NGC 6369

The image depicts the true power of the Adaptive Optics Facility (AOF), revealing much finer details in the faint planetary nebula structure. This image is part of an image comparison.

Credit:

ESO/P. Weilbacher

About the Image

Id:eso1724ab
Type:Observation
Release date:2 August 2017, 12:00
Size:594 x 610 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 6369
Type:Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary
Constellation:Ophiuchus
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

Position (RA):17 29 20.39
Position (Dec):-23° 45' 35.39"
Field of view:0.99 x 1.02 arcminutes
Orientation:North is -0.0° left of vertical

Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Optical
OIII
500 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
NII
575 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
OI
630 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
NII
658 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
H-alpha
656 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE