NGC 7497 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pegasus, approximately 60 million light-years from Earth. The galaxy exhibits a typical spiral structure, but due to its tilted orientation toward us, it appears elongated when observed. NGC 7497 is similar in size and shape to the Milky Way, containing many bright stars, along with intricate dust lanes and gas.

The field of view surrounding NGC 7497 is shrouded by a dark cloud composed of interstellar dust and molecular clouds, which belongs to the Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN). The IFN extends into the outer regions of the Milky Way, adding an ethereal quality to the background of NGC 7497, making it appear as if it is floating in a hazy sea of dust.