Galaxy cluster CL2244-02 with gravitational arcs
The image is a colour composite image of the galaxy cluster CL2244-02 (redshift z = 0.3), combining a 20 min jittered ISAAC Ks (2.16µm) exposure with 15 min V (green-yellow) and R (red) exposures, obtained with the VLT Test Camera at the UT1 Nasmyth focus. In addition to the prominent blue arc, produced by gravitational lensing of a galaxy at redshift z = 2.24, there are also notable, very red arcs, both closer to the centre and further out. They were only detected in the infrared image and are probably due to lensing of a much more distant galaxy.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
Id: | eso9856d |
Type: | Observatie |
Publicatiedatum: | 26 november 1998 |
Gerelateerde berichten: | eso9856 |
Grootte: | 2872 x 2865 px |
Over het object
Naam: | CL2244-02 |
Type: | Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
Afstand: | z=0.3 (roodverschuiving) |
Constellation: | Aquarius |
Categorie: | Galaxy Clusters |
Coordinates
Position (RA): | 22 47 12.10 |
Position (Dec): | -2° 5' 44.96" |
Field of view: | 1.37 x 1.37 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 37.4° left of vertical |
Kleuren & filters
Band | Golflengte | Telescoop |
---|---|---|
Infrarood Near-IR | 2.16 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |
Optisch V | Very Large Telescope | |
Optisch R | Very Large Telescope |