Photographer:
NASSER ALSOLIHEM
Location of Photo:
Sabiya Desert, Kuwait
Date/Time of photo:
May 13, 2026
Equipment:
Celestron EdgeHD 11", SBIG STF-8300M, CQ350 Pro, Baader LRGB
Description:
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. This image was captured from the Sabiya Desert, Kuwait.
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