Massive Cluster of Galaxies RXCJ1206.2-0848
Very massive distant cluster of galaxies RXCJ1206.2-0848, located at a redshift of z = 0.44. The contours indicate the X-ray surface brightness distribution. Most of the yellowish galaxies are cluster members. A gravitationally lensed galaxy with a distorted, very elongated image is seen, just right of the centre. The image was obtained with the EFOSC multi-mode instrument on the ESO 3.6-m telescope at the La Silla Observatory (Chile).
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ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0419a |
| Type: | Chart |
| Release date: | 3 June 2004 |
| Related releases: | eso0419 |
| Size: | 800 x 805 px |
About the Object
| Name: | RXCJ1206.2-0848 |
| Type: | • Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster • X - Galaxy Clusters |
| Distance: | z=0.44 (redshift) |
Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
| ESO 3.6-metre telescope EFOSC |
Notes: The contours were added from data collected by the REFLEX cluster survey.
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