VST image of the star-forming region Messier 17
The first released VST image shows the spectacular star-forming region Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula or the Swan Nebula, as it has never been seen before. This vast region of gas, dust and hot young stars lies in the heart of the Milky Way in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer). The VST field of view is so large that the entire nebula, including its fainter outer parts, is captured — and retains its superb sharpness across the entire image. The data were processed using the Astro-WISE software system developed by E.A. Valentijn and collaborators at Groningen and elsewhere.
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Предоставлено:ESO/INAF-VST/OmegaCAM. Acknowledgement: OmegaCen/Astro-WISE/Kapteyn Institute
Об изображении
ID: | eso1119a |
Тип: | Наблюдение |
Дата выпуска релиза [date]: | 8 июня 2011 г. 12:00 |
Связанные релизы: | eso1119 |
Размер: | 16017 x 16017 px |
Об объекте
Название: | M 17, Messier 17 |
Тип: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Star Formation |
Расстояние: | 5500 световых лет |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |
Категория: | Nebulae |
Mounted Image
Форматы изображений
Координаты
Position (RA): | 18 20 58.67 |
Position (Dec): | -16° 8' 51.97" |
Field of view: | 53.40 x 53.40 arcminutes |
Ориентация: | Север на 0.1° справа от вертикали |
Цвета и фильтры
Диапазон | Телескоп |
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Оптический G | VLT Survey Telescope OmegaCAM |
Оптический R | VLT Survey Telescope OmegaCAM |
Инфракрасный I | VLT Survey Telescope OmegaCAM |