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Photographer:

KuriousGeorge

Location of Photo:

Julian, CA

Date/Time of photo:

December 14-19, 2025

Equipment:

Planewave CDK24

Description:

NGC 1055 is an edge-on spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. The galaxy has a prominent nuclear bulge crossed by a wide, knotty, dark lane of dust and gas. The spiral arm structure appears to be elevated above the galaxy's plane and obscures the upper half of the bulge.

Website:

https://www.astrobin.com/b6nm3b/