DeepSkyHosting
Sign inRegister

NGC 253 (Sculptor Galaxy)

Viktor Smagin
47755
Category:Deep Sky
Published:
1810
NGC 253 (Sculptor Galaxy)NGC 253
Resolution:
1920x1280 px
File size:
701 KB

Photo description / processing

Reprocessing an old photograph

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher BKP2001
Camera
Canon EOS 450D (astro-modified)
Mount
Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT
Guide Scope
TS-Optics OAG
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Accessories
Baader MPCC Mark III
Software
Pixinsight, GIMP
Location
Крым, Научный, RU

Light pollution

Green, Bortle 4 zone

Date taken
deepsky-world.ru/astrofoto/dip-skai-obekty/velikaya-galaktika-skulptora-ngc-253

Exposure

  • 12 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 800 ·

Total exposure: 1 h 0 m

Comments

AstroDinsk
Amazing! A rare target in our region, the detail and color balance are impressive!
Reply

Sign up or sign in to leave a comment.

RegisterSign in
Viktor SmaginReply to AstroDinsk
Thank you for the feedback! Yes, it's an interesting object, a shame it's a bit too low in the sky.
Reply

Sign up or sign in to leave a comment.

RegisterSign in
scuttum
Great shot, considering the galaxy is quite low in our skies. I first read about it in your book "Alone with the Cosmos" :)
Reply

Sign up or sign in to leave a comment.

RegisterSign in

More photos by Viktor Smagin