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Spiral Galaxy NGC 253 Almost Sideways
Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight, CFHT
Explanation: NGC 253 is a normal spiral galaxy seen here almost sideways. It is the largest
member of the Sculptor Group of Galaxies, the nearest group to our own Local Group of
Galaxies. NGC 253, pictured above, appears visually as one of the brightest spirals on the sky,
and is easily visible in southern hemisphere with a good pair of binoculars. The type Sc galaxy
is about 10
Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight, CFHT
Explanation: NGC 253 is a normal spiral galaxy seen here almost sideways. It is the largest
member of the Sculptor Group of Galaxies, the nearest group to our own Local Group of
Galaxies. NGC 253, pictured above, appears visually as one of the brightest spirals on the sky,
and is easily visible in southern hemisphere with a good pair of binoculars. The type Sc galaxy
is about 10