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Starscape Imaging

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY BY  JON TALBOT

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NGC 253

About this Object
The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor. The Sculptor Galaxy is a starburst galaxy, which means that it is currently undergoing a period of intense star formation. NGC253 is approx 10 million light years distant.

• Optics : 10" Astrograph @f3.75
  
• Mount: Mountain Instruments MI-250
  
• Camera: Starlight XpressSXV-H9 w/True Tech Supra Slim filter wheel
  
• Filters: Astronomik Type 2C RGB filter set
  
• Exposure: 504:356:320 19.6hrs RGB
  
• Camera/Mount Control: Maxim DL 4.56, CCD Commander
  
• Location: Stark Bayou Observatory, Ocean Springs, MS
  
• Date: 26 Oct-5 Nov 08
  

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