Infrared/visible light comparison of views of the Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253)

This image compares infrared and visible views of the Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253). The visible light image (lower) was taken with the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at La Silla in Chile (eso0902). The new infrared image (upper) was taken with the VISTA telescope at ESO’s Paranal Observatory. In the infrared, the rich dust clouds in the galaxy’s spiral arms become nearly transparent and a whole host of cool red stars that are otherwise invisible can be seen.

Crediti:

ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit

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Identificazione:eso1025b
Tipo:Osservazione
Data di rilascio:Mercoledì 16 Giugno 2010 12:00
Notizie relative:eso1025
Grandezza:2666 x 3041 px

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Nome:NGC 253
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Distanza:13 Milione Anni luce
Categoria:Galaxies

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