High-resolution spectrum of the Ant Planetary Nebula around 12.8μm
Reproduction of a high-resolution spectrum of the Ne II line (ionised Neon) at 12.8135 microns of the Ant Planetary Nebula, also known as Mz-3. The total integration time was 120 sec.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0417h |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 12 May 2004 |
| Related releases: | eso0417 |
| Size: | 1189 x 534 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Ant Nebula, Mz3, Spectrum |
| Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary |
| Distance: | 8000 light years |
| Category: | Nebulae |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Infrared NeII | 12 μm | Very Large Telescope VISIR |
Exposure time: 120s