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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.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso0216b |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 7 juni 2002 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso0216 |
| Grootte: | 1084 x 848 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | 30 Doradus, NGC 2070 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Nebula |
| Afstand: | 170000 lichtjaren |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Categorie: | Nebulae |
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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 |
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Kleuren & filters
| Band | Telescoop |
|---|---|
| Optisch B | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optisch V | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optisch R | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |