NGC253

NGC253 is a large and beautiful spiral galaxy in the constellation of Sculptor. It is low to the horizon, but this particular image was taken from the dark skies of Chiefland, where the southern view was excellent.

Image info:

12"LX200 with a Milburn Wedge

Starlight Express
MX7C

15x4 mins

f/3.5

Stacked and processed in Astroart

guided with a Mintron 12V1 on a piggybacked 80mm Stellarvue AT1010

11.7.02

Chiefland Star Party