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N44C in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Part of the central nebula, known as N44C, in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The green colour indicates areas that are particularly hot. The nature of the exciting source that delivers the necessary energy has been the subject of studies during two decades but is still not known with certainty.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso0332e |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 3 november 2003 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso0332 |
| Grootte: | 968 x 966 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | NGC 1929 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region |
| Afstand: | 170000 lichtjaren |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Categorie: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 22 7.92 |
| Position (Dec): | -67° 56' 13.62" |
| Field of view: | 3.84 x 3.83 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.1° right of vertical |
Bekijk in World Wide Telescope:
Kleuren & filters
| Band | Golflengte | Telescoop |
|---|---|---|
| Optisch Oii | 372 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optisch Oiii | 500 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optisch H-alpha | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |