NGC 253
About this object
The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor. The Sculptor Galaxy is a starburst galaxy, which means that it is currently undergoing a period of intense star formation. NGC253 is approx. 10 million light years distant.
Image Details
- Optics : 10" Astrograph @f3.75
- Mount: Mountain Instruments MI-250
- Camera: Starlight Xpress SXV-H9
- Filters: Astronomik Type 2C RGB filter set
- Exposure: RGB 504:356:320 19.6 hrs
- Camera/Mount Control: Maxim DL 4.56, CCD Commander
- Location: Stark Bayou Observatory, Ocean Springs, MS
- Date: Oct-Nov 08
