VLT image of the area around the very faint neutron star RX J1856.5-3754
Colour composite photo of the sky field around the lonely neutron star RX J1856.5-3754 and the related cone-shaped nebula. It is based on a series of exposures obtained with the multi-mode FORS2 instrument at VLT KUEYEN through three different optical filters. The trail of an asteroid is seen in the field with intermittent blue, green and red colours. RX J1856.5-3754 is exactly in the centre of the image.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso1641c |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 30 November 2016, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1641 |
| Size: | 1571 x 1335 px |
About the Object
| Name: | RX J1856.5-3754 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Neutron Star |
| Constellation: | Corona Australis |
| Category: | Stars |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 18 56 35.59 |
| Position (Dec): | -37° 54' 36.68" |
| Field of view: | 5.25 x 4.46 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 45.0° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical V-HIGH | 555 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS2 |
| Optical V-HIGH | 555 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS2 |
| Optical V-HIGH | 555 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS2 |