogued by charles messier two days later. although some references describe m94 as a barred spiral galaxy, the "bar" structure appears to be more oval-shaped.  the gal
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