Location of AFGL 5142 in the constellation of Auriga

This chart shows the location of the star-forming region AFGL 5142, recently observed with ALMA, in the constellation of Auriga. The map shows most of the stars visible to the unaided eye under good conditions, and AFGL 5142 itself is highlighted with a red circle on the image. 

Credit:

ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope

About the Image

Id:eso2001d
Type:Chart
Release date:15 January 2020, 12:00
Related releases:eso2001
Size:3338 x 3430 px

About the Object

Type:Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation
Category:Illustrations

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