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Io

A composite image of Io obtained through a near-infrared, narrow optical filter (Brackett-gamma at wavelength 2.166 µm) and a longer wavelength (L'-filter at 3.8 µm), with a latitude-longitude grid superposed and some of the main surface features identified.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0204c
Type:Observation
Release date:31 January 2002
Related releases:eso0204
Size:800 x 805 px

About the Object

Name:Io
Type:• Solar System : Planet : Satellite
• X - Solar System

Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Infrared
Br-gamma
2.166 μm Very Large Telescope
NACO
Infrared
L
3.8 μm Very Large Telescope
NACO

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