Centaurus A – Field 2 (halo)
The brightness variation of some Mira stars in Centaurus A (labelled A-D) is demonstrated in this animated-GIF image.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | eso0315h |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 10 June 2003 |
Related releases: | eso0315 |
Size: | 265 x 268 px |
About the Object
Name: | Centaurus A |
Type: | Local Universe : Star : Type : Variable Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Elliptical |
Distance: | 13 million light years |
Category: | Galaxies Stars |
Colours & filters
Band | Telescope |
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Infrared Near-IR | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |