Cluster of galaxies RXCJ1131.9-1955
Very massive galaxy cluster RXCJ1131.9-1955 at redshift z = 0.306 in a very rich galaxy field with two major concentrations. It was originally found by George Abell and designated "Abell 1300". The image was obtained with the ESO/MPG 2.2-m telescope and the WFI camera at La Silla.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0419b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 3 June 2004 |
| Related releases: | eso0419 |
| Size: | 2251 x 2253 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Abell 1300, RXCJ1131.9-1955 |
| Type: | Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
| Distance: | z=0.307 (redshift) |
| Constellation: | Crater |
| Category: | Galaxy Clusters |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 11 31 57.16 |
| Position (Dec): | -19° 55' 31.36" |
| Field of view: | 8.09 x 8.10 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 1.6° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 451 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical V | 539 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical R | 651 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |