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.

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International Gemini Observatory

About the Image

Id:gemini0101b
Tipo:Observation
Release date:23 de Julio de 2001 a las 20:00
Related releases:gemini0101
Size:845 x 700 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:AFGL 2591
Constellation:Cygnus
Categoría:Nebulae

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):20 29 23.72
Posición (Dec):40° 11' 14.75"
Campo visual:0.82 x 0.68 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 0.5° left of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Infrared
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1.25 μmGemini North
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