Supernova remnant NGC 2060

Located in the direction of the constellation Dorado in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the resplendent object known as NGC 2060 is the aftermath of a supernova. These powerful explosions serve as the death knell for massive stars, blasting heated matter out into surrounding space at great speed.

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ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:ngc2060-cc
Type:Observatie
Publicatiedatum:3 december 2009 23:18
Grootte:4440 x 5441 px

Over het object

Naam:NGC 2060
Type:Local Universe : Nebula : Type : Supernova Remnant
Afstand:170000 lichtjaren
Constellation:Dorado
Categorie:Nebulae

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Coordinates

Position (RA):5 38 37.84
Position (Dec):-69° 5' 41.92"
Field of view:5.56 x 6.81 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.1° right of vertical