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[TrevorW]

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

[Neil]

Hi Trevor, I’m curious, what camera and setup did you use for this , thanks����

[TrevorW]

10" GSO RC and QHY268c, processed without darks, flats etc

[Dave882 (David)]

Nice work there Trevor. She’s a beautiful sight and shining nice and bright in our southern sky right now. Background is really smooth without calibration frames. Well done!

[TrevorW]

Thanks Neil and David