NGC 253
An image of the spiral galaxy NGC 253, taken with a ground-based telescope. The galaxy is located about 8 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor.
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About the Object
| Name: | IRAS 00450-2533, NGC 253 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
| Distance: | 10 million light years |
| Constellation: | Sculptor |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 0 47 33.86 |
| Position (Dec): | -25° 17' 32.71" |
| Field of view: | 21.43 x 17.66 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.0° left of vertical |
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