NGC 4214: dwarf starburst galaxy

NGC 4214 is a dwarf barred irregular galaxy located around 10 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici.

NGC 4214 is both larger and brighter than the Small Magellanic Cloud, as well as a starburst galaxy. It consists of intricate patterns of glowing ionised hydrogen gas; hot, young star-forming regions; old clusters with red supergiants; and cavities blown clear of gas by stellar winds.

The variety of stars at different stages in their evolution, indicate that the recent and ongoing starburst periods are by no means the first, and the galaxy’s numerous ionised hydrogen regions suggest they will not be the last.

Image acquired with SPA-2 (Officina Stellare ProRC 700 telescope). Data from 2 one-click observations.

Total integration time 120 minutes

LRGB 6 subs of 300s with each filter.