NGC 253 the Sculptor galaxy

[broca (Steve Coates)]

NGC 253 the Sculptor galaxy
Constellation Sculptor
~11.4 million light years distant
Imaged November 2nd and 3rd, 2012 from Ocala, Florida.
LRGB L:3 hours and 22min RGB 1 hour each
PS CS5
Orion 80mm EON
Orion 50mm guidescope with SSAG
QSI 683ws
Losmandy G-11 with Gemini II

[Poita (Peter)]

I really like the colour. I must get around to this target one day/

[Ross G]

Great looking galaxy photo Steve.

Nice detail and colour.


Ross.

[jsmoraes (Jorge)]

Very beatutiful image. Much colors and details. This galaxy is very dark and you get it very clear.