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 Ashburn , the Sculptor Galaxy will become visible around 18:21 (EST), 23° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 21:37.
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Name
The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC253)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.
Events
| 03 Oct 2022 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 03 Oct 2023 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 03 Oct 2024 | – NGC 253 is well placed |
| 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 |