NGC 1977: The Running Man Nebula
This reflection nebula, commonly known as the Running Man Nebula, is located about 1500 lightyears away next to the famous Orion Nebula.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Peter Spokes/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n1977spokes |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 9, 2014, 7:54 a.m. |
| Size: | 1525 x 1025 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 35 11.90 |
| Position (Dec): | -4° 47' 58.00" |
| Field of view: | 17.76 x 11.96 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 9.6° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |