| Catalogue and alternative designations | NGC
253, Silver dollar galaxy
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| Type | Galaxy |
| Position | 00 47.6, -25 17 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Camera and Telescope | ST10-XME and C8 |
| Focal Ratio | F5 using Optec focal reducer |
| Exposure Details | LRGB 80:15:15:15, Luminance binned 1x1, Colours 2x2 |
| Description | The most prominent and well known galaxy in Sculptor. It resembles a much smaller M31. |