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March 25th 08, 09:08 AM
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NGC 253 (Caldwell 65) in Sculptor
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. http://www.martin-nicholson.info/ten...ngc/ngc253.htm Martin Nicholson, Daventry, England. http://www.martin-nicholson.info/1/1a.htm Visit the Astronomical Hall of Shame at http://www.geocities.com/queen5658/ 
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