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title: "NASA captures a galaxy 17 million light years away from Earth looks like an Evil Eye in space"  
description: "NASA captures a galaxy 17 million light years away from Earth looks like an Evil Eye in space"  
author: "Saumya Mishra"  
published: 2023-11-28  
updated: 2023-11-28  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3591/nasa-captures-a-galaxy-17-million-light-years-away-from-earth-looks-like-an-evil-eye-in-space  
category: "technology"  
tags: ["space science"]  
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# NASA captures a galaxy 17 million light years away from Earth looks like an Evil Eye in space

- **The image was captured by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope in 2008.**
- **The dark band of absorbing dust in front of the galaxy's bright nucleus gives rise to its 'Black Eye' or 'Evil Eye' nicknames.**
- **M64 is a popular target for amateur astronomers due to its distinctive appearance in small telescopes.**

The [National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/332112/how-artificial-intelligence-is-helping-nasa) has captivated the [internet](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44650/what-should-you-do-during-an-internet-outage) with a breathtaking image of a distant galaxy [known as](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/35703/ricky-ponting-is-also-known-as-what) the **'Evil Eye'**. Shared on its [Instagram page](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100461/how-can-we-earn-money-from-our-instagram-page), the image depicts a mesmerizing cosmic spectacle, showcasing a bright galactic nucleus encircled by sweeping bands of **dark dust.**

Officially designated **Messier 64 (M64)**, the galaxy resides approximately **17 million** [**light-years**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2706/radio-from-a-remote-galaxy-aids-astronomers-in-uncovering-the-secret-of-the-early-universe) away in the constellation Coma Berenices. Its striking appearance, with a dark band of absorbing dust obscuring its bright center, has earned it the ominous nicknames 'Black Eye' or 'Evil Eye'.

Captured by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope in 2008, the image has garnered widespread admiration, leaving netizens in awe of the universe's grandeur. NASA's accompanying post highlights M64's popularity among amateur astronomers due to its distinctive appearance in small telescopes.

![NASA captures a galaxy 17 million light years away from Earth looks like an Evil Eye in space](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/655071/bd043484-2a7e-4ba6-80f5-b14c4e9c0e2c/images/f0fdbe31-9dfb-417b-9672-e0b3bf289e03.jpg)

The post has amassed over 2 lakh likes and an array of comments from space enthusiasts, expressing their fascination with the [cosmos](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301564/how-the-hubble-space-telescope-changed-our-view-of-the-cosmos). One user remarked, "**The Universe is so damn big**," while another commented, "**This obligates humans to be humble**."

In a [recent development](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/110488/what-s-the-recent-development-in-healthcare-industry), NASA unveiled unprecedented details of the [Milky Way galaxy](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/37157/how-is-the-picture-of-our-milky-way-galaxy-taken-from-the-outside-if-we-are-inside-the-galaxy), captured by the [James Webb Space Telescope](https://www.mindstick.com/news/3480/james-webb-space-telescope-gazes-into-a-galactic-garden-of-budding-stars). The images revealed new [features](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12993/5-advanced-features-for-your-odoo-ecommerce-theme) and mysteries, promising to shed light on the early universe's formation and evolution.

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