NGC3430
About this celestial object
NGC 3430 shows structured spiral light in the rising spring sky.
As a spiral galaxy with structured arms, NGC 3430 shows fine brightness variations in long exposures, yet remains delicate visually.
207 exposures at just under 10° object altitude and in humid air reliably pull the galaxy from the haze.
Wide-field capture with 250 mm at f/5.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 3430
Capture date: 2025-02-21
Total exposure: 2070 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro