NGC 253

Author:
Edward Gomez

(Education Director)

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Description

NGC 253 is the brightest member of the Sculptor Group of galaxies and is often referred to as the sILVER coin Galaxy. This galaxy was discovered by Caroline Herschel. This is a 5 image greyscale mosaic, taken with FTN though the Red filter only.

Telescope:

Faulkes Telescope North