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Highlights from the VST image of Messier 17
This montage shows six cutouts from the new VST image of the star-forming region Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula or Swan Nebula. Although the wide field encompasses the entire nebula and its surroundings, the VST and OmegaCAM deliver sharp images that show many fascinating details.
Credit:ESO/INAF-VST/OmegaCAM. Acknowledgement: OmegaCen/Astrowise/Kapteyn Institute
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso1119e |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 8 juni 2011 12:00 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso1119 |
| Grootte: | 4276 x 2948 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | M 17, Messier 17 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Star Formation |
| Afstand: | 5500 lichtjaren |
| Categorie: | Nebulae |
Image Formats
Wallpapers
Kleuren & filters
| Band | Telescoop |
|---|---|
| Optisch G | VLT Survey Telescope OmegaCAM |
| Optisch R | VLT Survey Telescope OmegaCAM |
| Infrarood I | VLT Survey Telescope OmegaCAM |