Centaurus A – Field 2 (Halo)
The brightness variation of some Mira stars in Centaurus A (labelled A-D) is demonstrated in this animated-GIF image.
Credit:
ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0315h |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 10 June 2003 |
| Related releases: | eso0315 |
| Size: | 265 x 268 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Centaurus A |
| Type: | • Local Universe : Star : Type : Variable • Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Elliptical • X - Galaxies • X - Stars |
| Distance: | 13 million light years |
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| Band | Telescope |
| Infrared Near-IR |
Very Large Telescope ISAAC |
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