RX J0806.3+1527 stellar binary system

Image shows U and R filter images of the sky field around RX J0806.3+1527 (at centre of circle), obtained with the FORS2 multi-mode instrument on VLT KUEYEN. The object is brightest at the shorter wavelength (U-band) - reflecting its very high temperature. The image is reproduced from FORS2-exposures, obtained in November 1999 in the U- and R-bands, and both lasting 300 seconds. The field measures 2.0 x 1.5 arcmin2.

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À propos de l'image

Identification:eso0211a
Type:Observation
Date de publication:15 mars 2002
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso0211
Taille:1600 x 583 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:RX J0806.3+1527
Type:Milky Way : Star : Type : Exotic : X-Ray Binary
Distance:1600 années lumière
Catégorie:Stars

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Couleurs & filtres

DomaineTélescope
Visible
R
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Ultraviolet
U
Very Large Telescope
FORS2