Sculptor galaxy

NGC 253

Galaxy Excellent (73/100)

Spiral

NGC 253 Galaxy Scl Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 7.1

Angular Size 26.8′ × 4.6′

Position Angle 53°

Galaxy Type Spiral (SABc)

Description

!! vvB, vvL, vmE 54deg , gbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 00h 47m 36.0s

Dec -25° 16' 60.0"

Constellation Scl

Catalog NGC 253

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