NGC 4169 in Hickson 61
About this celestial object
NGC 4169 appears in close company—a quiet gathering of distant galaxies.
It belongs to a compact group of small galaxies, often perceived together in the telescope.
From 166 short exposures (about 28 minutes) at 10° altitude and moderate humidity comes a fine view of this dense neighborhood.
At 250 mm focal length, the 50‑mm quadruplet renders the group as delicate islets in a sea of stars.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 4169
Capture date: 2025-04-05
Total exposure: 1660 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro