Sculptor Galaxy
Sculptor Galaxy
NGC 253 a.k.a. Sculptor Galaxy a.k.a Silver Coin
This is an intermediate spiral galaxy located at a distance of about 11 million light years from Earth and which can be seen in the constellation Sculptor. With a diameter of approximately 90,000 light years, NGC253 is slightly smaller than the Milky Way, but due to the intense activity in the formation of new stars, this galaxy is bright enough to be seen using simple binoculars.
The attached photo is the result of editing the raw data provided by the Telescope Live network ( CHI 1 CCD ).
This is an intermediate spiral galaxy located at a distance of about 11 million light years from Earth and which can be seen in the constellation Sculptor. With a diameter of approximately 90,000 light years, NGC253 is slightly smaller than the Milky Way, but due to the intense activity in the formation of new stars, this galaxy is bright enough to be seen using simple binoculars.
The attached photo is the result of editing the raw data provided by the Telescope Live network ( CHI 1 CCD ).
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Planewave CDK24
Camera
FLI ProLine PL9000
Location
Chile
Date of observation
7 Feb 2023
Filters
LRGB
Processing
Pixinsight
Credits
Telescope Live