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Spiral galaxy NGC 300 (H-alpha band)
NGC 300, as seen through a narrow optical filter (H-alpha) in the red light of hydrogen atoms. A population of intrinsically bright and young stars turned "on" just a few million years ago. Their radiation and strong stellar winds have shaped many of the clouds of ionized hydrogen gas ("HII shells") seen in this photo. The "rings" near some of the bright stars are caused by internal reflections in the telescope.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso0221c |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 7 augustus 2002 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso0221 |
| Grootte: | 5515 x 4475 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | NGC 300 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
| Afstand: | 6 miljoen lichtjaren |
| Constellation: | Sculptor |
| Categorie: | Galaxies |
Afbeeldingstypen
Achtergrond
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 0 54 46.84 |
| Position (Dec): | -37° 41' 8.89" |
| Field of view: | 21.86 x 17.75 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 1.6° right of vertical |
Bekijk in World Wide Telescope:
Kleuren & filters
| Band | Telescoop |
|---|---|
| Optisch H-alpha | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |