DEM L 297 Nebula in the LMC
DEM L 297 is a diffuse nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud that glows due to stars embedded in it. Its "divided" appearance is due to the presence of obscuring dust lanes. The sky field measures 6.5 x 5.7 arcsec. North is up and East is left.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0437f |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 10 December 2004 |
| Related releases: | eso0437 |
| Size: | 906 x 882 px |
About the Object
| Name: | DEM L 297, Large Magellanic Cloud |
| Type: | Local Universe : Nebula |
| Distance: | 170000 light years |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 42 10.17 |
| Position (Dec): | -68° 58' 1.20" |
| Field of view: | 3.59 x 3.50 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.2° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraviolet U | 340 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical Oiii | 502 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical H-alpha | 658 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |