The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC253)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 26 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , the Sculptor Galaxy is visible in the morning sky, becoming accessible around 01:31, when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your south-eastern horizon. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 03:51, 30° above your southern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight around 05:10, 27° above your southern horizon.
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Name
The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC253)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.
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 |