Observation by David Strange: NGC 247 - The Claw Galaxy

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2026 Oct 08 - 00:24

Uploaded

2026 Oct 11 - 11:04

Objects

NGC247

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Constellation

Cetus

Field centre

RA: 00^h47^m
Dec: -20°46'
Position angle: +1°44'

Field size

0°24' × 0°24'

Equipment

RC10

Exposure

20 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis

Target name

NGC 247

Title

NGC 247 - The Claw Galaxy

About this image

A large galaxy in Cetus which is part of the Sculptor Group, and associated with the Sculptor Galaxy NGC253. A remarkable feature of this galaxy is a large void in the northern part of the disk.

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NGC247_20261008_dgs.jpg (1.3 MB)

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