Star Forming Region NGC 6357

Star forming region in Scorpius obtained with Gemini South using the University of Florida's "Flamingos-I" near-infrared imager/spectrograph. Technical Details: Made from J, H and K-short band images with a mean image quality of FWHM = 0.56 arcsec.

Créditos:

International Gemini Observatory/University of Florida/Nidia Morrell/UNLP-CONICET

About the Image

Id:gemini-20080825-ngc6357-0001
Tipo:Observation
Release date:1 de Septiembre de 2004
Size:1328 x 1091 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:NGC 6357
Constellation:Scorpius
Categoría:Nebulae

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):17 24 48.90
Posición (Dec):-34° 10' 46.75"
Campo visual:1.68 x 1.38 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 178.7° left of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Infrared
J
1.2 μmGemini South
FLAMINGOS 2
Infrared
H
1.64 μmGemini South
FLAMINGOS 2
Infrared
K(short)
2.15 μmGemini South
FLAMINGOS 2