Massive Old Star Reveals Secrets On Deathbed
Blow-up of region around SN2003gd progenitor star, with star enhanced for visibility. From Gemini North GMOS image.
Credit:Gemini Observatory: GMOS Commissioning Team`
About the Image
| Id: | gemini0401c |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Jan. 26, 2004, 8 p.m. |
| Related releases: | gemini0401 |
| Size: | 625 x 625 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 1 36 42.61 |
| Position (Dec): | 15° 44' 18.61" |
| Field of view: | 1.34 x 1.34 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 141.9° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical g | 475 nm | Gemini North GMOS-N |
| Optical r | 630 nm | Gemini North GMOS-N |
| Optical i | 780 nm | Gemini North GMOS-N |