NGC 6188
Impressive image of the NGC 6188 nebula, located some 4000 light-years away, in the southern constellation of Ara (the Altar). The red colour is due to emission from hydrogen, lit up by massive, recently-formed stars. The emission nebula is embedded in a dark, large molecular cloud.
Kilde:ESO/J. Pérez
Om billedet
Id: | perez-ngc6188 |
Type: | Foto |
Udgivelsesdato: | 7. november 2011 15:40 |
Størrelse: | 2156 x 3228 px |
Om objektet
Navn: | NGC 6188 |
Type: | Unspecified : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region |
Constellation: | Ara |
Kategori: | Nebulae |