NGC 288


45 minutes exposure, Fuji Superia 400 film.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.

NGC 288 is a moderately bright globular cluster in Sculptor, situated about 1.8 degrees south-east of the bright galaxy NGC 253. It is easily resolved in an 8" telescope.


30 minutes exposure, Kodak Ektachrome 400 film.
5" f/5 refractor at prime focus.

The galaxy NGC 253 is visible in the top right corner in this image.