The Carina Nebula in infrared light
This spectacular image of the Carina nebula reveals the dynamic cloud of interstellar matter and thinly spread gas and dust as never before. The massive stars in the interior of this cosmic bubble emit intense radiation that causes the surrounding gas to glow. By contrast, other regions of the nebula contain dark pillars of dust cloaking newborn stars.
Credit:ESO/J. Emerson/M. Irwin/J. Lewis
About the Image
Id: | eso1828a |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 29 August 2018, 13:00 |
Related releases: | eso1828 |
Size: | 11800 x 12608 px |
About the Object
Name: | Carina Nebula |
Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region |
Constellation: | Carina |
Category: | Nebulae |
Image Formats
Large JPEG
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Screensize JPEG
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 10 45 15.91 |
Position (Dec): | -59° 49' 28.98" |
Field of view: | 67.05 x 71.64 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.1° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical Z | 880 nm | Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy VIRCAM |
Infrared J | 1.25 μm | Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy VIRCAM |
Infrared Ks | 2.15 μm | Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy VIRCAM |