The galaxy ESO 137-10 peeks through a rich curtain of stars

This image shows the galaxy ESO 137-10, appearing behind a rich field of stars in the Milky Way.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:w6308
Type:Observation
Release date:3 December 2009, 23:19
Size:600 x 600 px

About the Object

Name:ESO 137-10
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy
Constellation:Triangulum Australe
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

Position (RA):16 15 50.03
Position (Dec):-60° 48' 7.43"
Field of view:2.38 x 2.38 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.0° left of vertical