Telescope: Astro-Physics 160 Starfire	Description:NGC 4565 (also known as the Needle Galaxy or Caldwell 38) is an edge-on spiral galaxy about 30 to 50 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. It lies close to the North Galactic Pole and has a visual magnitude of approximately 10. It is known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile. First recorded in 1785 by William Herschel, it is a prominent example of an edge-on spiral galaxy. NGC 4565 is a giant spiral galaxy more luminous than the Andromeda Galaxy. Much speculation exists as to the nature of the central bulge. In the absence of dynamical data on the motions of stars in the bulge, the photometric data alone cannot relied upon. However, its exponential shape suggests that it is a barred spiral galaxy. Studies with the help of the Spitzer Space Telescope have confirmed the presence of a central bar and also showed a pseudo-bulge within it as well as an inner ring. (Wiki).
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1600 GTO	Constellation: Coma Berenices.
Camera: ZWO ASI 6200MM Pro.	Remotely Imaged With CCD Commander.
Guiding:ZWO ASI174 guide Camera and 60mm Guide Scope	Type: Edge-on Spiral Galaxy.
Exposure Data:RGB 24 x 10 minute sub exposures each channnel.	Position:R.A. 12h 36m 21s Dec +25° 59' 16"
Processed using Maxim data aquisition, PixInsight and PhotoShop image processing	Date: February 2024
Data Acquisiton, Reduction and Processing by Jim Janusz	Imaging Location: Maor Observatory at Whitetail Hollow