Thread: NGC 253 processed as a dim dwarf galaxy in colour
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Old 26-10-2014, 10:47 AM
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Image reveals stars as dim as 22nd magnitude.
The attachment shows the star J004804.8-251749 which has a Vmag of 22.09.

This star is under study at ESO's VLT scope.
Astronomers think the star is being ejected out of the halo.

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Steven
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