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 58s
DEC: -28° 08' 07"
DEC: -28° 08' 07"
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