NGC 300

NGC 300 (also known as Caldwell 70) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor. It is one of the closest galaxies to the Local Group, and probably lies between us and the Sculptor Group. It is the brightest of the five main spirals in the direction of the Sculptor Group. It is inclined at an angle of 42° when viewed from earth and shares many characteristics of the Triangulum Galaxy.

Read more about NGC 300:  Nearby Galaxies and Group Information, Distance Estimates, NGC 300-OT, SN 2010da, Binary Black Hole System, Gallery