NGC1042
About this celestial object
A delicate galaxy just above the horizon — made visible through persistence.
As a faint galaxy, its structure reveals itself most reliably in imaging.
Extreme horizon proximity and 56% humidity demanded long integration before the object separated from the haze.
7850 seconds total exposure at 250 mm and F/5 bring out the faint light.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 1042
Capture date: 2025-12-30
Total exposure: 7850 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro