At the heart of the Canes Venatici constellation lies Messier 94, a striking spiral galaxy surrounded by faint, expansive outer rings of stars and dust. This galaxy is part of the M94 Group, an extended assembly of galaxies located roughly 13 million light-years away. Seen in remarkable clarity here, M94 reveals tightly wound spiral arms glowing with clusters of young, hot stars, while a smooth outer halo gives the galaxy its iconic eye-like appearance—earning it nicknames like the "Croc’s Eye" and "Cat’s Eye" galaxy.

Captured in Àger, Lleida, Spain this deep exposure highlights the faint, ghostly light of M94’s stellar halo, rarely visible in typical wide-field views. The subtle glow is likely the result of past galactic interactions or ongoing stellar migration in its outer regions. With sharp resolution and meticulous detail, the image provides a compelling view into both the structured inner disk and the wispy, nearly spherical envelope that gives M94 its unusual form.