UV Spectrum of CN Leonis
This chart represents a small part of the near-ultraviolet spectrum of CN Leonis, obtained with UVES at the 8.2-m VLT KUEYEN telescope in January 2001, showing many emission lines from nickel atoms (Ni I) and titanium ions (Ti II).
Credit:
ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0127c |
| Type: | Chart |
| Release date: | 1 August 2001 |
| Related releases: | eso0127 |
| Size: | 2435 x 2118 px |
About the Object
| Name: | CN Leonis |
| Type: | • Milky Way : Star : Type : Variable : Flare Star • X - Stars |
| Distance: | 8 light years |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
| Ultraviolet U |
338 nm | Very Large Telescope UVES |
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