Wallpaper author:
Marius Dinga
16 Jan 2026
NGC 488
"NGC 488 is a face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces.
The galaxy has a large central bulge, and is considered a prototype galaxy with multiple spiral arms. Its arms are tightly wound. Star forming activity has been traced within the arms. The nucleus of NGC 488 has been found to be chemically decoupled, being twice as metal rich as the central bulge of the galaxy." (Wikipedia)
Dataset from which the image was processed
NGC 488
4 credit
- Type of target............................................................................................................................Galaxy
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 20.445 Dec 5.2568
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................28 Jul 2023 - 26 Dec 2024
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 300 | 1h25m | 17 |
| Green | 318 | 1h30m | 17 |
| Blue | 424 | 2h | 17 |
| Luminance | 394 | 1h45m | 16 |
| Halpha | 56 | 15m | 16 |