Caldwell 53 - Spindle Galaxy (NGC 3115)

by Roman Hujer

Objects in field: NGC 3115, Spindle Galaxy

Equipment: Celestron EdgeHD 9.25", ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

Integration: 2h 45m

Caldwell 53 – Spindle Galaxy (NGC 3115) — Lenticular Galaxy in Sextans Date: February 15, 2026 Location: Jítrava, Czech Republic Telescope: Celestron EdgeHD 9.25” at F/7 Camera (OSC): ZWO ASI2400MC Pro — 40 × 180 s (L‑Pro), 30 × 180 s (L) Camera (Mono): ZWO ASI2400MM Pro — 10 × 180 s (L) Caldwell 53, known as the Spindle Galaxy (NGC 3115), is a striking lenticular galaxy in the constellation…