Trapezium (M42)
Gemini South image showing a section of the "Trapezium" region of the Orion Nebula as seen at infrared wavelengths using the Flamingos-I near infrared imager. Technical Details: This image is a combination of 3 separate "B&W" images centered on the J, H and K bands to produce this color image.
Credit:International Gemini Observatory/University of Florida/Phil Lucas
About the Image
| Id: | gemini-20080825-trapezium-m42-0001 |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Aug. 17, 2004 |
| Size: | 1598 x 1692 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 35 15.82 |
| Position (Dec): | -5° 26' 16.16" |
| Field of view: | 2.03 x 2.15 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 1.2° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Infrared J | 1.2 μm | Gemini South FLAMINGOS 2 |
| Infrared H | 1.64 μm | Gemini South FLAMINGOS 2 |
| Infrared K | 2.2 μm | Gemini South FLAMINGOS 2 |