NGC 253 Sculptor Galaxy
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.
Image Details
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
Coordinates
RA: 00h 47m 43s
DEC: -25° 17' 09"
DEC: -25° 17' 09"
