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The Sculptor or Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC253), James Tickner
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The Sculptor or Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC253)

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The Sculptor or Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC253), James Tickner
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The Sculptor or Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC253)

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Located about 10 million light years from Earth, the Sculptor Galaxy is one of the largest and brightest galaxies in the southern sky. Even a small scope like the 4" refractor used for this image reveals extensive details.

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The Sculptor or Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC253), James Tickner