NGC 2997

This is one of the first CCD images taken at ESO. It was obtained in the V filter, with the CCD camera at the 1.5-metre Danish Telescope at La Silla Observatory. NGC 2997 is a beautiful galaxy and a typical Sc type with two dominant arms. In spite of some ramifications, both arms can be traced for a full revolution. The present picture was made from three overlapping CCD frames and the colours show the intensity contours.

Créditos:

ESO

Sobre a imagem

Id:ngc_2997
Tipo:Observação
Data de divulgação:16 de Abril de 2010 às 17:16
Tamanho:1749 x 2548 px

Sobre o objeto

Nome:NGC 2997
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Distância:35 milhão anos-luz
Constellation:Antlia
Categoria:Galaxies

Formatos de imagens

JPEG grande
1,6 MB

Coordenadas

Position (RA):9 45 38.82
Position (Dec):-31° 11' 28.86"
Field of view:3.98 x 5.80 arcminutes
Orientação:O norte está a 89.8° à esquerda da vertical

Cores e filtros

BandaTelescópio
Óptico
V
Danish 1.54-metre telescope
CCD camera at the Danish 1.54-m