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Globular cluster NGC1916 near N119 in the Large Magellanic Cloud
This image is centered on the bright, rich and compact cluster (NGC 1916), located close to N119. N119 is an "H II region" in the LMC. The most remarkable characteristic is its pronounced spiral shape that is reminiscent of a barred spiral galaxy.
Crédit:ESO
À propos de l'image
| Identification: | eso9931f |
| Type: | Observation |
| Date de publication: | 22 juin 1999 |
| Communiqués de presse en rapport: | eso9931 |
| Taille: | 2303 x 2298 px |
À propos de l'objet
| Nom: | NGC 1916 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Globular |
| Distance: | 170000 années lumière |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Catégorie: | Star Clusters |
Fonds d'écran
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 18 37.80 |
| Position (Dec): | -69° 24' 23.29" |
| Field of view: | 3.44 x 3.43 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.0° right of vertical |
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Couleurs & filtres
| Domaine | Télescope |
|---|---|
| Visible B | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Visible V | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Visible H-alpha | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |