Fragment B of comet SW-3

Image of the broken fragments surrounding Fragment B of Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 observed with FORS1 on ESO's VLT in four filters (B, V, R, and I). As the telescope was tracking the comet, the stars appear as coloured trails, indicating the order in which the comet was observed in the different filters. North is up and East is to the left.

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ESO

Sobre a imagem

Id:eso0615a
Tipo:Observação
Data de divulgação:25 de Abril de 2006
Notícias relacionadas:eso0615
Tamanho:1957 x 1956 px

Sobre o objeto

Nome:Schwassmann-Wachmann 3
Tipo:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet
Categoria:Solar System

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Cores e filtros

BandaComprimento de ondaTelescópio
Infravermelho
I
768 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1
Óptico
R
657 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1
Óptico
V
554 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1
Óptico
B
420 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1