IC 417

IC 417

This region, about 10,000 lightyears distant, shows hundreds to thousands of new-born stars, still enveloped in their glowing cloud of hydrogen gas. For another image, see this APOD taken in 2010.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program during 2014 at Kitt Peak Visitor Center.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-ic417block
Type:Observation
Release date:June 6, 2014, 9:28 a.m.
Size:1747 x 1178 px

About the Object

Name:IC 417
Constellation:Auriga
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):5 26 13.54
Position (Dec):34° 50' 50.74"
Field of view:130.99 x 88.23 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 91.9° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
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Broad Band		555 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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