The star cluster Messier 47
This spectacular image of the star cluster Messier 47 was taken using the Wide Field Imager camera, installed on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile. This young open cluster is dominated by a sprinkling of brilliant blue stars but also contains a few contrasting red giant stars.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | eso1441a |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 17 December 2014, 12:00 |
Related releases: | eso1441 |
Size: | 8628 x 8324 px |
About the Object
Name: | M 47 |
Type: | Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Open |
Constellation: | Puppis |
Category: | Star Clusters |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 7 36 21.01 |
Position (Dec): | -14° 29' 36.59" |
Field of view: | 34.22 x 33.02 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.0° left of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Telescope |
---|---|
Optical B | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
Optical V | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
Optical R | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |