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.

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Om billedet

Id:eso9931f
Type:Observation
Udgivelsesdato:22. juni 1999
Relaterede pressemeddelelser:eso9931
Størrelse:2303 x 2298 px

Om objektet

Navn:NGC 1916
Type:Local Universe : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Globular
Afstand:170000 lysår
Constellation:Dorado
Kategori:Star Clusters

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Koordinater

Position (RA):5 18 37.80
Position (Dec):-69° 24' 23.29"
Field of view:3.44 x 3.43 arcminutes
Orientering:Nord er 0.0° droite fra lodret