N 164 nebula in the LMC

N 164, a bright nebula, the glow of which is caused by hot stars inside it. The heating of the gas by these stars increases the pressure and causes such nebulae to expand, pushing outwards against their surroundings. A careful look at this nebula reveals locations where the expansion is encountering resistance by denser clouds of gas, producing bright, thin rims. The sky field measures 3.6 x 3.5 arcmin. North is up and East is left.

Crediti:

ESO

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Identificazione:eso0437e
Tipo:Osservazione
Data di rilascio:10 Dicembre 2004
Notizie relative:eso0437
Grandezza:1744 x 1644 px

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Nome:N 164
Tipo:Local Universe : Nebula
Distanza:170000 Anni luce
Constellation:Dorado
Categoria:Nebulae

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Coordinate

Position (RA):5 38 42.61
Position (Dec):-69° 6' 3.89"
Field of view:6.93 x 6.53 arcminutes
Orientazione:Il Nord è a 1.0° a destra della verticale

Colori e filtri

BandaTelescopio
Ultravioletto
U
MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Ottico
Oiii
MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Ottico
H-alpha
MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI