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Highlights of the HAWK-I infrared image of Messier 83
Some highlights from the infrared view of the classic spiral galaxy Messier 83 taken with the HAWK-I camera on ESO’s Very Large Telescope. As well as showing the structure of the galaxy without the obscuring effect of dust, huge numbers of stars within the galaxy are revealed.
Credit:ESO/M. Gieles.
Acknowledgement: Mischa Schirmer
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso1020b |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 19 mei 2010 12:00 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso1020 |
| Grootte: | 1880 x 1878 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | Messier 83 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
| Afstand: | 15 miljoen lichtjaren |
| Categorie: | Galaxies |
Wallpapers
Kleuren & filters
| Band | Telescoop |
|---|---|
| Infrarood J | Very Large Telescope HAWK-I |
| Infrarood H | Very Large Telescope HAWK-I |
| Infrarood K | Very Large Telescope HAWK-I |