The brown dwarf object 2M1207 and GPCC

This is a composite image of the brown dwarf object 2M1207 (centre) and the fainter object seen near it, at an angular distance of 778 milliarcsec. Designated "Giant Planet Candidate Companion" by the discoverers, it may represent the first image of an exoplanet. Further observations, in particular of its motion in the sky relative to 2M1207 are needed to ascertain its true nature. The photo is based on three near-infrared exposures (in the H, K and L' wavebands) with the NACO adaptive-optics facility at the 8.2-m VLT Yepun telescope at the ESO Paranal Observatory.

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ESO

Sobre a imagem

Id:eso0428a
Tipo:Montagem
Data de divulgação:10 de Setembro de 2004
Notícias relacionadas:eso0428
Tamanho:2361 x 2371 px

Sobre o objeto

Nome:2M1207
Tipo:Milky Way : Star : Type : Brown Dwarf
Distância:230 anos-luz
Categoria:Stars

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Cores e filtros

BandaComprimento de ondaTelescópio
Infravermelho
L
3.8 μmVery Large Telescope
NACO
Infravermelho
K
2.18 μmVery Large Telescope
NACO
Infravermelho
J
1.265 μmVery Large Telescope
NACO