N44C in the Large Magellanic Cloud

Part of the central nebula, known as N44C, in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The green colour indicates areas that are particularly hot. The nature of the exciting source that delivers the necessary energy has been the subject of studies during two decades but is still not known with certainty.

Crédit:

ESO

À propos de l'image

Identification:eso0332e
Type:Observation
Date de publication:3 novembre 2003
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso0332
Taille:968 x 966 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:NGC 1929
Type:Local Universe : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region
Distance:170000 années lumière
Constellation:Dorado
Catégorie:Nebulae

Image Formats

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Coordinates

Position (RA):5 22 7.92
Position (Dec):-67° 56' 13.62"
Field of view:3.84 x 3.83 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.1° right of vertical

Couleurs & filtres

DomaineLongueur d'ondeTélescope
Visible
Oii
372 nmMPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Visible
Oiii
500 nmMPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI
Visible
H-alpha
MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
WFI