NGC1579
About this celestial object
NGC 1579: Dusty, delicate, northern echoes of the Trifid Nebula.
NGC 1579 is a reflection nebula in Perseus; dark dust lanes divide the glow and recall the structure of M20.
The low altitude makes the object particularly delicate; only longer exposure reveals the fine brightness differences.
300 exposures total 3,000 seconds at 250 mm f/5.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 1579
Capture date: 2025-12-15
Total exposure: 1550 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro