Gemini Spies Strong Stellar Gusts in Nearby Massive Star
This false-color image of AFGL 2591 shows some high-resolution details in the expanding outflow of gas and dust around the massive stars that are not fully visible in the color version of the image.
Credit:International Gemini Observatory
About the Image
Id: | gemini0101b |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | July 23, 2001, 8 p.m. |
Related releases: | gemini0101 |
Size: | 845 x 700 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 20 29 23.72 |
Position (Dec): | 40° 11' 14.75" |
Field of view: | 0.82 x 0.68 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.5° left of vertical |
Colors & filters
Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
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Infrared J | 1.25 μm | Gemini North NIRI |