A barred spiral galaxy shown edge-on in a densely packed field of stars. NGC 4945 is believed to be similar in structure to the Milky Way. Note the small blue smudge to the right of the galaxy. This is the faint dwarf galaxy LEDA 3097829.

Planewave 12.5″ Astrograph with an STL11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/8 LRGB (47/6min L, 8/6min each 2×2 RGB).