Observation by David Strange: NGC 253 - The Sculptor Galaxy

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2026 Sep 12 - 01:46

Uploaded

2026 Sep 12 - 12:21

Objects

The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC253)

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Constellation

Sculptor

Field centre

RA: 00^h47^m
Dec: -25°17'
Position angle: +10°51'

Field size

0°18' × 0°18'

Equipment

RC10
ASI533MC
L-Pro filter

Exposure

29 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

NGC 253

Title

NGC 253 - The Sculptor Galaxy

About this image

I was surprised to capture the entire galaxy on one frame, seeing as its the same apparent diameter as the full moon. I guess its because it was aligned across the diagonal. The low altitude didn't help as half the telescope aperture was obscured by the observatory wall!

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NGC253_20260912_dgs2.jpg (616.2 kB)

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