NGC3486
About this celestial object
Loose spiral pattern just above the horizon—NGC 3486 in a delicate wide field.
Seen nearly face-on, this spiral is one of the spring sky’s subtler galaxies; loose arms encircle a compact core.
At only 4.9° altitude and in moist air, it demands patience—1970 seconds of total exposure lift the faint glow out of the haze.
The 250 mm (f/5) wide field emphasizes the galaxy’s solitary presence within the star field.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 3486
Capture date: 2025-03-29
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro