The planetary nebula NGC 6563 observed with MUSE and the AOF

NGC 6563 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius, the Archer. This stunning image obtained with the powerful symbiosis between the AOF and MUSE reveals the faint nebula structures as never seen before.

The image on the left is without adaptive optics and the one on the right is with the AOF.

Credit:

ESO/P. Weilbacher (AIP)

About the Image

Id:eso1724j
Type:Collage
Release date:2 August 2017, 12:00
Related releases:eso1724
Size:1359 x 736 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 6563
Type:Unspecified : Nebula : Type : Planetary
Category:Nebulae

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Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Optical
OII
500 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
V
547 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
NII
575 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
H-alpha
656 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
NII
658 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
OI Continuum
634 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
I
879 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE
Optical
OI
630 nmVery Large Telescope
MUSE