N 164 nebula in the LMC
N 164, a bright nebula, the glow of which is caused by hot stars inside it. The heating of the gas by these stars increases the pressure and causes such nebulae to expand, pushing outwards against their surroundings. A careful look at this nebula reveals locations where the expansion is encountering resistance by denser clouds of gas, producing bright, thin rims. The sky field measures 3.6 x 3.5 arcmin. North is up and East is left.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | eso0437e |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 10 December 2004 |
Related releases: | eso0437 |
Size: | 1744 x 1644 px |
About the Object
Name: | N 164 |
Type: | Local Universe : Nebula |
Distance: | 170000 light years |
Constellation: | Dorado |
Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 5 38 42.61 |
Position (Dec): | -69° 6' 3.89" |
Field of view: | 6.93 x 6.53 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 1.0° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Telescope |
---|---|
Ultraviolet U | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
Optical Oiii | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
Optical H-alpha | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |