A VLT/FORS1 spectrum of a type II quasar

The optical spectrum of the distant Type II Quasar CXOCDFS J033229.9 -275106 in the Chandra Deep Field South (CDFS), obtained with the FORS1 multi-mode instrument at VLT ANTU. Strong, redshifted emission lines of Hydrogen and ionised Helium, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon are marked.

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Id:eso0110b
Type:Diagram
Udgivelsesdato:13. marts 2001
Relaterede pressemeddelelser:eso0110
Størrelse:800 x 622 px

Om objektet

Navn:CXOCDFS J033229.9 -275106, Spectrum
Type:Early Universe : Galaxy : Activity : AGN : Quasar
Afstand:z=3.7 (rødforskydning)
Kategori:Quasars and Black Holes

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Farver & filtre

BåndTeleskop
InfrarødVery Large Telescope
FORS1
OptiskVery Large Telescope
FORS1