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Distant galaxies in NGC 300 field
A group of galaxies seen on NGC 300 images. They are all quite red and their similar colours indicate that they must be about equally distant. They probably constitute a distant cluster, now in the stage of formation.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
Id: | eso0221f |
Type: | Observatie |
Publicatiedatum: | 7 augustus 2002 |
Gerelateerde berichten: | eso0221 |
Grootte: | 756 x 920 px |
Over het object
Naam: | NGC 300 |
Type: | Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
Constellation: | Sculptor |
Categorie: | Galaxy Clusters |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 0 56 4.70 |
Position (Dec): | -37° 42' 39.40" |
Field of view: | 3.01 x 3.66 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.2° left of vertical |
Kleuren & filters
Band | Telescoop |
---|---|
Optisch B | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
Optisch V | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
Optisch R | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |