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Galaxy in Sculptor - NGC 253

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Galaxy in Sculptor - NGC 253NGC 253IC 1576IC 1578IC 1581
Resolution:
9224x6942 px
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100613 KB

Photo description / processing

Taken over two nights on August 19 and 20, 2025, at the Roysand Astrofarm, Namibia. The galaxy itself is very bright, high in the southern sky.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Askar FRA500
Camera
QHY163M
Mount
Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Pro
Guide Scope
QHY Off-Axis Guider (OAG)
Guide Camera
Lodestar
Accessories
Baader LRGB Filter Set
Software
Sequence Generator Pro, Pixinsight
Location
Астроферма Ройзанд, Намибия

Light pollution

Black, Bortle 1 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 95 × 120″ · ISO/Gain: 0 · LRGBHa ·

Total exposure: 3 h 10 m

Comments

Nikolay Gorbunov
Happy shooting in such an amazing location, and in a dark sky zone too! Beautiful!
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Igor SuhovReply to Nikolay Gorbunov
Thank you! We're doing our best...
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