Radio image of the 30 Doradus nebula with data from ALMA

This image shows the star-forming region 30 Doradus, also known as the Tarantula Nebula, in radio wavelengths, as observed by the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). The bright red-yellow streaks reveal regions of cold, dense gas which have the potential to collapse and form stars. The unique web-like structure of the gas clouds is characteristic of the Tarantula Nebula.

Credit:

ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/Wong et al.

About the Image

Id:eso2209b
Type:Observation
Release date:15 June 2022, 19:15
Related releases:eso2209
Size:4983 x 3930 px

About the Object

Name:30 Doradus, Tarantula Nebula
Type:Local Universe : Nebula : Type : Star Formation
Constellation:Dorado
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

Position (RA):5 38 45.17
Position (Dec):-69° 4' 37.05"
Field of view:8.32 x 6.56 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 90.1° right of vertical

Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Millimeter
13CO
1.36 mmAtacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array
Band 6
Millimeter
12CO
1.3 mmAtacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array
Band 6