NGC 55 String of Pearls Galaxy
NGC 55 is a barred irregular galaxy located about 7 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor. Image taken with a bright moon (75.3%), just after the wind died down. Cropped to remove amp glow.
Image Details
Camera
Nikon D50
Scope
ED127
Mount
EQ6-Pro
Guiding
WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5
Exposure
16min x 3
Location
Woodside
Date
2009-08-01
Coordinates
RA: 00h 14m 59s
DEC: -39° 12' 38"
DEC: -39° 12' 38"
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