Gemini Probes The Center Of Andromeda Galaxy With Unprecedented Clarity
Near-IR images of the nucleus of M31 obtained at Gemini North and CFHT. The top two panels are reduced data, the bottom panel is a model created by the team. In the model a point-source contributing 20% of the total flux offset 0.1" from the bright nucleus is added to reproduce the morphology seen in the K' observation.
Credit:NOIRLab
About the Image
Id: | gemini0606b |
Type: | Collage |
Release date: | June 5, 2006 |
Related releases: | gemini0606 |
Size: | 709 x 1089 px |
About the Object
Category: | Galaxies |