How to find Black Eye Galaxy (M64) using Leo
This guide uses bright stars first, then narrows the field for a telescope or binocular finder. Use Leo as the main sky landmark.
Follow the route from one recognizable star to the next until you reach Black Eye Galaxy (M64).
Black Eye Galaxy (M64) is 13° above the horizon toward the northeast.
Begin with Leo, then follow the reference stars toward Black Eye Galaxy (M64).
HYG 59352.0
From Denebola, move about 5.6° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 59352.0.
HYG 61418.0
From HYG 59352.0, move about 6.1° toward the east until you reach HYG 61418.0.
HYG 62886.0
From HYG 61418.0, move about 5.1° toward the northeast until you reach HYG 62886.0.
Black Eye Galaxy (M64)
From HYG 62886.0, move about 0.9° toward the northeast until you reach Black Eye Galaxy (M64). This is the target field.
