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Old 26-09-2024, 05:11 PM
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The Sculptor Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor. The Sculptor Galaxy is a starburst galaxy, which means that it is currently undergoing a period of intense star formation.
Magnitude: 8
Distance to Earth: 11.42 million light years
Constellation: Sculptor
Apparent mass: ~100 billion M☉
Radius: 45,000 light years
Declination: −25° 17′ 18″
Right ascension: 00h 47m 33s


Combination of data captured Sept 2023 and 2024 total 4hs 50min in 73 frames - processed SIRIL and PS
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