NGC 2170

NGC 2170 is located about 2400 lightyears away in the constellation Monoceros. It is both an emission and reflection nebula, housing hundreds of newborn stars.

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

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Doc. G. and Dick Goddard/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-n2170greiner
Tipo:Observation
Release date:19 de Junio de 2014 a las 14:47
Size:1431 x 958 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:NGC 2170
Constellation:Monoceros
Categoría:Nebulae

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):6 7 43.38
Posición (Dec):-6° 23' 14.28"
Campo visual:12.30 x 8.25 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 153.7° right of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD