
IC2574 is the faint smudge in the center, 13 million light-years away. A dim dwarf spiral galaxy. According to Wikipedia, approximately 90% of its mass is dark matter.
Taken with a 110mm F/7 refractor. Total exposure time is about 13 hours.

IC2574 is the faint smudge in the center, 13 million light-years away. A dim dwarf spiral galaxy. According to Wikipedia, approximately 90% of its mass is dark matter.
Taken with a 110mm F/7 refractor. Total exposure time is about 13 hours.