NGC4762
About this celestial object
The slender needle of NGC 4762 sweeps through the Virgo region as a near‑edge‑on galaxy.
NGC 4762 appears nearly edge‑on and thus shows a long, narrow streak of light—a textbook example of the flat galaxies in Virgo.
So close to the horizon, contrast is at a premium; many short frames improve sharpness and definition despite haze.
Captured at 250 mm and f/5.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 4762
Capture date: 2025-02-19
Total exposure: 4490 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro