NGC5982
About this celestial object
A quiet ellipse between two spirals: NGC 5982 hints at the dynamics of the Draco Trio.
NGC 5982 is an elliptical galaxy; together with spiral neighbors NGC 5981 and NGC 5985 it forms the well-known Draco Trio, a pleasing contrast of smooth halo and structured arms.
Captured on a late March night: in the wide field, the compact core stands off from the soft outer halo while faint background galaxies flicker around it.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC5982
Capture date: 2025-03-29
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro