Object Name: NGC 253
Location: AR 0h 47′; Dec -25º 17′
Type: Spiral Galaxy Sc
Constellation: Sculptor.
Observing Location: Malpica del Tajo. Toledo. SPAIN.
Date: November 5, 2010
Time: 23h TU
Material used: graphite pencil on white paper. Sketch processed with Photoshop.
Telescope: Celestron S/C 8″ Mount Cgt5
Eyepiece: 31 mm Hyperion-Aspheric (65X).
What a wonderful galaxy! It is unfortunate that from my position this object is so low in the sky. Despite this drawback, I am convinced that no one will be disappointed if you point your telescope to NGC 523, the extraordinary Sculptor Galaxy.
More information about the sketch and NGC 253 in:
http://astrodibujo.blogspot.com/
I wish you all HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011
Mariano,
Wouldn’t it be great to see this one passing overhead. Very fine sketch.
Frank 🙂
Mariano
Looks really nice.
Scott.
Frank, Scott
Thanks for your comments.