SNR 0543-689 in the LMC
This is a bright, compact nebula that is located on the North-Western rim of the ringshaped nebula DEM L 299. It is known as SNR 0543-689 and it is the remnant of a more recent supernova explosion. The sky field measures 3.6 x 3.5 arcmin. North is up and East is left.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0437c |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 10 December 2004 |
| Related releases: | eso0437 |
| Size: | 906 x 878 px |
About the Object
| Name: | DEM L 299 |
| 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: | 3.60 x 3.49 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 1.4° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Ultraviolet U | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Ultraviolet U | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical Oiii | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |