NGC 488

Constellation: Pisces

NGC 488 is a face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. Its distance from Earth is about 90 million Ly. In this image one also sees several galaxies, including NGC 486, 490 and 492 to the northeast and UGC 888 to the northwest.

Dates:

This image was taken in late August and eraly September 2022

Telescope & Mount:

Orion Optics UK ODK10 on a GM1000HPS mount

Imaging:

Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (bin 2×2)

Data:

L: 53x300s
R: 53x300s
G: 54x300s
B: 41x300s

Total integration time: 16h 45′