The Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1097
This is a photo of an active galaxy that was observed with ISAAC during the programme being carried out. It shows NGC 1097 (R-band). The bar-like structure and the luminous centre where the Black Hole is located is visible. The distance to this galaxy is approximately 55 million light-years; the local scale is indicated in the photo.
Technical information: this image with NGC 1097 is a reproduction from the ESO LV archive, extracted via the Hypercat facility. It is based on a 2-hour photographic exposure in the R-band (Kodak IIIa-F emulsion + RG630 filtre) with the ESO 1-m Schmidt Telescope at La Silla and covers a field of about 35 x 35 arcmin 2. North is up and East is left.
Credit:
ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0128a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 14 August 2001 |
| Related releases: | eso0128 |
| Size: | 800 x 796 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Caldwell 67, NGC 1097 |
| Type: | • Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral • Local Universe : Galaxy : Component : Central Black Hole • X - Galaxies • X - Quasars & Black Holes |
| Distance: | 45 million light years |
| Constellation: | Fornax |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 2 46 26.00 |
| Position (Dec): | -30° 17' 6.96" |
| Field of view: | 35.06 x 34.90 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 90.0° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
| Optical R |
ESO 1-metre Schmidt telescope |
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