NGC5566
About this celestial object
The expansive spiral NGC 5566 appears with quiet companions in the spring field.
The spiral galaxy has a bright core with widely flung arms; it often appears in the wide field together with small companions.
Processing emphasizes the soft outer regions where the spiral arms gradually fade into the background glow.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC5566
Capture date: 2026-04-29
Total exposure: 9430 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro