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The star cluster NGC 2100 in context
This image shows the dramatic surroundings of the star cluster NGC 2100 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The picture is dominated by the Tarantula Nebula, the most active star formation region in the Local Group of galaxies that includes the Milky Way. This picture was created from images taken in visible light by the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso1133c |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 7 september 2011 12:00 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso1133 |
| Grootte: | 5128 x 2580 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | NGC 2100, Tarantula Nebula |
| Type: | Local Universe : Nebula Local Universe : Star : Grouping : Cluster |
| Afstand: | 170000 lichtjaren |
| Categorie: | Nebulae Star Clusters |
Image Formats
Kleuren & filters
| Band | Telescoop |
|---|---|
| Optisch B | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optisch OIII | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optisch V | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optisch H-alpha | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |