Gemini South Captures Toby Jug Nebula

A billowing pair of nearly symmetrical loops of dust and gas mark the death throes of an ancient red-giant star, as captured by Gemini South, one half of the International Gemini Observatory, operated by NSF’s NOIRLab. The resulting structure, said to resemble an old style of English jug, is a rarely seen bipolar reflection nebula. Evidence suggests that this object formed by the interactions between the dying red giant and a now-shredded companion star. The image was obtained by NOIRLab’s Communication, Education & Engagement team as part of the NOIRLab Legacy Imaging Program.

Credit:

International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA 

Image processing: T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage/NSF’s NOIRLab), J. Miller (Gemini Observatory/NSF’s NOIRLab), M. Rodriguez (Gemini Observatory/NSF’s NOIRLab), M. Zamani (NSF’s NOIRLab)

 

About the Image

Id:noirlab2320a
Type:Observation
Release date:July 13, 2023, 8 a.m.
Related releases:noirlab2320
Size:3476 x 2086 px

About the Object

Name:IC 2220
Distance:1200 light years
Constellation:Carina
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):7 56 50.85
Position (Dec):-59° 7' 34.92"
Field of view:8.45 x 5.07 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 3.9° right of vertical


Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
g
475 nmGemini South
GMOS-S
Optical
r
630 nmGemini South
GMOS-S
Optical
i
780 nmGemini South
GMOS-S
Optical
H-alpha
656 nmGemini South
GMOS-S