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.
Credit:International Gemini Observatory/University of Florida/Nidia Morrell/UNLP-CONICET
About the Image
| Id: | gemini-20080825-ngc6357-0001 |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Sept. 1, 2004 |
| Size: | 1328 x 1091 px |
About the Object
Wallpapers
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 17 24 48.90 |
| Position (Dec): | -34° 10' 46.75" |
| Field of view: | 1.68 x 1.38 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 178.7° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Infrared J | 1.2 μm | Gemini South FLAMINGOS 2 |
| Infrared H | 1.64 μm | Gemini South FLAMINGOS 2 |
| Infrared K(short) | 2.15 μm | Gemini South FLAMINGOS 2 |