The Hidden Galaxy IC342

IC342 NASA IC 342 (also known as Caldwell 5) is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Camelopardalis, located relatively close to the Milky Way. Despite its size and actual brightness, its location behind dusty areas near the galactic equator makes it difficult to observe, leading to the nickname “The Hidden Galaxy“,^[4][1] 

Planewave CDK17 F4.5, ZWO ASI2600MC Duo, Paramount MEII mount with absolute encoders. Unguided 5.5 hour image At Desert Astro Observatory in Sierra Vista Dark skies. 1/01/25