HIP98418
About this celestial object
An inconspicuous Hipparcos star anchors a quiet star field—precisely measured yet poetically simple.
HIP 98418 is a Hipparcos catalog entry—a star with an exactly determined position, like millions of other reference points in our galaxy.
The image shows its star‑rich surroundings; such fields hint at the Milky Way’s density especially well in late summer.
960 seconds total exposure at 74% humidity bring fainter companions up from the background.
Image and observation
Catalogue: HIP 98418
Capture date: 2024-08-31
Total exposure: 960 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro