N44C in the Large Magellanic Cloud

Part of the central nebula, known as N44C, in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The green colour indicates areas that are particularly hot. The nature of the exciting source that delivers the necessary energy has been the subject of studies during two decades but is still not known with certainty.

Credit:

ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso0332e
Type:Observatie
Publicatiedatum:3 november 2003
Gerelateerde berichten:eso0332
Grootte:968 x 966 px

Over het object

Naam:NGC 1929
Type:Local Universe : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region
Afstand:170000 lichtjaren
Constellation:Dorado
Categorie:Nebulae

Afbeeldingstypen

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Coordinates

Position (RA):5 22 7.92
Position (Dec):-67° 56' 13.62"
Field of view:3.84 x 3.83 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.1° right of vertical

Kleuren & filters

BandGolflengteTelescoop
Optisch
Oii
372 nmMPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Optisch
Oiii
500 nmMPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Optisch
H-alpha
MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI