The central area of the Tarantula Nebula
The bright core of the Tarantula Nebula with the cluster of hot stars. Note also the wisps of luminous gas extending as "legs" from the central area - this is how the nebula got its creepy name.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0216b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 7 June 2002 |
| Related releases: | eso0216 |
| Size: | 1084 x 848 px |
About the Object
| Name: | 30 Doradus, NGC 2070 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Nebula |
| Distance: | 170000 light years |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 38 42.61 |
| Position (Dec): | -69° 6' 3.89" |
| Field of view: | 8.63 x 6.75 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.1° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical B | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical V | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical R | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |