NGC 253 + NGC 288
NGC 253 + NGC 288 |
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Object data of NGC253 |
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| Object type: | Galaxy (SBc) | |
| Size: | 26.4' x 6.0' | |
| Magnitude: | 8.0 mag | |
| Constellation: | Scl | |
| Distance: | 11 Mio Ly | |
| Notes: | NGC 253, also named Sculptor Galaxy is one of the brightest spiral galaxies visible. This dusty galaxy lies 11 million light-years away. About 70 thousand light-years across, NGC 253 is the largest member of the Sculptor Group of Galaxies. The high dust content accompanies frantic star formation, earning NGC 253 the designation of a starburst galaxy. | |
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Object data of NGC288 |
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| Object type: | Globular star cluster (X) | |
| Size: | 12.4' | |
| Magnitude: | 9.4 mag | |
| Constellation: | Scl | |
| Distance: | 29,000 Ly | |
| Notes: | NGC 288 is a globular cluster in the constellation Sculptor. It is located about 1.8° southeast of the galaxy NGC 253. | |
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Exposure data |
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| Date: | 2015-10-07 | |
| Location: | Hacienda Los Andes / Chile (1100m) | |
| Telescope: | Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L @ f/3.5 + mechanical stopper | |
| Camera: | EOS6D (ISO1600) | |
| Mount: | Astrotrac TT320X | |
| Exposure time: | 45x2min | |
| Exposure time total: | 1h30min | |
| Notes: | Image acquisition by CEDIC
team (Bernhard Hubl, Justin Kabaus, Christoph Kaltseis, Markus
Blauensteiner) Image processing by Bernhard Hubl |
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