Hubble image of the Meathook galaxy

This close-up Hubble view of the Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442) focuses on the more compact of its two asymmetric spiral arms as well as the central regions. The spiral arm was the location of a supernova that exploded in 1999. These observations were made in 2006 in order to study the aftermath of this supernova. Ground-based data from MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope were used to fill out parts of the edges of this image.

Créditos:

NASA/ESA and ESO

Sobre a imagem

Id:eso1115b
Tipo:Observação
Data de divulgação:4 de Maio de 2011 às 12:00
Notícias relacionadas:eso1115
Tamanho:2856 x 3951 px

Sobre o objeto

Nome:NGC 2442, SN 1999ga
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy
Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distância:55 milhão anos-luz
Constellation:Volans
Categoria:Galaxies

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Coordenadas

Position (RA):7 36 21.10
Position (Dec):-69° 32' 41.53"
Field of view:2.38 x 3.30 arcminutes
Orientação:O norte está a 175.2° à esquerda da vertical

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Óptico
B
435 nmHubble Space Telescope
ACS
Óptico
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450 nmHubble Space Telescope
WFPC2
Óptico
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Hubble Space Telescope
ACS
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814 nmHubble Space Telescope
ACS
Óptico
H-alpha
658 nmHubble Space Telescope
ACS