Spiral Galaxy in Sculptor (NGC 300)

Monday, Aug 25, 2025

Spiral Galaxy in Sculptor (NGC 300)

By BRUNO ROTA SARGI

NGC 300 is an SA(s)d-type spiral galaxy located about 6.1 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor. It is part of the Sculptor Galaxy Group and features open spiral arms rich in star-forming regions and bright nebulae. It is one of the closest spiral galaxies to the Milky Way outside the Local Group.

Touptel ATR533M

Touptek Filter Set 1.25" LRGB Ha

Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT

Sky-Watcher Explorer 250PDS

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