NGC 4565 Edge-On Spiral Galaxy in Coma Berenices
Copyright 2001 Hap Griffin
NGC 4565 is a typical Spiral galaxy viewed almost exactly edge-on. Used as an example in many astronomy textbooks, it is a favorite target by many amateurs. It lies at a distance of approximately 35 million light-years. The faint smudge perpendicular and to its lower right is the 14th magnitude spiral galaxy NGC 4562.
Date/Location:
March 16, 2001 Griffin/Hunter
Observatory Bethune, SC
Instrument: Meade f6.3 10" LX-200
Focal Ratio: Approx. f4 (utilizing focal reducer in GEG)
Guiding: Manual through Lumicon GEG
Conditions: Visually clear
Weather: 40 F, calm
Film: Kodak Elite Chrome 200
Exposure: 1 x 35 minutes
Filters: None
Processing: Finished in Photoshop 5