Galaxy NGC 1808

This image shows the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1808  in the constellation of Columba.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9003h
Type:Observation
Release date:6 February 1990
Related releases:eso9003
Size:4985 x 4959 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 1808
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Barred
Distance:40 million light years
Constellation:Columba
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

Position (RA):5 7 41.89
Position (Dec):-37° 30' 47.18"
Field of view:1.94 x 1.93 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 94.1° left of vertical

Colours & filters

BandTelescope
Infrared
I
POSS II
Optical
R
POSS II
Optical
B
POSS II