Galaxy cluster MS1008.1-1224

True-colour image of the cluster of galaxies, MS1008.1-1224, combined from exposures with the FORS1 multi-mode instrument at VLT UT1, in the four optical bands, B (blue; exposure time 4950 sec; image quality 0.60 - 0.85 arcsec), V (green; 5400 sec; 0.50 - 0.75 arcsec), R (red; 5400 sec; 0.45 - 0.75 arcsec) and I (near-infrared; 4050 sec; 0.45 - 0.75). Two small areas were masked because of two bright stars. The field measures about 7 x 7 arcmin 2. North is up and East is left.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9920p
Type:Observation
Release date:27 February 1999
Related releases:eso9920, eso9912
Size:2872 x 2836 px

About the Object

Name:MS 1008.1-1224
Type:Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster
Distance:z=0.301 (redshift)
Constellation:Hydra
Category:Galaxy Clusters

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Coordinates

Position (RA):10 10 34.11
Position (Dec):-12° 39' 48.77"
Field of view:6.36 x 6.28 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.0° left of vertical