The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC253)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 26 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , the Sculptor Galaxy is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 32° below the horizon at dawn.
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Name
The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC253)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 00h47m [3] |
| Declination: | −25°17' [3] |
| Constellation: | Sculptor |
| Magnitude: | 7.10 (V) [4] 7.94 (B) [1] 4.81 (J) [1] 4.09 (H) [1] 3.77 (K) [1] |
| Hubble type: | SABc |
| B-V Color (mag): | -3.17 |
Sources
Events
| 03 Oct 2025 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 03 Oct 2026 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 03 Oct 2027 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 02 Oct 2028 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 03 Oct 2029 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 03 Oct 2030 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 03 Oct 2031 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 02 Oct 2032 | – NGC 253 is well placed |