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NGC 4565 – Caldwell 38 – Needle Galaxy

NGC 4565 (also known as the Needle Galaxy or Caldwell 38) is an edge-on spiral galaxy about 30 to 50 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. It lies close to the North Galactic Pole and has a visual magnitude of approximately 10. It is known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile. First recorded in 1785 by William Herschel, it is a prominent example of an edge-on spiral galaxy. Wikipedia

Imaging Data:
Date: 6/21/2020
Exposure = 60s x 120 of which 64 were used
Binning = 1×1
Camera Temperature = 0 deg C
Camera = ZWO ASI294 MC Pro in Hyperstar Position
Filter = STC Astro Duo-Narrowband Filter