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The central area of the Tarantula Nebula
The bright core of the Tarantula Nebula with the cluster of hot stars. Note also the wisps of luminous gas extending as "legs" from the central area - this is how the nebula got its creepy name.
Crédit:ESO
À propos de l'image
| Identification: | eso0216b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Date de publication: | 7 juin 2002 |
| Communiqués de presse en rapport: | eso0216 |
| Taille: | 1084 x 848 px |
À propos de l'objet
| Nom: | 30 Doradus, NGC 2070 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Nebula |
| Distance: | 170000 années lumière |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Catégorie: | Nebulae |
Fonds d'écran
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 38 42.61 |
| Position (Dec): | -69° 6' 3.89" |
| Field of view: | 8.63 x 6.75 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.1° right of vertical |
Visualiser avec WorldWide Telescope:
Couleurs & filtres
| Domaine | Télescope |
|---|---|
| Visible B | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Visible V | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Visible R | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |