IC342
About this celestial object
IC 342, the “hidden” spiral galaxy, shines muted through Milky Way dust.
Near the Galactic plane its light is attenuated by foreground dust—hence the moniker “Hidden Galaxy”.
The low altitude softens contrast, yet longer integration lets the delicate spiral structure emerge.
404 frames sum to around 67 minutes total exposure at f/5.
Image and observation
Catalogue: IC 342
Capture date: 2025-12-27
Total exposure: 4040 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro