Contour plot of the IRS 8 region
Contour plot of the IRS 8 region obtained through a narrow band 2.3 micron filter, with the point source removed. The cross indicates the location of the star. The location of the 0.1 arcsecond slit is denoted by the narrow shaded rectangle.
Credit:International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/ALTAIR Adaptive Optics
About the Image
Id: | geminiann06015a |
Type: | Simulation |
Release date: | July 31, 2006, 6:43 p.m. |
Related announcements: | geminiann06015 |
Size: | 500 x 491 px |
About the Object
Name: | IRS8 |
Category: | Star Clusters |