Observation by David Strange: The Silver Coin Galaxy NGC 253

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2019 Sep 28 - 11:31

Uploaded

2019 Sep 28 - 11:31

Objects

The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC253)

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Constellation

Sculptor

Field centre

RA: 00^h47^m
Dec: -25°19'
Position angle: +2°40'

Field size

1°10' × 0°54'

Equipment

C8 Hyperstar

Exposure

30x30s

Location

Salcombe Regis

Target name

NGC 253

Title

The Silver Coin Galaxy NGC 253

About this image

Discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783, it is the most easily observed galaxy after Andromeda provided you have a clear southern horizon (Declination -25deg)

Files associated with this observation

NGC253_20190927_dgs2.jpg (114.5 kB)

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