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Old 21-12-2014, 08:08 PM
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Fantastic! - I guessed globular and was so wrong Great image, Steven - well done

Chris
Thanks Chris.

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Great Image Steve, I understand it is quite a faint object ? It would be great to know a bit more about it. The attached image shows its position relitive to us.
Thank you Ian.
Attached is our galaxy's satellite members.

Not much general info on the object is available unless you are interested in specific research papers that can be googled.
For visual observation the Sculptor dwarf is considered to be a very challenging object.

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Steven
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