The NGC Ten Minute Challenge

NGC 253 (Caldwell 65) in Sculptor

NGC 253 is the brightest member of the Sculptor group of galaxies
grouped around the South galactic pole. NGC 253 was discovered by
Caroline Herschel, the sister of William Herschel, in 1783.

NGC 253 is considered a starburst galaxy because of high star
formation rates and dense dust clouds in its nucleus.

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