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NGC 253 (Sculptor Galaxy), Stephan Schurig
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NGC 253 (Sculptor Galaxy)

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NGC 253 (Sculptor Galaxy)

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NGC 253, the Sculptor Galaxy, is the brightest member of the 10 million light-years away Sculptor Galaxy Cluster, which is one of the neighbouring clusters of our own, the Local group. From southern skies it reaches a proper altitude and thus a perfect target for astrophotograpers.

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NGC 253 (Sculptor Galaxy), Stephan Schurig

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