NGC 253 is one of the brightest galaxies in the sky along with the Andromeda Galaxy, M31. It resides in the constellation Sculptor near the South Galactic Pole and at magnitude 7.1 is easy to find even with a pair of binoculars. It is classified as a starburst galaxy because of its especially active star formation activity.
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Date Imaged: October 24, 2011
Lens: N16 f/4.5 Ostahowski Optics
Exposure: LRGB 72:48:48:72 minutes
Mount: Losmandy Titan
October 24, 2011
N16 f/4.5 Ostahowski Optics
LRGB 72:48:48:72 minutes
Losmandy Titan
Camera: ST10xme
Filter: Astrodon LRGB
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
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ST10xme
Astrodon LRGB
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines