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Spectrum of the distant galaxy MS 1512-cB58 (detail)
An enlargement of a small wavelength region that shows the full resolution and extreme wealth of information contained in the spectrum of this faint object. This image is observed at full resolution (434.8 - 443.0 nm), with two dozen Lyman-alpha absorption lines (indicated by red marks) arising from intervening intergalactic clouds indicated.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso0208c |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 11 maart 2002 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso0208 |
| Grootte: | 1499 x 635 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | MS 1512-cB58 |
| Type: | Early Universe : Galaxy |
| Afstand: | z=2.723 (roodverschuiving) |
| Categorie: | Galaxies |
Kleuren & filters
| Band | Golflengte | Telescoop |
|---|---|---|
| Optisch B | 439 nm | Very Large Telescope UVES |