The centre of NGC 253

Close-up of the central regions of the starburst galaxy NGC 253. This image is based on data obtained with the NACO instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the ACS on the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Thanks to the VLT's sharp eye, astronomers have identified 37 bright regions, a threefold increase on previous results. These regions are probably very active nurseries that contain as many as one hundred thousand young, massive stars bursting from their dusty cocoons. The field of view is 15 arcseconds.

Crediti:

ESO/NASA/ESA

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Identificazione:eso0902b
Tipo:Osservazione
Data di rilascio:19 Gennaio 2009
Notizie relative:eso0902
Grandezza:812 x 812 px

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Nome:NGC 253
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy : Activity : Starburst
Distanza:11 Milione Anni luce
Constellation:Sculptor
Categoria:Nebulae

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Coordinate

Position (RA):0 47 33.22
Position (Dec):-25° 17' 18.67"
Field of view:0.38 x 0.38 arcminutes
Orientazione:Il Nord è a 1.2° a sinistra della verticale

Colori e filtri

BandaLunghezza d'ondaTelescopio
Infrarosso
Near-IR
814 nmHubble Space Telescope
ACS
Infrarosso
J
1.22 μmVery Large Telescope
NACO
Infrarosso
L
3.45 μmVery Large Telescope
NACO