NGC253
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Catalog |
Obj Type |
Location |
Date Taken: |
Smoot |
NGC 253 |
Galaxy |
Mayhill, NM |
12-16-2007 |
Description |
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Discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783. NGC 253 is the brightest member of the Sculptor group of galaxies, which is grouped around the South galactic pole (therefore, also sometimes named "South Polar Group"). The Sculptor group is perhaps the nearest to our Local Group of galaxies. NGC 253 is also one of the brightest galaxies beyond the Local Group. The RASC Observer's Handbook gives the common name Silver Coin Galaxy for NGC 253; it is also referred to as the Sculptor Galaxy. |
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Technical Details |
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Exposure Time: |
L-HaR-HaG-HaB with 85% : 5% : 10% combine rations and 2 hours of L, 1 hour of Ha and 1.5 hours of each color | |||
Camera: |
SBIG STL-11000M | |||
Telescope: |
RCOS 16 inch f/8.7 Ritchey-Chretien | |||
Mount: |
Software Bisque Paramount ME | |||
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