The Hamburger Galaxy (NGC 3628) + Tommaso Massimo Stella + UV/IR cut

The Hamburger Galaxy (NGC 3628)

Credit:  Tommaso Massimo Stella

Filters: Optolong UV/IR cut filter

 

 

 

 

In this image, I captured the Hamburger Galaxy (NGC 3628). It is located about 35 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo and appears to us edge-on, which is why we don't see the classic spirals.
Pareidolia arises from its sandwich-like shape, characterized by a dense, dark central structure (the meat) and the starbursts surrounding it.
NGC 3628 is part of the cluster known as the "Leo Triplet" where it interacts gravitationally with the spiral galaxies M65 and M66.

 

 

 

 

 

Technical data
Date & Site: 2026/04/17-18, Stigliano (MT)-Italy, SQM 21.45
Lights: 167x180s (Optolong L-CCD)

Setup

Omegon Cassegrain 8" Pro CC @1880mm

Skywatcher AZEQ6 GT

ZWO ASI 2600mc DUO

Hope you like it.