Spectrum of quasar Q0103-260

This image shows the spectrum of quasar Q0103-260. During the commissioning of FORS1, "deep fields" were observed in order to estimate the limiting magnitudes of the new instrument. Fields were selected which do not contain bright stars that might reduce the image quality due to scattered light. From the deep field image, quasar Q0103-260 was also investigated spectroscopically.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9857e
Type:Chart
Release date:26 November 1998
Related releases:eso9857
Size:3000 x 2670 px

About the Object

Name:Q0103-260, Spectrum
Type:Early Universe : Galaxy : Activity : AGN : Quasar
Distance:z=3.36 (redshift)
Category:Quasars and Black Holes

Image Formats

Large JPEG
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Screensize JPEG
120.3 KB

Colours & filters

BandTelescope
Optical
V
Very Large Telescope
FORS1