Starburst Galaxy M94 . ... Spiral galaxy M94 has a ring of newly formed stars surrounding its nucleus, giving it not only an unusual appearance but also a strong interior glow. ... M94, pictured here spans about 30,000 light years , lies about 15 million light years away, and can be seen with a small telescope toward the constellation of the Hunting Dogs ( Canes Venatici ). ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ... A service of: LHEA at NASA / GSFC . ...