Ncc 1611
About this celestial object
A distant speck of cosmos: NCC 1611 peeks just above the horizon.
Its compact, diffuse appearance is typical of faint galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
The series exploits the brief viewing corridor near the horizon, gathering the faint light before the object sinks lower.
102 frames add up to about 17 minutes total at f/5.
Image and observation
Catalogue: Ncc 1611
Capture date: 2025-12-27
Total exposure: 1010 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro