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The Needle Galaxy – May 2026
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The Needle Galaxy – May 2026

📷 Keith Mombourquette 🌌 NGC4565 Galaxy 📍 Osprey's Nest Observatory - Southampton June 9, 2026
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NGC 4565, known as the Needle Galaxy, is one of the finest edge-on spiral galaxies visible from Earth. Located about 40 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices, it is distinguished by its prominent dark dust lane and bright central bulge.

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🔭 Equipment

Telescope / Lens Askar 107 PHQ
Camera ZWO Asi2600mm Pro
Mount ZWO AM5
Filters Antlia Edge 4.5 and LRGB
Accessories ZWO EAF; ZWO EFW; ZWO CAA; ZWP OAG-L; ZWO ASI 174mm Guide Camera, Pegasus Power Box
Software NINA, PHD2, Windows Remote, Pixinsight

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Member Keith Mombourquette
Posted Jun 9, 2026

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