The barred spiral galaxy NGC 1097
This is a photo of an active galaxy that was observed with ISAAC during the programme being carried out. It shows NGC 1097 (R-band). The bar-like structure and the luminous centre where the Black Hole is located is visible. The distance to this galaxy is approximately 55 million light-years; the local scale is indicated in the photo.
Technical information: this image with NGC 1097 is a reproduction from the ESO LV archive, extracted via the Hypercat facility. It is based on a 2-hour photographic exposure in the R-band (Kodak IIIa-F emulsion + RG630 filtre) with the ESO 1-m Schmidt Telescope at La Silla and covers a field of about 35 x 35 arcmin 2. North is up and East is left.
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Om billedet
Id: | eso0128a |
Type: | Kollage |
Udgivelsesdato: | 14. august 2001 |
Relaterede pressemeddelelser: | eso0128 |
Størrelse: | 800 x 796 px |
Om objektet
Navn: | Caldwell 67, NGC 1097 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Component : Central Black Hole Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
Afstand: | 45 million lysår |
Constellation: | Fornax |
Kategori: | Galaxies Quasars and Black Holes |
Koordinater
Position (RA): | 2 46 26.00 |
Position (Dec): | -30° 17' 6.96" |
Field of view: | 35.06 x 34.90 arcminutes |
Orientering: | Nord er 90.0° droite fra lodret |