DEM L 144 near N44 in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Region in the Large Magellanic Cloud towards the South of N44 with pink-green shades that has been designated DEM L 144. It is a region of ionised hydrogen. The colours have been enhanced compared to ESO Press Photo eso0332a to clearly show the different shades.
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ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0332d |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 3 November 2003 |
| Related releases: | eso0332 |
| Size: | 902 x 897 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Large Magellanic Cloud |
| Type: | • X - Nebulae |
| Distance: | 170000 light years |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5h 21m 29.93s |
| Position (Dec): | -68° 10' 48.72" |
| Field of view: | 3.58 x 3.56 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.1° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
| Optical Oii |
372 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical Oiii |
500 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical H-alpha |
656 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
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