NGC 5394 and NGC 5395
These two interacting spiral galaxies are located about 160 million lightyears away in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is thought that they have already collided once and are currently recoiling.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Doug Matthews and E. J. Jones/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n5394matthews |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | April 10, 2014, 11:45 a.m. |
| Size: | 1610 x 1073 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 13 58 49.86 |
| Position (Dec): | 37° 30' 4.07" |
| Field of view: | 12.20 x 8.13 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 131.4° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-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 |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory Other CCD |