Name | Sculptor Galaxy |
Designation(s) | NGC 253, C65 |
Object Type(s) | Galaxy |
Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC |
Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
Date and Time Observed | 2022-12-05 00:36:00 |
Instrument | Evo 9.25" w/f6.3 reducer-approx 1,500mm FL |
Camera | ASI294mc-Pro |
Image Details | Up is 167.9 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 12m 12s. Exposures 8s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks and flats subtracted in SharpCap. No guiding.. |
Description | This is only the second observation applying calibration frames and staying a bit more patient with longer integration. While this image has some seriously poor calibration frames (probably in the flats), it's still a huge step up and represents the first decent quality galaxy observation made in my EAA career. |
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