Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253)

The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor. It is located about 11.4 million light years from Earth. Image was taken when the galaxy was almost directly overhead in the last hour before moonrise.

Camera	Nikon D50	Scope	GSO 8 RC
Mount	EQ6-Pro	Guiding	WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5
Exposure	5.5 min x 10 (total exposure 55 minutes)	Location	Heathcote
Date	2009-10-10