Phantom galaxy
    Wallpaper author:
    Jared Greer

    05 Oct 2025

    Phantom galaxy

    Combined dataset from SPA-2 CMOS, CHI-1 CMOS, and T-17. Found in Pisces 32 million light years distant, this galaxy has the second lowest surface brightness in Messier's catalog, which is where it gets its name. A truly difficult target indeed. But with a combined 30 hours of exposure time, many details can be seen, including faint outer arms.

    Dataset from which the image was processed

    M74

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    • Type of target
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      Galaxy
    • Camera
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      FLI Proline PL16803
    • Target coordinates
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      RA 24.1739 Dec 15.7836
    • Hemisphere
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      Northern
    • Telescope location
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      United States of America
    • Transient event
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      No
    • Observed on
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      14 Nov 2020 - 13 Dec 2020
    Filter
    Avg Exp (s)
    Total Exposure
    Subframes
    Luminance17338h40m18
    Red8004h18
    Green7503h45m18
    Blue10005h18
    Halpha12716h17

    Phantom galaxy