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.

Kilde:

ESO

Om billedet

Id:eso0332e
Type:Observation
Udgivelsesdato:3. november 2003
Relaterede pressemeddelelser:eso0332
Størrelse:968 x 966 px

Om objektet

Navn:NGC 1929
Type:Local Universe : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region
Afstand:170000 lysår
Constellation:Dorado
Kategori:Nebulae

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Koordinater

Position (RA):5 22 7.92
Position (Dec):-67° 56' 13.62"
Field of view:3.84 x 3.83 arcminutes
Orientering:Nord er 0.1° droite fra lodret

Farver & filtre

BåndBølgelængdeTeleskop
Optisk
Oii
372 nmMPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Optisk
Oiii
500 nmMPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Optisk
H-alpha
MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI