Distant galaxy MS 1512-cB58
The image reveals the gravitationally amplified, elongated image of the very distant, 20.6-mag galaxy MS 1512-cB58 (indicated with an arrow). The photo is is a reproduction of a composite image of the field around the distant cluster of galaxies MS 1512+36 (redshift 0.37), obtained with the WFPC2 camera on the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
It is based on exposures in two filters (F555 + F675). The observations are described in a research paper by Seitz et al. (Monthly Notices of the RAS, August 1998, Vol. 298, p. 945 ff). The lensed image of the galaxy MS 1512-cB58 is seen at an angular distance of about 5 arcsec from the centre of the cluster. The north direction is at about 1 o'clock and east is at 10 o'clock. The field measures approx. 45 x 60 arcsec2.
Créditos:ESO
Sobre a imagem
Id: | eso0208a |
Tipo: | Montagem |
Data de divulgação: | 11 de Março de 2002 |
Notícias relacionadas: | eso0208 |
Tamanho: | 1200 x 1600 px |
Sobre o objeto
Nome: | Gravitational Microlensing, MS 1512 +36-cB58, MS 1512-cB58 |
Tipo: | Early Universe : Galaxy : Type : Gravitationally Lensed Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
Distância: | z=2.723 (desvio para o vermelho) |
Categoria: | Galaxies Galaxy Clusters |
Cores e filtros
Banda | Comprimento de onda | Telescópio |
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Óptico R | 675 nm | Hubble Space Telescope WFPC2 |
Óptico V | 555 nm | Hubble Space Telescope WFPC2 |