NGC 613
This image of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 613 was obtained with the FORS1 and FORS2 multi-mode instruments (at VLT MELIPAL and YEPUN, respectively) on December 16-18, 2001. It is a composite of three exposures in different wavebands, cf. the technical note below. The full-resolution version of this photo retains the original pixels. Note the many arms and the pronounced dust bands. North is up and East is left.
Credit:ESO/P.D. Barthel
About the Image
Id: | eso0338a |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 19 December 2003 |
Related releases: | eso0338 |
Size: | 4016 x 4020 px |
About the Object
Name: | NGC 613 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
Distance: | 80 million light years |
Constellation: | Sculptor |
Category: | Galaxies |
Image Formats
Wallpapers
Coordinates
Position (RA): | 1 34 17.99 |
Position (Dec): | -29° 25' 3.99" |
Field of view: | 6.83 x 6.84 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.1° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Telescope |
---|---|
Optical B | Very Large Telescope |
Optical V | Very Large Telescope |
Optical R | Very Large Telescope |