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Messier 55 (M55) globular cluster
Globular cluster Messier 55 (M55, or NGC 6809) in the constellation Sagittarius, as imaged by the ESO 3.6-metre telescope on La Silla.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | m55-3point6-m_copy |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 3 december 2009 23:19 |
| Grootte: | 5787 x 5688 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | Messier 55 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Globular |
| Afstand: | 17000 lichtjaren |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Categorie: | Star Clusters |
Image Formats
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 19 39 59.70 |
| Position (Dec): | -30° 57' 53.49" |
| Field of view: | 41.98 x 41.26 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 1.5° right of vertical |
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Kleuren & filters
| Band | Telescoop |
|---|---|
| Optisch | ESO 3.6-metre telescope |