The star cluster NGC 2100 in context

This image shows the dramatic surroundings of the star cluster NGC 2100 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The picture is dominated by the Tarantula Nebula, the most active star formation region in the Local Group of galaxies that includes the Milky Way. This picture was created from images taken in visible light by the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope.

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À propos de l'image

Identification:eso1133c
Type:Observation
Date de publication:7 septembre 2011 12:00
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso1133
Taille:5128 x 2580 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:NGC 2100, Tarantula Nebula
Type:Local Universe : Nebula
Local Universe : Star : Grouping : Cluster
Distance:170000 années lumière
Catégorie:Nebulae
Star Clusters

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