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The Circinus galaxy
Colour image of the Circinus Galaxy based on ESO SuSI New Technology Telescope data obtained in April 1993, that is, about three years before the supernova exploded. The observations were made through different narrow-band filters (ionised hydrogen, ionised oxygen, and ionised iron).
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso0832b |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 25 september 2008 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso0832 |
| Grootte: | 990 x 956 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | Circinus Galaxy, SN 1996cr |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Afstand: | 13 miljoen lichtjaren |
| Constellation: | Circinus |
| Categorie: | Galaxies |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 14 13 9.93 |
| Position (Dec): | -65° 20' 24.41" |
| Field of view: | 1.61 x 1.55 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 61.3° left of vertical |
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Kleuren & filters
| Band | Golflengte | Telescoop |
|---|---|---|
| Optisch R | 787 nm | New Technology Telescope SUSI |
| Optisch Oii | New Technology Telescope SUSI | |
| Optisch H-alpha Continuum | New Technology Telescope SUSI | |
| Optisch H-alpha | New Technology Telescope SUSI |