Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC253 Spiral Galaxy in Sculptor - OIII ...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Sep 08 - 00:37

Uploaded

2022 Sep 08 - 09:46

Objects

The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC253)

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Constellation

Sculptor

Field centre

RA: 00^h47^m
Dec: -25°18'
Position angle: +179°25'

Field size

0°38' × 0°38'

Equipment

42cm CDK17 corrected Dall-Kirkham f/6.8
FLI ProLine KAF-09000 camera
10Micron GM4000 mount
OIII filter

Exposure

3min

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

NGC253 Spiral Galaxy in Sculptor

Title

NGC253 Spiral Galaxy in Sculptor - OIII image

About this image

A second image of this impressive galaxy, using the COAST in Tenerife. As an experiment, I selected the use of an OIII filter. Comparing this with the previous image, the effect is to bring out much more clearly the spiral arms.

Files associated with this observation

NGC253 OIII (2).jpg (459.5 kB)

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