IC 5358 Delta Sculptoris

Delta Sculptoris (Mag. +4.59) can be seen in the center of this image. Although it's a triple star system, the closest star, Delta Sculptoris B, is not visible in this image. However, Delta Sculptoris C is clearly visible at the 11 o'clock position with a separation of 74 arcseconds and magnitude of +9.4. Many galaxies are visible in the background including IC 5358, IC 5353, IC 5354, IC 5350, IC 5349, IC 5362 and countless others.

Image Details
Camera STL-11000M
Scope AT12 IN
Mount Paramount ME
Guiding Selfguide, 10 sec, Bin 2x2
Exposure 6 x 10 min L Total 1:00
Location Donvale
Date 2011-10-19
Coordinates RA: 23h 48m 55s
DEC: -28° 07' 48"
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IC 5358 Delta Sculptoris
IC 5358 Delta Sculptoris