NGC4216
About this celestial object
NGC 4216—a slim, dust‑laden spindle in the Virgo Cluster, viewed almost edge‑on.
The nearly edge‑on disk shows a long dust lane; as a member of the Virgo Cluster it stands amid abundant company.
In the spring sky it appears as a fine, needle‑like band of light among field stars.
A steady night helps separate the thin spindle cleanly from the background.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 4216
Capture date: 2025-03-09
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro