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DEM L 297 Nebula in the LMC
DEM L 297 is a diffuse nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud that glows due to stars embedded in it. Its "divided" appearance is due to the presence of obscuring dust lanes. The sky field measures 6.5 x 5.7 arcsec. North is up and East is left.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso0437f |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 10 december 2004 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso0437 |
| Grootte: | 906 x 882 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | DEM L 297, Large Magellanic Cloud |
| Type: | Local Universe : Nebula |
| Afstand: | 170000 lichtjaren |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Categorie: | Nebulae |
Wallpapers
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 42 10.17 |
| Position (Dec): | -68° 58' 1.20" |
| Field of view: | 3.59 x 3.50 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.2° right of vertical |
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Kleuren & filters
| Band | Golflengte | Telescoop |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraviolet U | 340 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optisch Oiii | 502 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optisch H-alpha | 658 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |