NGC 2403 is an intermediate spiral galaxy approximately 10 million light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. It bears a strong resemblance to M33, the Triangulum Galaxy, with its loose spiral structure and prominent star-forming regions. This galaxy is part of the M81 Group and contains massive HII regions, similar to those in M101, making it a fascinating target for studying star formation in relatively nearby galaxies. Its bright knots of ionized hydrogen indicate active stellar nurseries, contributing to its detailed and textured appearance in deep exposures.
Captured under cold but humid conditions in the Rhein-Main area, this image integrates 120 exposures of 180 seconds in luminance, with an additional 15 frames per channel in RGB, allowing for a well-balanced color representation. The extended exposure time enhances the faint outer structures while preserving details in the bright core, revealing the galaxy’s complex arms and subtle variations in star formation.
NGC 2403 is an intermediate spiral galaxy approximately 10 million light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. It bears a strong resemblance to M33, the Triangulum Galaxy, with its loose spiral structure and prominent star-forming regions. This galaxy is part of the M81 Group and contains massive HII regions, similar to those in M101, making it a fascinating target for studying star formation in relatively nearby galaxies. Its bright knots of ionized hydrogen indicate active stellar nurseries, contributing to its detailed and textured appearance in deep exposures.
Captured under cold but humid conditions in the Rhein-Main area, this image integrates 120 exposures of 180 seconds in luminance, with an additional 15 frames per channel in RGB, allowing for a well-balanced color representation. The extended exposure time enhances the faint outer structures while preserving details in the bright core, revealing the galaxy’s complex arms and subtle variations in star formation.