Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Camelopardalis (Cam)  ·  Contains:  IC 342
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IC342 -- Hidden Galaxy  --  LRGB, Michael Sherick
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IC342 -- Hidden Galaxy -- LRGB

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IC342 -- Hidden Galaxy  --  LRGB, Michael Sherick
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IC342 -- Hidden Galaxy -- LRGB

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Imaged 11-13-22 from the Sagrada Observatory, Las Cruces, New Mexico

This image of ic342 shows a bright spiral galaxy, that is somewhat hidden from clear view due to the gas and dust clouds along the plane of our Milky Way galaxy.  Note the glowing star forming regions within the spiral arms.

Telescope:  24"RC  CCD Camera:  FLI-PL-09000  Gen II Filters

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IC342 -- Hidden Galaxy  --  LRGB, Michael Sherick