Globular cluster NGC1916 near N119 in the Large Magellanic Cloud

This image is centered on the bright, rich and compact cluster (NGC 1916), located close to N119. N119 is an "H II region" in the LMC. The most remarkable characteristic is its pronounced spiral shape that is reminiscent of a barred spiral galaxy.

Credit:

ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso9931f
Type:Observatie
Publicatiedatum:22 juni 1999
Gerelateerde berichten:eso9931
Grootte:2303 x 2298 px

Over het object

Naam:NGC 1916
Type:Local Universe : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Globular
Afstand:170000 lichtjaren
Constellation:Dorado
Categorie:Star Clusters

Afbeeldingstypen

Grote JPEG
2,2 MB

Achtergrond

1024x768
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1280x1024
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1600x1200
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1920x1200
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2048x1536
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Coordinates

Position (RA):5 18 37.80
Position (Dec):-69° 24' 23.29"
Field of view:3.44 x 3.43 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.0° right of vertical

Kleuren & filters

BandTelescoop
Optisch
B
MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Optisch
V
MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Optisch
H-alpha
MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI