Distant radio galaxy MRC0316-257

The image is a Ks (2.16µm) image, centred on the distant radio galaxy MRC0316-257 (redshift z = 3.14). It was obtained primarily to locate other distant galaxies for future spectroscopic observations with ISAAC.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9856c
Type:Observation
Release date:26 November 1998
Related releases:eso9856
Size:2864 x 2773 px

About the Object

Name:MRC0316-257
Type:Early Universe : Galaxy
Distance:z=3.131 (redshift)
Category:Galaxies

Image Formats

Large JPEG
2.1 MB
Screensize JPEG
501.0 KB

Wallpapers

1024x768
400.7 KB
1280x1024
613.6 KB
1600x1200
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1920x1200
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2048x1536
1.1 MB

Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Infrared
K
2.16 μmVery Large Telescope