NGC 7318 in Stephans Quintett
About this celestial object
A quick field test on NGC 7318, small but striking in context.
As part of Stephan's Quintet, NGC 7318 stands for interacting galaxies that show fine tidal structures in deep images.
The seconds-long exposure served to secure field identification in humid, near-ground air, a sensible step before longer series.
The wide framing at 250 mm simplifies setup before going in for detail.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 7318
Capture date: 2024-10-03
Total exposure: 810 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro