ESO's VLT images the planetary nebula IC 1295
This intriguing picture from ESO’s Very Large Telescope shows the glowing green planetary nebula IC 1295 surrounding a dim and dying star. It is located about 3300 light-years away in the constellation of Scutum (The Shield). This is the most detailed picture of this object ever taken.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso1317a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 10 April 2013, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1317 |
| Size: | 2046 x 2046 px |
About the Object
| Name: | IC 1295 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary |
| Distance: | 3500 light years |
| Constellation: | Scutum |
| Category: | Nebulae |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 18 54 37.25 |
| Position (Dec): | -8° 49' 39.41" |
| Field of view: | 6.82 x 6.82 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.0° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical B | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
| Optical V | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
| Optical R | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |