NGC 281

NGC 281

This image is a wide-field view of the star-forming region NGC281 taken with the WIYN 0.9-meter at Kitt Peak National Observatory.

Credit:

T.A. Rector/University of Alaska Anchorage and WIYN/AURA/NSF

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About the Image

Id:noao-ngc281
Type:Observation
Release date:April 4, 2006, 3:16 p.m.
Related announcements:noaoann06010
Size:3143 x 4000 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 281
Constellation:Cassiopeia
Category:Nebulae

Image Formats

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36.0 MB
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Publication JPEGPublication JPEG
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Screensize JPEGScreensize JPEG
402.7 KB

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):0 53 5.09
Position (Dec):56° 31' 32.05"
Field of view:38.85 x 49.68 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.8° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
Sll		673 nmWIYN 0.9-meter Telescope
Mosaic I
Optical
Olll		502 nmWIYN 0.9-meter Telescope
Mosaic I
Optical
Ha		657 nmWIYN 0.9-meter Telescope
Mosaic I