NGC4565
About this celestial object
NGC 4565 slices through the star field as a fine, dust‑threaded spindle.
Seen edge‑on, NGC 4565 shows a striking dark dust band and an extremely elongated silhouette.
Despite the low altitude, just under an hour of total integration, in 53% humidity, brings out the thin dust lane and the bright core.
Captured at 250 mm and f/5, to leave ample field around the narrow spindle.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 4565
Capture date: 2025-02-18
Total exposure: 3540 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro