N44 in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Southern part of the spectacular N44 H II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The green colour indicates areas that are particularly hot. The field measures 27.5 x 26.5 square arcminutes. North is up and East is left.
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Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0332a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 3 November 2003 |
| Related releases: | eso0332 |
| Size: | 3984 x 3996 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Large Magellanic Cloud, LMC, N 44 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region |
| Distance: | 170000 light years |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 21 36.19 |
| Position (Dec): | -67° 54' 43.15" |
| Field of view: | 32.28 x 32.38 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.0° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Oii | 372 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical Oiii | 500 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical H-alpha | 656 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |