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NGC253 - The Sculptor Galaxy

Started by rjkrejci, 11/24/2003 05:18PM
Posted 11/24/2003 05:18PM Opening Post
Was able to get some scope time last night with the SXV-H9 to capture
the Sculptor Galaxy...I've not tried this one before since it's
pretty darned low in the sky. I was pleasantly surprised at how
interesting it is...

As usual, no dark frames needed. It was cold anough last night
(about 40F ambient) that I did't even need do use any hot pixel
removal at all. I detected only a single hot pixel, and it was
barely noticeable.

For the full resolution version as well as the imaging details, see the page below:

http://www.ricksastro.com/Gallery/htm/SXV_n253.htm

Comments welcome.

Rick Krejci


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Posted 11/24/2003 06:27PM #1
Excellent image. NGC 253 barely reaches 20° above the horizon here. Thanks for giving us a look.

Alan

Alan Friedman

http://www.avertedimagination.com
Posted 11/25/2003 02:28AM #2
All I can say is

WOW!

John
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John Theodossy
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Posted 11/25/2003 02:12PM #3
Thanks for posting what I think is a really sweet image!