NGC3338
About this celestial object
NGC 3338 unfurls a loose spiral in Leo.
The spiral shows a bright core and finely fading arms, typical of the galaxy-rich outskirts of Leo.
Just under an hour of exposure at 57% humidity lifts the delicate brightness differences through the thick air mass.
The wide 250 mm field preserves context to neighboring galaxies and stars.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 3338
Capture date: 2025-03-08
Total exposure: 7180 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro