Gem State Astro
NGC 4490 – The Cocoon Galaxy
NGC 4490 – The Cocoon Galaxy
- 41 hours of real deep-space exposure data — not AI or stock
- Captured with an Explore Scientific 127mm FCD100 telescope
- Original astrophotography captured and processed by Gem State Astro
- Museum-grade aluminum for lasting clarity
- Free shipping on metal prints. Orders with multiple items may ship separately
Two galaxies reshaping one another across deep space
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Description
Bring the dramatic structure of NGC 4490, the Cocoon Galaxy, into your home with this original deep-space metal print. Its irregular, distorted form stands out against a broad field of stars, while the smaller neighboring galaxy NGC 4485 reveals the pair as an interacting galactic system.
This is original astrophotography from Gem State Astro — not AI-generated imagery or stock art. The finished image combines 41 hours of real deep-space exposure data, captured through an Explore Scientific 127mm FCD100 telescope using dedicated monochrome and color ZWO astronomy cameras.
NGC 4490 has been reshaped by its gravitational interaction with NGC 4485. The encounter has disturbed its structure and helped trigger active star formation, giving the galaxy the textured blue regions and asymmetric appearance visible in the image.
Printed on premium aluminum, the artwork appears crisp, luminous, and richly detailed with a clean frameless presentation suited to living rooms, offices, studios, and astronomy-inspired spaces.
Perfect for astronomy lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone looking for wall art rooted in real observation rather than illustration.
Two galaxies caught in a gravitational encounter, revealed through 41 hours of collected light.
About the Object
NGC 4490, often called the Cocoon Galaxy, is an interacting galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. Its smaller companion, NGC 4485, has gravitationally disturbed NGC 4490, contributing to its irregular shape and enhanced star-forming activity. The pair offers a striking example of how galaxies can change one another during close encounters.
