Around Abell 315

This image, based on data from the Digitized Sky Survey 2, shows a wide area (2.6 x 2.9 degrees) around the cluster of galaxies Abell 315.

Credit:

ESO/ Digitized Sky Survey 2

About the Image

Id:eso1019b
Type:Observation
Release date:5 May 2010, 12:00
Related releases:eso1019
Size:9484 x 10571 px

About the Object

Name:Abell 315
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster
Distance:z=0.175 (redshift)
Constellation:Cetus
Category:Galaxy Clusters

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Coordinates

Position (RA):2 10 3.11
Position (Dec):0° 59' 52.92"
Field of view:161.20 x 179.67 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.0° right of vertical

Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Optical
B
445 nmDigitized Sky Survey 2
Optical
R
658 nmDigitized Sky Survey 2