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NGC 253 and the globular cluster NGC 288 in Sculptor
The region around NGC 253 and the globular cluster NGC 288 in Sculptor
Credit: Giuseppe Donatiello
NGC 253, also known as Sculptor, is located about 11.5 million light years and is, after Andromeda (M31), the second largest galaxy closest to our Milky Way. It is the main member of a group that includes about 18 elements, including the dwarf galaxies Donatiello II/IX and NGC253-dw4 and NGC253-dw5.
NGC 288 is closer to us, just 28 thousand light years away.
Image captured with Tair-3S 300mm telephoto lens @f/4.5 + Canon EOS 4000D on Avalon M-zero Obs without autoguiding.
NGC 253 and the globular cluster NGC 288 in Sculptor
The region around NGC 253 and the globular cluster NGC 288 in Sculptor
Credit: Giuseppe Donatiello
NGC 253, also known as Sculptor, is located about 11.5 million light years and is, after Andromeda (M31), the second largest galaxy closest to our Milky Way. It is the main member of a group that includes about 18 elements, including the dwarf galaxies Donatiello II/IX and NGC253-dw4 and NGC253-dw5.
NGC 288 is closer to us, just 28 thousand light years away.
Image captured with Tair-3S 300mm telephoto lens @f/4.5 + Canon EOS 4000D on Avalon M-zero Obs without autoguiding.