Cluster of galaxies RXCJ0937.9-2020
Nearby galaxy group RXCJ0937.9-2020 at a redshift of z = 0.034. It is dominated by the massive elliptical galaxy seen at the top of the image. The photo covers only the southern part of this group. Such galaxy groups with typical masses of a few 1013 solar masses constitute the smallest objects included in the REFLEX catalogue. This image was obtained with the FORS1 multi-mode instrument on the ESO 8.2-m VLT Antu telescope.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0419c |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 3 June 2004 |
| Related releases: | eso0419 |
| Size: | 2380 x 4067 px |
About the Object
| Name: | RXCJ0937.9-2020 |
| Type: | Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
| Distance: | z=0.027 (redshift) |
| Constellation: | Hydra |
| Category: | Galaxy Clusters |
Image Formats
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 9 38 1.56 |
| Position (Dec): | -20° 20' 36.68" |
| Field of view: | 6.55 x 11.19 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 45.0° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical R | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |