The rim of RCW 86

Image of part of a stellar remnant whose explosion was recorded in 185 AD. By studying this remnant in detail, a team of astronomers was able to solve the mystery of the Milky Way’s super-efficient particle accelerators. The team shows that the shock wave visible in this area is very efficient at accelerating particles and the energy used in this process matches the number of cosmic rays observed on Earth. North is toward the top right and east to the top left. The image is about 6 arc minutes across.

Crediti:

ESO/E. Helder & NASA/Chandra

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Identificazione:eso0923a
Tipo:Osservazione
Data di rilascio:25 Giugno 2009
Notizie relative:eso0923
Grandezza:1672 x 947 px

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Nome:RCW 86
Tipo:Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Supernova Remnant
Distanza:8000 Anni luce
Constellation:Circinus
Categoria:Nebulae

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Position (RA):14 45 8.13
Position (Dec):-62° 17' 57.26"
Field of view:7.04 x 3.99 arcminutes
Orientazione:Il Nord è a 70.6° a destra della verticale

Colori e filtri

BandaTelescopio
Raggio XChandra X-ray Observatory
OtticoVery Large Telescope