NGC 55 is an irregular galaxy in the southern constellation Sculptor. It is one of our own galaxy’s closest neighbors and is thought to be similar to the Large Magellanic Cloud. The galaxy is viewed edge on and is an easy target for small telescopes at magnitude 8.3.
Date Imaged: November 2, 2015
Lens: N16 f4.5
Exposure: 7.1 hours
Mount: Losmandy Titan
November 2, 2015
N16 f4.5
7.1 hours
Losmandy Titan
Camera: QSI 683
Filter: LHaRGB 180:60:60:70 minutes
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
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QSI 683
LHaRGB 180:60:60:70 minutes
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines