Log in

View Full Version here: : Ngc 7793


TrevorW
09-10-2023, 02:08 AM
NGC 7793 is a flocculent (having or resembling tufts of wool) spiral galaxy in the southern constellation of Sculptor. It was discovered in 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop. The galaxy is located at a distance of 12.2 million light years and is receding with a heliocentric radial velocity of 227 km/s.
Magnitude: 10
Distance: 12.2 Mly (3.7 Mpc)
Constellation: Sculptor
Apparent magnitude (V): 10.0
Apparent size (V): 9.3′ × 6.3′ (~30kly in diameter)

glenc
21-10-2023, 11:15 AM
I like your choice of objects and your images Trevor
John Herschel did not include 7793 in his Cape catalogue

TrevorW
23-10-2023, 09:27 PM
Thanks Glen :)

Startrek
24-10-2023, 08:55 AM
Trevor,
Nice capture
You certainly chase after the tiny faint ones
Well done !!

Martin

TrevorW
26-10-2023, 12:02 AM
Thanks Martin, everyone does the nebs but there is a lot more out there and with a OSC camera I think its better suited for these types of targets