Wide Field Image of the Jewel Box
This image of the well-known NGC 4755 cluster or Jewel Box was taken with the Wide Field Imager (WFI) on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory. It highlights the cluster and its rich surroundings in all their multicoloured glory. The field of view is 20 arcminutes across. The picture is based on images obtained through B, V and I filters.
Credit:
ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0940b |
| Release Date: | 29 Oct 2009 |
| Related release: | eso0940 |
| Size: | 5130 x 5130 px |
About the Object
| Type: | • Star Clusters |
