NGC5486
About this celestial object
NGC 5486 presents as a diffuse, low-surface-brightness galaxy in the realm of M101.
NGC 5486 is a faint galaxy near the Pinwheel Galaxy M101 in Ursa Major, an object of low surface brightness.
64% humidity and proximity to the horizon tax contrast, yet the misty disc stands out against the star-rich field.
147 short frames (about 25 minutes) at 250 mm f/5 yield a subtle detection.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 5486
Capture date: 2025-02-16
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro