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Sculptor Galaxy

NGC 253

Galáxia Espetacular (78/100)

Barred Spiral

C65 Galaxy Sculptor Visível Nível 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
Credit: Chuck Ayoub. License: CC0. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Propriedades

Magnitude 7.1
Tamanho Angular 26.8′ × 4.6′
Ângulo de Posição 53°
Distância 10000000 ly
Tipo de Galáxia Barred Spiral (SABc)
Spiral Galaxy [Distance: 10000000 ly]

Posição e Identificadores

RA 00h 47m 33.1s
Dec -25° 17' 16.8"
Constelação Sculptor
Catálogo C65

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Sobre Sculptor Galaxy

Descrição

The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) is one of the brightest galaxies beyond the Local Group, located about 11.4 million light-years away in Sculptor. This nearly edge-on starburst galaxy spans 27 arcminutes and is the dominant member of the Sculptor Group.

Dicas de Observação

A superb target, easily visible in binoculars as a bright, elongated streak. A 6-inch telescope shows mottled texture from dust lanes and star-forming regions. An 8-inch scope reveals stunning detail along its length. Best in autumn from locations with a good southern horizon.

História

Discovered by Caroline Herschel on September 23, 1783. It is one of her most famous discoveries. The galaxy's strong infrared emission revealed its starburst nature in the 1970s.

Curiosidades

The Sculptor Galaxy is producing new stars at a rate roughly 10 times higher than the Milky Way, qualifying it as a starburst galaxy. Its central region contains a superwind of hot gas driven out by the intense star formation.

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Credit: Chuck Ayoub. License: CC0. (Wikimedia Commons)

Credit: Chuck Ayoub. License: CC0. (Wikimedia Commons)

Skybred Mar 2, 2026