The starburst galaxy He2-10 at 11.3μm
Image at wavelength 11.3 μm of the "nearby" (distance about 30 million light-years) blue compact galaxy He2-10, which is actively forming stars. The scale is 0.127 arcsec per pixel and the full field covers 15 x 15 arcsec with North at the top and East on the left. The total integration time for this observation is one hour. Several star forming regions are detected, as well as a diffuse emission, which was unknown until these VISIR observations. The star-forming regions on the left of the image are not visible in optical images.
Kilde:ESO
Om billedet
Id: | eso0417f |
Type: | Observation |
Udgivelsesdato: | 12. maj 2004 |
Relaterede pressemeddelelser: | eso0417 |
Størrelse: | 770 x 771 px |
Om objektet
Baggrundsbilleder
Farver & filtre
Bånd | Bølgelængde | Teleskop |
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Infrarød Mid-IR | 11 μm | Very Large Telescope VISIR |