The Hidden Galaxy IC342 HD

by Brian Diaz

Objects in field: IC 342

Equipment: Stellarvue SVX180T, QHYCCD QHY600PH M

Integration: 58h 20m

Series HD IC 342 (also known as Caldwell 5) is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Camelopardalis, located relatively close to the Milky Way. Despite its size and actual brightness, its location behind dusty areas near the galactic equator makes it difficult to observe, leading to the nickname "The Hidden Galaxy", although it can easily be detected even with binoculars.If the…