Gemini South image of NGC 5426-27 (Arp 271)
Gemini South image of NGC 5426-27 (Arp 271) as imaged by the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph.
Credit:International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
About the Image
Id: | gemini0805a |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | June 26, 2008, 8 p.m. |
Related releases: | gemini0805 |
Related announcements: | noaoann08016 |
Size: | 2048 x 1923 px |
About the Object
Name: | Arp 271, NGC 5426, NGC 5427 |
Distance: | 120 million light years |
Constellation: | Virgo |
Category: | Galaxies |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 14 3 25.83 |
Position (Dec): | -6° 2' 50.08" |
Field of view: | 4.99 x 4.69 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 128.0° left of vertical |
Colors & filters
Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
---|---|---|
Optical g | 475 nm | Gemini South GMOS-S |
Optical r | 630 nm | Gemini South GMOS-S |
Optical i | 780 nm | Gemini South GMOS-S |
Optical H-alpha | 656 nm | Gemini South GMOS-S |