High-Resolution Spectrum of the Ant Planetary Nebula around 12.8μm
Reproduction of a high-resolution spectrum of the Ne II line (ionised Neon) at 12.8135 microns of the Ant Planetary Nebula, also known as Mz-3. The total integration time was 120 sec.
Credit:
ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0417h |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 12 May 2004 |
| Related releases: | eso0417 |
| Size: | 1189 x 534 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Ant Nebula, Mz3, Spectrum |
| Type: | • Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary • X - Nebulae |
| Distance: | 8000 light years |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
| Infrared NeII |
12 μm | Very Large Telescope VISIR |
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