NGC 2346 - A Cosmic Butterfly’s Delicate Wings
The new image of NGC 2346 showing unprecedented resolution of the molecular hydrogen gas. The image is about 1 arc minute on a side: north is up, east is to the left. In contrast, the size of the full moon is 30 arc minutes
Credit:NOIRLab
About the Image
| Id: | gemini1504a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | July 9, 2015 |
| Related releases: | gemini1504 |
| Size: | 4233 x 4145 px |
About the Object
Image Formats
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 7 9 22.60 |
| Position (Dec): | 0° 48' 31.66" |
| Field of view: | 1.12 x 1.20 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.4° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Infrared H2 (1-0) S(1) | 2.122 μm | Gemini South GSAOI |