The Large Magellanic Cloud revealed by VISTA

ESO’s VISTA telescope reveals a remarkable image of the Large Magellanic Cloud, one of our nearest galactic neighbours. VISTA has been surveying this galaxy and its sibling the Small Magellanic Cloud, as well as their surroundings, in unprecedented detail. This survey allows astronomers to observe a large number of stars, opening up new opportunities to study stellar evolution, galactic dynamics, and variable stars.

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ESO/VMC Survey

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Identificazione:eso1914a
Tipo:Osservazione
Data di rilascio:Venerdì 13 Settembre 2019 09:00
Notizie relative:eso2116, eso1914
Grandezza:28638 x 31985 px

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Nome:LMC
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Irregular
Constellation:Mensa
Categoria:Galaxies

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Position (RA):5 25 10.58
Position (Dec):-70° 4' 22.75"
Field of view:461.90 x 515.88 arcminutes
Orientazione:Il Nord è a 2.4° a destra della verticale