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.

Credit:

ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso0332d
Type:Observatie
Publicatiedatum:3 november 2003
Gerelateerde berichten:eso0332
Grootte:902 x 897 px

Over het object

Naam:Large Magellanic Cloud
Type:Local Universe : Nebula
Afstand:170000 lichtjaren
Constellation:Dorado
Categorie:Nebulae

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Coordinates

Position (RA):5 21 29.93
Position (Dec):-68° 10' 48.72"
Field of view:3.58 x 3.56 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.1° right of vertical

Kleuren & filters

BandGolflengteTelescoop
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Oii
372 nmMPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
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Oiii
500 nmMPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
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H-alpha
656 nmMPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
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