NGC 6621
These two interacting spiral galaxies are located about 300 million lightyears away in the constellation Draco. We are seeing them about 100 million years after their closest approach, which triggered large outbursts of star formation. For another view, see the Hubble image of NGC 6621.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Friends' Central School/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n6621fcs1 |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | April 30, 2014, 6:32 a.m. |
| Size: | 1441 x 972 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 18 12 19.94 |
| Position (Dec): | 68° 23' 29.08" |
| Field of view: | 12.38 x 8.34 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 2.9° 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 |