The Sculptor Galaxy, NGC253, an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor. This is another low target for me as the galaxy only rises 20° above the horizon at the meridian.
Also in the image are distant spiral galaxies IC1581, IC1576 and IC1578.
Image Details:
Celestron 9.25” EdgeHD
Starizona Hyperstar V4 f2.2
Celestron CGEM DX mount on a SkyShed Pier in a SkyShed POD
ZWO ASI2600mc-pro Imaging Camera
ZWO ASI224mc Guide Camera
Svbony 60mm Guidescope
ZWO ASIair Pro for image acquisition and gear control.
Image Specs:
45 x 180 second exposed images at Gain 100
Camera sensor cooled to -20°C
No filters used as the ASI2600mc-pro has the built in IR cut window.
Calibrated (with darks, flats, dark flats) and stacked in Astro Pixel Processor and post processed in PixInSight.
