IRS-8 Bow-Shock
RS-8 smaller field JHK' color composite and K' image with stars subtracted. See https://www.gemini.edu/gallery/media/irs-8-bow-shock for more information.
Credit:Gemini Observatory/Francois Rigaut
About the Image
Id: | geminiann02010b |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | Nov. 6, 2002, 5 a.m. |
Related announcements: | geminiann02010 |
Size: | 357 x 291 px |
About the Object
Name: | Gemini North |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |
Category: | Gemini Observatory Stars |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 17 45 40.12 |
Position (Dec): | -28° 59' 58.83" |
Field of view: | 0.12 x 0.10 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.3° right of vertical |
Colors & filters
Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
---|---|---|
Infrared H | 1.65 μm | Gemini North Hokupa'a-36 / QUIRC |
Infrared K | 2.12 μm | Gemini North Hokupa'a-36 / QUIRC |