Distorted galaxy NGC 2442
The distorted galaxy NGC 2442, also known as the Meathook Galaxy, is located some 50 million light-years away in the constellation of Volans (the Flying Fish). The galaxy is 75,000 light-years wide and features two dusty spiral arms extending from a pronounced central bar that give it a hook-like appearance, hence its nickname. The galaxy’s distorted shape is most likely the result of a close encounter with a smaller, unseen galaxy. This image is based on data acquired with the 1.5-metre Danish telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile, through three filters (B: 250 s, V: 187 s, R: 150 s).
Предоставлено:ESO/IDA/Danish 1.5 m/R. Gendler, J.-E. Ovaldsen, C. C. Thöne and C. Féron
Об изображении
ID: | ngc2442 |
Тип: | Наблюдение |
Дата выпуска релиза [date]: | 3 декабря 2009 г. 23:18 |
Размер: | 1917 x 1764 px |
Об объекте
Название: | NGC 2442 |
Тип: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
Расстояние: | 50 миллионов световых лет |
Constellation: | Volans |
Категория: | Galaxies |
Координаты
Position (RA): | 7 36 27.49 |
Position (Dec): | -69° 31' 30.66" |
Field of view: | 12.62 x 12.62 arcminutes |
Ориентация: | Север на 43.4° слева от вертикали |
Цвета и фильтры
Диапазон | Телескоп |
---|---|
Оптический B | Danish 1.54-metre telescope |
Оптический V | Danish 1.54-metre telescope |
Оптический R | Danish 1.54-metre telescope |