Sculptor Galaxy

Also known as: NGC 253, Silver Coin Galaxy

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Analysis

Nearest southern starburst galaxy with a nuclear burst driven by gas inflow along the disc.

Contains a cluster of 10 compact radio sources — candidate supernova remnants

Coordinates: RA: 0h 47m 33.12s, Dec: -25° 17' 16.8"; Constellation: Sculptor
Observation Date: December 7, 2022
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F2100W
Distance: 11.4 million light years